Legibility is paramount in a high-functioning wristwatch, particularly one with elevated water resistance. Our designers stressed the shape and profile of the new design’s Alpha hands and shield-like hour markers to mirror one another and ensure rapid reference.

This Aquis Date 36.50 mm glistens as light bounces off its crème mother-of-pearl dial, but don’t let that distract from its performance. Its stainless steel case is water-resistant to 30 bar (300 metres) and inside it is a Swiss Made automatic.