Weddings and engagements used to be such grandiose events. But couples these days are prudently scaling back to focus on what truly matters: themselves. Eschewing traditional practices in favour of more personalised choices, more are also considering engagement watches as opposed to conventional wedding jewellery.
That is a great idea especially for men who don’t necessarily see themselves wearing anything more than a simple wedding band. So, to make it an extra meaningful and memorable union, mark the occasion with a beautiful timepiece that complements your lifestyle, and values, even your sartorial obsessions.
We pick out the seven best engagement watches that will set you straight for a blissful marriage and a most joyous wedding.
Breguet Marine Date 5517 | S$24,900
The sleek, sensual beauty of the new Marine Date is a reminder that quality often comes in quiet packages. Besides, as we come to terms with this new-normal lifestyle post-Covid, smart casual will be the way to go, even at weddings. And this sporty-chic number looks equally gorgeous on bracelet, alligator, or rubber strap.
Franck Muller Skafander | S$23,800
Nobody can be sure what life’s going to be like post-wedding, but one thing’s for sure, it’ll definitely be an adventure. So, as you bid farewell to singlehood, and drive off into the sunset with your beloved, be sure to navigate the trials and tribulations with courage, integrity, and the Franck Muller Skafander on your wrist. Because if traveling off the beaten path is your preferred MO, then this tonneau-shaped diver watch is destined to be yours.
IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph 41 | S$10,800
Scaled-down, modern, distinctive, and run like a well-oiled machined, the new IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph 41 could be the perfect metaphor for anyone’s dream wedding. And in fact, the watch does one better because you could actually count on it to start and stop on time. Paired with a stately blue dial or brilliant in green, this aviation timepiece also complements the stylish urbanite’s busy lifestyle. Thanks to the IWC EasX-Change system which means you can go from wedding to after-party in just two clicks.
Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Monoface Small Seconds
| S$12,600
Gent’s watches don’t get more romantic than the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso. With the Reverso Tribute Monoface, the brand combines dressy elegance with personalised significance. Its reversible case allows short messages to be engraved on the back. Just perfect for having your big day, your better half’s name, or some beautiful well wishes, inscribed – and cherished forever.
Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 150m Co-Axial Master Chronometer GMT Worldtimer | S$13,000
If travelling the world with your soon-to-be better half is a priority item on your bucket list, then your engagement watch has got to be a world timer. This exquisite Aqua Terra model by Omega is one of the most elegant examples around. Check out that beautiful laser-ablated world map in the middle, and the refined blue tone-on-tone palette. It even has a teak stripe-inspired dial that brings to mind wooden decks of luxury sailboats. And if that doesn’t trigger the wanderlust in you, nothing will.
Tudor Black Bay Ceramic | S$6,510
Five life lessons to learn from the Tudor Black Bay Ceramic. COSC-certified precision motivates us to be as good as our word. 200-metre waterproofness tells us, rain or shine, to always show up for our loved ones. 15,000 gauss anti-magnetism reminds us to keep out the negative vibes. Always. 70-hour power reserve prompts us to take good care of our own mental health when running on low. And high-tech materials inspire us to live well. Now go forth and get hitched.
Zenith Chronomaster Sport in Rose Gold | S$30,800
As much as we like being different, and enjoy making unconventional choices, some things are tried and true, with an authentic appeal that lasts generations. Zenith’s El Primero is one stellar example. This high-frequency automatic chronograph was a world’s first in 1969, a position that Zenith continues to defend today with the first 1/10th of a second display. And how does one turn this exceptional timekeeper into a wedding-appropriate watch? By wearing it in rose gold.
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