Elite Traveler Fall 2023

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GLASHÜTTE ORIGINAL PANOINVERSE German watch brand Glashütte Original turns to the concept of cities and street art for this PanoInverse limited edition watch. The dial and caseback are laser-engraved with a meticulous rendition of a skyline, complete with skyscrapers and a host of surprises as we journey around the watch. Slogans on billboards are visible, window cleaners on sca ff olding, agra ffi ti artist spray-painting and even a resident on a balcony. The design is meant to represent modernity and vision, just like the brand does in its creation of timepieces. The in-house made manual winding caliber is also an architectural triumph with a balance bridge, duplex-swan-neck fi ne adjustment and more visible through the sapphire windows. Just 50 pieces will be made. $46,700, glashuette-original.com

MB&F HM8 MARK 2 The newest HM8 Mark 2 from independent watch brand MB&F boasts a speedometer gauge-style display on the side of the case (so you can read the time while your hands are on the steering wheel) to indicate the hours and minutes. The titanium watch features a British racing green CarbonMacrolon composite high-tech material over the case (a body panel) that is lightweight (eight times lighter than steel) yet incredibly strong thanks to the fact that the polymer is injected with carbon nanotubes. The auto-inspired futuristic watch features a world premiere hidden crown with a double de-clutch system. Just 33 pieces of this version will be made. $78,000, mbandf.com