CHRISTMAS COMES EARLY THIS YEAR WITH THESE HOLIDAY-INSPIRED TIMEPIECES, ALL CLAD IN THE MOST INTOXICATING OF JOLLY RED HUES
BY MATTHEW MIZRACH
Hublot Big Bang Unico Red Magic
Decked in one of Hublot’s enticing new ceramic color variations, the Red Magic comes standard with the brand’s unrivaled Unico movement, visible via the watches “open heart” design that showcases the interactions of 330 individual components. Limited to just 500 pieces. $28,300, hublot.com
Tag Heuer Formula 1
Inspired by “legends, racetracks, and adrenaline,” the Formula 1 is built for speed with a sturdy 43-mm case (that’s water resistant up to 200 meters), a vivid red sun ray dial with matching rubber strap, and Tag’s quartz chronograph movement under the hood. $1,850, garymichaelsfinejewelry.com
Carl F. Bucherer Manero Autodate
“Love” Dedicated to the “multifaceted modern woman,” this luscious Manero flaunts a love-inspired red dial that is glittered with tiny golden flakes, along with a matching crocodile leather strap. The 18K rose gold case is adorned with no fewer than 62 individually set diamonds. $14,400, carl-f-bucherer.com
IWC Portugieser Chronograph
Crafted to resemble a nautical instrument, the Portugieser embraces IWC’s origins and has evolved into one of the brand’s most popular models. A compact diameter of only 41mm will fit nearly any wrist, but a thin bezel gives an impression of a much larger timepiece. $8,400, leonardojewelers.com
Omega DeVille Trésor
A sight to behold, this ultramodern Trésor model sports a slim 36-mm case crafted in stainless steel, enhanced with 36 full-cut diamonds laid out in an asymmetrical curve pattern that frames opposite sides of the dial. $4,400, garymichaelsfinejewelry.com
Richard Mille RM 11-03
This limited edition release of the RM 11-03 is made from Carbon TPT that results in an extremely resistant and lightweight case that can tackle even the harshest environments. A completely skeletonized tonneau-shaped fiat makes for a visually bold statement. richardmille.com
Breitling Endurance Pro Ironman
Drawing inspiration from earth’s mightiest hero, the Ironman lives up to its namesake, featuring an ultra-light Breilight case that is 3x times lighter than titanium, an exceptionally precise Super Quartz chronograph, and (of course) Iron Man’s hot-rod red color way. $3,500, leonardojewelers.com
Patek Phillipe Aquanaut
Launching in 1997, the Aquanaut collection created an instant splash with its young, modern, and unexpected design inspired by the iconic Nautilius. Available in a sweeping array of colors and materials, including this delightful red-strapped variant. Price upon request, patek.com
