Amid the hustle of Watches & Wonders, a host of remarkable timepieces have stolen the spotlight. Photographed together in a spectacular lineup, these watches celebrate both craftsmanship and contemporary style.
From Chopard’s platinum Alpine Eagle and Parmigiani Fleurier’s discreet Tonda PF GMT Rattrapante, to Piaget’s retro-inspired Sixtie and Montblanc’s polar-themed 1858 Geosphere, each brand brings unique technical expertise to the fore. Vacheron Constantin pays tribute to 270 years of watchmaking excellence, while Chanel embraces pop-art flair with its Blush collection.
The result? A curated snapshot of what the very best in 2025 horology has to offer.
Vacheron Constantin
Vacheron Constantin marks its 270th anniversary with eight new limited editions across its Patrimony and Traditionnelle collections, celebrating timeless design and technical expertise.
Each piece features a refined dial inspired by the Maltese Cross, exclusive movement finishes, and showcases the maison’s signature flourishes, from long power reserves to precious metal construction.
Together, these watches honour the brand’s centuries-old savoir-faire, blending classic aesthetics with mechanical sophistication.
IWC
First created in 1955, IWC’s Ingenieur was dramatically revamped in 1976 by watch design legend Gérald Genta, the mind behind icons like the Nautilus and Royal Oak.
His radical 40mm design with an integrated bracelet and checkerboard dial was initially ahead of its time, but is now considered a classic.
The new Ingenieur 35 reinterprets this legacy with a 35mm 5N Gold case, iconic bezel bores, and the signature integrated bracelet, tailored for smaller wrists.
Piaget
Piaget’s Sixtie collection revives the maison’s fearless creativity of the late 1960s, when watchmaking met jewellery in bold, avant-garde forms.
With its distinctive trapeze shape, the Sixtie embodies the unconventional, much like the trapeze dress by Yves Saint Laurent — a design that broke boundaries in couture as Piaget did in horology.
A satin-finished dial, Roman numerals, and golden baton hands complete the composition, striking a perfect balance between vintage charm and contemporary finesse.
Chanel
Chanel’s new Première Cuff Blush and Code Coco Blush watches channel the maison’s 2025 vision of playful colour and refined design, inspired by the vibrant palette of Chanel Beauty.
Glossy black elements meet bold pink accents, nodding to Pop Art and Surrealist influences.
From the Première’s lacquered dial and pink-threaded bracelet to the Code Coco’s diamond-set dial and embossed pink calfskin strap, both models blend iconic Chanel codes with modern femininity and quartz-powered practicality.
Parmigiani Fleurier and Chopard
Parmigiani Fleurier’s Tonda PF GMT Rattrapante redefines dual-time travel with a hidden second hour hand that appears only when needed — keeping the dial clean and refined.
Its Verzasca green dial nods to Switzerland’s tranquil landscapes, offering discreet elegance for the modern globetrotter.
Equally sleek, Chopard’s Alpine Eagle 41 XP CS Platinum pays tribute to the 1980s St. Moritz with an ultra-slim 8mm case and glacier-inspired blue dial.
Housing the in-house L.U.C movement with COSC and Poinçon de Genève certifications, it fuses platinum purity with performance and everyday wearability.
Hermès
Hermès’ new Arceau Chronograph continues the quiet elegance of the original 1978 design, complete with asymmetrical lugs and sloping numerals.
Its stirrup-shaped steel case and Barenia calf strap nod to the maison’s equestrian roots, while bold blue counters, orange accents, and a silver-white dial add a lively modern edge.
Powered by a Swiss self-winding movement with chronograph and date functions, it blends heritage and innovation for everyday versatility.
Montblanc
Montblanc’s 1858 Geosphere 0 Oxygen Mount Vinson Limited Edition honours Reinhold Messner’s 1986 ascent of Antarctica’s highest peak, marking his Seven Summits achievement.
Limited to 986 pieces, it features a 43.5mm titanium case with a glacier-toned composite middle and a dial finished using the labour-intensive gratté-boisé technique.
Powered by the MB 29.25 calibre with world time and dual hemisphere displays, it’s built for extreme conditions thanks to Montblanc’s Zero Oxygen construction and adventure-ready details like a rope-embossed rubber strap and 3D-engraved caseback.
Jaeger-LeCoultre
Created in 1931 for British officers playing polo in India, the Reverso was designed to withstand impact with a unique flip-case mechanism — a collaboration between César de Trey, LeCoultre, and Jaeger S.A.
Though its popularity dipped during WWII, the Reverso resurged in the 1960s and has since become iconic.
For 2025, it returns with a new in-house Calibre 834, combining World Time and Grande Date complications in a fresh evolution of the original design.
Hublot and TAG Heuer
Launched in 1980, Hublot disrupted the watch industry by fusing rubber with precious metals, a bold move that paved the way for the iconic Big Bang in 2005.
Now celebrating its 20th anniversary, the 43mm Big Bang model features a titanium case and polished ceramic bezel, staying true to Hublot’s material-driven ethos.
Pictured alongside, TAG Heuer’s Carrera, named after the infamous Panamericana road race, became an instant icon under Jack Heuer’s leadership.
For 2025, a new Day Date version in two-tone steel and rose gold debuts with the TH31-02 calibre and a sleek black opaline dial, a fresh spin on the original racing legend.
Gerald Charles
Gerald Charles’ new Maestro 2.0 Ultra-Thin Lapis Lazuli debuts the brand’s first hardstone dial, showcasing Gérald Genta’s signature blend of elegance and bold design.
Each vivid lapis dial undergoes a risky, meticulous process to achieve an ultra-thin 0.55mm profile, making every piece exceptionally rare.
Paired with a blue-treated steel bezel and powered by the ultra-slim 2.0 calibre, this baroque-inspired watch defies categorisation, neither dress watch nor sports piece, but something entirely its own.
Photography by Alex Teuscher, creative direction by Tim Holloway, watches by Joshua Hendren
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