The Watchlist: over £2K

A stonking 48mm chronograph, by the official watchmaker of F1, made from radical alloy, 18-carat ‘King Gold'. Bezel looks like a drilled brake disc.

£31,500; hublot.com

Named after the inventor of the chronograph. Resembling a 2008 watch that used a similar layout to his 1821 original, but this time there's a second time zone.

£8,700; montblanc.co.uk

For those who fear their watch winding down, there's a power meter to monitor the manually wound movement. This 47mm watch needs an Arnie-sized wrist.

£7,200; panerai.com

Perrelet's unique double-rotor system includes blades that rotate within the dial. So it's like looking at a Porsche 917's cooling fan through the glass
engine cover.

£5,150; perrelet.com

Rado is best known for modernist ceramic watches, but this year there's a retro vibe with this reissue of a watch from 1957. Only 1,957 will be made of this certified chronometer.

£2,190; rado.com

Value for money may seem meaningless when we're talking four figures, but this chrono offers just that: high-tech, killer looks and pub bragging rights.

£3,295; thewatchgallery.co.uk

The man with one of the world's best car collections also makes watches for car people. Here, mean black ceramic is enhanced by coloured inserts.

£5,300; ralphlauren.co.uk

Richard Mille marks 10 years of supporting the Le Mans Classic. The chrono has a 24-hour counter as a tribute to the race, and the pushers look like pedals.

£82,500; richardmille.com

As the only brand allowed to use the word ‘Pilot' on its dials, Zenith has to deliver watches worthy of the privilege. This one earns its wings with a perfect dial and El Primero movement.

From £4,700; thewatchgallery.co.uk