Quiet Luxury: Six understated and excellent timepieces
This article highlights six timepieces that embody the concept of "quiet luxury," characterized by understated elegance and high-quality craftsmanship that appeals to discerning collectors rather than the general public. The selection includes watches from Chopard, Vacheron Constantin, A. Lange & Söhne, Seiko (Credor), H. Moser & Cie., and Rexhep Rexhepi, each chosen for its subtle yet sophisticated design and exceptional horological merit.
- Chopard Alpine Eagle XPS 41 priced at SGD 38,100
- Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Manual-Winding 38mm in platinum, limited to 370 pieces, priced at SGD 54,500
- A. Lange & Söhne Lange 1 priced at SGD 67,400
- Seiko Credor Eichi II in platinum, last known retail price JPY 6,600,000 (approx. SGD 53,000), limited to 20 pieces annually
- H. Moser & Cie. Endeavour Perpetual Calendar priced at CHF 54,000 (approx. SGD 84,930)
- Rexhep Rexhepi Chronomètre Contemporain (RRCC) priced at SGD 92,000
The Chopard Alpine Eagle, an evolution of the St. Moritz collection, features a contemporary design with exposed screws, an integrated bracelet, a sunburst dial, and a combination of stick indices and Roman numerals, with a round bezel juxtaposing the angular
The Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Manual-Winding 38mm in platinum features a "côte unique" finishing on the dial for a subtle yet sophisticated touch.
The A. Lange & Söhne Lange 1 is noted for its asymmetric dial and big date indicator, which, despite being atypical, results in a harmonious and stunning watch with exceptional finishing.
The Seiko Credor Eichi II, from the brand's luxury series, showcases immaculate attention to detail and exceptional finishing from the Micro Artist Studio, with its platinum case.
H. Moser & Cie.'s Endeavour Perpetual Calendar is praised for its minimalistic display of complications, featuring user-friendly functions like a 7-day power reserve and flash calendar.
The Rexhep Rexhepi Chronomètre Contemporain (RRCC) is described as a neo-classical interpretation with an art deco dial made of grand feu enamel, and a symmetrical in-house manual-winding Calibre RR-01 movement with incredible finishing.
The RRCC II, a new version of the Chronomètre Contemporain, features a seconde morte mechanism.