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Diamonds, Sapphire, and a Meteorite: The Best Watches of 2021
Highlights from Rolex, Patek Philippe, Hublot, Chopard, and more.
After a year of rocky rollouts, luxury watchmakers are back, releasing most of their new wares by the end of April’s Watches & Wonders showcase in Geneva. Meet the next generation of overachievers.
Patek Philippe Nautilus Ref. 5711/1A-014
When it canceled one of its most coveted models ever, the Ref. 5711 blue-dial Nautilus, Patek promised a new version. It delivered: The 5711/1A-014 has a green dial, a trend solidly entrenched as the color of choice in 2021. There are also Nautiluses with diamonds and a rose gold chronograph. $34,893