Among the hot reds and forest greens of the year’s new releases, black continues to hold its own as the perfect compliment to the intricate mechanisms beneath the dial.
Dive watches take the honours at Omega which is also refreshing its Constellation and De Ville Trésor collections, as well as adding precious stones to the Seamaster Aqua Terra.
Rivals in 2017, the two watchmakers meet again for this year’s America’s Cup. Omega, having lifted the Auld Mug several times, competes alongside the Defender, Emirates Team New Zealand, while Panerai is making a new bid, this time with Team Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli.
What began as cutting-edge innovation has revolutionised an entire sector. Hypertechnology is a key trend in watchmaking, embracing breakout technologies and mad ideas, extreme sports and a fascination with science fiction.
Time is a valuable thing for anyone in a position of power, not least the head of a global superpower. What are the watches that US Presidents have worn, and what do they reveal about them?