Novelties

At this year's Watches & Wonders, Vacheron Constantin is introducing its Overseas Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin model in white-gold for the first time. Two versions are available; skeletonised or with a deep blue dial. Measuring only 8.1 mm in height, the slim timepieces come with three strap options. Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin now with a white-gold case…

For Watches & Wonders 2021, the Geneva-based manufacturer Vacheron Constantin is presenting the Traditionnelle Split-Seconds Chronograph Ultra-Thin Collection Excellence Platine. The model expands the Collection Excellence Platine, in which Vacheron Constantin wraps classic watches in platinum. Accordingly, the new model consists almost entirely of the rare precious metal. It also offers a split-seconds function, made…

The Vacheron Constantin Overseas Tourbillon, first appearing back in 2019, is now available in 18-carat pink gold. Like its predecessor, the watch integrates a tourbillon with small seconds, a power reserve of 80 hours and an array of interchangeable straps. Last but not least, the sapphire crystal caseback offers a view of the ornate movement…

To mark the centenary of the American 1921, Vacheron Constantin presents three new models of the watch that captures the spirit of the Roaring Twenties with its diagonal dial. Two of the three new variants are housed in a white gold case that measures either 36.5 mm or 40 mm. The Historiques American 1921 -…

Jaeger-LeCoultre is introducing its most complicated Reverso model ever; the Reverso Hybris Mechanica Calibre 185. Costing well over a million euros, it took over six years to develop. Furthermore, for the first time in history, this watch integrates no less than four functioning faces. It also marks the first watch of the brand to display…

The Montblanc 1858 Geosphere Limited Edition 1858 is a brand new model from the Le Locle- and Villeret-based horology house. Despite its Swiss heritage, the timepiece takes its inspiration from the colours of the Gobi desert. With only 1858 pieces available, the complicated watch's functions include turning northern and southern hemisphere globes, as well as…

With the Heritage Pythagore Small Second Limited Edition 148, Montblanc presents two new timepieces that draw on the rich past of the Minerva watch manufacture. With them, the new Montblanc manufacture calibre MB M14.08, inspired by a historic Minerva calibre, makes its debut. It was constructed according to the proportions of the golden ratio and…

OMEGA is introducing the De Ville Trésor Power Reserve, the first variation in a series of new Trésor models. The new editions will be available with various material and colour combinations. For example, some will only have a small seconds, while others will also feature a power reserve indicator. The latter can be found on…

OMEGA is updating the Seamaster 300, which was launched in 2014 to bring the 1957 original back to life. Now, three new variants are being released that stick to the basic concept but break new ground in some details. In addition to two models with steel cases, OMEGA presents a completely new variant with a…

The new OMEGA Seamaster Diver 300M Black Black comes with a black ceramic case and dial. Unlike the ceramic-titanium version of the Diver 300M, OMEGA does not use titanium here, but relies solely on ceramic. OMEGA produces the dial from a single piece of ceramic, using a laser to define the details layer by layer.…

Audemars Piguet is introducing five new Royal Oak models, all with green dials. In addition to a "Jumbo" with a platinum case, the manufacture is launching a Selfwinding Chronograph with a gold case and three Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon models. With the exception of the "Jumbo", all of these watches are strictly limited – in some…

Audemars Piguet is launching three new diving watches in stainless steel. The three Royal Oak Offshore Diver watches in khaki, blue or grey have a diameter of 42 mm and withstand water pressure up to 300 m. The watches are powered by the 4308 calibre with a 60-hour power reserve. Furthermore, AP are equipping the…