THE DEFINITION OF A CLASSIC

You can’t go wrong with the most iconic luxury watches from the most established names.

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The Serpenti Tubogas merges the two icons of Bvlgari – the sinuosity of the snake with the contemporary soul of tubogas.

Serpenti Tubogas double spiral stainless steel and rose gold watch with diamonds, $25,000, BVLGARI. Silk trench, BURBERRY
 
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The Record was Longines’ first timepiece to be certified as a “chronometer” by the Swiss Official Chronometer Testing Institute.

Record 30mm stainless steel, pink gold and diamond watch, $8,300, LONGINES. Wool and silk dress, CELINE
 
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Born on the racetrack in 1963, the Carrera is an iconic sports watch designed for professional drivers and sports-car enthusiasts.

Carrera Chrono Elegant 42mm stainless steel watch, $7,500, TAG HEUER. Leather dress, LONGCHAMP
 
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The Elegante’s revolutionary electro mechanical movement allows time to be stopped and started again – an absolute dream of all watchmakers.

Elegante 48mm titanium watch, $16,700, F.P. JOURNE AT THE HOUR GLASS. Wool coat, MIU MIU
 
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The J12 in highly resistant ceramic is inspired by the refined silhouettes of racing yachts and celebrates its 20th anniversary this year.

J12 black ceramic watch with diamonds, $11,000, Coco Crush white gold ring, $4,800, and leather vest, $12,140, CHANEL 
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The Galop d’Hermes incorporates the French luxury brand’s equestrian roots with design elements inspired by stirrups and harnesses.

Galop d’Hermes rose gold watch, $14,070, and corduroy blazer, HERMES
 
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Inspired by the power of the eagle and the beauty of the Alps, the Alpine Eagle is suited to both masculine and feminine wrists.

Alpine Eagle stainless steel watch, $19,100, Happy Spirit white gold and diamond ring, $8,510, and Happy Spirit white gold and diamond necklace, $8,550, CHOPARD. Wool coat, LORO PIANA 
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The dramatic and enduring design of the Omega Constellation is characterised by its famous halfmoons, as well as the “claws” on the side of the case.

Constellation Co-Axial Master Chronometer 39mm in stainless steel, $8,550, and Ladymatic ring in 18K white gold with diamonds and ceramic, $4,120, OMEGA. Silk chiffon dress, GIVENCHY
 
PHOTOGRAPHY Phyllicia Wang STYLING Debby Kwong HAIR Grego,
using Keune Hair Cosmetics MAKEUP Nikki Fu, using Laura Mercier
MANICURE Krystal Leong @ Crystal Beaute MODEL Mia/ Mannequin