6 Classic Watches for Men of Timeless Style

6 Classic Watches for Men of Timeless Style

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  A. Lange & Söhne, A Pink Gold Wristwatch. Case 226455 Saxonia Thin Circa 2017. Estimate HK$70,000–100,000 (US$9,000–13,000).

  Proud of their German heritage, A. Lange & Söhne has strived to give its watches a very distinctive German appearance focused on clean lines and asymmetric stylings. A perfect example of this is the time-only Saxonia Thin model, which features slim indexes and clean dials design.  
  
  

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  Cartier, A Pink Gold Rectangular Automatic Wristwatch. Case 778958CD Tank Americaine Circa 2004. Estimate HK$35,000–50,000 (US$4,500–6,500).

  First introduced in 1989 as a modern take on the Tank Cintrée, the Tank Americaine has quickly become a classic since its debut.
  
  

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  Panerai, A Stainless Steel Cushion-form Automatic Split Seconds Chronograph Wristwatch with Register PAM00362 No M164/499 Luminor Rattrapante 1950 Circa 2010. Estimate HK$60,000–80,000 (US$7,700–10,300).

  Housed in a 44mm case, PAM00362 is part of a limited edition of 499 pieces. The present watch also features Panerai’s patented crown guard with polished-finish bezel.
  
  

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  Tag Heuer, A Stainless Steel Square Automatic Chronograph Wristwatch with Registers and Date Ref CW2111-0 Case DR3860 Monaco Circa 2000. Estimate HK$13,000–20,000 (US$1,700–2,600).

  The Monaco series is considered one of the most recognizable wristwatches in the 20^th century after Steve McQueen sported it in the classic 1970 Hollywood racing film “Le Mans.”
  
  

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  Chronoswiss, A Limited Edition Pink Gold Rectangular Jump Hour Wristwatch No 51/99 Digiteur Circa 2006. Estimate HK$26,000–40,000 (US$3,400–5,200).

  Like most Swiss made watches, all Chronoswiss watches are hand-finished and the brand tries to stay exclusive by controlling its production to about 7,000 watches per year.
  
  

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  Alain Silberstein, A Limited Edition Stainless Steel Automatic Chronograph Wristwatch with Date, Moon-Phases and bracelet No 576/999 Krono Bauhaus2 Circa 2000. Estimate HK$14,000–22,000 (US$1,800–2,800).

  The Krono Bauhaus2 employs the signature design of Alain Silberstein – the famous use of primary colours and geometric shapes: red, blue, and yellow; with triangles, rectangles and circles for the hands and dial markers. His whimsical design creates a dash of playfulness and humour to the timepiece and is undoubtedly a delight to put on a wrist.
  
  

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