MWC A-11 WWII Military Watch

The A-11 is the watch that helped the Allies win World War II. And this recreation of that iconic production standard looks nearly identical to the originals from the 1940's that kept the Air Force, Navy, and Marines flying. One of the first military watches equipped with a sweeping second hand, an original A-11 is nearly impossible to find in good condition due to its age and because during the war most were made using cheap plated base metal. The MWC however, upgrades to a stainless steel case, built to stand the test of time. The watch is built around a mechanical self-winding automatic movement with hacking function — a crucial process for synchronizing time amongst wartime allies. Each timepiece features a high-contrast black dial with white numbers and a black military webbing strap.

Diameter: 36mm / Lug width: 18mm / Thickness: 11.5mm

Nocs Seconds GMT Watch

With a sleek 40mm case and a dial free from unnecessary adornments, the Nocs Seconds GMT Watch is one of the most minimal GMTs on the market. It has a thin, numbered inner ring that works with the extra hand to keep track of the time in a different area code, an extremely subtle way of handling that complication. Slight changes in their finishes delineate between the different components and its open design accepts a wide variety of straps. Powered by a rock-solid Ronda GMT movement, it ships with a durable, washable 100 % ecological Italian microfibre strap with stainless steel buckles.

Diameter: 40mm / Lug Width: 20mm / Thickness: 8.5mm / Depth Rating: 5 Meters

Solid Gold Tag Heuer Carrera Watch

In 1972, Jack Heuer presented Ronnie Peterson with an 18K gold Carrera for his performance at the 1972 German Grand Prix. That watch is on display at the Tag Heuer Museum. This is a near-exact replica. The "Driver's Watch" 1158CHN Carrera features a champagne dial with black subdials, a raised tachymeter scale, and gilt markers, a 38mm 18K gold case, and a matching gold Milanese bracelet. Like the original, it has "SUCCESS RONNIE PETERSON FROM JACK.W.HEUER" engraved on the back, and will be offered at auction in Monaco, with proceeds going to the Ronnie Peterson Memorial Foundation.

Unimatic Modello Uno U1-DN Watch

Made in Italy, the Unimatic U1-DN takes cues from some of the most prominent divers ever created. It boasts a matte black dial with Super-Luminova maxi markers and highly visible matching hands. A date disc displayed through the six-hour window blends in with the dial perfectly. The watch has a black, brushed, stainless steel case finished with scratch resistant DLC (diamond-like carbon) coating, while accuracy is ensured due to a Seiko NH35A automatic movement with a 41-hour power reserve. Only 300 were made, and each arrives individually numbered with a black heavy-duty NATO strap and black silicone rubber diving strap.

Diameter: 40mm / Lug width: 22mm / Depth rating: 300 meters

MWC Kampfschwimmer Military Dive Watch

The Kampfschwimmers (Combat Swimmers) of the 1950's were a German special-purpose commando force outfitted with heavy-duty diving watches that inspired this MWC re-creation. The watch case is available in tough, stainless steel or in a more covert black matte finish that undergoes a PVD process which alters the steel to ensure it won't deteriorate over time. Both choices boast a classic black North American pattern dial with an inner ring to mark 24-hour time and are powered by automatic movements with hacking function for synchronization. The watch also includes additional crown protection, a thick bezel design for an easier grip, and is finished with a larger than normal 24mm black NATO strap.

Diameter: 43mm / Lug width: 24mm / Depth rating: 300 meters / Thickness: 15mm

Nocs Atelier Seconds Watch

Named for its standout feature, the Nocs Atelier Seconds Watch is an exercise in restraint. Its black PVD-coated stainless steel case has a brushed finish and holds a PVD-coated matte finish dial with raised black markers and black minute and hour hands. The second hand is finished in silver, standing out against the muted background and offering a meditation on time itself. It's powered by a pair of Japanese-made Miyota quartz movements with a four-year battery life, is water resistant to 160 feet, and is finished with a black NATO strap, making it the perfect complement for any black-dominated outfit.

Diameter: 40 mm / Thickness: 9.4 mm / Lug width: 20 mm

MWC MK III Nato Military Watch

Originally made for the British Ministry of Defense, 1950s NATO specification watches set the standard for pilots. Considered by many as the quintessential pilot's watch in its heyday, this reproduction stays true to the original's integrity while adding some valuable upgrades. The MKIII features a case manufactured and hand finished in Zurich and is offered in brushed stainless steel with black and grey NATO straps — or with a sleek, non-reflective, matte black finish with black strap — often used by special forces units for covert operations. The dial is black on both with military-style broad arrow hands. Automatic movement is at its core, never needing a battery, along with the hacking function vital for synchronization.

Diameter: 38mm / Lug width: 18mm / Depth rating: 100 meters / Thickness: 12.5mm

Unimatic Modello Uno U1-DWN Watch

Unimatic pairs minimalist design with a reverence for iconic diving watches for the Modello Uno U1-DWN. Made in Italy, it's presented with a brushed stainless steel case finished with black DLC (diamond-like carbon) coating, a pared down bezel that's erased of all markings save for a simple "pearl", and a high-contrast white dial — made even more visible in low light conditions thanks to Super-Luminova indexing and hands. It's powered by an automatic Seiko NH35A movement with a 41-hour power reserve. Each watch comes with a heavy duty NATO strap and a water-repellent leather strap. Only 150 were made, each is individually numbered, and the design will never be reproduced.

Diameter: 40mm / Lug width: 22mm / Depth rating: 300 meters

Ikepod Watches

Founded by Oliver Ike and Marc Newson in 1994, Ikepod was one of the more interesting watch companies of the era. It filed for bankruptcy in 2003, but having found new owners — even if Newson has since left for Apple — it's being reborn with a new line of Ikepod Watches. Details on the new timepieces are scant, but we do know they'll sport thick, circular designs from Emmanuel Gueit that pay homage to Newson's past work, come in at least simple two-hand and chronograph models, and will be available via a crowdfunding campaign later this year.

Instrmnt 01 Watch

Designed in Glasgow by a duo obsessed with the clean, utilitarian designs of Dieter Rams, the Instrmnt 01 watch is a minimal work of art. Offered in a gunmetal case with white dial and tan leather strap, as well as a black PVD-coated case with black dial and black leather strap, the 01 is powered by a Swiss Ronda 585 3H quartz movement and sports a barely-there date window at 3 o'clock. The watch arrives in three pieces with spring bars and a stainless steel spring bar tool for assembling it yourself.

Diameter: 40mm / Lug width: 18mm / Depth rating: 50 meters

Urwerk AMC Clock & Watch

Inspired by the Sympathique built by Swiss watchmaker Abraham-Louis Breguet in 1793, the Urwerk AMC Clock & Watch pairs an atomic tabletop clock with a wrist-bound timepiece. The 55-pound clock is made from a solid hunk of aluminum and has a special cradle for the watch that allows the clock to wind the timepiece, set the time, and adjust the balance rate. And while the watch looks like a traditional, if chunky, timepiece, the clock could easily sub in as an elaborate movie prop.

MWC GG-W-113 Military Watch

In the 1960's, the U.S. government created military specifications for what would become some of the most iconic timepieces ever. MWC spent countless hours studying some of these legendary watches, and built the GG-W-113, named after the government designation for the watch spec issued to military pilots during the Vietnam war. The best replica of a classic Vietnam-era timepiece you'll find, the watch features a classic black dial with an inner ring to mark 24-hour time and 60-second increments, and a matte stainless steel case that's slightly larger than the originals (39.9mm compared to 36mm on the originals). The watch is built around an automatic movement (unlike the manually-wound military versions) with hacking function — a process where the movement stops when the crown is pulled, a feature that was needed to synchronize soldier's watches during critical missions. Each watch comes with both black and khaki military webbing straps.

Bell & Ross BR-X1 Skeleton Tourbillon Sapphire Watch

We've seen it in shades of gray. Now it's time to see the Bell & Ross BR-X1 Skeleton Tourbillon Sapphire Watch in color. Each of the three one-of-a-kind pieces has a 45mm case made from five blocks of sapphire, which holds a movement with the main plate, bridges, dial, hands, and tourbillon cage all made from a single hue. The first is a black version that offers the maximum contrast with the clear case and translucent rubber strap, the second is made using solid pink gold, and the third is a deep blue that refers to the aged color of the hands on antique timepieces. All three have a skeletonized dial at 12 o'clock, a flying tourbillon at 6 o'clock, and Superluminova-filled indices and hour and minute hands.