TAG Heuer Carrera 

It’s clear that 2022 was the year that brought bicolour back and this TAG Heuer Carrera perfectly illustrates why. The pink gold warms up the cool steel, while the diamond indices add some ice. At 29mm it’s delicate but proves you don’t always need heft to make a statement. £4,800; tagheuer.com

Bremont Supernova

The star of Bremont’s new H1 collection is this take on the integrated steel bracelet made famous in the 1970s by Audemars Piguet and Patek Philippe. This has less ’70s slink and more contemporary cool, something emphasised by the rich blue dial. It is also powered by Bremont’s own movement, entirely assembled in Henley. £7,995; bremont.com

Oris Aquis x Watches of Switzerland exclusive 41.5mm men’s watch

Watches of Switzerland has taken the Aquis’s steel case, given it a black DLC coating and paired that with a deep green dial creating a dive piece with a Batman-esque energy in this sporty collaboration. With a 300m water resistance, it’s ideal for deep-sea daredevils. £1,850; watches-of-switzerland.co.uk

Breitling Super Chronomat Automatic 38

Buying for someone who wants sporty and sparkly? Meet Breitling’s latest. The combination of a mint-green dial with forest-green rubber strap is inspired, both fashion-forward and functional. Add an 18-ct red-gold bezel set with diamonds – lab-grown for extra ethical points – and the whole design turns instantly to sophisticated. £9,700; breitling.com

Vacheron Constantin Égérie Moon Phase Diamond-Paved

Some 845 precious stones adorn the dial and the case on this pavé-set version of the elegant Égerie Moon Phase, their brilliance enhanced by a white-gold dial. It comes with two straps – midnight-blue satin for after dark and satin-effect alligator for a more casual look. If 5.45ct of diamonds can be considered casual. £76,500; vacheron-constantin.com

Bell & Ross, BR-X5

This BR-X5 will impress any aesthete with its cool refinement. A lack of numerals makes the dial feel less cluttered despite the addition of power reserve indication and vertical date, while the ice-blue dial and steel case and bracelet have the sparse beauty of an Arctic landscape. £6,500; bellross.com

Tudor Black Bay S&G with diamonds
Tudor has taken the Black Bay and transformed it from rugged diver to Manhattan socialite.The dial and case architecture are the same, it’s just been given a steel-and-gold makeover and set with diamonds. There’s also the added bonus of a choice of sizes from 31mm-41mm, so one for all the family then? £5,840; tudorwatch.com

Zenith x Fusalp DEFY Classic Skeleton Limited Edition White

This sexy, ski-chic collaboration between Zenith and French performance designer Fuslap will seduce any snow bunny. The openworked dial features the Zenith star logo mixed with a snowflake, while the luminescent indices appear to float on its periphery. Underneath the indices is a tricolore track – an elegant allusion to Fuslap’s heritage. £9,200; zenith-watches.com

Panerai Luminor Due TuttoOro

This is the first time the Italian brand has launched a watch with a gold case and bracelet. Technically made from Panerai’s proprietary blend called GoldTech – with higher content of copper and platinum – at 38mm, with a crisp white dial, it is a sophisticated and elegant reimagining of this typically masculine timepiece. £31,100; panerai.com

Omega De Ville Prestige Small Seconds

Omega has created the perfect dress watch. The design is understated, with slender polished steel hands and beautifully proportioned Roman numerals interspersed with dainty cabochons, and it slips seamlessly under a cuff. The rich burgundy of the dial and bracelet is colour statement, rather than mere “pop”. £4,400; omegawatches.com

Patek Philippe Twenty~4, Ref. 4910/1200A-011

The classic steel sports watch is given a festive twist thanks to the mistletoe-leaf green dial. The smooth, straight contours of the Twenty~4 tread the line between jewellery and watch, while the addition of diamonds elevate this timeless classic to chic and contemporary. £12,390; patek.com

Bamford x Land Rover LR001

This Bamford design is exactly like the Defender that inspired it – no frills and no fuss – and it is ideal for anyone who likes their watches functional. The interesting indices and cushion-shaped case are great details of flair, but, essentially, this is a reliable daily wearer that won’t let you down. £1,350; bamfordlondon.com

Montblanc Star Legacy Orbis Terrarum

With travel back on the menu, this watch is made for life’s jetsetters. It has an easy-to-read world time, which, once set shows all 24 time-zones at a glance as well as whether it is day or night. Perfect for the global nomad, the only thing it won’t do is remind you to call home. £5,800; montblanc.com