It’s a rare joy for the more fashion-minded cigar connoisseur to walk out the door in an attire that matches, color-wise, the morning smoke in his hand — especially since the modern man’s closet tends to lack earth tones (unless you’re Al Gore).

Even if the pleasure of linking your Belicoso with your Brioni eludes you, the Vintage 126 XL Edición Limitada (make that especially limitada; thus far the company has only issued 99 of the watches) by Bell & Ross is a chronograph specially designed for pairing with a fine roll of tobacco — it even comes in a humidor (humidifier- and hygrometer-equipped) capable of holding 50 cigars.

The brown alligator strap and 42.5 mm, 18-carat pink gold case with a polished satin finish complement a Connecticut shade wrapper, and the rings on the dial’s counters are evocative of cigar bands. All of which is no substitution for an actual stick . . . but at least it can tell you how much time remains in your smoke-break.

bellross.com

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