Watchlist: under £750

If you need reminding that Victorinox are the Swiss Army knife people, this watch comes with one in the box. The super tough INOX is also now fully customisable. Quartz movement and 43mm case in either steel, titanium or carbon. Water resistant to 200m. 

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Tissot sponsors a whole tonne of sports around the world, from the NBA to MotoGP. This quartz chronograph has a chunky 45.5mm case with an aluminium bezel ring and screw-down crown offering 300m water resistance. 

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This company launched in the Noughties with the aim of offering quality watches minus overheads by selling online only. The Sealander’s automatic movement has a 38-hour power reserve, stainless steel case and is water resistant to 150m.

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For a piece of ice cool design there is nothing quite like Junghans. Still playing on the designs of the Swiss architect Max Bill from the mid-20th century. This handaufzug (hand-wound) version has a high quality mechanical movement in a retro-sized 34mm case. 

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Autodromo makes stylish pieces that pay tribute to legends of road and track. The Group B raises a wrist to the legendarily short-lived rally series. Automatic movement in 39mm titanium and stainless steel case and integrated steel bracelet. Water resistant to 50m. 

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Marloe makes watches inspired by heroic deeds. This watch takes its name from the Haskell Strait, the ocean passage that Captain Scott crossed as he set off to conquer the South Pole. Swiss-made automatic movement in 40mm steel case, water resistant to 100m.

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