On the Hour: 5 of the best-looking new watches to know
From the limited-edition TAG Carrera to Tissot’s new mint green automatic, these are five of the sleekest new styles out so far in 2023
TISSOT LE CHEMIN DES TOURELLES
Tissot has released a new version of their Le Chemin des Tourelles with upgraded automatic mechanical movement. With polished case, domed sapphire crystal over a soft-sunray dial, the hands have been sandblasted and polished with slimline hour markers curved and faceted. The new version is available in three cases sizes, 34mm, 39mm or 42mm and an all-steel, rose gold PVD or steel and rose gold PVD bi-colour finish. Each style comes with an option of a metal bracelet, with a choice of Roman numerals on a Clous de Paris dial ring motif and features their new Nivachron Powermatic 80 movement which includes an 80-hour power reserve and increased resistance to magnetism. €925, tissotwatches.com
TAG HEUER CARRERA CHRONOGRAPH 60TH ANNIVERSARY
Celebrating 60 years, this TAG Heuer Carrera revives the highly sought-after Glassbox 2447 SN model, famed for its iconic panda dial. The two black “azuré” subdials match the luxurious black calfskin leather strap of this 39mm watch, epitomising the Carrera’s timeless design. Limited to 600 watches worldwide. POA, Tagheuer.com
RADO TRUE SQUARE OPEN HEART
Rado are synonymous with square high-tech ceramic watches and the True Square is a new take on the iconic shape. The first watch made using a square-injected monobloc high-tech ceramic case, it is extra light, scratch-resistant and comfortable to wear. Available in 38mm, black ceramic, with automatic movement. €2,850, weirandsons.ie
TISSOT PRX GREEN DIAL, STAINLESS STEEL BRACELET
This 40mm watch features a stainless-steel case, stainless-steel bracelet and a quartz movement, but it's the light green dial and scratch-resistant sapphire glass that makes it such a looker. Water resistant up to 10 bars, it has a folding clasp closure. €395, weirandsons.ie
ZENITH CHRONOMASTER 38MM STEEL AUTOMATIC WATCH
The Chromaster comes in a 38mm steel case and formed with the same proportions as their much-loved and externally classic 1969 piece, the A386, the Chromomaster is paired with a black "reverse panda" dial and a tan leather strap. Powered by the El Primero 3600 automatic high-frequency chronograph movement with 1/10th of a second chronograph function and a power reserve of 60 hours.€8,800, Weir & Sons. weirandsons.ie
