Going for Bronze, Silver and Gold
By Amanda Evans | 5 minute read
With the Tokyo Olympics in full swing, Olympic fever is at an all-time high with the excitement for this international sporting event. Postponed from its original date in 2020, the Olympic games in Tokyo has forged ahead, bringing elation, anticipation, ambition, and healthy competition as athletes unite with a common goal – to achieve a spot on the podium and an Olympic bronze, silver, or gold medal in their dedicated sport.
Inspired by the ancient Olympic Games held in Olympia, Greece, from the 8th Century BC, the modern games first began in 1896 and has since expanded to include the Winter Olympic Games, Paralympic Games, and the Youth Olympic Games. World class athletes represent nearly every nation and compete in their dedicated sports as a global audience supports their strengths and achievements in awe.
OMEGA has supplied state-of-the-art timekeeping services for an incredible 29 games and its global partnership has been extended through to 2032. It is undeniably the authority in precision and ultimately the determiner of the winner of the coveted Gold, Silver, or Bronze, medals. With timing and medals being at the forefront of our minds, we have highlighted some of our favourite bronze, silver, and gold, luxury timepieces, each of which are victorious in their craftsmanship, creativity, and style with a fastidious reliability.
Bring On The Bronze
ORIS Cotton Candy Blue 38mm Ladies Watch
An image of hope, happiness, and beauty
The Divers Sixty-Five ‘Cotton Candy’ encapsulates the pursuit of hope and happiness and can’t help but bring a smile to your face. The fresh sky blue dial has a date window at 6 o’clock and hands and applied indices filled with bright Super-Luminova®. It contrasts beautifully against the all-bronze case, bezel, crown, and bracelet engineered by Oris, which becomes even more charming as time progresses due to the naturally occurring patination. Powered by an automatic Swiss made mechanical movement and water resistant to 10 meters, this watch exudes happiness.
IWC Pilot’s Spitfire 41mm Mens Watch
A tribute to aviation and a history of its own
Created to deliver outstanding timekeeping in the skies and a tribute to the longstanding relationship between aviation and IWC. The Pilot’s Spitfire collection pays homage to the outstanding technology of this legendary fighter plane. The 41mm bronze case looks stunning against the olive-green dial which features the date display at 3 o’clock, 3 chronograph displays and luminescent hands and hour markers for enhanced visibility. Presented on a brown calfskin strap with contrasting stitching, this vintage inspired timepiece harnesses technology and a fascinating aesthetic due to the ever-changing appearance of this living metal.
Celebrate With Silver
Breitling Superocean Heritage II Chronograph 44 Mens Watch
Sporty and Elegant
The Superocean Heritage combines iconic design features with a contemporary style. Inspired by the original Superocean from the 1950s, it is a diver’s watch with an elegant aesthetic. The silver dial stands out against the 3 black chronograph sub-dials and features the iconic triangular-shaped hands. The unidirectional ratcheted bezel has a polished black ceramic ring and complements the black rubber, aero classic strap to add to its sporty look. Powered by Breitling’s in-house Manufacture Caliber 01, this COSC-certified chronometer embodies style at sea.
Longines DolceVita 23mm Ladies Watch
An Ambassador of Elegance
A contemporary aesthetic with harmonious proportions, Longines DolceVita collection depicts femininity with its sophisticated and sleek appearance. The bold stainless steel, rectangular case features a distinct wave-patterned face and elegant Roman numerals. Presented on a deep red alligator leather strap, this beautiful timepiece makes a stylish statement for the modern woman.
Go For Gold
TUDOR Black Bay Fifty-Eight 18K Gold
A powerful and bold statement
This fearless timepiece has a confident aesthetic blending the use of 18K gold with a domed green dial and matt green anodized aluminium bezel. The 39mm 18K gold satin finished case has a transparent caseback housing COSC-certified Manufacture Calibre MT5400 with a 70-hour power reserve. Presented on a dark brown alligator strap with 18K yellow gold buckle, this timepiece is also accompanied by TUDOR’s iconic fabric strap in green with a gold coloured band and 18K gold buckle. This luxe dive watch is certainly one to stand out from the crowd.
Cartier Panthère De Cartier
Embracing both time and jewelry
First launched back in 1983, the Panthère introduced the concept of a jewelry watch and its popularity soared. The clean lines have a linear softness due to its ultra-flexible structure which echoes the movements of the Maison’s emblematic animal. The delicate mini model featured here has an 18K yellow gold case and bracelet and its yellow gold octagonal crown is set with Cartier’s symbolic sapphire cabochon. Featuring a white dial with blued-steel sword-shaped hands, Roman numeral hour markers and embraced by a square shaped case with rounded corners, this stunning timepiece is more than just a watch.
Discover your winning luxury watch here at Watches of Switzerland.