18/05/2025

ON SUNDAY MAY 18, 2025 theSunday Special IV

Clocking in Nothing short of ordinary, Watches and Wonders Geneva has unveiled a collection of luxury timepieces poised to lead the

watch industry this year E ACH year, the city of Geneva transforms into the epicentre of the watchmaking world as Watches and Wonders returns, unveiling some of the most anticipated timepieces of the year. Over ZDWFK D¿FLRQDGRV JDWKHU LQ WKH Peace Capital to witness the latest intro ductions from a myriad of prestigious brands. From reimagined classics to ground breaking movements, intricate complica tions and stunning gem settings, the fascination with these incredible watches continues to grow, with collectors and enthusiasts eagerly waiting for each new UHOHDVH WKDW DGGV WR WKH ULFK OHJDF\ RI ¿QH watchmaking.

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IWC’s Ingenieur Automatic 40 draws inspiration from Brad Pitt’s character in WKH XSFRPLQJ $SSOH 79 ) ¿OP IHDWXU ing a special green dial edition in steel. Limited to just 1,000 pieces, this tribute to the Ingenieur SL Reference 1832 blends timeless design with cinematic charm.

this timepiece honours the original 1931 Reverso design with subtle omissions that elevate its minimalist beauty.

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For Hermès, the maison introduced a modern take on its Le Temps Suspendu with a Rose Gold Cut model. Featuring a unique suspended time concept, the subdial at 4 o’clock is described as the “beating heart of the watch.” The hand moves counterclockwise once every 24 seconds, symbolising the perpetual mo tion of time, even when the watch is paused.

Platinum prestige Platinum, with its rarity and inherent HOHJDQFH FRQWLQXHV WR GH¿QH WKH HSLWRPH of luxury in watchmaking. A gem chosen by Cartier to revamp the legendary Tank à Guichets in two stunning editions. First introduced in 1928, this digital timepiece allows wearers to read the time more quickly through its innovative jumping hour and dragging minute counter. With manual wind movements, the refreshed design retains the elegance and sophis tication for which the Tank collection is known.

Vacheron Constantin celebrates 270 years of watchmaking with the Tradition nelle Tourbillon Perpetual Calendar in platinum. This limited-edition piece combines traditional elegance with techni cal prowess, featuring a hand-guilloché dial and a comprehensive set of indicators. Despite the complexity of its perpetual cal endar and tourbillon, the watch’s design remains remarkably legible, showcasing the brand’s mastery of both function and form. Gold old days Gold, the metal that has captivated emper ors, artists and visionaries for millennia, continues to be the ultimate expression of horological luxury. Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Reverso Tribute Monoface Small Seconds is housed in a stunning 27.4mm x 45.6mm pink gold case, complemented by a matching pink gold Milanese bracelet. The golden-tone dial features faceted hour indices, small VHFRQGV DQG D GDXSKLQH KDQGVHW R̆ HULQJ a classic yet modern appeal. Powered by the hand-wound Calibre 822 movement,

Lastly, A. Lange & Söhne offers an exclusive preview of Odysseus Honeygold at their New York boutique ahead of Watches & Wonders. This proprietary gold, which changes hues from white to yellowish-pink, is crafted into a full bracelet timepiece, blending beauty and practicality with its scratch-resistant properties and understated elegance.

Man of steel This year at Watches and Wonders, steel has taken the spotlight, with numerous esteemed brands unveiling their latest creations made from this enduring and classic material. Bremont, known for its aviation themed timepieces, ventured into new territory this year with two Terra Nova Jumping Hour models. These mark the debut of the complication in the brand’s ¿HOG ZDWFK FROOHFWLRQ 7KH 7HUUD 1RYD 40.5mm features a polished and brushed 904L steel case, glossy black dial and lu minescent markers for optimal legibility. Powered by the high-performance BC634 Jumping Hour movement, developed ZLWK 6HOOLWD WKH ZDWFK R̆ HUV D UH¿QHG military-inspired aesthetic with a steel bracelet or black leather strap.