The New Ordinary

Cushion-shaped cases have in recent years become the new round in the world of timepieces. Rado follows suit not by reinventing anew, but by reintroducing a classic model from the 20th century. The Hyper-Chrome 1616 is a distinctive 46mm automatic watch that suits confident wrists. The sleek titanium case makes for a strong presence on the wrist, further bolstered by the vintage leather strap. The blue round dial puts forward a quirky twist with a vertical day-and-date display at 6 o’clock. Along with the right thickness, the crown is guarded by two protruding edges on the sides. Given the movement’s 80 hours of power reserve, you can leave this watch on the weekends without having to worry about it running on Monday.