From classics to limited editions the best luxury watches for Valentine’s Day gifting

Rado Centrix Open Heart
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The ‘Insta-viral’ moment of the month was when David Beckham was spotted in Tudor’s brand-new release in a never-seen-before flamingo blue, while Omega released a Meteorite iteration of its cult classic, The Speedmaster. The watchmaking world is hot this month, with ultra-unique, and some limited-edition pieces. We compiled some of our favourites from this month’s novelties and this is our Valentine’s Day gift guide. 

Pour Homme 

Omega Speedmaster Moonphase Meteorite

The first watches to be worn on the moon in 1969 were the Speedmasters, which have become a cult classic ever since. This month, we see a revival of the classic model with the Moonphase Meteorite edition. Now this one is a definite collectible as the stainless steel 43mm watch comes with a never-seen-before, two moon design on the dial. These two moons show the phases as seen in both the northern and southern hemispheres. The pièce de résistance — the dial which has been crafted with genuine Moon meteorite, has a gorgeous texture to it in either brushed grey or black. The blue ceramic bezel complements the 18-carat gold markers. The watch comes fitted with a brushed metal bracelet. 

Price: On request

Tudor Black Bay Chrono Pelican Blue

This is the Swiss watchmaker’s newest chronograph and has got the watchmaking world talking with its striking shade of blue, said to evoke Miami’s South Beach. This sports chronograph, a remote descendant of its original Oysterdate chronograph, and previously released in other colours, sits perfectly on the hand with its comfortable 41mm size and brushed stainless steel case. 

One of Tudor’s design cues are the snowflake hands, dating back to 1969, which are seen on this model, beautifully complementing the domed flamingo blue dial and the sub-counters of the chronograph. The watch is powered by the Manufacture Chronograph Calibre MT5813, displaying hour, minute, second in addition to the date and chronograph. It comes fitted on a nifty five-link stainless steel bracelet. 

Price: ₹5.43 lakh

Longines Conquest Chrono Ski Edition

A limited edition of 2025 pieces, Longines’ new chronograph has watch enthusiasts scrambling for a piece. The watchmaker known for its understated elegance has released this sporty chronograph in a 42mm stainless steel case with polished and satin-finishes. To complement the ski lifestyle, the sapphire crystal is anti-reflective concealing an anthracite dial with sub-dials at three, six, and nine o’clock. The high-visibility hour and minute hands are designed to be ideal for skiers. 

The engraved 48th FIS Alpine World Ski Championship emblem on the case back, bearing the words ‘Limited Edition’ is a beautiful design touch. This watch can be fitted on a stainless steel, ultra-secure bracelet or a rubber strap.  

Price: ₹4.15 lakh

Panerai Submersible QuarantaQuattro Mike Horn Edition 

This special edition dedicated to Mike Horn, a legendary Swiss explorer who has travelled across the globe in the most extreme of conditions, is the Submersible QuarantaQuattro, which has just been released globally. It comes in a 44mm brushed steel case. It is the signature blue dial and rotating bezel that catches our attention, a colour leitmotif from the previous pieces of this series. The crown is rubberised allowing for easier grip in challenging conditions. The dial is unmistakably Panerai with its oversized hour markets and ultra-wide luminescent indexes, designed for higher visibility. The watch packs in a P.900 automatic caliber with a three-day power reserve.

Price: ₹10.94 lakh

Pour Femme

 Piaget Limelight Gala

A watchmaker that is associated with its highly precious timepieces has a cult classic — the Limelight Gala, which was first designed in 1973. This timepiece, designed first to be a piece of jewellery, is unmistakable with its asymmetrical silhouette and overall craftsmanship of previous stones and ultra-precious metals. The 2025 variant features a stunning engraved motif on its ornamental stone dial. 

Price: ₹1.44 crore

Rado Centrix Open Heart

This timepiece is a design curiosity, and everyone loves a good skeleton. Rado’s delicately fashioned Centrix Open Heart features a bridge and two gentle curves, through which one sees the movement. It packs in 80 hours of power reserve. The Jubilé models come with an added luxe touch with a string of full-cut diamonds as indices as well as a line of diamonds atop the bridge. The overall design of this timepiece, in a polished rose gold coloured stainless steel case, evokes the haute joaillerie traditions of France and Switzerland.  

Price: ₹3.16 lakh