Cartier - Grand Complication Skeleton pocket watch
Pocket watches are making a comeback and this white gold one will suit fathers who love attention to detail. Its generous 59mm case is accentuated by the open-work Roman numerals, which took 100 hours to cut away from solid white gold, while the skeleton dial - front and back - reveals the movement's mechanical complexity. The tourbillon takes the bottom position, leaving room for three sub-dials powered by a perpetual calendar complication, showing the month, date and days of the week. The watch is also equipped with a chronograph controlled by a mono-push-piece incorporated into the sapphire cabochon-set crown. Priced at HK$5,080,000 each, a numbered limited edition of 10 models are available in white gold and five models in white gold set with baguette-cut and brilliant-cut diamonds.
Backes & Strauss - The Beau Brummell
From the British brand's Regent collection, this watch (HK$347,000) is named after the 19th century dandy George Bryan Brummell. It has 347 ideal cut diamonds totalling 5.15 carats and the titanium timepiece houses a dial crafted into two layers. The top diamond-studded layer in blue indicates the hour, has two big Roman numerals at 12 and 6 o'clock and is set against a fluted silver dial. The watch is powered by an automatic movement and features a small date window located between 4 and 5 o'clock. A limited edition of 50 pieces, it is fitted with a bright blue leather strap.
Panerai - Tuttonero - Luminor 1950 3 Days GMT Automatic Ceramica
For sporty fathers, this 44mm timepiece (HK$119,000) from the Contemporary collection in matt black ceramic is as sturdy as it is chic. Water resistant to 100 metres, the watch is made from is a synthetic material based on zirconium oxide powder, making it five times harder than stainless steel and resistant to scratches, corrosion and high temperatures. The numerals, hour markers and hands are covered with ecru Super-LumiNova, while the lever device offers maximum shock and water resistance. The self-manufactured movement has a power reserve of three days.