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In 1687, English scientist Isaac Newton formulated the law of gravity. Legend has it that the idea struck him when an apple fell from a tree under which he had been resting. While amusing, the challenges of gravity are no joke for watchmakers: it affects the precision of a movement, and devising solutions has been a pursuit of horologists for centuries.

Do you prefer watches on leather straps? Even so, this year consider complementing your timepiece with a metal bracelet. It can lend a watchrefined elegance while simultaneously enhancing its sporty character—and it has become one of the strongest trends showcased at this year’sWatches & Wonders fair.

They are impossible to overlook. With their futuristic design, skeletonized movements and openworked dials, they captivate in a distinctly technical and unconventional way. They combine cutting-edge materials with watchmaking complications elevated to the highest level. They are extreme in the best sense of the word. Step into a world of timepieces built to endure—perhaps even the apocalypse.