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THE BEST WATCHES OF WATCHES GENEVA 2022
The Best Watches
OF WATCHES GENEVA 2022
The now-largest horological trade show of the year returned in 2022 for its in-person first edition since 2019. Thankfully, 2022 turned out to be a fine mix of highbrow complications (some of which were brand new) and fresh takes on more utilitarian wares. Narrowing down the newness to just 10 was a tough challenge, but the following were definitely among our favourites.
Hermès Arceau Le Temps Voyager
Pair this to a platinum/titanium or steel case, and you’ve got yourself one hell of an elevated timepiece. Diameter: 41mm; Movement: automatic; Functionality: World time, Water Resistance: 30m
Price €27,000
Patek Philippe 5326G-001
It only needs manual adjusting once a year if it’s kept wound. Diameter: 41mm; Movement: automatic; Functionality: Time; second time zone; annual calendar; Water Resistance: 30m.
Price €71,500
Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Ultra Deep
As part of the Five Deeps Expedition in 2019, the Ultra Deep made history when it reached the deepest place on Earth Diamewter: 45.5mm; Water Resistance: 6,000 meters
Price €11,200
Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF GMT Rattrapante
The Tonda PF GMT Rattrapante integrates “flyback” functionality into its GMT function — when not in use, one hour hand is superimposed over the other Diameter: 40mm; Movement: automatic; Functionality: Rattrapante GMT (second time zone); Water Resistance: 60m
Price €26,800 Tudor Black Bay Pro
Handsome looks, intuitive functionality, reasonable price and great bracelet are already winning people over. Diameter: 39mm; Movement: automatic; Functionality: Time; second time zone; Water Resistance: 200m
Price €3,735
Vacheron Constantin 222
The original 1977 Vacheron Constantin 222 luxury sports watch is a rare bird indeed — with less than 1,000 examples out in the wild. Diameter: 37mm; Movement: automatic; Functionality: Time and date; Water Resistance: 50m
Price €58,360
Rolex GMT Master II 126720VTNR
New Rolex is available in a new colorway and on both Oyster and Jubilee bracelets right from the jump. Diameter: 40mm; Movement: automatic; Functionality: Time; date; second time zone; Water Resistance: 100m
Price €10,300
TAG Heuer Aquaracer Professional 200 Solargraph
The Aquaracer Professional 200 Solargraph is TAG Heuer is the first solar-powered timepiece, requiring only two minutes of exposure to sunlight in order to run for a full day. Diameter: 40mm; Movement: solar-powered quartz; Functionality: Time and date; Water Resistance: 200m
