These statement watches are surefire conversation starters

From Richard Mille to Hublot and Bulgari, these statement watches aren’t to be missed

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What is a statement watch? Even the most modest Swatch or normcore Rolex can speak volumes about its wearer – and some people would argue that the primary purpose of buying luxury watches is to make a statement about ourselves. But some watches speak louder than others. We’ve drawn together a few recent releases that put understatement to one side and embrace the potential of a watch to catch the eye and start conversation.

Chris Hall is a freelance watch journalist with 13 years' experience writing for the biggest titles in the UK. He is also the founder of The Fourth Wheel, a weekly newsletter offering an independent perspective on the industry