Since its debut in 2001, the Ulysse ANrdin Freak has resolutely maintained its status as one of the most iconic and boundary-pushing watches ever created. No hands. No dial. No crown. It was remarkable. In 2019, the Freak legacy became more accessible than ever before with the introduction of the Freak X, which offered an added crown for the first time, while maintaining the famous carousel time display. The latest version of this model is the Freak X Crystalium, which takes the bold design of the Freak X, clad in black DLC-treated titanium and pairs it with a dial the likes of which we've never seen before, made from Crystalium. Crystalium is a revolutionary material built on a core of ruthenium, which is subjected to several days of vapour deposition to grow natural, fractal-like crystal structures in a controlled way. This remarkable material is then treated with a warm rose gold PVD finish and coated to create a dial that is just as dramatic as the Freak's time display.

Besides making exceptional watches, Moser is really great at surprising its fans and defying expectations. The Pioneer Flying Hours is a stunning release that marks the boutique brand's first satellite flying hours watch. Combining their sporty Pioneer design, which was released 10 years ago, with the Flying Hours model, which debuted in 2018, the Pioneer Flying Hours is an updated twist on the wandering hours that features an instantaneous hour jump, making reading the time even more intuitive. Offered in a limited edition in 5N red gold with an aventurine dial, or a regular production steel model with a ghostly white fumé dial, these new Moser models offer an entirely new way to tell the time.

Frederique Constant is known for its accessible, classically inspired take on watch design, and their latest pair of Classics Premiere epitomises this approach. Sized at a versatile and on-trend 38.5mm, and offered for the first time on a supple five-link bracelet, these watches are made with everyday wear in mind. But beyond the case and bracelet, it’s the dial that houses all the drama. Offered in Bermuda grey or salmon pink, the stepped dial features a pleasing mix of grained and brushed finishes, as well as applied Breguet-style numerals and ‘pomme’ hands, making for a compelling vintage combination that’s sure to appeal to collectors old and new alike.