Not only did exports hit a record high; 2022 proved to be a great year for the sheer scope of new releases. Brands had every category brilliantly covered. Part One of a roundup of some of the watches that debuted in 2022.

Easing of travel restrictions brings hope of plunging into the ocean this summer. Any of these twelve dive watches would make the ideal companion.

Among the hot reds and forest greens of the year’s new releases, black continues to hold its own as the perfect compliment to the intricate mechanisms beneath the dial.

Brands are whetting our appetite ahead of the big reveals for 2021 with a bevy of new chronographs.

Rivals in 2017, the two watchmakers meet again for this year’s America’s Cup. Omega, having lifted the Auld Mug several times, competes alongside the Defender, Emirates Team New Zealand, while Panerai is making a new bid, this time with Team Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli.

What began as cutting-edge innovation has revolutionised an entire sector. Hypertechnology is a key trend in watchmaking, embracing breakout technologies and mad ideas, extreme sports and a fascination with science fiction.

For brands that have made dive watches a speciality, safeguarding the oceans is high on their list of commitments to sustainable development.

Time is a valuable thing for anyone in a position of power, not least the head of a global superpower. What are the watches that US Presidents have worn, and what do they reveal about them?

With just a couple of days to go, there is still time to leave an extra gift under the tree. Let the Christmas spirit be your guide with this selection of watches in festive shades of green, red and gold. Enjoy!