There has been one definite benefit to a year when new watch launches were as scarce as a green-dialled Patek Philippe Nautilius’ – the chance to re-evaluate the classics. We’re not talking about the reissues here. These are the timeless designs that really haven’t changed that much since they were first unveiled.
Obviously, this is a highly subjective list. However, hopefully it will serve as a reminder that buying a new watch doesn’t necessarily mean purchasing something that came out yesterday. Sometimes, a quintessential style is best.
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak
This is the watch that launched a thousand imitators.