Gentlemen, in an era where telling the time can be done by glancing at your phone, your microwave, or even your overly-enthusiastic smart speaker, a watch needs to do more than just, well, watch. Enter the AV86 1934 Multichron Watch, a limited-edition marvel that doesn’t just tell time; it allows you to feel it in a brand-new, delightfully analogue way. And with only 200 of these beauties available at £289, you’d better move quicker than a startled pigeon.

Now, you might be thinking, “What exactly is a Multichron?” Excellent question, chap. This isn’t just your grandfather’s timepiece (though it looks like it could be, in the best possible way). Building on the classic 1934 Telechron, AV86 has slapped on some extra party tricks. We’re talking a pulsemeter (for when you absolutely need to know your heart rate while, say, relaxing in a hammock, or perhaps after a particularly strenuous cheese-eating session), a tachymeter (perfect for timing that suspicious-looking squirrel’s dash across the garden, or, you know, calculating the speed of a plane on your way to your vacation spot), and the original telemeter function (for estimating the distance to that rolling thunder in the horizon, or perhaps just where your hopes and dreams went).

This isn’t a watch for the fast-paced, digital blur of modern life. Oh no. This is a watch for “slow days with stories to tell.” Imagine pausing, mid-anecdote, to dramatically measure your pulse, or calculating the exact speed of your mate’s questionable driving. With its timeless 42mm case, distinctive square pushers, and elegant sword hands, it’s a piece that looks as good as it is utterly, charmingly excessive in its functions.

The watch retains the refined foundation of its ancestor, with a levelled dial and subtle colouring, but expands its capabilities for the modern gentleman who appreciates classic aesthetics with a dash of quirky utility. Each limited-edition Multichron arrives in a handsome wooden Collector’s Box, and you even get a free strap of your choice of Italian suede, ensuring it’s ready to wear straight out of the box. So, if you’re looking for a gift that says, “I appreciate fine craftsmanship, subtle colours, and also, I can tell you how far away that lightning strike was,” the AV86 1934 Multichron is your sophisticated, quirky, and exceedingly rare answer.