These elegant square watches are worthy investments to last a lifetime

CARTIER TANK LOUIS CARTIER, $18,000

Designed in 1917, the “Tank Louis Cartier” luxury watch sets the standard for all Tank watch models. Louis Cartier, who wore the watch himself, took inspiration from the purity of lines to create a new watch shape. The two parallel brancards continue to be an established signature of the Tank watch.

PATEK PHILIPPE TWENTY~4 4910/1200A-001, $23,500

Patek Philippe’s Twenty~4 is an elegant dress watch created in 1999, and comes in diamond-set rose gold or stainless steel versions. The 180-year-old brand is the last family-owned independent watch manufacturer in Geneva, which means it has total creative freedom to design, produce and assemble what experts agree to be some of the finest timepieces in the world.

JAEGER-LECOULTRE REVERSO ONE DUETTO, $19,600

The first Reverso was invented in 1931, and true to its name, its reversible design quickly became an icon well beyond Swiss borders. The case can be slid open with a finger to reveal either a solid, easily customisable reverse side or a second dial. The Reverso One Duetto pieces are instantly recognisable, thanks to their thin case.

BAUME & MERCIER HAMPTON 10751, $4,900

Indulge in timeless elegance with the Hampton, which takes inspiration from the Art Deco movement. With the Hampton range, Baume & Mercier offers a unique style of timepiece that breaks away from the traditional round case design. Combining straight lines and subtle curves, the Hampton is available for both ladies and gents in three case sizes.

LONGINES MINI DOLCEITA, $35,000

The sophisticated Mini Dolcevita collection is an extension of the original Dolcevita family, inspired by a Longines legend created in 1927. The Mini Dolcevita watches feature a discreet 21.50mm x 29mm case set with 38 Top Wesselton IF-VVS diamonds ,for a total of 0.456 carats. This investment-worthy version in 18K yellow gold is a dream to wear, especially with the concealed triple safety folding clasp.

HERMES KELLY WATCH, $16,500

Robert Dumas designed the “small women’s bag with straps” in the ’30s, featuring a trapezoid shape with smart functional elements. Fast forward to the late ’50s and the iconic Kelly bag was born. Then in 1975, its emblematic padlock became an iconic part of Hermes watchmaking. In 2023, a new facet of its mischievous spirit was revealed and its stylish freedom reasserted, whether worn on the wrist or on a long leather necklace.