With a rounded tonneau case reminiscent of the Patek Philippe Ellipse, the Noah x Timex Lighthouse Watch combines the modern horological trend for slim understatement, with throwback cool.

The quartz ticker features a compact, rounded 31mm x 35mm case with a polished finish. Gold-tone baton hands add a touch of understated elegance, while a domed crystal underscores the throwback feel. The watch comes on classic leather strap, and is secured by a traditional buckle… More here.

That is a stunning watch and at £168 appears to be good value. Yes, it is Timex but who cares? It is what it is.

Echoing fine printmaking, Ecce Figura Lys’s grained dial reveals a chiselled railway track that structures the whole with a particularly bewitching finesse. Its rose gold case frames the whole like a work of art, while its flame-blued second hand flies over the material with precision… More here.

At £710 I would argue that this watch is even better value.

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