Six Watches that Confirm Green is Here to Stay

We often talk about trends in watches, as designs, materials and colours regularly follow the preferences of the public. Sometimes, though, these trends phase out very slowly or not at all. And when it comes to colour, that’s always a very enjoyable topic of debate. Take blue, for instance, which was at one point ‘the new black’. One of the more recent on-trend colours that seems to stand the test of time, almost unaffected, is green. We’ve touched upon the topic before, but it shows no signs of blowing over any time soon. And with watches like the Chopard L.U.C. XPS Forest Green, Blancpain Air Command 36mm Green and a few others, nobody’s complaining!

Blancpain Air Command 36mm Green

While previously we included the 42mm model and its 5Hz frequency, we turn to the more compact 36mm edition of the Blancpain Air Command instead. Being smaller in size does not mean it’s any less attractive to look at. Quite the opposite, as the 36.2mm wide grade 23 titanium case is also slimmer at 11.50mm versus 13.70mm for its bigger brother. So, in essence, that makes it far easier on the wrist! The specific tone of green isn’t too intrusive, giving the Air Command an undeniable degree of charm. The 100-piece limited edition retails for CHF 18,900, while its 42mm 200-piece counterpart retails for CHF 20,100.

For more information, please visit Blancpain.com.

Quick Facts – 36.2mm x 11.50mm – grade 23 titanium case – bidirectional titanium bezel with black ceramic insert – sapphire crystals front and caseback – 30m water-resistant – matte green dial with beige luminous accents – tachymeter scale – calibre F188B, in-house, integrated flyback chronograph with column-wheel and vertical clutch, 3Hz frequency, silicon balance spring, 40h power reserve – leather strap with folding clasp – limited to 100 pieces – CHF 18,900

Frederique Constant Classic Worldtimer Manufacture

You might not expect it at first, but the combination of gold and green often works really well, as showcased by the new Frederique Constant Classic Worldtimer Manufacture. Sure, it comes at a price as it retails for EUR 18,995, but luckily, the steel alternative looks just as good and is considerably more affordable at EUR 4,395. The khaki green and silver dial pairs well with either of the two case materials and shows a map of the world surrounded by a two-tone 24-hour ring and a white city disc. Limited to 36 pieces in gold and 718 pieces in steel, both are worn on a dark green alligator leather strap with a steel or rose gold folding clasp.

For more information, please visit Frederique-Constant.com.

Quick Facts – 42mm x 12.15mm – 18k rose gold or steel case, polished – sapphire crystal front & back – onion-style crown – 30m (gold) or 50m (steel) water-resistant – khaki green & silver dial – world map, two-tone 24h ring, white city disc, date sub-dial – indexes & hands with Super-LumiNova – calibre FC-718, in-house – automatic winding – 28,800vph – 38h power reserve – 36 pieces in gold or 718 pieces in steel – dark green alligator leather strap with folding buckle – EUR 4,395 (steel) or EUR 18,995 (gold)

Patek Philippe Cubitus 5821A

Sure, you can call it lazy on Patek Philippe’s end to ‘squarify’ the Nautilus, call it Cubitis, and leave it there, but there’s more to the collection than that. It’s actually much more pleasing than most want you to believe it is. It combines reassuring elements with new traits, resulting in a watch that looks both familiar and new at the same time. The 44.5mm wide steel case (from 3 to 9 o’clock, including the crown) is rather slim, at 8.3mm in height. Its green dial shows the signature horizontal grooves and it’s powered by the calibre 26-330 S.C. Obviously, it comes on an integrated steel bracelet, which now has a built-in micro-adjustability system. The price is CHF 40,900.

For more information, please visit Patek.com.

Quick Facts – 44.5mm x 8.3mm – stainless steel case, brushed & polished – steel bezel & crown – sapphire crystal front & back – 30m water-resistant – sunburst blue dial with horizontal grooves – gold applied markers & hands with luminescent coating – calibre 26-330 S C, in-house – automatic winding – 212 parts – 28,800vph – 35h – 45h power reserve –stainless steel bracelet with folding clasp and lockable size-adjustment system – EUR 60,275

Bremont Supermarine 500M Ceramic Jungle Green

If you want green inside and out, Bremont’s recently introduced Supermarine 500M Ceramic Jungle Green is a solid option for you. As its name suggests, it’s water-resistant to 500 meters and has a completely green ceramic case. This is matched to a Jungle Green gradient dial with applied indices and hands and a green NATO-style textile trap with a Velcro-style fastening system (it also comes with a black rubber strap). The bezel and caseback are also green, but PVD-coated titanium instead. Inside, we find the calibre BE-92AV, which is a Sellita SW300-1A at heart. Limited to 250 pieces, the Supermarine 500M Ceramic Jungle Green retails for EUR 7,750.

For more information, please visit Bremont.com.

Quick Facts – 43mm x 13mm – matte green ceramic case – green PVD-coated titanium bezel with ceramic insert – sapphire crystal with green PVD-coated titanium caseback – 500m water-resistant – gradient green dial – applied indices & hands with SLN – calibre BE-92AV, automatic (Sellita SW300-1A) – 28,800vph – 50h power reserve – two-tone green textile NATO-like strap with Velcro-style fastening system (with additional black rubber strap) – limited to 250 pieces – EUR 7,750

Awake Son mÀi

Perhaps unexpected given the previous NASA– and space-inspired watches, but Awake made quite an impression with the Son Mài collection. For the brand’s first permanent range of watches, the focus turned to craftsmanship and creativity with four coloured dials, one of which comes in a rich green tone. Each dial is handmade using a Vietnamese sanded lacquer technique with silver leaf gilding before being coated with naturally coloured pigments. To add even more life, the indices and hands are backlit with a thin, solid Super-LumiNova base. Powered by a La Joux-Perret G101 automatic, the collection retails for EUR 1,950.

For more information, please visit AwakeWatches.com.

Quick Facts – 39mm x 11.8mm – stainless steel case, polished & brushed – sapphire crystal front & back – 50m water-resistant – Lava, Emerald, Outre Bleu & Amethyst dials – handcrafted using Vietnamese sanded lacquer technique & silver leaf gilding – backlit indices & hands – La Joux-Perret G101, automatic – 28,800vph – 68h power reserve – grey nubuck leather strap with rubber lining & pin buckle – non-limited editions (first 50 per colour are numbered) – EUR 1,950

Chopard L.U.C. XPS Forest Green

What more would you need from a dress watch than a compact case, a crisp, time-only dial and a compelling mechanical movement? Chopard has understood the brief perfectly with the L.U.C. XPS series of watches, of which the XPS Forest Green is one of the latest showstoppers. The tone of the dial is just gorgeous, complemented by a sector-like layout for the hours and minutes. The recessed small seconds sub-dial and Dauphine-style hands are the proverbial finishing touches. The calibre L.U.C. 96-12L doesn’t disappoint, thanks to its brilliant finish and 22k gold micro-rotor. Worn on a light brown calfskin leather strap, it costs EUR 12,700.

For more information, please visit Chopard.com.

Quick Facts – 40mm x 7.20mm – Lucent steel case, brushed & polished – sapphire crystal front & back – 30m water-resistant – forest green sunray-brushed dial – recessed small seconds sub-dial – sector scales & markings in white – Dauphine-style hands – calibre L.U.C. 96.12-L, in-house – micro-rotor automatic – 28,800vph – 65h power reserve – light brown calfskin leather strap with Lucent steel pin buckle – not limited – EUR 12,700