The Perfect Wave

Trust Ulysse Nardin to make something as unromantic and industrial as a pair of oil rigs look grand and adventurous in its latest Classic chiming watch. The North Sea Minute Repeater uses 18K gold for the rigs and hands, and champleve enamel for the vivid off shore sunset. Like many of its repeaters, this one has jacquemarts (bell-striking automatons), which take the form of three cranes that move and chime when activated by a pusher. The 42mm case is water-resistant to a depth of 30m, with a sapphire crystal back to allow view of the movement. Limited to 18 pieces each in red gold or platinum.