Time is ticking. Whether it’s for Christmas or to kick off the new year, have these timepieces on your radar – and wrist

By Charlotte Pasha

POLES APART 
1858 Geosphere 0 Oxygen South Pole Exploration, limited edition of 1,990 pieces, Montblanc, ÂŁ6,400
On the back of this beautiful watch there’s a 3D laser engraving of a frozen landscape featuring the Aurora Australis – it’s pretty special (pictured above, first left).
119 New Bond Street

PERFECT MATCH
Carrera Chronosprint x Porsche, Tag Heuer, £20,550 
Tag Heuer and Porsche’s new showstopper  is designed in two versions (shown here with a polished rose gold case and brown leather strap). It pays homage to the 60th anniversaries of the Tag Heuer Carrera collection and the Porsche 911 (originally called the 901 and pictured above, second from left).
449 Oxford Street

BOW WOW
Tilda’s Bow white and pink diamond watch, Graff , £POA 
Set in white and rose gold, this timepiece is feminine and delicate, and is presented on a triple-row diamond strap. We love the curves of the freshly tied ribbon. (pictured above, third from left).
6-8 New Bond Street

TICK TOCK
Oyster Perpetual 36mm Oystersteel case on an Oystersteel bracelet, turquoise blue celebration motif dial, Rolex, £5,100 
Nothing says wow like a Rolex, and this one is seriously elevated. Wear it just about anywhere – it’s sure to make a statement. (pictured above third from right).
Watches of Switzerland, 29 Old Bond Street

STAR APPEAL
Endeavour Concept Minute Repeater tourbillon aventurine and diamonds, Bucherer x H Moser & Cie £POA 
Bucherer has collaborated with H Moser & Cie on three exclusive watches, celebrating the fine art of watchmaking, craftsmanship and precise gem-setting. Set in 18k white gold, this watch is adorned with 85 baguette-cut, 4.95ct diamonds. It’s strictly limited edition. (pictured above, second from right).
Selfridges, 400 Oxford Street

DIVE DEEP
Pelagos FXD 42mm titanium case on a black rubber strap with black dial, Tudor , £3,490, 
Tudor’s latest release is the Pelagos FXD, which pays tribute to decades of Tudor watches on the wrists of US navy divers. The Pelagos FXD model offers a modern take on the famed Milsub (short for Military Submariner).(pictured above, first right).
Watches of Switzerland, 155 Regent Street