The Speedmaster is essential for any respectable watch collection. And this Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional with a white lacquer dial is an excellent starting point. Mainly because it is an older reissue of the original Speedmaster, and one of the very few series-production, stainless steel white-dialed Moonwatches. Speedies have become more exotic over the years, but few watches are as iconic as the OG Moonwatch. Seen last year on the wrist of Daniel Craig (he’s a keen sartorial game), this white dial Moonwatch has already achieved cult status within the Speedmaster community. Black-dial Speedmasters have become so dated that it’s time to choose something more unconventional this year.
Price: Rs 7.99 lakh
5. Rolex Day-Date 40 (with ombre dial)
When it comes to Rolex, it’s all about the subtle design embellishments that make all the difference. The new Rolex Day-Date 40 might look like a Day-Date from any other era, until you look closely at its new slate ombre dial, which transitions from lighter in the center to darker around the edges. Equipped with faceted, segmented Roman numerals and rose gold faceted index hour markers, this dial carries forward a design that was first introduced in the 1980s and reintroduced in 2019. If it’s the 18 karat white gold version you want, there is an available mother-of-pearl option, but to really capture the festive atmosphere effectively, this is the only option suitable.
Price: Rs 38.6 lakh
6. Frederique Constant Classic Tourbillon Manufacture
This Frederique Constant watch has all the markings of a luxury watch – a brilliant blue sunray dial and a big ol’ tourbillon above the 6 o’clock mark. Featuring an automatic movement with an 8-hour power reserve, it gets a new tourbillon designed to celebrate the brand’s 35th anniversary. Encrusted with gold glitter, the Tourbillon is entirely hand-crafted in-house. Unaffected by magnetism or temperature variations, it is a fine specimen of its breed.
Price: Rs 13.67 lakh
