Round-UpEthos Watch Awards 2017: The 20 Best Watches For Men

9. Omega Seamaster Diver 300M ‘Commander’s Watch’

As the official timekeeper for 007, Omega introduced this special Seamaster timepiece, deriving its colour palette from James Bond’s rank and regalia. Called the ‘Commander’s Watch’, this timepiece ‘salutes the ensign colours of the British Royal Navy’. The shades of red and blue used on the NATO strap are seen in subtle ways all across the watch, and also in the not-so-subtle ceramic blue bezel, with a liquid metal diving scale and the first 15 minutes coated with red rubber. Ceramic is also the material of choice for the pristine, white dial, featuring blue hour indexes and blue skeleton hands. The date numerals also in blue, seen through the date aperture at three o’clock. The only date in red is the seventh. The 007 gun logo counterweight on the central seconds hand is also in red. Water resistant to 300m, this diver’s watch also features a helium escapement valve.

Here’s the complete story on the 2017 James Bond ‘Commander’s Watch’.

10. Baume & Mercier Shelby Cobra Daytona 2017

In 2016, the Baume & Mercier (B&M) Shelby Cobra – a watch that celebrated the world’s most famous racing personality, Carrol Shelby – was a huge success. The 2017 B&M Daytona is yet another memorable tribute to a car that broke 25 speed records in 1965, the Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupé. Limited to a few pieces, the futuristic aerodynamic design and the split dial completely won over every watch enthusiast this year. It also has a meaningful tachymeter that highlights Daytona’s record-breaking 196mph speed mark. Considering it is a Baume & Mercier production, the watch is composed of the best quality titanium and steel, making the case extremely light. The iconic ‘cobra’ logo makes a powerful statement, embedded in the seconds hand. The Shelby Cobra Daytona is powered by a mighty-powerful flyback chronograph movement – La Joux-Perret 8147-2.

Read more about the 2017 Baume & Mercier Shelby Cobra Daytona here.

11. Hugo Boss Contemporary Sport Grand Prix – Best Watch Under 25,000

This category belongs to millennials, who are drawn to a Hugo Boss tag, and that too under the 25,000 mark! Though the complete Hugo Boss range is par excellence, the watch that truly stands out for its pleasing looks and functionality is the Hugo Boss Sports Grand Prix.

The watch is a perfect amalgamation of vintage looks with an outdoorsy appeal. The gilt-edged chronograph, with a classy tachymeter, makes this a perfect sportsman’s watch. While a quartz movement powers the three chronograph counters perched on the chic, grey dial. The highlight of the watch is the perforated brown leather strap which instantly shoots up the style quotient. Priced at just ₹23,050, it would be a colossal loss to not grab this Hugo Boss timepiece while it lasts.

Read more on the HUGO BOSS watch collection here.

12. Breitling Avenger Hurricane Military – Best Material Innovation

Breitling has taken the watch world by storm this year, with the Avenger Hurricane Military – a handsome, military-themed wristwatch that strongly exhibits Breitling’s DNA. Crafted to perfection, there could’ve been no better time to launch the Hurricane Military considering the trend has hit the apex. The pioneers of aviation watchmaking have wisely chosen the avant-garde, patented Breitlight^® material for the case of the watch, which is an astounding 3.3 times lighter than titanium. Adding to the intensity of the macho timepiece is the volcano black dial and the high-tech, 24-hour military-stencilled format. The indestructible Breitling movement, coupled with a tough, textured strap, make a winning combination on the Hurricane Military. If it’s a Breitling, it is nothing short of being invincible and for that, the robust watch is sure to get a nod from military watch connoisseurs and laypersons alike.

This new Breitling Avenger Hurricane Military is available in India exclusively at Ethos Watch Boutiques.

13. Carl F. Bucherer Manero Power Reserve

For the first time in vibrant colour, the Carl F. Bucherer Manero Power Reserve is seen here in gorgeous pine green and midnight blue options. Their deep hues make these timepieces those that will command attention, becoming statement pieces of any ensemble. Powered by the CFB A1011 automatic calibre, this timepiece offers the hours and minutes, via the central hands, a small seconds sub-dial at six o’clock, and the day window at nine o’clock. The large date numerals are visible through apertures at 11 o’clock. Indicated via a semi-circular scale at three o’clock, the power reserve offered by this watch is about 55 hours. Carl F. Bucherer’s peripheral rotor, which has been one of the brand’s most significant accomplishments, is also a part of this watch. It comes in a steel case of diameter 42.5mm.

Discover the new Manero Power Reserve here.

14. Titoni Space Star

Titoni has piqued watch enthusiasts’ interests this year in the men’s category and produced a triumphant watch manifested in the form of the Titoni Space Star. As Titoni puts it, the ‘Space Star takes sleekness to a new level’. The Titoni Space Star for men is the new yardstick for ultimate comfort due to its unique steel bracelet. The watch ‘conveys balance and solidity’. Developed using the best state-of-the-art technology, the 40mm case is made for the dynamic man who believes in perfection. The steel and yellow gold PVD case and silver dial are extremely clean with no frills, displaying rich gold appliques to denote the hour indices. Small seconds are denoted in a trim, round sub-dial at six o’clock and the date window is an opulent gold square at three o’clock. The steel and yellow PVD bracelet cuts a dapper figure, while the Automatic ETA 2895-2 is a powerful performer.

15. Panerai Luminor Submersible 1950 3 Days Amagnetic Automatic Titanio

This new Panerai Titanio timepiece is the latest edition of the brand’s first anti-magnetic watch. Housed in the large, 47mm case in titanium is a new automatic movement, the P.9010 calibre. This mechanism offers a power reserve of three days and features a new design, owing to the reduced thickness of the case. The black dial features a small seconds sub-dial at nine o’clock, and a date aperture at three o’clock. The titanium case features a bezel with a minute scale, and the standard protective crown-locking system of Panerai. The watch comes with a black rubber strap and is water resistant to 300m, which helps it as a Submersible timepiece.

16. Hublot Classic Fusion Chronograph Berluti Scritto

The choice of the most distinguished men, the Hublot Berluti has this category ‘captivated by its bold and inventive patinated leather’. The watch is an outcome of toil, skill and craftsmanship. The all-black stunner had the moisture completely drained out to retain its longevity before it was enclosed within the sapphire crystal. The deep black Berluti patinated dial is intriguing. But what really commands our attention is the ‘Venezia leather with Scritto décor’ on the dial and the leather strap. The depth of the watch is further accentuated by the fact that there are no real hour indexes; instead, markers are embossed on the dial, almost blending in. The chronograph counters on the dial do not deviate from the all-black theme and merge subtly. Designed by Olga Berluti himself, the 45mm ceramic case is arresting and guards the powerful HUB1143, self-winding chronograph movement.

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17. Zenith Pilot Type 20 Extra Special

Zenith is among those brands that have done well with bronze cases, and this Pilot watch from Zenith is not an exception. The bronze case is 45mm in diameter and is 14.25mm thick. Complementing this generous size is the big crown. Adding to the vintage look of this bronze watch is the domed sapphire crystal glass, with an antireflective coating on either side. The movement housed within is an Elite 679 automatic calibre that comprises 126 components, including 27 jewels, and an oscillating weight with the Côtes de Genève motif on it. The movement offers a power reserve of 50 hours. While the titanium caseback is engraved with the Zenith flying instruments logo, the black dial features SuperLuminova-coated Arabic numerals and hands.

18. IWC Portugieser Chronograph

This all-new Portugieser Chronograph from IWC features a metallic blue dial with an encircling precision scale. The embossed Arabic numerals make way for the 30-minute chronograph counter at 12 o’clock, and the small seconds sub-dial at 6 o’clock. The watch is powered by an automatic movement, the 79350 calibre, which features 31 jewels, and is decorated with the Côtes de Genève, and perlage textures. The movement offers a power reserve of 44 hours. The convex sapphire crystal glass on this watch has an antireflective coating on either side, making for optimised legibility. The stainless steel case – of diameter 40.9mm, and height 12.5mm – is water resistant to 30m.

This new IWC Portugieser Chronograph is available in India exclusively at Ethos Watch Boutiques.

19. Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control Chronograph

A prestige brand dolling out luxury timepieces, Jaeger-LeCoultre has stupefied all of us in 2017, courtesy the Master Control Collection. Known for their mastery of high-end complication watches, the award-winning watch here is inclined towards a simpler style. Though it embodies the grand chronograph complication, the watch would more likely be known for its vintage-inspired design, simple lines and the sector dial. With a 40mm steel case, the watch chooses not to compete with the trendy, bulky cases popular these days. The open minute and hour hands, silver brushed element, blue Roman numerals on the tachymeter and hour indices reflect an old-school vibe. Living up to fine Swiss watchmaking that the brand is known for, the watch has a Jaeger-LeCoultre Calibre 751G automatic movement beating at its heart. The sophisticated deep blue leather strap makes the timepiece versatile, as an everyday watch or as a formal accessory.

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