Oris Divers Sixty-Five H?lstein Edition 2020This June, H?lstein-based Oris is introducing the first piece in a series of limited edition watches. Essentially, the new Oris H?lstein Edition 2020 is a solid bronze version of the watchmaker’s Divers Sixty-Five Chronograph. However, as Co-CEO Rolf Studer explains, the watch is also a ‘celebration of Oris’ roots’. Furtherm..................
OMEGA DeVille Tourbillon Numbered EditionOMEGA is introducing a Master Chronometer-certified watch the DeVille Tourbillon Numbered Edition. Its release marks the creation of OMEGA’s first ever Master Chronometer certified manual-winding central tourbillon. Such manual-wound movements remain rare at OMEGA. Furthermore, the one-minute tourbillon has a co-axial escapement. Notably, th..................
Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control Memovox TimerJaeger-LeCoultre is introducing two new Memovox models to its Master Control collection, one of which is the Master Control Memovox Timer (The other one is the Master Control Memovox). Although contemporary in style, the watch takes its inspiration from the 1950s Memovox models. Additionally, the timepiece’s movement incorporates not only an ..................
Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control MemovoxJaeger-LeCoultre is introducing two new Memovox models, one of which is the Master Control Memovox. The Memovox collection’s history dates back to the 1940s. As the post-war economy improved, the brand developed the Memovox and its mechanical alarm in the spirit of the innovative, late-40s Zeitgeist. The new watch, like its sibling, is housed..................
Legacy Machine 101 and Endeavour Cylindrical Tourbillon by MB&F and H. Moser & Cie.With LM101 MB&F x H. Moser and the Endeavour Cylindrical Tourbillon H. Moser x MB&F,Edouard Meylan of H. Moser & Cie. and Maximilian Busser of MB&F have created two watch models that have emerged through the long friendship of the two men. Endeavour Cylindrical Tourbillon H. Moser x MB&F and LM101 MB&F x H. MoserFor the firs..................
Zenith Defy 21 UltravioletSwiss watchmaker Zenith is introducing a violet-coloured chronograph watch, the Zenith Defy 21 Ultraviolet. Even its movement has ultra-violet finishings a watchmaking world first. Furthermore, the movement features a second independent escapement for the chronograph which beats at the highest frequency currently seen in chronographs.Firstly, the w..................
Parmigiani Fleurier Toric Tourbillon SlateParmigiani Fleurier has introduced the Toric Tourbillon Slate. The watch was created in recognition of the Watches & Wonders’ digital platform launch. It features a flying tourbillon automatic movement, which is visible through the sapphire caseback. It is housed in a 42.8 mm, 18-carat red gold case and is limited to only 25 pieces.The To..................
Geneva Watch Days 2020: Switzerland's Only Multi-Brand Watch Event Of The YearFollowing the cancelling of Baselworld and SIHH, retailers and the media alike will be pleased to learn that Geneva Watch Days is hosting the only Swiss watch fair of 2020 to be attended in person. A number of luxury brands will be attending the event, which will take place in downtown Geneva between August 26 to August 29. Luxury brands attending ..................
Zenith Chronomaster Revival 'Manufacture Edition'Although the El Primero Chronograph celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2019, Zenith is launching another Revival edition of the original El Primero. Namely, the Zenith Chronomaster Revival ‘Manufacture Edition’ showcases a previously unseen dial until now. According to Zenith, a box of old dials from the legendary El Primero A386 was fo..................
OMEGA Seamaster Planet Ocean 36th America's Cup Limited EditionIn occasion of the 36th edition of the America's Cup, contested in March 2021 by Emirates Team New Zealand, the Swiss watchmaker OMEGA is announcing its role as the event's Official Timekeeper. In celebration of this, also a new Limited Edition has been launched. The design of the new watch draws inspiration from the colours of the event's logo: an..................
Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Moon Phase And Retrograde Date - Collection Excellence PlatineVacheron Constantin is introducing the Patrimony Moon Phase and Retrograde Date to its Excellence Platine collection. This collection has two new additions every year, and offers enthusiasts limited platinum editions. Now, it is exclusively available in Vacheron Constantin boutiques and is a limited edition of 50 pieces. Furthermore, the new Patrim..................
TAG Heuer Monaco Grand Prix de Monaco HistoriqueAutomobile Club de Monaco appoints TAG Heuer as official sponsor and timekeeper of legendary Grand Prix de Monaco Historique.The appointment complements its current designation as the Official Watch of the Monaco Grand Prix and the Official Watch Partner of the Monaco Top Cars Collection museum. TAG Heuer presents a special-edition timepiece in the..................
Cancelled Baselworld 2020: Settlement With ExhibitorsFollowing the unprecedented departure of brands including , Patek Philippe, Chopard and Chanel, Baselworld’s MCH Group and representatives of exhibitors have agreed on a settlement for the cancelled Baselworld 2020. However, the MCH Group has also confirmed that Baselworld will not be taking place in 2021.The solution was drawn up in collabor..................
Urwerk UR-100 In GoldIndependent watch manufacture Urwerk is known for its futuristic designs and innovative creations. The Urwerk UR-100 first appeared in September 2019 and is now available in an 18-carat gold case. The new gold version aims to evoke the blundering robot C-3PO from Star Wars. The model tells the time by using the brand’s rotating hour satellite..................
Cartier Rotonde de Cartier - Haute Horlogerie WatchesCartier is introducing three new complicated watches into its Fine Watchmaking Collection. This includes the Rotonde de Cartier Minute Repeater Mysterious Double Tourbillon, the Rotonde de Cartier Mysterious Hour Skeleton, and the Rotonde de Cartier Grande Complication Skeleton watch. All three timepieces are housed in an 18-carat pink gold case, w..................
Jaquet Droz Grande Seconde Quantime 41 mmJaquet Droz is introducing the Grande Seconde Quantime 41 mm. Seven variations of the new watch are available: four of the editions have an 18-carat red-gold case with grand feuenamel dials in anthracite, ivory, burgundy, or deep blue.Meanwhile, the other three editions are housed in a stainless-steel case and showcase a sandblasted titanium grey,..................
Christophe Claret Poker - Blue DialSwiss watchmaker Christophe Claret has added a sixth edition to its Poker collection. The new watch comes in a 45 mm black PVD-treated grade 5 titanium case. Aside from telling the time, the 2020 Poker watch’s blue titanium dial allows three players to take part in a game of Texas Hold'em. Furthermore, the caseback features a functioning roul..................
F.P. Journe Chronomtre ResonanceIn celebration of the Chronomtre Resonance‘s 20th anniversary, F.P. Journe is introducing a new model. The new 2020 Chronomtre Resonance is notably different to its predecessors, which were discontinued last year. Crucially, it has a brand new rose-gold calibre (1520), which powers the watch using a single (rather than the previous doub..................
Zenith Chronomaster Revival 'Shadow'As the legend goes, in 1970 the manufacture Zenith had produced a protoype of a manual-winding chronograph, housed in a blackened steel case a rarity at that time. Apparently, only a handful of this prototype was made and the model was never officially produced or commercialized.Zenith Chronomaster Revival ?Shadow Ref. 97.T384.4061/21.C822When in 2..................
How to Become a Watch Designer for the New Ressence Type 1 SlimIndependent watchmaker Ressence and Sotheby's Watch Division are joining forces against coronavirus (Covid-19) and launch a competition to design a unique watch. Watch enthusiasts have the chance to create their own interpretation of one of Ressence's latest models, the Type 1 Slim. A new face for the unique piece of Ressence’s Type 1 Slim in..................
Chopard Mille Miglia GTS AzzurroChopard has acted as the official timekeeper of the Italian classic car rally Mille Miglia. Not only does Chopard’s co-president take part in the 1000-mile race, but also the annual event sees the introduction of exclusive timepieces to celebrate the events. This year, Chopard presents the Mille Miglia GTS Azzurro Power Control and the Mille ..................
Chopard L.U.C Perpetual TwinChopard has released a new edition of the Chopard L.U.C Perpetual Twin, first introduced in 2016 to mark the 20th anniversary of the manufacture. The 43 mm watch with a perpetual calendar is now available not only in stainless steel, but also in an 18-carat rose gold case. The new stainless steel edition has a deep blue dial, while the version with..................
Cartier Engraved Santos-Dumont Limited EditionsCartier has introduced a quartet of engraved Santos-Dumont limited editions. The watch is best known for being the first pilot’s watch in the world. The new models are now powered by a mechanical movement. Furthermore, they feature engravings with the original plans of Santos-Dumont, as the famous pilot and Parisian fashion icon worked to cre..................
W&W 2020: Montblanc 1858 Monopusher Chronograph Limited Edition And 1858 Automatic 24HIn addition to this year's blue novelties, Montblanc is also presenting two new 1858 models inspired by Minerva's heritage and rooted in the spirit of mountain exploration. They combine vintage design codes that are reminiscent to the original Minerva chronographs and pocket watches from the 1920s and 1930s.Hence, the dials highlight striking colou..................
Vacheron Constantin Les Cabinotiers Astronomical striking grand complicationThe collection ?La Musique du Temps includes a series of exceptional chiming watches. The newLes Cabinotiers Grande Complication Astronomique Sonnerie Ode to Musicis based first and foremost on a minute repeater which determined the construction of the entire calibre.The starting point was the Manufacture 1731 movement, due to its extreme slimnes..................
Vacheron Constantin Les Cabinotiers Grand Complication Split-Seconds ChronographVacheron Constantin introduces one of the most complicated wristwatches ever produced by the Maison.This one-of-a-kind double-sided timepiece displays the chronograph hours and measurements on the front, along with a perpetual calendar. The back is dedicated to astronomical functions, including indications of solar time, equation of time, sunrise a..................
Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Tourbillon ChronographAt this year’s Watches & Wonders 2020, Vacheron Constantin is introducing several novelties. The Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Tourbillon Chronograph is an addition to the Traditionnelle collection. The watch combines a monopusher chronograph with a tourbillon. The new 42.5 mm model has a 18-carat 5N case and it presents itself on a ..................
Vacheron Constantin FiftySix in Sepia-BrownUnveiled in 2018, the FiftySix collection is now extended by two new versions in rose gold, available in a complete calendar and automatic version. Both watches for the first time have a sepia brown-toned dial colour and brown calfskin leather strap. The FiftySix line is mainly inspired by reference 6073, that was introduced in 1956. It was the ver..................
Vacheron Constantin Overseas Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin SkeletonVacheron Constantin has introduced the Overseas Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin Skeleton watch. The model manages to integrate a perpetual calendar into a slim case measuring 41.5 mm x 8.1 mm. The completely skeletonised dial reveals the movement. However, the watch is available in 18-carat 5N rose gold only. The sapphire crystal protecting the Overs..................
Vacheron Constantin Overseas Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin (Update W&W 2020)For globe trotters and lovers of travelling, Vacheron Constantin extended its ‘Overseas Collection’ on the Geneva watch fair SIHH in January 2019. The new ultra-thin model with perpetual calendar has been introduced with two different dials. The first version has a blue dial and a blue strap (Ref. 4300V/000R-B509), the second version ha..................
W&W 2020: Herms Arceau L'heure De La LuneAt this year’s Watches and Wonders 2020, Herms introduced five new Arceau L'heure de la lune models, including three with meteorite dials. These 43 mm timepieces simultaneously display the moon phases from the perspective of the northern and southern hemispheres. They are available with the following designs: a Black Sahara meteorite dial wi..................
W&W 2020: Herms Arceau SqueletteParisian brand Herms has introduced a new Arceau watch: the Arceau Squelette. Designed by Henri D’Origny, the brand’s Arceau watches have been in existence since 1978. Most notably, they feature a 40 mm case and italicised, swirling numerals. However, the Arceau Squelette goes a step further by including a skeletonised movement, visibl..................
IWC Schaffhausen Portugieser ComplicationsIWC Schaffhausen has introduced two new Portugieser models equipped with complications. Firstly, the Portugieser Tourbillon Retrograde Chronograph combines a tourbillon with a retrograde date display and chronograph function. Secondly, the Portugieser Perpetual Calendar Tourbillon has both a tourbillon and a perpetual calendar.Portugieser Tourbillo..................
IWC Portugieser Perpetual Calendar 42 and 44IWC Schaffhausen presents the Portugieser Perpetual Calendar 42. For the first time, the IWC calendar complication is integrated in an IWC-manufactured movement from the 82000-calibre family. The timepiece, which has a diameter of 42 millimetres, displays the calendar information on three subdials. IWC is also unveiling a boutique edition of the ic..................
IWC Portugieser Yacht Club Models 2020Since 2010, the Portugieser Yacht Club' has brought a sporting note to the Portugieser family. IWC Schaffhausen now presents four new models in this line. The Portugieser Yacht Club Moon & Tide is the first model to feature IWC's newly developed tide indication. The Portugieser Yacht Club Chronograph will be available in three versions. All new..................
IWC Schaffhausen Portugieser Automatic 40IWC Schaffhausen is extending its Portugieser collection by introducing the IWC Schaffhausen Portugieser Automatic 40. The model bases itself on the well-known design of the Ref. 325 from the 1930s. Therefore, the small seconds are placed at 6 o’clock. Furthermore, the case is only available in 40 mm. Additionally, IWC is introducing two new ..................
IWC Portugieser ChronographEarlier this year, IWC Schaffhausen introduced a new version of the IWC Schaffhausen Portugieser Chronograph. Now, the Swiss watchmaker is introducing three new variations into the collection. Dial options now include a choice of either a burgundy or green dial. Furthermore, the brand is introducing a Boutique Edition with a 18-carat 5N gold case w..................
W&W 2020: Laurent Ferrier Grand Sport TourbillonLaurent Ferrier has released a new limited edition of the Grand Sport Tourbillon. The first model appeared last year, featuring a brown dial and matching rubber strap. Now, the 44 mm stainless-steel timepiece features a cushion-shaped bezel, although the dial and subdials within are round. Furthermore, the watch’s stainless-steel 3-link brace..................
Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Grande Tradition Grande ComplicationJaeger-LeCoultre's minute repeater collection is enriched with a model in a new design. The new interpretation of the Master Grande Tradition Grande Complication incorporates two of the most technically challenging complications in horology a minute repeater and a celestial vault. The complex mechanism is further elevated by an orbital flying tourb..................
Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control Chronograph CalendarWatchmaker Jaeger-LeCoultre has revamped its ‘Master Control’ collection, launching a range of 40 mm timepieces featuring open casebacks. The watches are now driven by updated calibres that integrate various energy-saving enhancements.One of the new iterations is the Master Control Chronograph Calendar, combining a complete calendar wit..................