Channeling the 1930s and doing it right, the Heritage Classic is a studious rework of the era’s timepieces, offering lovely nostalgia from its beautiful sector dial to its sensibly sized 38.5mm case.

Don’t be fooled by the 33mm dimension, the Emerald Automatic, anchored by its eponymously shaped profile, will dominate your wrist with indelible presence.

Ultra-thin with the red gold case at just 7.40mm in height, this Blancpain creation an absolute heavyweight brimming with old-school class and technical gravitas.

Tradition never looked so sexy. The rich navy hue on the fastidiously constructed grand feu enamel dial isn’t just any shade of blue, but that of ‘Breguet blue’ – the signature colour one finds on the brand’s famous blued hands.

An attention seeker whether with the sleeves rolled up or down, the Arceau 78 does smart-casual with subtle whimsy, thanks to its iconic case’s stirrups-inspired lugs, bead-blasted bezel in matte stainless steel, and earthy grey-brown combo.