Introducing the Men’s Folio Watchlist, our monthly dispatch for the horologically inclined. Yes, the title has a tongue-in-cheek edge to it. We round up the latest luxury watch releases worth keeping an eye on from pieces to daydream about now and perhaps add to the watchlist (purchase queue) later. From milestone launches to quiet marvels, this is the list that makes wishful window-shopping a perfectly respectable habit.
Cartier
Cartier’s Santos watch takes flight with the lightness of titanium as the maison’s adventurous endeavours land them in new avenues for the iconic timepiece. Prized for its lightness while being stronger than stainless steel, titanium offers the Santos a sportier and technical edge as compared to its steel and precious metal counterparts. The material’s inherent grey hue perfectly complements the starkness of the white dial while its handfinished surfaces temper its otherwise industrial and brutalist appearance.
Panerai
Panerai launches into new territories with the Luminor GMT Ceramica PAM01460. The newest addition to the iconic Luminor family marks Panerai’s first ever combination of pairing a 40mm Luminor case with a black ceramic case. Its technically astute nature is further marked by a black sun-brushed sandwich dial filled with white Super-LumiNova® X2 for enhanced legibility. The PAM01460 is powered by the P.900/GMT 12 H calibre which offers a GMT complication and 72 hours of power reserve.
TAG Heuer
TAG Heuer channels the spirit of a champion and honours the legendary Ayrton Senna with a fitting creation, the TAG Heuer Formula 1 Chronograph X Senna 44mm. The release comes on the back of the São Paulo Grand Prix as the Brazilian flag colours are rendered on the subcounter alongside Senna’s logo. A black DLC coated Grade 2 titanium case with a forged carbon bezel are nods to the high performance nature that Ayrton Senna wholeheartedly demands while precision comes in the form of the automatic Calibre 16 movement.
Tissot
Tissot invigorates its PRX collection with new dimensions and a new material in its arsenal, the formidable Damascus Steel. Famed for its distinct striations characterised by multiple layers of steel, the Tissot PRX Powermatic 80 Damascus becomes a striking beacon of strength and durability the material is renowned for. After 40mm and 35mm editions, this 38mm iteration offers fans of the watch another compelling option to add to their growing collection. The Tissot PRX Powermatic 80 Damascus is powered by Tissot’s Powermatic 80 movement with Nivachron™ balance spring.