Side-by-side view of the Cartier Santos de Cartier references CRWSSA0089 in titanium and CRWSSA0096 in steel, highlighting their dial and case differences.

Cartier Santos 2025: New Titanium & Black Dial Models Unveiled

Few watches embody the spirit of adventure quite like the Santos de Cartier. Ever since its creation in 1904 for aviator and style icon Alberto Santos-Dumont, the model has represented boldness in both engineering and aesthetics. More than a century on, the collection continues to chart new creative horizons – and the latest models confirm…

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Wristshot of the Louis Vuitton Monterey yellow gold limited edition watch.

Louis Vuitton Monterey – A Masterclass in Revival

The Louis Vuitton Monterey has long enjoyed cult status for its unique fusion of design, architecture and innovative materials. Now, the model from 1988 is making a comeback in the form of a time-only limited edition of a mere 188 pieces, appearing with a carefully crafted Grand Feu enamel dial. Louis Vuitton’s horological history is…

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Collector Favourite: Gerald Genta’s New Minute Repeater

One could well argue that Gérald Genta is perhaps the greatest driver of the term ‘value’ within modern-day luxury watchmaking. Think about it: during his lifetime, the Swiss designer and watchmaker was responsible for the most important, enduringly popular and recognisable watch models of our age – namely Audemars Piguet’s Royal Oak, Patek Philippe’s Nautilus,…

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A Labour of Love: Roger Smith Releases Series Six

Geneva Watch Days inevitably meant a busy week for the watch world, but it’s not quite over yet: Roger Smith has released Series Six, aka the next set of his extremely rare watches, this time featuring his travelling date aperture. In the spirit of travelling, this editorial won’t get straight down to the details, but…

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The François Junod atelier in Sainte-Croix

François Junod – The Automaton Maker of Sainte-Croix: From Small Swiss Atelier to Van Cleef & Arpels

Automatons remain something of an obscure phenomenon in our fast, technology driven world of AI and mass production. Even more little-known is the atelier of François Junod, which perches high atop the village of Sainte-Croix in Switzerland’s Jura mountains. However, a twist of fate recently propelled this already renowned workshop yet deeper into the world…

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W&W 2025: Piaget Introduces White Gold Polo 79

Initially debuted in 1979, the Piaget Polo 79 has been a big talking point for us at Swisswatches ever since its revival last year, as reported on in great detail by my colleague Nico Bandl. It is a beautiful watch – and an undeniably grand watch, available up until now, true to the original, in…

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Piaget Andy Warhol watch with tiger's eye dial lying on the side on a wooden surface.

W&W 2025: An Array of Colourful New Piaget Andy Warhol Watches

The Swiss watch and jewellery maison recently announced the introduction of several Piaget 'Andy Warhol Watch' models. With colourful and customisable new dials, these watches will no doubt continue to prove popular amongst the collector community and beyond. New chapters: The Piaget Andy Warhol watch Last October, watch connoisseurs gladly received the news that an…

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Swisswatches Sits Down With Van Cleef & Arpels’ Timepieces Director Pascal Narbeburu

Everyone forges their own unique professional path – and Pascal Narbeburu, current Timepieces Director at Van Cleef & Arpels, is no exception. His journey to the position is particularly interesting for two reasons. Firstly, he has worked exclusively for Richemont-led maisons that combine high jewellery and watchmaking: Piaget, Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels. Secondly,…

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W&W 2025: Cartier Treats Tank Louis Cartier to Automatic Manufacture Movement

Cartier has introduced two new iterations of the Tank Louis Cartier, thus expanding one of its most emblematic watch designs. As a successor to the original Tank Normale, first conceived in 1917, the Tank Louis Cartier has been an enduring symbol of elegance and refinement since its creation in 1922, making it an ever-popular centenarian.…

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W&W 2025: Van Cleef & Arpels – Director of Research Rainer Bernard and Head of Timepieces Pascal Narbeburu Talk Novelties

Out of the 60 watch brands attending Watches and Wonders, from highly anticipated horological giants like Patek Philippe to independent geniuses like Christiaan van der Klaauw, Van Cleef & Arpels is a booth that journalists and retailers alike particularly look forward to visiting. It’s not just because of the brand’s inevitably enchanting stand design; watchmaker…

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W&W 2025: The Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Remains in The Spotlight

Another year around the Sun; another year of ethereal, complex Reverso models as well as several handsome new iterations of the Reverso Tribute. Let’s jump right in. Another stunner: Limited edition white-gold Reverso Hybris Artistica The Reverso Hybris Artistica Calibre 179 represents the pinnacle of Jaeger-LeCoultre’s expertise, blending technical mastery with exquisite craftsmanship. Now reinterpreted…

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W&W 2025: Jaeger-Lecoultre Reverso Metiers Rares Highlights

Many brands have an iconic model at the forefront of their portfolio: few, however, hold the key to such a storied history as the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso. No wonder, then, that the brand used this year’s Watches and Wonders trade fair to bestow several creative new pieces upon us, drawing up on the horology house’s own…

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