Round-UpTools Of The Trade: Watches Best Suited For Different Professionals
Sometimes watches can serve different purposes that perfectly align with the needs of your trade, or can simply express your profession or passion that is a part of who you are. ‘The Watch Guide’ suggests watches that can help you handle the myriad challenges you face in the professional world, and more
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All of human progress, from industry to art, has taken place because we, as a species, look for meaning and purpose beyond mere survival. We challenge everything—constantly exploring, consistently evolving. For most of us, our work is an integral and indivisible part of our lives. We find meaning and joy in conquering the frontiers of our profession and creating our place in the world.
Here are some watches for those people who do what they love and love what they do. So, let’s just get to work, shall we?
Actor: The Parmigiani Kalpagraphe Chronomètre And The Kalpa Piccola Anniversaire
The spotlight is meant for those who feel at home in the glitzy and glamourous world of stardom. You’d want a timepiece that’s as comfortable in the spotlight as you are—and one brand that’s perfectly suited to bask in that attention is Parmigiani Fleurier. The Parmigiani Kalpagraphe Chronomètre, with its rose gold tonneau case and brilliant blue dial, has tons of functionality—with its chronograph functions and date indication—and a handsome guise to match. The Kalpa Piccola Anniversaire is a series of quartz watches whose engraved mother-of-pearl dials in powder pink, riveting blue or gorgeous grey will surely garner their own fandom. These watches will make a bold statement and add a hint of pizzazz to your immaculate wardrobe—making you quite the head turner at every event you attend.
Architect: The Corum Golden Bridge Collection
The Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, California—often listed among the ‘modern wonders of the world’—is a marvel of engineering and a testament to man’s architectural prowess. Is there a better icon to grace the wrists of architects who design modern spaces and sculpt the world around us? With its unique and distinctive architecture, the Golden Bridge collection, first launched in 1980, presents Corum’s in-line baguette movement in a form most pleasing and audacious—within skeleton dials that offer a unique perspective of timekeeping. The Golden Bridge Round, in fact, draws direct inspiration from the Golden Gate, as it replicates the supporting beams on the sides of the bridge. Besides this watch, there are iterations galore. There is certainly a Golden Bridge watch to suit everyone’s fancy!
To know more about the Corum Golden Bridge collection, click here
Artist: The TAG Heuer Formula One Alec Monopoly
Does your imagination run wild? Do you see the world in vivid colour? Do you often find yourself expressing your feelings through the visual medium? Well then, you must be an artist! Never toeing the line, artists wield their paintbrushes, pencils, sharpies and spray cans like weapons. A simple time-teller won’t cut it for someone who craves inspiration for their art pieces. The timepiece itself must be artistic and expressive—one that tells a riveting story. We’ve chosen to present the TAG Heuer Formula One Alec Monopoly for the artists reading this, a watch designed by a street artist who is famous for pushing the envelope. Alec Andon, a street artist from New York, transformed himself into ‘Alec Monopoly’ through his use of the Hasbro’s Monopoly character Mr Monopoly or Rich Uncle Pennybags. His provocative artwork satirises financial institutions. In this watch, he’s lent his iconic rendering of a Richie Rich-like character, whose face is covered, brandishing a dollar bill.
If you fancy something more subtle, or perhaps classical, have a look at these other art-inspired timepieces that one can choose from
Athlete: The Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra ‘PyeongChang 2018’ Limited Edition
Since 1932, Omega has stepped into the role of ‘official timekeeper’ at the Olympic Games on 28 occasions. It was also supposed to record time at the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics before the games were postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. So, it’s only fair that athleticism and Omega’s novelties go hand in hand. We’ve chosen to present the Seamaster ‘PyeongChang 2018’ Limited Edition, created for the 2018 Winter Olympics, as part of the Olympic Games collection because of its sporty and minimalist look. The blue dial will catch the eye as you flaunt your stuff in the arena. The periphery of the dial has a minute ring, with an inscription of ‘PYEONGCHANG 2018’ in the colours of the Olympic rings—with the 20 and 18 perfectly aligning with their actual positions on the minute track. The sapphire crystal caseback, which has been engraved with the logo of the games, displays the chronometer calibre 8500 in all its glory. This edition is limited to 2018 pieces—perfect for not just the sportspersons among us, but also those who have an appreciation for the grit and strength of athletes.
Businessperson: The Carl F. Bucherer Manero Collection
As a man or woman navigating through the tough corporate world, you’d want a wrist companion that’s as elegant and commanding as you are. The watch that you choose needs to make a statement and show everyone in the boardroom that you mean business. The Carl F. Bucherer Manero collection would work perfectly well in settings like these. For both the ladies and the gentlemen, we have chosen the 40.6mm Manero Peripheral, a powerful watch with a classic look that offers a power reserve of an impressive 55 hours. The peripherally-mounted winding rotor allows you a clear view of the movement through the transparent caseback—making a sharp visual statement just like its crisp façade.
Explore more about the Carl F. Bucherer Manero Peripheral collection by clicking here
Designer: The Girard-Perregaux Cat’s Eye Plum Blossom
If a watch isn’t refined, luxurious and iconic, you can bet that will not be donned by a designer. So, if there’s a ladies’ watch out there whose signature look has no contenders, it’s the Girard-Perregaux Cat’s Eye. Straight off the runway and onto your wrist, the Girard-Perregaux Cat’s Eye Plum Blossom is an exceptionally well-designed and beautiful timepiece. Housed inside an 18-karat pink gold case, the aventurine dial looks like the star-speckled night sky and, taking from the name, a small plum blossom rotates around the stunning dial acting like a seconds hand. Sixty-two iridescent brilliant-cut diamonds speckle the bezel. If this isn’t well-tailored luxury, we don’t know what is.
Doctor: The Zenith Defy El Primero 21
Walking about the halls of the hospital with no time to lose, doctors are everyday superheroes, saving lives without the need for any credit or appreciation. Nothing has put this in sharper focus than the COVID-19 pandemic. Doctors, nurses and healthcare workers are standing on the frontlines, putting their lives at risk every single day. Seeing as many patients as they do in a day, doctors go about their business with almost superhuman speed. And if there’s one watch that makes the perfect wrist companion to their lifestyle, it’s the Zenith Defy El Primero 21. A precise chronograph capable of measuring time intervals down to 1/100th of a second, the El Primero 21 would definitely come in handy in the emergency room when timing is everything. Precise, trustworthy and tenacious, working brilliantly under pressure—these qualities do not only describe doctors, but also the timepiece that’s perfect for them as well!
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Engineer: The Urwerk UR Satellite SpaceTime GunMetal
Engineers are the kind of people who love tinkering with things. If you’re one (especially of the mechanical variety), we bet that your hands are always busy at work—whether it’s working on a project, fixing things around the house, or even solving a Rubik’s cube. Engineers are intelligent, meticulous, savvy with technology and ever-curious. We’ve chosen the Urwerk UR-100 SpaceTime GunMetal for you spirited lads and ladies, who love to figure out how things work. Urwerk’s timepieces display an engineering flair that’s rarely ever seen in the watchmaking world. With this timepiece, we have Urwerk’s famous Satellite configuration, with the wandering hours and minutes. What sets this particular Urwerk timepiece apart, however, is that this funky watch also provides space enthusiasts with astronomical indications as well. Fresh, trendy and always innovative, you’d do well with an Urwerk strapped to your wrist if the ideology of inventiveness resonates with you too.
Entrepreneur: The Oris Big Crown ProPilot GMT Calibre 114
Inventive visionaries ready to put everything at stake to achieve their goals, we have entrepreneurs to thank for every new business venture that makes our lives easier. Jeff Bezos, Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk all came from humble beginnings and, today, their multi-billion dollar empires are changing the game. As an entrepreneur, it’s your job to convince investors to invest in your dream so that both the parties can seize the opportunity to build something great together. This may involve many sleepless nights, a ton of PowerPoint presentations and a lot of travel too—so you can meet them in person and convince them to come on board. For this, you’d need a GMT watch as your wrist companion, and the Oris Big Crown ProPilot Calibre 114 is the perfect fit, especially considering its display of the half-hour time differences, covering more zones across the globe, including India.
Read more about the Oris Big Crown ProPilot GMT Calibre 114 by clicking here
Journalist: The Girard-Perregaux 1966 WW.TC
For any journalist worth their salt, it’s so important to know what’s going in any part of the globe. In our inter-connected world, journalists have sources everywhere, ready to give them the next big scoop. Because of this, it’s so important for the modern-day scribe to don a world timer on their wrist—one that allows them to see the time in multiple zones. In this vein, we present the 40mm Girard-Perregaux 1966 WW.TC, which shows the time in all 24 main time zones at once using a 24-hour ring. Complex yet uncomplicated and easy to use, this watch is perfect for those always on the lookout for their next story.
Musician: The Raymond Weil Maestro The Beatles Sgt Pepper’s Limited Edition
When music is the one thing that thumps in your mind and your heart, why wouldn’t the timepiece you don be music-inspired too? Raymond Weil is famed for its horological takes on musical legends that have set the stage to inspire so many others to pursue their dreams and perform their hearts out. We’ve selected the Maestro The Beatles Sgt Pepper’s watch inspired by the English rock band widely regarded as the most influential band of all time. The Beatles truly took the world by storm in the 1960s with their head-bobbing, foot-tapping tunes and their songs are continued to be hummed to this day. This watch wouldn’t just allow you to make it to your performances on time; it would be a magnificent source of musical inspiration as well!
Writer: The Frederique Constant Slimline Power Reserve Collection
Writers are famous for their ‘novel’ ideas, their quick wit and their way with words. But if there’s one thing that all writers would agree on is that sometimes we tend to procrastinate (yes, we at The Watch Guide plead guilty as well). Writing takes a lot of cognitive power and there are times when words just fail you, and you experience the infamous writer’s block. That’s when writers get easily distracted and are led astray from the task at hand. At this moment, one look at our wrist would tell us that we’re running out of time and the deadline is fast approaching, which would then snap us out of their reverie and get us back to typing furiously. Hence, we’ve chosen the Frederique Constant Slimline Power Reserve collection to grace the wrists of writers because all the dial presents is a sub-dial for the date (to remind you of the impending deadline) and a useful power reserve indicator (because, frankly, when writers are in the zone, they forget all else, even winding their watches). The dial is otherwise clear and legible, perfect for those of us who swear by the written word.
To read more about the Frederique Constant Slimline Power Reserve collection, click here
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Parmigiani Kalpa
PFC193-1002500-XA1442
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Parmigiani Kalpa
PFC186-0022000-B00002
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Corum Golden Bridge
113.900.55/0F02 GG55R
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Corum Golden Bridge
113.101.55/0001 0000
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Corum Golden Bridge
113.102.85/0001 0000
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TAG Heuer Formula 1
WAZ1119.FT8023
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Omega Specialities
522.10.42.21.03.001
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Carl F. Bucherer Manero
00.10917.03.23.01
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Carl F. Bucherer Manero
00.10917.08.83.11
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Girard-Perregaux Cat's Eye
80484D52A401-CK4E
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Zenith Defy
95.9000.9004/78.R582
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Urwerk UR-Satellite
UR-100
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Oris Aviation
01 114 7746 4063-SET 1 22 72FC
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Girard-Perregaux 1966
49557-11-132-BB6C
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Raymond Weil Maestro
2237-PC-BEAT3
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Frederique Constant Manufacture
FC-723WR3S6
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Frederique Constant Manufacture
FC-723WR3S4
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Frederique Constant Manufacture
FC-723NR3S6
