Take a Closer Look at Our Picks for the Best Luxury Watches of the Year!

Wearing a luxury watch has long been a symbol of success, sophistication, and refined taste. While many associate these timepieces with formal occasions, the world of haute horology offers so much more. For watch enthusiasts, the charm lies in the versatility, craftsmanship, and intricate mechanics that make each piece unique. From the captivating complexity of a tourbillon to the sleek, minimalist design of a precision tool watch, there’s something to admire in every tick of the second hand. Watches transcend mere fashion accessories—they are examples of milestone engineering, a perfect blend of artistry and functionality for the wrist.

As watch lovers, we know that the right timepiece not only complements our style but also enhances every aspect of life, whether we’re in the office or on a weekend adventure. The duPont REGISTRY 2024 Watch Guide celebrates this diversity, offering a curated collection of exceptional timepieces. Whether you’re drawn to Complex Complications, Timeless Classics, or Precision Tool Watches, our guide helps you find your next horological treasure. Dive into our top picks for the year and elevate your collection with pieces that balance style and performance.

Complex Complications

Wilbur Watch Co. LEO JW1.5CF

The LEO by WILBUR is a bold fusion of space-age inspiration and Swiss precision. Powered by the in-house WILBUR Engine One jump-hour movement, this limited-edition masterpiece pushes the boundaries of watchmaking. Its meticulously crafted, futuristic case and avant-garde dial reveal the mechanical genius within. With striking contours and bold, futuristic design elements, it embodies exploration and adventure. As the award winner of American Brand of the Year by WatchPro, WILBUR stands at the forefront of innovation. The LEO watch isn’t just a timepiece—it’s a technological marvel, ready to ignite your passion for pushing limits.

Price: $39,995

Breguet Classique Double Tourbillon

Breguet’s Classique Double Tourbillon “Quai de l’Horloge” 5345 is a true celebration of horological mastery, honoring the watchmaker’s inception on June 26th, 1801. With its intricate 588N2 movement, composed of 740 components, the timepiece showcases two mesmerizing tourbillons that add both visual intrigue and technical brilliance. Housed in a 46mm rose gold case, the watch features a unique guilloché pattern called radiant flinqué, symbolizing craftsmanship at its finest. The engraving on the back pays homage to Breguet’s origins, with over 100 hours spent crafting its intricate details, making this timepiece a stunning reflection of Breguet’s expertise in both artistry and precision.

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HYT Hastroid White Neon

The HYT HASTROID White Neon showcases cutting-edge design and innovation with its use of Super-LumiNova® and Tec Light® materials. The carbon fiber and mint green finish of the 48 mm case creates a striking visual effect, while the redesigned dial improves legibility with a bold central hand and sharpened contours. The two sub-counters provide essential functions, displaying small seconds and power reserve. Maintaining the signature proportions of the HASTROID collection, this limited edition of only 15 pieces merges high-tech materials with sleek, modern aesthetics, adding form and function to HYT’s lineup of luxury watches.

Price: CHF79,000 (Excl. Taxes)

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar “John Mayer”

The Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar “John Mayer” Limited Edition is the last limited edition equipped with Calibre 5134, bringing down the curtain on a mechanism whose history began in 1978 with the launch of Calibre 2120/2800, the world’s thinnest self-winding perpetual calendar movement at the time. At the height of the quartz crisis, this unexpected 3.95mm-thick movement contributed to the revival of other classic complications at Audemars Piguet and throughout the industry.

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Breitling Navitimer B19 Chronograph 43 Perpetual Calendar

As part of its new 140th Anniversary Collection, Breitling recently debuted the Navitimer B19 Chronograph 43 Perpetual Calendar 140th Anniversary. The Navitimer was the first watch for pilots to combine a chronograph with the brand’s proprietary circular slide rule flight computer. Originally developed in 1952 for members of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), the Navitimer quickly found favor with a broader audience that included celebrities and astronauts—in 1962 it became the first Swiss wristwatch in space. The anniversary edition features the famous slide rule in black on an attention-grabbing 18-carat red-gold dial.

Price: $59,000

Ressence TYPE 3 BB2

Meet the Ressence TYPE 3 BB2, awarded the ‘Best of the Best’ distinction in the Red Dot Design Award 2024 – think of it as the Oscars for product design. This black edition further accentuates the hyper-minimal look of the TYPE 3, as the combination of oil and dark hue makes the thin space between the discs invisible. Whenever the dial gets in motion, wonder occurs. The TYPE 3 Black Black 2 complements the TYPE 3 Black, White, and Eucalyptus Green. Ressence embraces a ‘Less is More’ approach, crafting meaningful mechanical watches where every design choice serves a function.

Price: CHF38,200 (Excl. Taxes)

Roger Dubuis Excalibur Double Tourbillon Cobalt

The Excalibur Double Tourbillon Cobalt Chrome from Roger Dubuis is a striking example of advanced watchmaking. Featuring two flying tourbillons connected by a differential for enhanced precision, the timepiece showcases the intricate RD108SQ calibre with a 72-hour power reserve. The 45mm case is made from durable Cobalt Chrome, known for its scratch and corrosion resistance, along with anti-magnetic properties. With 17 different hand-finishing techniques applied to its 319 components, the watch combines technical brilliance with fine artistry. Limited to just 28 pieces, its bold blue accents and skeletonized design make it a standout in modern horology.

Price: $296,500

Precision Tool Watches

Franck Muller Vanguard Racing Colorado Grand 35th Anniversary

Limited to only 35 pieces worldwide, the Vanguard Racing Colorado Grand 35th Anniversary edition is crafted in massive 18kt Yellow Gold and incorporates both a chronograph and instantaneous Grand Date in a design inspired by vintage automobile iconography. The racing spirit of retro motorsport manifests with engine-turned accents, dashboard-gauge sub-dials, and the visible gears of the timekeeping engine within. Even the rubber strap recalls the linear tread pattern common in cars built in the age of the “gentleman racer.”

Price: $42,000

CVSTOS Challenge Sealiner Chronograph

CVSTOS merges tradition with innovation, redefining Haute Horlogerie with timepieces that embody both Swiss heritage and cutting-edge design. More than just watches, CVSTOS creates experiences of precision and craftsmanship, appealing to those who seek the extraordinary. Each piece is meticulously crafted with state-of-the-art technology and assembled by expert artisans. The Challenge Sealiner Chronograph in 5N red gold exemplifies this philosophy, blending nautical-inspired elements with top-tier engineering.

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Girard-Perregaux Laureato Chronograph Ti49

The Girard-Perregaux Laureato Chronograph Ti49 brings together the iconic 1975 design with the modern advantage of Grade 5 titanium. Known for its strength, lightweight feel, and hypoallergenic properties, this alloy makes its debut in the Laureato collection. Its 42 mm case features the signature octagonal bezel, with a blend of polished and brushed finishes that highlight the material’s unique grey hue. The grey dial, adorned with a Clous de Paris pattern, adds depth, while the chronograph functions and date display ensure practicality.

Price: $19,400

Angelus Instrument de Vitesse

Instrument de Vitesse, a new opus in the La Fabrique collection, revives the golden age of timed races. This mono-pusher chronograph seems to have been plucked from the dashboard of a vintage GT car. It is equipped with a single timing hand – the centre seconds hand – and can time a maximum of one minute. With its sleek and refined retro sports look, Instrument de Vitesse is intended for enthusiasts of watchmaking history and culture.

Price: CHF17,100 (Incl. VAT)

Zenith DEFY Extreme Diver

The DEFY Extreme Diver builds on the legacy of Zenith’s 1969 diver models with a sleek, modern twist. The 42.5mm titanium watch is designed to handle extreme conditions, from icy depths to salty seawater. Its robust build includes a helium escape valve, ceramic unidirectional rotating bezel, and a titanium crown-guard for added durability. The watch features a geometric dial with bright accents, a high-frequency El Primero 3620-SC movement, and a sapphire display back.

Price: $11,300

Casio G-SHOCK G-STEEL GM2110D

The new G-SHOCK G-STEEL GM2110D series introduces a stylish upgrade with its metallic octagonal bezel and metal band, adding texture and sophistication. Available in a variety of vibrant dial colors, the watch balances elegance and casual flair, making it a versatile accessory for any occasion. Its durable shock-resistant structure, combined with a stainless steel bezel, ensures both strength and beauty.

Price: $300

Chopard Mille Miglia GTS Chrono

Chopard’s Mille Miglia collection welcomes a new design for the Mille Miglia Classic Chronograph model. Its 40.5 mm case in Chopard’s exclusive Lucent Steel, made with a recycling rate of at least 80%, frames a dial inspired by the black and white checkered flag marking the arrival of a motor-race winner. Competitive spirit and sense of camaraderie; energy and dynamism; speed and style: such are the attributes epitomizing Italy’s celebrated 1000 Miglia Italian classic car race.

Price: $9,350

Hublot Big Bang Unico Sailing Team

The Hublot Big Bang Unico Sailing Team marks a significant evolution from the brand’s original Subaquaneus, introduced in 2004. Celebrating its 20th anniversary, this limited edition watch is crafted in a striking black and yellow design, reflecting the colors of Alan Roura’s IMOCA sailing vessel. Powered by the HUB1280 self-winding chronograph with a three-day power reserve, this timepiece combines cutting-edge technology with nautical inspiration.

Price: $25,200

TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Extreme

The 2024 TAG Heuer Carrera Extreme Sport collection takes inspiration from the legendary Carrera Panamericana road race, reflecting the brand’s devotion to motorsport excellence. With six new models, including four chronographs and two tourbillons, this series enhances its racing DNA with refined design and engineering. The standout Chronograph Extreme Sport model in blazing orange captures the adrenaline of the racetrack.

Price: $8,200

Richard Mille RM 65-01 Automatic Split-Seconds Chronograph

The Richard Mille RM 65-01 Split-Seconds Chronograph combines technical mastery with bold design. Featuring the intricate, in-house RMAC4 automatic movement, composed of over 600 parts, the RM 65-01 ensures chronometric accuracy. The two newest editions showcase vibrant hues that evoke the energy of the sky and sun, while the robust Quartz TPT® material provides exceptional durability.

Price: $380,000

Jacob & Co. Bugatti Tourbillon

The Jacob & Co. Bugatti Tourbillon is the hypertwin to Bugatti’s new hypercar, which is also named Tourbillon. This timepiece features new inventions and complications in a design that takes after Bugatti’s. The case shape mirrors the car’s front grille, while the movement reflects the car’s new V16 engine block, down to its exhaust manifolds.

Price: $340,000

Timeless Classics

Vortic Watch Company Military Edition

The Military Edition is Vortic Watch Company’s most sought-after product. It’s available just one day each year: Veterans Day. Inside this watch is a piece of American military history; a pocket watch flown on B-17s and other bomber aircraft in World War II. Don’t miss this opportunity to get one of the 50-piece limited editions available November 11th.

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A. Lange & Söhne Datograph Up/Down

In 1999, A. Lange & Söhne’s Datograph set a new standard for short-time measurement with its innovative in-house movement and distinct dial design. To celebrate its 25th anniversary, the groundbreaking chronograph is now offered as the Datograph Up/Down in 18-carat white gold with a striking blue dial, limited to just 125 pieces worldwide.

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H.Moser & Cie. Endeavour Perpetual Calendar Passion Fruit & 03SERIES Passi0n Fruit Set by Studio Underd0g

This limited edition release from H. Moser & Cie. and Studio Underd0g brings together two unique timepieces: the Endeavour Perpetual Calendar Passion Fruit and the 03SERIES Passi0n Fruit. Each watch combines elegant minimalism with technical sophistication, celebrating craftsmanship, creativity, and collaboration.

Price: $64,900

IWC Schaffhausen Portofino Moon Phase 37 Year of the Snake

IWC Schaffhausen celebrates the Lunar New Year with a special edition watch, the Portofino Automatic Moon Phase 37 Year of the Snake. This timepiece features a 37mm stainless steel case and a striking burgundy dial, symbolizing the vibrant spirit of the New Year. It comes with interchangeable black and burgundy calfskin straps for added versatility.

Price: $9,700

Glashütte Original SeaQ Chronograph

The new Glashütte Original SeaQ Chronograph is a masterclass in minimalist design. Inspired by classic black-and-white cinema, its “Silver Screen” dial features a galvanic silver finish that highlights bold black hands and Super-LumiNova indexes. Built with a reliable flyback function and 300-meter water resistance, it’s a versatile timepiece for both formal and active settings.

Price: $14,400

Arnold & Son Longitude Titanium

Arnold & Son, a benchmark in classic fine watchmaking, is exploring uncharted territory on the map of horology. Longitude Titanium is a sports-chic COSC-certified chronometer with a 42.5 mm titanium case. With a power-reserve display at 12 o’clock and an imposing seconds counter at 6 o’clock, Longitude Titanium pays tribute to John Arnold’s marine chronometers.

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In conclusion, the world of luxury watches is as diverse as it is captivating. Each timepiece tells a story, reflecting the artistry, innovation, and heritage of its maker. Whether you are a seasoned collector or a newcomer to the world of haute horology, these selections represent the pinnacle of craftsmanship and style for the year. Elevate your collection with these extraordinary timepieces that not only tell time but also embody the spirit of adventure, elegance, and precision.