Buying Guide: Six Cushion-Shaped Watches
This guide explores six watches that feature a cushion shape, offering an alternative to traditional round or square designs. The selection includes models from Hamilton, Panerai, TAG Heuer, H. Moser & Cie, Timex, and Gerald Genta, highlighting their unique interpretations of the cushion case and their respective design elements and functionalities.
- Hamilton American Classic Cushion watches are inspired by 1930s Art Deco design.
- Panerai is known for its cushion-shaped case designs.
- TAG Heuer Monza Flyback Chronograph Carbon is a limited edition of 500 pieces.
- H. Moser & Cie's Streamliner has been reduced to 34mm and 28mm case sizes.
- Timex Marlin Chatham Automatic is inspired by watches from the 1920s and 1930s.
- Gerald Genta Geneva Time Only edition was previously released as a minute repeater.
The Hamilton American Classic Cushion offers case sizes of 30mm and 34mm, with options for steel or gold PVD coating and engraved references.
Panerai Luminor 42 features a 42mm case, available in steel with black or green dials, or black DLC-coated steel with a blue dial, all with luminous markers.
The TAG Heuer Monza Flyback Chronograph Carbon uses a forged carbon case, a black dial with red and white accents, and is powered by the automatic flyback chronograph caliber TH20-12.
H. Moser & Cie's Streamliner is now available in 34mm and 28mm sizes, featuring frosted fumé silver or burgundy dials respectively, and an integrated steel bracelet.
The Timex Marlin Chatham Automatic, in 36mm steel or gold PVD-coated steel, presents a clean dial with Breguet-style numerals and is powered by the Miyota 8215 automatic movement.
Gerald Genta's Geneva Time Only edition has a 38mm white or yellow gold case with a stepped profile and single-lug construction, featuring a grained Grafite or Marrone dial.