While 2024 might not be the wildest year in watchmaking, it’s still delivered some exceptional luxury timepieces. Here are my Top 7 for the year—no particular order, just pure watch love.
Tudor Pelagos FXD GMT
Tudor continues its march toward greatness, and the Pelagos FXD GMT is proof. Designed for French Naval Aviation, it tracks Zulu, local, and a third time zone with rugged precision.
Its 42 mm Grade 2 titanium case, matte black dial, and orange GMT hand radiate military cool, while the METAS-certified MT5652-U movement delivers 65 hours of power and unrivalled durability. The engraved “M.N.24” caseback nods to its naval roots.
Tudor might be Rolex’s younger sibling, but with watches like this, it’s carving its own legacy.
Price: $5,770 CAD
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Omega Speedmaster Anniversary Series
Omega is on a roll, and the Speedmaster Anniversary Series shows why. A tribute to the First Omega in Space, this 39.7mm stunner blends vintage charm with modern craftsmanship.
The blue-and-gray CVD-coated dial, vintage Super-LumiNova, and iconic “Dot Over Ninety” bezel exude timeless elegance. Powered by the Calibre 1861, it’s an ode to Omega’s space-faring legacy.
Omega is doing so many things right these days—it’s hard not to cheer them on.
Price: $10,700 CAD
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H. Moser & Cie. X Massena LAB Endeavour Chronograph
My personal highlight for the year. The Endeavour Chronograph is a masterful blend of 1940s elegance and modern watchmaking. Moser and Massena LAB nailed it with this one.
The 41mm stainless steel case, retro mushroom pushers, and gradient blue fumé dial are mesmerizing. Vintage-inspired numerals and cream-colored tachymeter scales add a nostalgic touch. Inside, the HMC 220 movement, paired with a Dubois Dépraz module, offers a 3-day power reserve.
Limited to just 100 pieces, this is craftsmanship and style in perfect harmony.
Price: $37,500 CAD
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IWC Portugieser Eternal Calendar
IWC hit a home run with the Portugieser Eternal Calendar, earning the “Aiguille d’Or” at the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève. This marvel is accurate until 3999, with a moonphase display precise for 45 million years.
The 44.4mm platinum case houses a frosted white dial with glass subdials and hand-applied appliques. A groundbreaking gear system ensures calendar and moonphase precision, blending innovation with timeless elegance.
This watch solidifies IWC’s elite status in horology.
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Urwerk UR-150 Scorpion
Urwerk has once again raised the bar for mechanical art. The UR-150 Scorpion’s 240° satellite display and retrograde hand redefine modern watchmaking.
Available in “Titan” green and “Dark” anthracite PVD, the 42.49mm case is futuristic yet wearable. Super-LumiNova accents and a textured rubber strap complete the package. It’s powered by an automatic twin-turbine system with a 43-hour reserve and limited to 50 pieces per version.
This isn’t just a watch—it’s a statement.
Price
Titan version CHF 88,000 (Swiss francs)
Dark version CHF 89,000 (Swiss francs
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Nomos Glashütte Tangente 38 Colours
Nomos always finds its way into my top lists, and this year is no exception. The Tangente 38 Colours celebrates 175 years of Glashütte watchmaking with flair.
The collection offers 31 dial combinations, from vibrant hot pink Chili to serene blue-and-white Schneesturm, each limited to 175 pieces. The 37.5mm case keeps Nomos’ Bauhaus-inspired minimalism intact, while the DUW 4101 movement ensures precision and reliability.
A colourful, playful nod to a storied legacy.
Price: $3,070 CAD
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Grand Seiko Evolution 9 SLGW003
The Grand Seiko Evolution 9 SLGW003 combines refined craftsmanship with innovation. Featuring the new hand-wound Caliber 9SA4—Grand Seiko’s first in over 50 years—it offers an 80-hour power reserve, Dual Impulse Escapement, and a beautifully re-engineered movement.
Housed in a 38.6mm Brilliant Hard Titanium case, it showcases a textured “White Birch” dial, faceted indices, and a blued seconds hand. The standout feature? A bird-shaped “wagtail” click, adds a tactile and auditory charm to manual winding. A true masterpiece of precision and elegance.
Price: $15,000 CAD
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A. Lange & Söhne Datograph Perpetual Tourbillon Honeygold “Lumen”
When price is no object and only the very best will do, the A. Lange & Söhne Datograph Perpetual Tourbillon Honeygold “Lumen” stands unrivalled. Encased in a proprietary Honeygold 41.5mm case, this masterpiece combines a flyback chronograph, perpetual calendar, oversized date, and a diamond-capped tourbillon.
Its smoked sapphire dial offers a luminous display, while the reverse reveals arguably the most beautiful movement ever created. A true marvel of craftsmanship and innovation, this timepiece cements Lange’s status at the pinnacle of horology.
Price: 620,000 Euro
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Mark Harrison (left) is a luxury watch connoisseur, having travelled to some of world’s top international watch and jewellery events and trade shows, in particular Baselworld, held every spring in Basel, Switzerland. Baselworld is a must-attend week on the calendar for watch lovers, and Mark will be in attendance again this year. He writes regularly on trends in luxury watches for Regarding Luxury.
