News WATCH NOVELTIES FROM WATCHES AND WONDERS 2024 - PART 1 by chigozirim, 16th April 2024

UNVEILING THE EXCLUSIVE LINEUP: ROLEX, CARTIER, PIAGET AND MORE SHINE AT WATCHES AND WONDERS 2024

ROLEX

The 2024 watches from Rolex feature unique harmonies of materials, colours, and textures, including the GMT-Master II, Rolex Deepsea, Oyster Perpetual Sky-Dweller, Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona, Perpetual 1908, and the Day-Date. They illustrate Rolex’s desire to constantly reawaken watchmaking emotions while demonstrating uncompromising quality to the smallest detail. Thanks to the in-house mastery of watchmaking expertise, the new watches play with contrasts to achieve a harmonious balance of functionality and aesthetics, performance and preciousness, tradition and innovation.

CARTIER

Cartier seamlessly blends the realms of reality and imagination through its timepieces, embodying the perspective of a magician. From the versatile Reflection De Cartier, which transcends the boundaries between watchmaking and jewellery, to the Santos De Cartier collection, preserving the legacy of the aviator Santos-Dumont, each creation embodies the spirit of innovation and elegance. The Cartier Privé series introduces the Tortue watch, featuring a single-push chronograph, catering to collectors’ discerning tastes. Furthermore, the Animal Jewellery Watches fuse zebra and crocodile motifs within a distinctive lozenge-shaped case, showcasing Cartier’s signature blend of craftsmanship and inspiration.

PIAGET

Discover Piaget’s remarkable creations showcased at Watches and Wonders 2024, celebrating its 150th anniversary with groundbreaking achievements in watchmaking history. From its pioneering ultra-thin calibre, the 9P, invented 67 years ago, to the record-breaking Altiplano Ultimate Concept unveiled in 2018, Piaget continues to redefine horological boundaries. Reviving the spirit of the iconic Piaget Polo’79, originally introduced in 1979, the Maison reintroduces it as the Piaget Polo’79, capturing the essence of the 1980s while remaining relevant today. Additionally, Piaget unveils a new chapter in its Possession collection, showcasing the Maison’s enduring mastery of gold and innovative approach to craftsmanship.

IWC

IWC has revealed a stunning lineup of timepieces showcasing craftsmanship and timeless elegance. It includes the newly re-engineered Portugieser Automatic 42 and 40 models, known for slimmer cases and intricate dial finishes, as well as the Portugieser Chronograph in captivating Horizon Blue, Obsidian, and Dune dials. Also featured is the Portugieser Perpetual Calendar 44 with 18-carat “Armor Gold” and sophisticated dial options. Additionally, the Portugieser Hand-Wound Tourbillion Day & Night boasts a globe-shaped day and night indicator, while the Portugieser Eternal Calendar introduces a secular perpetual calendar mechanism with moon phase accuracy over 45 million years.

CHOPARD

Chopard’s latest collections unveil exquisite timepieces that epitomize the brand’s mastery in watchmaking and jewelry. From the Alpine Eagle’s ultra-thin design to the Mille Miglia Classic Chronograph paying tribute to ambassador Jacky Ickx, each piece showcases precision in engineering and elegant craftsmanship. The L.U.C XPS Forest Green and the iconic Happy Sport series offer timeless sophistication, while L’Heure du Diamant captivates with its symmetrical lacework of sapphires and diamonds, highlighting Chopard’s legacy of luxury and beauty.

FREDERIQUE CONSTANT

At Watches and Wonders 2024, Frederique Constant presented the newest additions to its Classics collection: the Manufacture Classic Date, the Manufacture Classic Moonphase Date, and introduced the poetic Classics Elegance Luna. The flagship models, Classic Date Manufacture and Classic Moonphase Date Manufacture, received significant upgrades, now available in sleek 40mm variants alongside their original 42mm versions. The just-unveiled Classics Elegance Luna, housed in a 36mm steel case, exudes an effortlessly romantic air.

MONTBLANC

Montblanc presents its exceptional 2024 watch collections, epitomizing the brand’s commitment to innovation and craftsmanship. Featuring the Iced Sea Automatic Date, Iced Sea 0 Oxygen Deep 4810, 1858 The Unveiled Minerva Monopusher Chronograph Limited Edition, Star Legacy Nicolas Rieussec Chronograph, and 1858 Geosphere 0 Oxygen Carbo₂, each timepiece merges tradition with modernity to create horological masterpieces. With meticulous attention to detail and a blend of materials, colours, and textures, Montblanc continues to push the boundaries of watchmaking excellence.

 

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