From refined updates to bold design statements, these are the watches from 2025 that stayed with us long after their debut. Members of the WatchTime editorial team reflect on the single timepiece that left the strongest impression this year.
From fine jewelry and leather goods to books, writing instruments, and personal keepsakes, our editors share the non-watch gifts they genuinely enjoy or lust after this year, each thoughtful pieces that live comfortably alongside a great watch.
Forged from history, the Sopwith Aero Marquis Nieuport 28 Limited Edition is crafted from the steel of an original World War I fighter aircraft. Highly limited, the watch uses material that once flew over the Western Front, being a true travel watch shaped by survival, scarcity, and aviation legend.
Accutron revives one of the most significant innovations in timekeeping with the return of its tuning-fork technology. The new Spaceview 314 brings the unmistakable hum, smooth sweep, and open-worked design of the original into a modern, hand-assembled execution.
Discover the new Oceaneva Tenuis Calendar, a slim automatic dress watch that pairs refined design with everyday durability, all powered by the Miyota 9120 full-calendar movement.
Bulova introduces a new take on its historic Lunar Pilot, this time in collaboration with Brazilian pop artist Thiago Rosinhole. The limited edition model features a forged Timascus dial and an engraved Budii astronaut caseback, bringing a modern material twist to the brand’s Apollo 15–era chronograph.
Citizen expands its Series8 lineup with three new limited-edition mechanical models— two City Lights references inspired by Tokyo’s shifting light and a travel-ready GMT celebrating winter in the city— each blending architectural design with high-performance technology.
WatchTime and Zadok Jewelers will host two year-end collector events in Austin and Houston at the start of next month, each featuring an array of top watch brands, new boutique celebrations, cocktails, and a grand-prize raffle. Both events are free with RSVP.
The United States and Switzerland have reached an agreement to cut the tariff on Swiss imports from 39% to 15%, restoring more favorable trade conditions for watches, pharmaceuticals, and precious-metals products. The revised rate is expected to take effect in the coming weeks.