Menta Watches' Adam Golden offers up a curated selection of his favorite watches on Bezel, including picks from Rolex, Omega, Patek Philippe, and more. 

Adam Golden's *Must-Haves*

Yellow Gold

Buckle

Brown

Alligator

Established in 1839 by Antoni Patek and Adrien Philippe, Patek Philippe represents the pinnacle of haute horlogerie. This esteemed Swiss manufacture is revered for its uncompromising dedication to craftsmanship and innovation. Each Patek Philippe watch is a masterpiece, meticulously created by skilled artisans and watchmakers. Known for its iconic collections like the Calatrava, Nautilus, and Aquanaut, plus legendary Tiffany&Co exclusive releases, Patek Philippe blends timeless elegance with technical mastery, ensuring its place in watchmaking history.

Patek Philippe

Sapphire

With its clean and sober style, the Patek 5196 is a direct descendant of the original Ref. 96 Calatrava of 1932. Notable similarities are the simple case style, the markers, and the dauphine hands. The size of the 5196 however is more contemporary at 37 mm across, while it's powered by the traditional, hand-wound, small seconds caliber 215 PS.

The reference 5196J-001 is executed with a yellow gold case and silver dial.

Silvered

Unisex

Manual

Calatrava Yellow Gold / Silvered

None

Calatrava

Aluminum

Rotating

Steel

Fold

Silver

Oyster

Rolex, originally founded in 1905 by Hans Wilsdorf, stands as a paragon of horological excellence and timeless style. This Swiss watchmaking legend has consistently set the standard for precision, durability, and prestige. Rolex watches are renowned for their enduring value, making them both exceptional timekeepers and coveted collector's items. With iconic designs like the Rolex Submariner, Rolex Datejust, and Rolex Day-Date, this brand epitomizes luxury craftsmanship and innovation.

Rolex

Chronometer

The Rolex Submariner 14060 was introduced in 1990 as the first no-date Submariner with a sapphire crystal. It features a COSC-certified movement and text on the dial reflecting this.

Black

Automatic

Submariner No Date / SuperLuminova

Submariner

President

Date

Champagne

Day-Date 36 Yellow Gold / Champagne / President

Day-Date

Omega, with its origins dating back to 1848, has been synonymous with precision and innovation in watchmaking. Founded by Louis Brandt originally as La Generale Watch Co., in La Chaux-de-Fonds, this Swiss brand ultimately grew to have a rich heritage in space exploration, having been the official timepiece of NASA missions. Omega's legacy includes iconic models like the Speedmaster, Seamaster, and Constellation, all celebrated for their performance and design. With a commitment to excellence, Omega continues to push the boundaries of horological achievement.

Omega

Chronograph

Acrylic

Speedmaster Steel / Black / Tritium

Speedmaster

White Gold

Blue

Calatrava White Gold / Silvered

Submariner No Date / Tritium

Introduced in 2021, the Patek Philippe Calatrava Clous de Paris reference 6119G-001 has a white gold case measuring 39 mm across, which is crowned by a bezel with 'Clous de Paris' decoration. Inside ticks a hand-wound movement in the form of caliber 30-255 PS.

Adam Golden's Must-Haves