Pantone’s colour of the year for 2020 is ‘Classic Blue’ – and these 5 luxury watchmakers are getting a headstart
Van Cleef & Arpels, Richard Mille, Hublot, MB&F and Omega all released watches using blue hues and may continue in 2020
This year, blue gave way to green as one of the most popular colours seen on dials. Watchmakers seem to agree that the 2019 is the year of green dials and straps. Different shades of the colour found its way to everything from jewellery watches to the more muted utilitarian interpretations such as IWC’s Pilot range.
However, blue could be making a comeback in 2020; Pantone has just named Classic Blue as the colour to kick start the new decade.
Here, we take a look at a selection of new blue timepieces that are getting a head start on embracing the blue.
Van Cleef & Arpels
The whimsical Pont de Amoureux from Van Cleef & Arpels gets a new sparkling high jewellery update this year. This version features that unmistakable dial with a diamond and sapphire bracelet.
Richard Mille
Blue frames the movement of the RM 11-04 Roberto Mancini Automatic Flyback Chronograph pays homage to its namesake, the manager of Italy’s national football team, the Azzurri. The official team colour also finds its way to the rubber strap. The automatic movement has a 55-hour power reserve.
Hublot