Breaking away from the Circular Norm: An Exciting Rundown on Newly Launched Square and Rectangular Timepieces

With hour or minute hands mostly tracing the path over a round dial, the most number of watches take the circular construct. But, what if you crave a little uniqueness, diversity, and stylistic flair? You could turn your attention towards square or rectangular watches! Notably, some of the most iconic timepieces in horology fall in this category, necessitating a revisit at intervals. Additionally, new designs consistently enrich this space, keeping the interest alive, and answering the need for unique styling. Rado Anatom 2025 emerges as an attractive offering in this line-up. The watch paints a colourful palette, featuring vibrant shades of green, yellow, or red. Its rectangular construct is an amalgamation of high-tech ceramic and stainless steel, offering a comfortable and colourful FKM rubber strap. The dial too, gleefully participates in the colour game with a gradient black to yellow, red or green effect. Equipped with Rado’s calibre 766, an evolution of the ETA 2892, the watch offers a robust 72 hours of power reserve. Its retail price stands at EUR 3,750. The list of top rectangular watches would not reach its peak without the mention of the classic TAG Heuer Monaco. Launched in 1969 and made legendary on Steve McQueen’s wrist, it enjoys a cult following to this day. Among its refreshing latest editions is one that features a white dial with the famous Gulf Oil blue-and-orange stripe on the right. The 39mm by 39mm titanium case is powered by the calibre 11 automatic chronograph, retaining the original’s crown on the left. It comes with both a white textile strap and a perforated blue leather strap that adheres to a folding clasp. This limited edition of 971 pieces retails for CHF 9,500.