To commemorate its 270th anniversary, Vacheron Constantin presents ‘The Quest: 270 Years of Seeking Excellence,’ an immersive exhibition debuting in Abu Dhabi from February 21 to April 15, 2025. This extraordinary experience delves into the world of High Watchmaking, offering a journey through 270 years of innovation, craftsmanship, and heritage.
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Introducing: IWC Big Pilot’s Watch Shock Absorber XPL Toto Wolff x Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team
As the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team gears up for the new season, IWC Schaffhausen presents the Big Pilot’s Watch Shock Absorber XPL Toto Wolff x Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team. Limited to 100 pieces, it combines the Swiss luxury watch manufacturer’s Sprin-G Protect shock absorber system with a technical design inspired by the team’s colors.
Introducing: Hublot Big Bang MECA-10 Aspen One. First Partnership with a U.S. Ski Destination.
Hublot is proud to announce the launch of the Big Bang MECA-10 Aspen One. The third exclusive timepiece was created in partnership with Aspen One, the parent company of Aspen Snowmass, recognized as one of North America’s most iconic ski destinations. As the Official Timekeeper and Resort Partner, Hublot celebrates its ongoing partnership with this premiere alpine destination by capturing its spirit of adventure, luxury, and precision in this special edition.
Breaking News: Rolex Shuts Down Carl F. Bucherer
Today, February 7th, 2025, we found out through the news Bilanz—a Swiss publication—that Rolex has decided to shut down all operations of the Carl F. Bucherer brand considering its low sales and uncertain future in a highly competitive watch industry. From what we’ve heard, looks like the 100 or so employees at Carl F. Bucherer were informed this morning that the brand would cease to operate and that they would be offered jobs at Rolex.
Introducing: Atelier FVF Genève FVF2 Time & Day Intrepido. Franc Vila Releases his Second Watch as FVF.
Franc Vila is a very familiar name if you know anything about independent watchmakers from the last two decades. After selling his namesake brand Franc Vila, the Spaniard watchmaker returns with his second watch under the new Atelier FVF Genève. Following the release of the FVF1 Superligero Tourbillon, now comes the new FVF2 Time & Day Intrepido where he blends in timeless elegance and a dynamic soul.
Introducing: Frederique Constant Classic Tourbillon Manufacture. A Swiss Made Tourbillon Under USD 16K.
In 2025, Frederique Constant is unveiling a new edition of its Classic Tourbillon Manufacture reference FC-980GR3H6, a direct descendant of its 2023 predecessors. The timepiece is being released in a limited edition of 150 pieces featuring a 39 mm stainless steel case with a green dial and matching strap. Its beating heart is the automatic FC-980 manufacture movement, developed and assembled in-house.
Introducing: Piaget Polo Flying Tourbillon Moonphase
The new Piaget Polo Flying Tourbillon Moonphase watch is presented in titanium with shades of blue and grey and continues to explore contemporary complications. It remains true to the signature codes of Piaget’s style, which is full of graceful thinness, bold materials, and inherent elegance.
Introducing: Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Enamel 'Snake'. Celebrating Chinese New Year.
For 2025, La Grande Maison continues its tradition of craftsmanship and artistry with the Reverso Tribute Enamel ‘Snake.’ This piece is the third in a series honoring the Chinese Zodiac, following the years of the Tiger and Dragon. This exquisite timepiece is made to order and produced in limited quantities, showcasing the exceptional talents of the master enamellers and engravers in the Métiers Rares atelier at the Manufacture Jaeger-LeCoultre.
Introducing: Urwerk UR-100V Magic T 'Hunter Green'
After over five different iterations, Urwerk releases the new UR-100V Magic T 'Hunter Green', a striking timepiece that exemplifies the brand's innovative spirit and avant-garde design philosophy. Featuring a unique satellite hour display, the watch showcases an intricate mechanism where rotating hour satellites travel along a track, providing a new way to read time.
Introducing: Panerai Radiomir 8 Giorni Eilean Experience Edition PAM01643
The new Radiomir 8 Giorni Eilean Experience Edition is limited to 30 pieces and invites its owners to an immersive journey through Sicily’s rich culture. This watch has a 45 mm Brunito steel case with a bronze bezel crafted from Panerai’s iconic yacht Eilean and boasts a grainy beige sandwich dial inspired by maritime sails.
Introducing: Louis Erard Le Régulateur X Sylvie Fleury Palette of Shadows. A 178-piece Limited Edition.
The collaboration between Louis Erard and Swiss artist Sylvie Fleury positions Le Régulateur X Sylvie Fleury Palette of Shadows as a leading force in unconventional design culture. Its iconic ‘three inline’ hands challenge traditional norms and redefine fundamental concepts. By juxtaposing luxury and industrial materials, Fleury critiques the fetishization of beauty and gendered consumption patterns.
Introducing: L’Epée 1839 Transparent Watch Box. A Ten Thousand Dollar One-Watch Acrylic Mechanical Box.
L’Epée 1839 is proud to introduce a fully mechanically engineered Watch Box designed in collaboration with Winston Chapman. The creation elevates your favorite wristwatch to a whole new level of sophistication. Think of it as a VIP lounge for your timepiece, elegantly encased in a clear housing that displays your treasured timepiece and showcases the ingenuity of its own mechanical heart.
Introducing: Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF Xiali Chinese Calendar Rose Gold. Ultimate Elegance in Celebration of Chinese New Year.
Ahead of the upcoming Chinese New Year celebrations, Parmigiani Fleurier is delighted to unveil a new iteration of its Tonda PF Xiali Chinese Calendar, now presented in 18K rose gold. Up until now, this watch was only available in stainless steel with a platinum bezel.
Introducing: MB&F LM Perpetual Longhorn and LM Sequential Flyback Longhorn
This year 2025, MB&F will mark a major milestone with their 20th anniversary. To celebrate these amazing 20 years, they are unveiling two limited editions, each with just 20 pieces. One is the LM Perpetual Longhorn and the other is the LM Sequential Flyback Longhorn.
Introducing: Vacheron Constantin Historiques 222 Steel. Let the 270th Anniversary Celebrations Begin.
Vacheron Constantin, the oldest watch manufacture with uninterrupted history is commemorating its 270th anniversary in 2025, beginning with the unveiling of this new Historiques 222 in stainless steel three years after the release of the Historiques 222 in yellow gold.
News: Rolex is Out and TAG Heuer is Back as the Official Timekeeper for Formula 1
As Formula 1 celebrates its 75th Anniversary, TAG Heuer will return to the sport as its Official Timekeeper with Rolex no longer being the timekeeper after several years. With a rich history in Formula 1 spanning over seven decades, 2025 marks the revival of a special partnership that embodies luxury, precision, innovation, performance, and speed.
News: Blancpain Welcomes Swiss Michelin-Starred Chefs Dominik Sato and Fabio Toffolon
Blancpain is proud to extend its circle of Michelin-starred partners with Swiss chefs Dominik Sato and Fabio Toffolon, who join the Brand’s esteemed list of friends. Awarded their second Michelin star in 2023, the twin chefs exemplify the values shared by both the worlds of gastronomy and Blancpain: excellence, craftsmanship, precision, and passion.
News: Vacheron Constantin Opens Second Boutique in Mexico and Latin America in the City of Monterrey
In December 2024, Vacheron Constantin opened its second boutique in Mexico and Latin America in the city of Monterrey. The new Vacheron Constantin Boutique Monterrey is located in the upscale and exclusive area of San Pedro Garza García in Monterrey, Mexico, and is operated by EMWA one of the most important authorized dealers in Mexico particularly in the northern region of the country where Monterrey is located.
Introducing: Richard Mille RM 07-02 Automatic Sapphire Collection
Richard Mille first revolutionized watch design in 2015 by crafting timepieces with cases made entirely of colored sapphire. The RM 07-02 Automatic Sapphire collection expands with four new models, one of which introduces the captivating lilac sapphire —a completely new shade— along with new variations of the gem-set dial.
News: Jaeger-LeCoultre Appoints Jérôme Lambert as CEO. He Returns to the Maison After 11 Years.
Jaeger-LeCoultre is pleased to announce the appointment of Jérôme Lambert, currently Richemont Group Chief Operating Officer, to Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2025. Jérôme Lambert has had a distinguished career within Richemont, having notably served as CEO of Jaeger-LeCoultre in the past for more than 11 years.
