The new Grand Seiko Hi-Beat 'Genbi Valley' SLGH021 is a watch depicting the mysterious scenery of the Genbi Valley mid-stream on the Iwai River in Iwate Prefecture, where Grand Seiko’s mechanical watches are manufactured. The grand and mysterious scenery of the Genbi Valley is expressed in this watch’s dial via a new molded pattern and light-green coloration. With a 40 mm case in Grand Seiko’s Ever-Brilliant Stainless Steel in a limited edition of 1,000 pieces, this new watch’s exquisite dial echoes the beauty of nature with its multi-dimensional texture.
Insider: Grand Seiko Spring Drive GMT Chronograph Calibre 9R 20th Anniversary Limited Edition SBGC275
A new Grand Seiko Spring Drive GMT Chronograph inspired by the beautiful Shinshu sunrise reflecting off the Hotaka landscape with a color-changing dial depending on the lighting conditions. Available in a limited edition of 700 pieces, the new Spring Drive GMT Chronograph 9R 20th Anniversary Limited Edition SBGC275 commemorates 20 years of the Calibre 9R Spring Drive movement.
Insider: Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF Skeleton Platinum. One of the Nicest Skeletonized Watches Out There.
Another one of our favorite watches this year at Watches & Wonders 2024 is the new Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF Skeleton Platinum ref. PFC912-2020003-200182-EN. This new watch is the epitome of pure skeletonization with its minimalistic design and an ALD —Atomic layer deposition— Milano blue movement. The dial or ‘lack thereof’ is beautifully skeletonized with a vertical satin-brushed finish along what’s left of the main plate. Applied 18K gold rhodium-plated indexes mark the hours along with its skeletonized delta hands.
Insider: Chopard Alpine Eagle XL Chrono Rose Gold. Almost as Heavy as an AP 'Brick'.
With a sporty yet sophisticated aesthetic, the Chopard Alpine Eagle collection appeals to individuals who appreciate both style and substance in their timepieces. The Alpine Eagle XL Chrono ref. 295393-5002 just released at Watches & Wonders 2024 is one of those watches that leaves you in awe. The Alpine Eagle XL Chrono in 18K rose gold is a flyback chronograph in a case measuring 44 mm in diameter with a thickness of 13.15 mm entirely crafted in ethical 18K rose gold.
W&W 2024: Patek Philippe Aquanaut Luce ref. 5268/461G
A new high jewelry Patek Philippe Aquanaut ref. 5268/461G combines its contemporary casual chic design and Haute Joaillerie in a new white gold Aquanaut Luce model. This new watch is cased in 18K white gold measuring 38.8 mm in diameter with a thickness of 9.1 mm. The rounded octagonal bezel is enhanced by a row of baguette-cut sapphires set in a subtle gradient running from light to dark blue.
W&W 2024: Patek Philippe Aquanaut Travel Time Quartz ref. 5269R
Patek Philippe presents the new Aquanaut Travel Time Reference 5269 in a new, non-gem-set 18K rose gold version featuring a highly refined color as reference 5269R. The opaline blue-gray dial is echoed by an integrated strap in matching composite material, secured by a patented Patek Philippe fold-over clasp featuring four independent safety catches.
W&W 2024: Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse on Bracelet ref. 5738/1R (Live Pics)
The Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse stands as a timeless icon in watchmaking history. Launched in 1968 as reference 3548, the first Golden Ellipse was presented with a mesh bracelet very similar to the one that was released a few weeks ago at Watches & Wonders 2024. In 1978, reference 3548 was replaced by reference 3738 which was the longest-running Golden Ellipse reference for 30 years, and replaced in 2008 by the current reference 5738 —available in platinum, white gold, and rose gold.
W&W 2024: Patek Philippe Alarm Travel Time ref. 5520RG-001 (Live Pics)
First presented in 2019 only four years after the polarizing release of the Patek Philippe Travel Time ref. 5524G Pilot’s watch, Patek Philippe presents a new version of the Alarm Travel Time ref. 5520 that is now equipped with a two-tone case in 18K rose gold featuring four 18K white gold pusher tubes —the cap of the tubes are in 18K pink gold and the tubes are barely visible— and a sunburst gray dial.
W&W 2024: Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF Micro Rotor No Date Steel Platinum (Live Pics)
Another one of our favorites this year at Watches & Wonders 2024 is the new Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF Micro-Rotor No Date Steel Platinum. This new watch is the epitome of watch art with its minimalistic design with no date and also features a new color called ‘Golden Siena’ on its dial. The dial is finished in Grain d'Orge —barley grain— hand-guilloché and fitted with 18K gold rhodium-plated indexes and Delta skeletonized hands.
Introducing: MB&F HM8 Mark 2 BLUE (Live Pics)
The MB&F HM8 Mark 2 was initially offered in white or British racing green CarbonMacrolon and now is being presented in blue in a limited edition of 33 pieces. The time is indicated by bi-directional jumping hours and trailing minutes, displayed by dual reflective sapphire crystal prisms with integrated magnifying lenses, and the battle axe rotor that powers the movement is incredibly complex to make as one of the 22K gold blades is only two-tenths of a millimeter thick.
W&W 2024: De Bethune DB Kind of Grande Complication (Live Pics). A True Reversible Timepiece Like No Other.
The De Bethune DB Kind of Grande Complication, is a dual-sided masterpiece that illustrates the technical and artistic excellence cultivated by Denis Flageollet and the team in L’Auberson. Eight complications in total united in a watch with two different dials and which is fully reversible. This new watch combines a perpetual calendar with month and date in apertures, date in a subdial, a spherical moon phase indication, retrograde age of the moon and leap years, ultra-light tourbillon in blued titanium, jumping seconds, a power reserve indicator, as well as the double display of hours and minutes enhanced by the Manufacture's signature starry sky.
W&W 2024: Tudor Black Bay 58 GMT Black Burgundy 'Coke' Bezel (Live Pics)
The first Tudor Black Bay GMT ref. 79830RB was released at Baselworld 2018 and it was an immediate success. Following that successful addition to the Black Bay lineup, a model with an opaline dial with a galvanic finish followed and was nicknamed ‘Albino’ like the vintage Rolex GMT Master ref. 6542 ‘Albino’. Not for Watches & Wonders 2024, Tudor has released a Black Bay 58 GMT Black Burgundy 'Coke' Bezel. Not a 41 mm Black Bay like its GMT predecessors but a 39 mm Black Bay 58.
W&W 2024: Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Moon Phase Retrograde Date (Live Pics)
The Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Moon Phase Retrograde Date ref. 4010U/000G-H070 epitomizes understated elegance and timeless sophistication. With its clean lines, uncluttered dial, and slender profile measuring 9.7 mm in thickness, this watch exudes a classic charm that transcends fleeting trends. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail and the highest level of Swiss watchmaking expertise, each timepiece in the Patrimony collection stands as a testament to Vacheron Constantin's rich heritage and commitment to excellence.
W&W 2024: Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Manual-Winding (Live Pics)
At Watches & Wonders 2024, the oldest watch manufacture in the world presented an updated Patrimony Manual-Winding with a smaller case measuring 39 mm —one millimeter smaller than its predecessor— in diameter and available in either 18K white gold as reference 1410U/000G-H017 or in 18K pink gold as reference 1410U/000R-H018.
W&W 2024: Tudor Black Bay Master Chronometer Black METAS Certified (Live Pics)
Adding to the Tudor Black Bay Master Chronometer lineup comes a new black dial with a black bezel insert model. This notable timepiece combines classic design elements with modern technological advancements. This model features a 41 mm stainless steel case with a polished and satin finish, giving it a versatile look suitable for both formal and casual occasions.
W&W 2024: Grand Seiko Hi-Beat 'Birch Bark' SLGW002 and SLGW003 (Live Pics)
The new Grand Seiko Hi-Beat 'Birch Bark' is powered by a new hi-beat manual wound movement and it comes in Grand Seiko’s Brilliant Hard Titanium reference SLGW003 —regular production— or in 18K rose gold reference SLGW002 —in a limited edition of only 80 pieces. These two new watches feature a new dial inspired by the slender white birch trees that thrive in northern parts of Japan and that grow in profusion near the Grand Seiko Studio Shizukuishi. The exquisite pattern echoes the beauty of the birch tree’s bark with its intricate, multi-dimensional texture.
W&W 2024: Chopard L.U.C Quattro Spirit 25. Jumping Hour Limited Edition. (Live Pics)
The new Chopard L.U.C —Louis-Ulysse Chopard— Quattro Spirit 25 is the celebratory piece to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Chopard manufacture. Equipped with a 40 mm 18K white gold case, this watch is available in a limited edition of only 100 pieces. Its case in what Chopard refers to as Ethical 18K white gold frames a black Grand Feu enamel dial hand-crafted by Chopard Manufacture's enamel artisan.
W&W 2024: Tudor Black Bay 58 Yellow Gold Green Dial (Live Pics)
This year, Tudor presented several new models we liked. Among them is the first Black Bay 58 in 18K yellow gold ref. ref. M79018V-0006 with a solid matching bracelet also in gold. Equipped with a 39 mm case —12.7 mm thick— and an open display case back, this new Tudor is as good as it gets. With a satin-brushed finish and sporting a gorgeous matte grainy olive green dial, this new solid gold model is for sure one that will become a staple in the Tudor lineup.
W&W 2024: Vacheron Constantin Overseas Chronograph Sunburst Green (Live Pics)
As we informed you a week ago, for Watches & Wonders 2024, Vacheron Constantin decided to do a first in the Overseas collection and added four 18K pink gold models with a brand new color to their dials. Our second favorite in this new lineup is the Overseas Chronograph reference 5520V/210R-B966. The warm tones of the 5N pink gold and the intensity of the sunburst green dial create a combination that is pure fire and as sexy as it gets.
W&W 2024: A. Lange & Söhne Datograph Up/Down Blue (Live Pics)
Since its debut in 1999, the award-winning Datograph with its unique combination of technical finesse, elaborate artisanal artistry, and exceptional design has turned into a symbol of the pursuit of innovation that has distinguished A. Lange & Söhne for decades. For Watches & Wonders 2024, the brand has presented a new limited edition Datograph Up/Down ref. 405.028 with a blue dial. Cased in 18K white gold, the watch is available in a highly exclusive limited edition of 125 pieces.
