Round-UpExplore The Sorcery Of Time This Halloween With A Pack Of Mysterious, Dark Watches
Trick or treat! Halloween calls for a spooky get-up and an intense black watch to match the look. The Watch Guide helps you pick a watch that will complement your Halloween costume and spirit
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On October 30, as the clock strikes 12, an aura of darkness looms over the world, as it marks All Hallows’ Eve or, as we know it today, Halloween! Halloween is more than just about trick-or-treating or lighting up jack-o-lanterns. The 2,000-year-old, Celtic tradition demarcates seasons and marks the onset of winter, shorter days and colder nights. You ought to know, Halloween is the second highest grossing holiday after Christmas in the US, and comes with a host of festivities to ‘ward off the evil’.
Amidst the celebration of the pumpkin harvest season, and the indulgence in candy, there is a space where the line between dead and living becomes blurry. There is an air of mystery, and darkness lurks. Today, even in India, Halloween-themed parties and celebrations are found aplenty.
The Watch Guide celebrates Halloween by going dark and showcasing the best black and mysterious watches that will complement any Halloween look to a T.
Halloween advisory: All the watches featured in this list are mighty strong, they are bold, black, and good looking, and they pack in a solid performance. From black PVD cases to the toughest black rubber strap, you’ll find it all among the following luxury watches, so take your pick of the watch that would best suit your Halloween mojo.
Carl F. Bucherer Patravi TravelTec
Leading the pack of bold watches is a fine Swiss watch from the house of Carl F. Bucherer – the Patravi TavelTec. The wafer-thin diamond-like carbon (DLC) finish on the TravelTec is what makes the smouldering, good looking watch extremely durable. The black monotone across the watch is accentuated by a tinge of red on the dial.
The three-time-zone feature is seen on the deep black dial that has three counters and an additional bezel. Apart from the two chronograph pushers next to the crown, there is another pusher at 10 o’clock, which is used to set the third time zone, in an east or west direction and the red 24-hour central hand thus indicates the time in the corresponding third time zone, pleasing any globetrotter.
The steel and black PVD case is bold, measuring 46.6mm, boasting of sturdy shock- and scratch-resistant properties. The solid timepiece is water resistant up to 50m and with a 42-hour power reserve. Go with the Carl F. Bucherer Patravi TavelTec and get ready to take on the creatures of the night!
Oris – Audi Sports Limited Edition II
If your Halloween plan is to go all adventurous and outdoorsy, the Oris Audi sports watch is your 10-on-10 watch. As ‘clever as the devil and twice as strong’ is what this wristwatch is all about. The 44mm DLC-coated titanium case is far from cutting a dainty image. Courtesy a slim ceramic, bidirectional bezel, the watch has a mammoth image.
The dash of red on the dial and bezel makes the watch even fiercer. The black day-date windows will reveal Tuesday, the 31st in white this Halloween. The indication of seconds is unique in this watch. Instead of a sub-dial, they can be seen on a linear indicator at nine o’clock. At 12 o’clock is the chronograph minutes counter.
The enticing blend of simplicity and complexity is embodied in the black leather strap. The darkness is completed by a sturdy ‘titanium, black DLC-plated folding clasp’. If the plan is to go on a lightning-fast partying spree, the Oris Audi Sport is your best bet.
Baume & Mercier Capeland Shelby Cobra
Amping up the dark and eerie alley is the Baume & Mercier Shelby Cobra. The retro-inspired limited edition Capeland Shelby Cobra, apart from standing out as an ace tribute to the golden era of motorsports, also serves as the perfect dark watch to match your spooky Halloween costume.
The crooked counters and the accents of yellow across the dial make it the centre of attraction irrespective of how dark things get! The watch comes with the option of interchangeable straps in rubber or alligator leather. The Cobra logo etched on the second’s hand is likely to get a nod of approval from all the black cats and witches out on Halloween.
The ‘phi’ logo on the crown, along with the chronograph pushers fitted on the generous 44mm case, make for an elegant display. You cannot miss hopping from one Halloween party to another because the Baume & Mercier Capeland is laden with SuperLuminova to ensure maximum visibility for you to keep a tab on time even in low-light conditions.
Movado Edge
Halloween is not just about ghoulish bats, creepy costumes, ghosts, and jack-o-lanterns. There is a section of people inclined to the old-school side who would choose an easy-go fun Halloween that entails carnival rides and mind-boggling corn maze outings. The Movado Edge is here as a classic incorporation to capture this vibe of Halloween. The ‘daring new experience of time’ is all blacked out with the unique three-dimensional landscape of the dial.
All sorts of Halloween ephemera have a tinge of red and the Movado Edge is in tandem with that concept. The 42mm steel and black PVD case is gothic in its appearance and it complements the strap that is crafted in the same material and colour. The most striking feature on the Edge is the bold, red hour hand, which is in contrast to the silver minutes and black chronograph hand.
Barring subdued white markings on the chronograph counters and the outer edge of the dial, the midnight black façade has minimalistic yet mysterious appeal. Giving black a poetic image, the industrial turbine-styled dial is so unique that it appears different every time light hits it. So jazz up your macabre sense of style this Halloween with the bold Movado Edge.
Raymond Weil Freelancer
The Raymond Weil Freelancer spells ‘Halloween black’ like no other. That black with a bloody red hue will make the chills of spooky danger around you go crazy. The 42mm steel and black PVD case, with chronograph pushers and the crown in black, look rock solid. The dial is the epitome of grunge-meets-wicked, with red spewed across it.
While the hour marking is in white Arabic numerals, the chronograph hands in red, at the centre and on the sub-dials, are in complete contrast against the black dial. Even the red tachymeter on the edge of the dial is groovy. The black fabric strap is tough and endows the watch with a sporty outlook.
But what really hikes up the style quotient is the unique display of the day and date. The date aperture takes between two and four o’clock displays three dates, with a red arrow pointing to the current date. If your style is black, classy and dangerous, then this Raymond Weil Freelancer is the watch for you this Halloween.
Corum Bubble Luminova
Halloween marks the departure of the good, sunny days, but hints of summer frolic are still lurking around. The Corum Bubble brings a heavy dose of luminescence in a daunting, yet playful way, with bold Arabic numerals on the dial. The watch is totally up the Halloween alley of being mysterious, as the dial has a swell pattern of alternate grey and black stripes, topped with striking crimson three, six and nine o’clock hour indices.
While the Corum brand name and ‘key’ occupy the north side of the watch, also in crimson, the intensity is further enhanced by the hour and minute hands in the same hue. The 47mm steel case offers a solid contrast against the fierce dial and strong rubber strap that also has the Corum key engraved on it. The case features a playful, domed bubble crown, and houses the CO 082 automatic movement that offers a 42-hour power reserve. The Corum Bubble Luminova is an apt pick for those who prefer to go the playful goblin way yet, not completely skipping a devilish spirit.
Omega Speedmaster ‘Dark Side of the Moon’ Vintage Black
The Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch is the wild card on the list because it’s dark, it’s bold, but with a twist. This watch would be compatible with those who look at the side of Halloween that entails indulging in folk customs and laidback revelry. If your idea of Halloween is sitting around a bonfire recalling ghost stories, or carving out a pumpkin, and setting up a scarecrow, then the masculine Speedmaster is the ideal watch for Halloween.
The name itself exemplifies the spirit of Halloween and invokes an image of the watch as crusader – Omega, Dark Side of the Moon. The all-black 44.25ceramic case recreates a vintage aura and stands out courtesy the Super-Luminova tachymeter scale on the brushed ceramic bezel.
The brown indexes and hands, along with two sub-dials – small seconds, and 60- and 12-hour counters – strike a presence against the rock-like black dial. This timepiece has a plethora of features such as the chronograph, date indication, and a tachymeter, making it multifunctional. But what really brings an earthy mystique to the watch is the brown leather strap. The watch is water resistant to 167ft and runs on an Omega Co-Axial calibre 9300. This Halloween, mark an ‘ever-changing, yet constant presence’ with the Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch.
Hugo Boss Orange Berlin
A perfect detour from intense black, the Hugo Boss Orange Berlin is a lively watch to end with. A watch that embodies the two colours that define Halloween – orange and black – this Hugo Boss has a charcoal black dial with a very modish framework for the hour indices. On the raw and edgy dial, one o’clock to four o’clock sit on a semi-circular, silver ring. However, it is the bright tangerine tips of the hour and minute hands, along with the ‘Boss’ logo at 12 o’clock, that steal the thunder of the watch.
Orange and black come as opposites on the watch and even represent Halloween. While orange signifies the warmth of autumn, the harvest season and pumpkin patches, black signifies darkness and the oncoming cold winter. The crown of the watch also has an orange ring, making the watch more vibrant.
At 48mm, the steel and black PVD case of the Hugo Boss Berlin is loaded with a masculine aura and is water resistant to 165ft. If you choose to rock a grunge-meets-peppy look, the Hugo Boss Orange Berlin is the best contender.
All the above-mentioned watches are available at Ethos Watch Boutiques.
