Elite Traveler Spring 2022

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Audemars Piguet Royal Oak O ff shore Always in high demand, Audemars Piguet was one of the fi rst brands to o ff er integrated bracelets — half a century ago. Now, the most recent 42mm Royal Oak O ff shore Self-winding Chronograph is o ff ered with a striking blue dial and the brand’s beloved Méga-Tapisserie motif inspired by the original 1993 Royal Oak O ff shore. The relatively new mechanical caliber boasts an 18-karat gold rotor. $40,600, audemarspiguet.com

Patek Philippe Ref. 5905/1A-001 Patek Philippe’s self-winding Flyback Chronograph with an annual calendar is a prime example of form and function. The calendar and chronograph allow for tracking more than just the hours and minutes, and the olive green sunburst dial is reminiscent of the great outdoors. It is powered by a mechanical self-winding movement. $59,140, patek.com

Cartier Santos de Cartier Move over round watches, Cartier has a stylish solution in the cushion-cornered square Santos de Cartier watch. Powered by the automatic winding Caliber 1847 MC movement, the watch has interchangeable straps and bracelets. The seven-sided crown is set with a synthetic spinel, and the bracelet features the brand’s proprietary SmartLink adjustment system. $7,450, cartier.com