2019 is coming to an end, and as we look forward to what 2020 will bring, there is one last task that remains for the last few hours of this year. We’re talking about the New Year’s Eve countdown of course, where friends and family gather to celebrate the last remaining hours of the year.

For many, New Year’s Eve provides the perfect setting to dress to your best. For some, it has become a permanent social event whilst for others; it remains a casual affair meant to be spent in the company of loved ones. Regardless of what rocks your boat, or New Years, there’s no denying that a timepiece is an essential part of the NYE Countdown. If you’re participating in the festivities here are some great accompanying timepieces that will help you usher in 2020 with style. Let the party begin….

A beach party comes with a fair amount of risk of one getting wet. After all who can’t resist popping into the surf once the clock hits 12 to usher in a brand new year? For this, you’ll need a watch that is able to keep with the elements and provide great eligibility at the same time, and nothing will quite fit your wrist as well as the Oris Aquis Date Relief. The stylish timepiece features a 43.5mm steel case fitted with a self-winding Oris 733 movement with a date window at 6 o’clock. It is also paired with a comfortable and fashionable red rubber strap. Best of all, the timepiece is part of Oris’ quest to raise the importance of water, which is indeed fitting for those who intend to make eco-conservation as part of their resolution in the coming year.

For those international jetsetters who make it a point to celebrate New Year’s Eve with the masses, there’s nothing quite like having the convenience of a GMT strapped to your wrist. After all, you could be counting down the last few minutes waiting for the fireworks in front of the Sydney Harbour Bridge instead of your home city. For this, the Panerai Luminor Due fits that very task with a modest (by Panerai standards) 38mm case made out of polished steel. Powered by an automatic movement, the timepiece features an Ivory dial set against blue Arabic numerals with a date at 3 o’clock and small seconds at 9 o’ clock. With its unmistakable design, the Panerai Luminor Due is undoubtedly a suitable watch for any wrist or situation, and yes that includes counting down the New Year’s too, regardless of what time zone you’re in.

For some, nothing comes compares to dancing your way into a brand new yea. For that purpose you’ll need a timepiece that is stylish, functional and practical. The Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Classic Large Small Seconds certainly match those credentials with its 45.6mm x 27.4mm rectangular stainless steel case, which affords the dial better readibility. With its pure geometric lines, Arabic numerals and emblematic gadroons framing the face, the Reverso Classic Large Small Seconds is both instantly recognisable and a certified fashion statement. Best of all, you can just flip the case over to protect the face whilst you’re on the dance floor and flip it back again when it’s time for that all-important countdown.

When the situation calls for a little down time with friends, you’d want a timepiece that manages to reflect your style and personality, but yet be casual enough to pair with your dress sense. The Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Ladies 150m should blend easily with any ensemble as it sports a stunning symmetrical 38mm case, finished in stainless steel and 18K Sedna Gold. It also delivers a perfect contrast against the brilliant white mother-of-pearl dial and its matching steel bracelet. The Seamaster Aqua Terra 150m is powered by a self-winding movement, which works the hours, seconds and date window at 6 o’clock.