Four Essential Formal Timepieces From 2020's New Watch Releases

2020 is coming to an end, and the new products of major watch brands are almost ready. Among this year's new products, a number of selected models including the best formal watches and the best sports and leisure watches have been selected for readers' reference when buying watches.

In this issue, the best formal watches of 2020 will be featured.

Longines classic replica series "Tuxedo"

The beauty of Longines lies in its history. It was once brilliant, but now it has fallen. If you take an old watch from the museum and re-engrav it, it will win a lot of praise. That's what "Tuxedo" is. Case: Stainless steel Diameter: 38.50 mm Strap: Leather Waterproof: 30 meters Movement: L893 automatic movement (modified from ETA A31.501) Vibration frequency: 25200 vph Dynamic reserve: 64 hours Public price: ¥ 16400

This watch named "Tuxedo" is a replica of an old watch from the beginning of the last century. It is named after its black and white dial, which resembles a graceful tuxedo. It is rare at this price point to have the small seconds hand made so elegantly. The Arabic numerals are smooth and edge-free, solid and lovely, and the hands sweep across the intersection of black and white, like the hems of men and women’s flying dresses at a dinner party, reserved and elegant. Choose a late night, a glass of red wine, a vinyl record, and slowly appreciate this watch in the melodious tones of "Shanghai at Night".

Rolex Oyster Perpetual 124300-0001

Some watches look better in pictures than in real life, and some watches look better in real life than in pictures. Especially those with strong reflective luster from metals. This Oyster Perpetual with gold needle and silver surface may have been overshadowed by the color plate brothers in the media, but everyone who has seen the real thing is impressed by it. Case: Oystersteel Watch diameter: 41mm Strap: Oystersteel band (with 5mm easy-adjustable link extension system) Movement: 3230 automatic movement Vibration frequency: 4Hz Waterproof: 100m Dynamic reserve: 70 hours Public price: ¥ 46000

Jin Lao is often criticized for being rustic, but this golden color is not vulgar. It is more like champagne gold than gold, less eye-catching and more restrained elegance. In the strong reflection of the gold needle, the silver dial seems to be gold-plated. The new 3230 movement and 100-meter waterproof capability make it beautiful both inside and outside, and its timekeeping accuracy and durability are top-notch among non-sports watches. The "heart disease" of the 32 series movement that watch friends are worried about also has a 5-year warranty. Rolex is still worthy of trust.

Originally, steel strap watches should not be classified as formal wear, but this watch completely takes off the "rich feeling" of ordinary Rolex, making it mature but not old-fashioned, masculine but not rough. The essence of a formal watch should be for a gentle gentleman, not a rough-and-tumble rich man. This Lao did it.

Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Series Q4148420

This year's Jaeger-LeCoultre Master full calendar movement has been upgraded, the power reserve has been upgraded from 40 hours to 70 hours, and a silicon escapement has been used. The huge upgrade is enough to tempt you to buy it. Case: stainless steel Watch diameter: 40 mm Strap: Calf leather strap Waterproof: 50 meters Movement: 866 automatic movement Power reserve: 70 hours Public price: ¥ 88000

This is a full calendar watch. The so-called full calendar means that it displays the month, day of the week and date at the same time. Considering the beauty of the disk layout, it usually also displays the moon phase. With a watch in hand, you know the time. What’s new is the almost orange brown strap. Jaeger-LeCoultre has always been calm, and it is really rare to use this bright color on the entire watch, which has the effect of reducing age. The exquisite and elegant scales show a sense of high-end, like a hermit living in seclusion, not revealing the mountains and dew, but people can't take their eyes away.

There is also an Easter egg: look carefully at the scales on numbers 15 and 16. Are you careful to avoid the moon phase disk? All good watches are made by the accumulation of little ingenuity.

Lange 1815 series 239.050

This year marks the 175th anniversary of A. Lange & Söhne. On every fifth and tenth day, something big will happen. If we could extract a keyword for this year’s Lange, it would be “honey gold”. This 1815 series is made of honey gold. Case: honey gold Watch diameter: 38 mm Strap: Leather strap Movement: L093.1 manual movement Vibration frequency: 21600 vph Dynamic reserve: 72 hours Public price: € 32200

"Honey gold", the full name is 18K honey rose gold, a precious metal developed and produced by Lange itself. The color is between gold and red gold. It is honey-colored, warm and restrained. As thin as 6 mm, it is lighter and more elegant. This 1815 also uses an enamel dial. Set against the jade-like enamel, the honey gold shines like water, flowing quietly on the wrist. It seems simple and boring, but the rigorous and charming German style is vivid.

The beauty of Lange lies mostly in the movement. The movement plywood of this watch is decorated with hand-grained patterns, giving it an effect as fine as gold sand. In addition, the German silver, gold sleeves and blue steel screws are well-proportioned and dazzling. Both the front and back are beautiful. On the occasion of its 175th anniversary, this watch was made in memory of Ferdinando Adolf Lange, founder of Lange, which is even more significant.

Generally speaking, there are not many technical breakthroughs in formal watches this year. What stands out is the simplicity and retro style. A dojo is built in a snail shell, and small thoughts reveal great realms. You can choose according to your budget. In your mind, which other formal watches can be among the best in 2020?