Cometh the hour: Watches for men that will stand the test of time

(Arthur Woodcroft)

Clockwise from top right: 1. Force of Nature, £209, Skagen, 08444 123 277

2. Shiny Addict, £139.50, Swatch, 0845 275 2800

3. Aquaspeed, £189, Rotary, 020 7434 5500

4. Pontos S, £2,950, mauricelacroix.com

5. Sportura Kinetic, £379, Seiko, 01628 770 988

Set design by Kerry Hughes

Styled by Emma Akbareian

Photograph by Arthur Woodcroft