The Understated Appeal Of Four Timeless Classics

In a world of bold statements, these four watches take on a different approach. While by all means impressive, they don't make it a point to show it off to the outside world. That makes it that they are often bought by very conscious connoisseurs, who put time and effort in educating themselves on the values of Haute Horlogerie and the various levels of refinement within this art form. While they might go unnoticed to the vast majority of people, those who know will recognize these exquisite timepieces in a heartbeat!

By Martin Green

Haute Complication: Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar Reference 5327

It doesn't happen every day that Patek Philippe introduces a new Perpetual Calendar, but in 2016 it added reference 5327 to its collection. It was set to replace reference 5140 (of which the platinum cased version remains in production) with whom it shares its movement.

Watch of the Week: Bell & Ross BR-X2 Tourbillon Micro-Rotor Automatic: A Connoisseur’s Delight

Can a complicated watch excel in simplicity? And if so, what is its appeal? Bell & Ross did this exercise with the new BR-X2 Tourbillon Micro-Rotor, and we checked it out!