Must-see for watch-loving power couples! 5 ultra-luxury pair watches

We will introduce five ultra-luxury pair watches for couples and married couples who are both "watch lovers." Why not consider purchasing a pair watch as a keepsake to celebrate a special occasion, or as a gift for your partner?

Introducing pair watches for watch-loving couples and married couples

　This project proposes pair watches for couples and married couples who are watch lovers. Each model reflects the history and distinctive technology of each brand, and is highly refined. It will be a watch that will mark the time for a long time, along with the couple's life together.

　For ladies' models, we have selected models with gorgeous gemstones. However, most of the lineup also includes simpler models, so we hope you will make your selection based on the occasion in which you will be using the watch.

The Overseas Automatic, a sporty model from Vacheron Constantin, founded in 1755

　The first pair features the Vacheron Constantin Overseas Automatic, a luxurious yet sporty model. This model, released in 2024, features an 18K pink gold case and a subdued green dial.

　Founded in 1755, Vacheron Constantin is one of the leading brands with outstanding technology, including complications, and the Overseas collection represents the brand's sports models. Although they are sports models, they feature Vacheron Constantin's excellent exterior finish and elegant styling. The 41mm men's model is 10.69mm thick, while the 35mm women's model is 9.33mm thick. Both are water resistant to 15 bar, yet their thin construction also contributes to their elegance.

　The bezel features the Maltese cross, the symbol of Vacheron Constantin, and is one of the icons of the Overseas. The ladies' model featured here features diamonds on the bezel, which, combined with the pink gold color, creates a gorgeous finish. Another notable feature is that the bracelet echoes the design of the bezel.

　The bracelet is interchangeable, allowing it to be easily changed without tools, and can be swapped out for the included green calf leather strap or rubber strap. Depending on the coordination, you can create a more dressy or sporty style, which is another attractive feature.

The observatory and star motifs are proof of high precision! Omega "Constellation"

　The second set we will introduce is Omega's historic Constellation collection.

　The Constellation collection, which has been around since the 1950s, takes its name from the word observatory. Accurate timekeeping is essential for precise observation of celestial bodies. Therefore, observatories and time are deeply connected, and in the past, competitions to test the accuracy of watches were held at observatories around the country. Omega has achieved brilliant results, including setting accuracy records in all six tests held at the Geneva Observatory in 1931. As a symbol of this high precision, the Constellation lineup features a star reminiscent of an observatory on the dial and an image of the Geneva Observatory engraved on the case back.

　The Constellation collection has undergone significant design changes over the years. The model we are introducing today is one that has its roots in a 1980s model but incorporates design codes established in the 2000s. It features a lugless silhouette and a gently flowing line from the case side to the strap, and the bezel at 3 and 9 o'clock has claw-like transitions or raised or recessed sections, which are also part of the design codes.

　The 41mm men's model is powered by the Cal. 8901 movement, while the 34mm women's model is powered by the Cal. 8803 movement. Both are Master Chronometer-certified, meeting stringent accuracy standards and boasting exceptional magnetic resistance of over 15,000 gauss. In one experiment, a model equipped with the same movement was placed in an MRI, a medical device that generates extremely strong magnetic fields, without any loss of accuracy. This makes it an ideal model for couples who work in electronic devices, including medical equipment.

IWC's Portofino dress collection, which has made complex mechanisms accessible

　The third pair we will introduce is the IWC Portofino.

　Founded in 1868, IWC has a history of success in the Swiss watch industry, which was previously a handcrafted industry, by introducing mass production methods using hydroelectric power. The brand is known for its lineup of watches such as the Mark XX pilot's watch, the Portugieser, which originated as a high-precision watch for traders, and the Ingenieur, a highly anti-magnetic model, and is therefore more of a tool watch or practical watch brand.

　A symbolic model is the Da Vinci Perpetual Calendar, developed in 1985, which features a four-digit year display, a calendar that requires no adjustment for the next 500 years, and an ultra-high-precision moon phase display. The achievement of this model is that it has transformed a complex mechanism, which was previously delicate and difficult to use, into one that is easy to operate and practical, and has made a great contribution to making complex mechanisms more accessible.

　This time, we will introduce the Portofino "Portofino Automatic Moon Phase 37" and "Portofino Complete Calendar," both of which belong to IWC's dress watch collection. The former features a moon phase that achieves high accuracy by managing the cycle from one new moon to the next in seconds, while the latter is a model that not only features a moon phase but also a complete calendar that can display the correct calendar by adjusting the date when the month has fewer than 31 days. Both models feature mechanisms that are connected to IWC's history, while being designed with a simple, classic look.

The Day-Date and Datejust models symbolize Rolex's technological prowess.

　The fourth brand we will introduce is Rolex, a brand that is overwhelmingly well-known for its luxury watches. Among them, we will look at the Day-Date 40, which is available only in precious metals, and the Datejust 31, which features a diamond-set bezel.

　There are three technologies that form the basis of Rolex's current high reputation: the Oyster case, the Perpetual (automatic winding), and the Datejust mechanism.

　The Oyster case is a strong case structure like an oyster shell that provides high water and dust resistance. The movements housed within it are the Perpetual and Datejust mechanisms. In 1931, Rolex developed the Perpetual, the world's first automatic winding mechanism with a 360-degree rotating central rotor. This modern and highly refined mechanism is the origin of today's automatic winding mechanisms.

　Finally, the Datejust mechanism has the advantage of changing the date display instantly, as opposed to the slow change required by previous date display mechanisms. Along with the small date display window at 3 o'clock, the Datejust was highly praised and, like the Perpetual, has become one of the standards for modern wristwatches.

　The model we will introduce here is one that combines both of these technologies. The Day-Date collection is made exclusively of precious metals, and the reference 228236 featured here is unique in that it features an ice blue dial, which is only available on Rolex platinum models.

　The Datejust 31, which we will be looking at as a ladies' model, is made of 18K white gold, and despite being made of precious metals, both models are water resistant to 100m, which is sufficient performance.

　The Day-Date is available in 40mm or 36mm diameters, the Datejust in 41mm, 36mm, and 31mm, and the Lady-Datejust in 28mm, each with a wide variety of dial designs. The wide range of options available under a unified design code is also one of the attractions of Rolex.

Breguet's Dress Model "Classic Tourbillon"

　So far we have looked at expensive models, but for couples with a larger budget, we would like to recommend Breguet.

　Breguet is a brand that traces its origins back to the time when the genius watchmaker Abraham-Louis Breguet, who is said to have “advanced the history of watches by two centuries,” established a watch workshop. Breguet has many achievements, but the tourbillon, with its unique appearance, is what makes it so well-known.

　The balance wheel, the heart of a watch, operates at a constant cycle based on the principle of a weight suspended by a spring making a reciprocating motion. More specifically, the balance wheel makes a reciprocating motion using a spirally wound hairspring, and ensuring that this reciprocating motion is accurate and stable is crucial to the accuracy of the watch. The hairspring has a complex shape, and as a result, the effect of gravity on the balance wheel and hairspring varies depending on the orientation of the watch. The tourbillon was invented to solve this problem. By rotating the hairspring and balance wheel, the effects of gravity are dispersed. Today, the tourbillon has become synonymous with complex mechanisms, not only because of its original design concept but also because of its elegant movement.

　All of the models introduced here feature Breguet's signature tourbillon.

The "Classic Tourbillon" Ref. 5367BR/29/9WU features a tourbillon at the 4 o'clock position in a 41mm case, a case shape that inherits Breguet's classic design, an enamel dial, and hands with circular motifs reminiscent of the moon, known as Breguet hands.

　The 35mm Classic Tourbillon Ref. 3358BB/VD/986/D0 features diamonds on the bezel and bridge supporting the tourbillon, and a blue-dyed mother-of-pearl dial. Its "cute" aesthetic, reminiscent of a fantasy world, is one of the defining features of Breguet's women's collection.