The Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet collection makes its mark with automatic and selfwinding chronograph models featuring sunburst lacquered dials in five new striking hues.

Our favourite new timepieces come with colourful dials that are just too arresting to keep under wraps.

Named the Lifestyle Chronograph, this sporty timepiece is for life off the fast lane.

A beefy classic gets a fun update.

In a quiet year, Patek Philippe delights collectors with a trio of high-complication watches.

Vacheron Constantin unveils the crowning glory of its new collection of one-of-a-kind chiming pieces.

From innovative materials to interesting collaborations, these five trends have been showing up in this year’s novelties.

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When you need a watch that does it all, the classic chronograph deftly treads the fine line between smart and casual.

The latest and most talked-about collections

THE HOROLOGY ENTHUSIASTS WE FEATURED THIS YEAR SHARE THEIR TOP BUYS FOR 2019, THEIR MOST MEMORABLE WATCH-RELATED MOMENTS AND THE TIMEPIECES ON THEIR WISH LISTS.

Designs inspired by vintage icons are making a major impact in the present.

What sets the RM 50-04 Tourbillon Split-Seconds Chronograph Kimi Raikkonen apart from the competition?

This young dad finds meaning in a watch house synonymous with traditional values.

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The new chief of one of the world’s oldest watchmaking brands marks a fresh chapter in its history.

Watch brands roll out highlights at Basel, even as fair looks to sync with SIHH to boost attendance next year.

A showcase for new technologies, robots and a series of talks livestreamed to audiences around the world:

JOURNEY THROUGH NEW HOROLOGICAL VISTAS WITH WATCHES INSPIRED BY THOSE WHO TRAVERSE UNEXPLORED TERRAIN.

Calendars and chronographs take centre stage in Patek Philippe’s 2018 collection of novelties.

There are no grey areas when it comes to our affection for the panda – and rever sep anda – chronograph, a modern icon distinguished by a distinctive, sporty aesthetic that also makes it a cinch to read.

Putting a new spin on vintage-inspired watches, Omega reaches into the past to give us a tangible taste of century-old horology.

With signs of recovery everywhere, following a dismal economic slowdown, brands are – understandably – playing it safe when it comes to launches.

Turn tradition gently on its head with timepieces that skew just a little left of classical.

From horological significance to movement intricacies, the collectors on the following pages tell us about their favourite timepieces beyond the surface.

EVERY YEAR, THE WORLD’S MOST PROLIFIC WATCH MAKERS GATHER AT WATCH FAIRS TO UNVEIL AN EXPLOSIVE SHOWCASE OF TECHNICAL ADVANCEMENTS, NEW STYLES AND POETIC STORIES. IT’S HARD TO KEEP TRACK OF THEM ALL, BUT THERE ARE UNMISTAKABLE PATTERNS THAT HAVE EMERGED FROM THE INDUSTRY’S DESIRE TO PLEASE ITS FANS. SO HERE ARE FIVE TRENDS WE’VE SPOTTED THAT YOU, READER AND TRENDSETTER, HELPED PROPAGATE.

When you’re not a watch collector, you want the few timepieces you have to do more than one thing. These fellows do – they’re dress watches and crafty chronographs.

ALL SLEEK LINES AND DEFINED EDGES, THESE ANGULAR WATCHES BREAK THE ROUND-TIMEPIECE MOULD IN SERIOUS STYLE.

Three culinary pros dissect their fondness for fine watches.

If time is money, these top-end tickers might be 24-hour moneymakers for business leaders.

It remains the world’s largest watch and jewellery fair, but Baselworld has been hard hit by the changes sweeping through the watch industry in recent years, with just 650 exhibitors this year. This represents a stunning 57 per cent drop over the past two years, with big names such as Ulysse Nardin, Girard-Perregaux, Hermes and the Movado Group having left the fair. While some have chosen to show at rival Genevan fair, the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie, others have opted to meet their retailers and press at different sites – or simply rely on digital means to do their business. This year, the duration of the fair was cut by two days, running for five days instead of seven.

Deftly turn the page each day with annual calendar timepieces, which require adjustment only once a year at the end of February.

Breitling’s new CEO on propelling the brand forward by moving it away from “hardcore aviation”.

In the first of our handson reviews of the latest horological stars, we look at A. Lange & Sohne’s Triple Split chronograph.

Because timing is everything when racing against rivals to take the chequered flag, you need a racy “stopwatch” to track your performance.

INSPIRED BY FIELDS SUCH AS AVIATION, SAILING AND MOTOR SPORTS, THE CHRONOGRAPHS ACROSS THESE PAGES ARE PERFORMANCE TOOLS THAT GO BEYOND MERE TIME-TELLING.

The Montblanc TimeWalker collection gets a thrilling overhaul that channels the glory and excitement of motor racing.

Chronograph geeks will appreciate this: The Lange 1815 Chronograph now comes in a black dial with a white gold case — a first for a pulsometer-dial model.

Having successfully tackled sky-high watchmaking as well as affordable luxury, the chameleonic Montblanc now turns its attention to its sports offerings.

Singapore Airlines is flying high with its 70th anniversary this year, and you can fly high, too, with these aviation-inspired timepieces.

And, it has an interesting price.

BUILT FOR YACHTING COMPETITION and performance, the Rolex Oyster Perpetual Yacht-Master II regatta chronograph now comes with a unique horological complication.

Titanium is highly valued for its strength and high resistance. But perhaps most of all, it is known for being extremely light. If you like big watches but without the associated heft, watches with titanium cases are the way to go and here are some fine options.

Zenith goes back to an era of spies and air raids for its latest interpretation.

In Chinese tradition, red and gold are considered to be the most auspicious colors to wear during the Lunar New Year. Here are some of the top watches to usher in the Lunar New Year.

In Chinese tradition, red and gold are considered to be the most auspicious colors to wear during the Lunar New Year. Here are some of the top watches to usher in the Lunar New Year.

Long for the days when the festive season had more heart? Montblanc couldn’t agree more, and hopes to bring back the magic in the form of handcrafted horology.

Parmigiani celebrates its 20th anniversary with a magnificent showcase of horological prowess.

Journey through time with fine watches inspired by the nautical world.

Good engine performance is essential in motor racing, and so is good timekeeping.

HIS ONE STATEMENT PIECE FOR ANY BLACK-TIE PARTY.

Following sihh, watch connoisseurs had another event to look forward to, the week-long baselworld 2016 in its namesake city. Here are some of the most memorable pieces.

The Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH) returns with offerings for audiences old and new.

Rarer than their two - buttoned counterparts ,monopusher chronograph strack time with streamlined elegance.

The column-wheel Single push-piece Chronograph from Longines stirs up Fond memories of its Storied heritage.