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Tatler looks back and appreciates the timepieces that impressed us in the past year

Last year, we have seen a spate of notable timepieces from brands like TAG Heuer, Cartier, and more. In this article, Tatler carefully puts together a list of impressive and stylish watches that people can't help but talk about.

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Know more about TAG Heuer's Carrera x Porsche RS 2.7, Panthère de Cartier, Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon Extra Thin RD#3, Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso with 968A Calibre, Green Heure H 25mm small, Grand Seiko Evolution 9 Collection, and Omega Speedmaster X-33 Marstimer.

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1. Panthère de Cartier

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Panthère de Cartier
Above Panthère de Cartier

Named after the panther, Cartier's quintessential watch design, the Panthère de Cartier, comes in four new different coloured satin dials with a graphic sun-ray effect. These include Panthère models in rose gold, yellow gold, and steel. It also features silky dials in shades of golden plum, midnight blue, and black. 

Since its launch in the Eighties, the Panthère has been praised for its ultra-flexible structure formed by a series of curved and polished links.

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2. TAG Heuer's Carrera x Porsche RS 2.7

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TAG Heuer's Carrera x Porsche RS 2.7
Above TAG Heuer's Carrera x Porsche RS 2.7

Fast, bold, and audacious: three qualities encapsulated in this one timepiece. TAG Heuer's Carrera x Porsche RS 2.7 is a 43mm rose gold chronograph inspired by the Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 and carries the Calibre Heuer 02. It allows its wearer 80 hours of precise timekeeping as it comes with a bright red alligator leather bracelet and a steering wheel-inspired oscillating weight.

A limited-edition piece, it celebrates 50 years of its namesake vehicle and comes with a sleek complimentary travel pouch.

3. Grand Seiko Evolution 9 Collection

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Grand Seiko Evolution 9 Collection
Above Grand Seiko Evolution 9 Collection

The Evolution 9 Collection is one of Grand Seiko's major lines. Leaning into its popularity, and functionality, Grand Seiko expands Evolution 9 with the addition of five new spring drive sport watches. Now, the lugs are wider and the bracelets are more robust. The hands are bolder and have better legibility. 

4. Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon Extra Thin RD#3

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Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon Extra Thin RD#3
Above Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon Extra Thin RD#3

On the 50th anniversary of the trailblazing Royal Oak collection, Audemars Piguet pays fitting tribute with the Royal Oak Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon Extra Thin, affectionately nicknames the RD#3 for its breakthrough technology. The 39mm anniversary model, at just 8.1 mm in thickness, is the first "jumbo" in history to house a new self-winding flying tourbillion. At its heart is the calibre 2968 movement, measuring just 3.4mm, proving that good things do come in small packages.

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5. Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso with 968A Calibre

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Above Jaeger -LeCoultre Reverso with 968A Calibre

Ever since the first Reverso watch was invented in the 1930s, it has been considered a wonder in modern watchmaking. In times more recent, Jaeger-LeCoultre has interpreted this much-admired model with a new vision, fitting it with automatic mechanical movement: the Calibre 96A, with a 38-hour power reserve. The timepiece's distinctive art deco-inspired design and the unique reversible case remained unchanged, though, blending modernity with tradition in a seamless manner. 

6. Green Heure H 25mm small

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Green Heure H 25mm small
Above Green Heure H 25mm small

When designer Philippe Mouquet designed the Heure H watch in 1996, it became the most identifiable, thanks to the clever styling of its case in the letter "H". Now, for the first time, the model comes with coloured stone dials in grey obsidian, green malachite and midnight-blue aventurine, contrasting with diamond embellishments on the dial and around the case rim.

7. Omega Speedmaster X-33 Marstimer

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Omega Speedmaster X-33 Marstimer
Above Omega Speedmaster X-33 Marstimer

Omega's Speedmaster has returned; the latest iteration keeps time not only on Earth but also on our neighbouring planet of Mars. The 45mm chronograph was designed in collaboration with the European Space Agency and is powered by a high-precision, thermos-compensated quartz movement, the 5622 calibres. The bezel ring is made of a cool oxalic anodised aluminium in red hermatite, imitating the dust on the red planet, what's more,  in addition to titanium bracelets, the watch roll includes a Nato strap and strap-changing tools.

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