In Steel, Automatic

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En acier, automatique © Jaeger-LeCoultre
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The epitome of sport-chic watches, to be worn on all occasions, the steel models, mounted on steel bracelets and powered by an automatic movement, win all votes. Detailed review…

Hamilton, CHF 945

One of Hamilton's creative pillars, now reimagined with a touch of modernity. On a black dial, the numbers are slightly domed, offering better readability, while the cathedral-shaped hands give a vintage look to the timepiece. A version that goes straight to the point, now available on a brushed three-link metal bracelet.

Khaki Field Murph, 38 mm de diamètre, bracelet en acier © Hamilton
Khaki Field Murph, 38 mm in diameter, steel bracelet © Hamilton

TAG Heuer, CHF 3,250

A refined interpretation of the sport-chic watch through a sunburst satin blue dial enhanced with rose gold indexes and hands, and majestically accented by a graduated bezel dedicated to the seconds. Notably, it is the Caliber 7 that powers this model. A movement that offers the display of the date by a window at 6 o'clock, while providing a power reserve of more than 50 hours.

Carrera Date, 36 mm de diamètre, bracelet en acier © TAG Heuer
Carrera Date, 36 mm in diameter, steel bracelet © TAG Heuer

Omega, CHF 4,600

Launched in 1994, the De Ville Prestige collection symbolizes the classic and refined style according to Omega. Reinvented in 2022, now certified chronometer and powered by the Omega Co-Axial manufacture caliber, the collection has continued to expand. Especially with this unisex version whose domed dial alternates elegant indexes and Roman numerals, not to mention a date window.

De Ville Prestige, 40 mm de diamètre, bracelet en acier © Omega
De Ville Prestige, 40 mm in diameter, steel bracelet © Omega

Hermès, CHF 6,080

The latest creation from Hermès, the Cut, is recognizable by its round case, but not quite. It features discreetly cut corners, giving it a unique geometry. Its silver opaline dial with Arabic numerals is powered by the Hermès H1912 manufacture caliber, visible through a sapphire case back. Notably, the steel bracelet has an interchangeable system to switch effortlessly from steel to rubber without any special tools.

Cut, 36 mm de diamètre, bracelet en acier © Hermès
Cut, 36 mm in diameter, steel bracelet © Hermès

IWC, CHF 12,000

IWC enriches its Ingenieur collection, whose first models appeared in 1955, with a version featuring a blue dial that incorporates the aesthetic details attributed to the famous watch designer Gérald Genta, who was tasked with redesigning the Ingenieur in the 1970s. On the agenda: five functional screws on the bezel, an integrated H-link bracelet, and a dial with a grid pattern made of fine lines and small squares.

Ingénieur, 40 mm de diamètre, bracelet en acier © IWC Schaffhausen
Ingenieur, 40 mm in diameter, steel bracelet © IWC Schaffhausen

Piaget, CHF 13,500

A perfect embodiment of the sport-chic watch, the Polo is a luxury steel watch, mounted on an integrated bracelet and powered by a manufacture caliber. The famous 1110P movement is visible through a sapphire case back, offering a 50-hour power reserve and a date window. A model easily recognizable for its round case framing a cushion-shaped dial.

Polo, 42 mm de diamètre, bracelet en acier © Piaget
Polo, 42 mm in diameter, steel bracelet © Piaget

Jaeger-LeCoultre, CHF 14,800

A sophisticated watch despite its minimalist appearance, powered by the manufacture caliber 866, composed of 344 components and offering a 70-hour power reserve. It allows the display on the sunburst silver guilloché dial of the day and month through windows, the date by hand, and the moon phases superimposed on the small seconds. Notably, an interchangeable steel bracelet to switch to a leather strap.

Master Control Calendar, 40 mm de diamètre, bracelet en acier © Jaeger-LeCoultre
Master Control Calendar, 40 mm in diameter, steel bracelet © Jaeger-LeCoultre

Audemars Piguet, CHF 24,900

The most famous of the so-called sport-chic watches, launched in 1972, now elevated to the status of an icon, whose DNA is summarized as follows. An octagonal bezel secured by eight functional screws, an integrated metal bracelet, an automatic caliber displaying the date through a window, and finally a blue dial with the "Grande Tapisserie" pattern. A universal prototype that turns the heads of all fine watchmaking enthusiasts.

Royal Oak, 41 mm de diamètre, bracelet en acier © Audemars Piguet
Royal Oak, 41 mm in diameter, steel bracelet © Audemars Piguet

 

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