Summary Waqt Picks 5 of the Best-Looking Watches with Integrated Bracelets for 2024

Let’s take a trip back to the 1970s, a decade that forever changed how we see watches. It was the birth of the integrated-bracelet luxury sports watch, a bold new idea from Gérald Genta that gave us icons like the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak and the Patek Philippe Nautilus. These weren’t just watches, they were pieces that redefined style and set the stage for what a modern luxury watch could be. 

Fast forward to 2024, and that trend is stronger than ever. If you’re on the hunt for your next watch with a bracelet, you’re in for a treat. As Waqt’s editorial team has done the hard work for you, rounding up five of the best watches of 2024 in that category. 

IWC Ingenieur Automatic 40

Gérald Genta has designed numerous iconic watches for various brands, including IWC’s legendary Ingenieur, which was elevated into the luxury sports watch category with its integrated bracelet. This year, the collection welcomes an elegant blue-dial version, housed in a 40mm stainless steel case with a slim profile of just 10.8mm in thickness.

The case features a rounded bezel secured by five distinctive polygonal screws, lending a bold yet refined character. Its dial showcases an intricate grid pattern of fine lines and squares, with a date window neatly positioned at 3 o’clock. Paired with a beautifully crafted integrated stainless steel bracelet, the Ingenieur is powered by the IWC-manufactured Calibre 32111 automatic movement, delivering an impressive 120-hour (5-day) power reserve. This timepiece is priced at approximately AED 50,000.

Girard Perregaux Laureato Chronograph Endless Skyline UAE Edition

The Laureato perfectly embodies the luxury sports watch category, and the Laureato Chronograph Endless Skyline UAE Edition stands out as one of Girard-Perregaux’s finest releases we have encountered this year. This limited edition, created in collaboration with Ahmed Seddiqi, showcases a stunning blue dial and represents a harmonious blend of tradition and modernity. 

Crafted from robust 904L steel, the watch features an iconic octagonal bezel that crowns a circular base, all nestled within a tonneau-shaped case measuring 42mm in diameter and 12.01mm in thickness. The dial features Clous de Paris pattern, while Eastern Arabic numerals, seen for the first time in the Laureato Chronograph series, adorn the subdials and date window. 

Powered by the GP03300-2363 automatic movement, it offers a 46-hour power reserve. Completing the design is an integrated stainless steel bracelet secured by a triple-folding clasp. Limited to just 100 pieces, this beautiful timepiece is priced at AED 71,000.

Credor Locomotive 

In 1979, Gérald Genta designed the Credor Locomotive, a watch that epitomized the luxury sporty watch with a bracelet. To celebrate its 50th anniversary this year, Credor has reintroduced this iconic model as a stunning limited edition crafted in titanium. Measuring 38.8mm in diameter and just 8.9mm in thickness, the watch features a striking hexagonal case and bezel secured with six functional screws, along with a distinctive crown positioned at 4 o’clock. 

Its black dial is adorned with approximately 1,600 radial lines, creating a mesmerizing texture, and includes a date window at 3 o’clock. Powering the timepiece is the Calibre CR01 automatic movement, offering a reliable 45-hour power reserve. The titanium bracelet, updated with a sleek three-fold clasp, completes the design. It is limited to 300 pieces, and priced approximately at AED 44,000.

C by Romain Gauthier Platinum Edition Bracelet

Romain Gauthier has long been celebrated for its refined blend of elegance and sportiness, and this year, the brand takes it a step further with the release of its first fully platinum version of the C by Romain Gauthier, featuring an integrated bracelet. The watch boasts a 41mm diameter and a slim 9.55mm thickness, with a platinum bezel that showcases six straight sides, each cut to create sophisticated facets. The dial is crafted from 18k white gold, with a stunning texture and a blue PVD coating that adds depth and contrast. It also features a small seconds sub-dial positioned at 7 o’clock for a touch of symmetry.

Powered by an 18k white gold hand-wound movement, the watch offers a generous 60-hour power reserve. Fully crafted in platinum, the watch’s integrated bracelet mirrors the case in its luxurious metal. Priced at approximately AED 503,000.

Czapek Antarctique S Flying Diamonds Editions

Czapek's Antarctique collection has made a striking impact in the luxury sports watch category, celebrated for its integrated bracelet design and captivating aesthetics. This year, the brand unveiled several standout releases, but one that truly caught our eye is the Antarctique S Flying Diamonds with its mesmerizing aventurine dial. The stainless steel case measures 38.5mm and has a slim profile of 10.6mm. The dial features 13 exquisite diamond indices, adding a touch of refined elegance to the aventurine dial. 

Powering this timepiece is the SXH5 caliber, an automatic movement with a 60-hour power reserve. The watch is paired with an integrated steel bracelet equipped with an interchangeable system and the brand offers the option of adding diamonds to the bracelet for a more luxurious touch. Limited to just 18 pieces, the Antarctique S Flying Diamonds is priced at approximately AED 155,000.

Luxury sports watches are more popular than ever, and 2024 has brought us some truly remarkable options. Of course, beauty is open to interpretation, and there are so many other amazing watches that deserve the spotlight. We can’t wait to see what 2025 has in store, because if this year is any indication, the best is yet to come.