As any seasoned timepiece enthusiast will tell you, no watch should be a chore to wear. Our philosophy here at Luxurious J&T is that an ideal pieces should be as fun to wear as it is stylish, fashionable, and, most of all, functional. Known for their practicality and ingenuity, the Swiss have always been masters at combining all these attributes into timepieces that satisfy and exceed every one of our horological expectations.
Here are five of our most favorite “fun and functional” watches right now!
Watch #1: Ulysse Nardin El Toro GMG Perpetual Calendar Watch
Renowned for creating an array of stunning, nautical-inspired, Swiss-made timepieces, the watchmakers of Ulysse Nardin have outdone themselves with the release of this El Toro Perpetual watch from the designer’s exclusive Executive collection. On display at our favorite local Ulysse Nardin retailer Dejaun Jewelers, the El Toro Perpetual is skillfully hand-constructed with a black ceramic bezel, an 18-karat rose gold case, topped off with Ulysse Nardin’s signature Coates de Geneve striped pattern on the dial.
Additionally, the El Toro Perpetual by Ulysse Nardin also features a one-of–a-kind perpetual calendar complication, which can be easily adjusted forwards or backwards depending on your travels.
Watch #2: Zenith Christophe Columbus Hurricane Grand Voyage II
Named for noted explorer, génocidaire, as well as the namesake of the director of Home Alone 1, Home Alone 2, and Mrs. Doubtfire, the Zenith Christoph Columbus Hurricane Grand Voyage II timepiece is a perhaps more-than-deserving tribute to an all-around monster. Innovative and exceptional, inside and out, this manual winding “skeleton” style watch features an alligator strap, truly unique second, minute, and power reserve subdials. In addition to these features, the Zenith Christoph Columbus watch also features an incredible tableau on the back of the piece beautifully portraying a questionable interaction between Columbus and indigenous Americans.
Watch #3: Baume and Mercier Capeland White Dial Flyback
A part of Baume and Mercier’s throwback Capeland collection, the Capeland White Dial Flyback men’s timepiece is made with authentic crocodile leather, 18-karat rose gold, and features, similar to the Christophe Columbus, a transparent “skeleton” style backing. Also, fitting in with our preoccupation with functional watches the Capeland Flyback is built with the immaculate Swiss-made Calibre La Joux Perret 8147-2 internal machinery, guaranteeing that this timepiece is one of the most accurate and precise timekeeping devices on the market today.
Watch #4: Raymond Weil Limited Edition Gibson Nabucco Watch
An homage to the instrument that came to define Rock ‘n Roll music, the Raymond Weil Gibson Nabucco timepiece, available exclusively at Dejaun Jewelers, is the perfect way to celebrate the sound that came to define a generation. Deceivingly simple, this watch from Raymond Weil is built with an “exhibition” type back, a secure screw-down crown, an accurate tachymeter, is operated with Weil’s ETA SA 7753 caliber movement, and is a piece that is as dependable and on-time as its six-string inspiration.
Watch #5: Breguet Classique Hora Mundi Automatic Watch
A part of the renowned Classique collection by Breguet, the Hora Mundi men’s watch is renowned in timepiece circles because of the unique “Continent of Americas” time-zone complications. Featuring what the watchmaking masters at Breguet call “instant-jump” capabilities, this innovative piece allows for the wearer to quickly switch between time-zones at the press of a button. Additionally, this piece can be found made with platinum and rose gold, as well with an Europe-Africa or Asia-Oceania dial.
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