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JAEGER-LECOULTRE
REVERSO TRIBUTE NONANTIÈME
Introduced 90 years ago as a solution for polo players to protect the glass of their watches by reversing its case, the Reverso has, since 1991, grown from being an icon of Art Deco to an icon of high-complication watchmaking when Jaeger-LeCoultre decided to celebrate its 60th anniversary by creating six new Reverso models within the decade, each incorporating one of the maison’s great classical complications - date displays, minute repeater, retrograde chronograph, dual time, perpetual calendar and eight-day power reserve.
In celebration of the Reverso’s 90th anniversary in 2021, Jaeger-LeCoultre launched the Nonatieme, featuring a moon-phase display on the front and a breathtaking day-night indicator plus semi-jumping hour and minute disc on the back. The pink gold case with its signature gadroons frames a silvered, sunraybrushed dial with applied golden indexes and Dauphine hands. In the lower half of the dial, a moonphase display is set within the circle formed by the small seconds counter. Beneath 12 o’clock is a large date display, framed by an applied filet of pink gold that echoes the rectangular shape of the dial and case.
Flipping the case over reveals an entirely new visual expression of some of watchmaking’s most familiar complications. The case-back is dominated by two round apertures of different sizes, arranged like a figure-eight and encircled by gadroons that echo the rectilinear gadroons on the upper and lower edges of the case. The small upper aperture displays a semi-jumping digital hour indication. Seen for the first time in a Reverso, this complication recalls digital displays developed by the maison for wristwatches in the 1930s.
In the large aperture below, minutes are displayed on a rotating disc that is partially concealed by a three-quarter plate lacquered in vivid blue ‒ in the Atelier des Métiers Rares ‒ and sprinkled with tiny golden stars to depict the night sky. Within a small circle at the centre, an applied golden sun and moon, pass above a horizon, to indicate night and day. In the semi-circle below the horizon, the JL logo is set on a sunray-pattern background. As is the case for all high-complication Reverso models, Jaeger-LeCoultre developed an entirely new, manually wound movement for the Nonantième, Calibre 826, with a power reserve of 42 hours. Produced in a limited edition of 190 pieces, it’s available exclusively at Jaeger-LeCoultre boutiques.
THE CREATION OF THE DIAL ALSO CALLED FOR HIGHLY SPECIALISED EXPERTISE ON THE PART OF THE ARTISAN RESPONSIBLE FOR RESTORING THE GRAIN AND UNIQUE BEAUTY OF THE ORIGINAL DIAL. CRAFTED IN GRAND FEU ENAMEL, AN ANCESTRAL TECHNIQUE CONSIDERED TO BE ONE OF THE MOST DELICATE IN THE FIELD OF WATCHMAKING ORNAMENTATION.
VACHERON CONSTANTIN
AMERICAN 1921 PIECE UNIQUE
In celebration of the centenary anniversary of the American 1921 timepiece, Vacheron Constantin has delved into its archives and revived forgotten skills and artisanal tools from a century ago to create a faithful reproduction of the historical timepiece, bridging the past and present of the brand and, at the same time, highlighting its unwavering commitment to the conservation of a proud heritage that dates all the way back to 1755.
The comprehensive reconstruction called upon the multiple competencies of the artisans at the manufacture’s Heritage and Restoration departments to pursue an empirical approach to the hand-crafted operations performed back in the day. Artisans had to work with historical tools including a late 19th-century facing lathe, which enabled them to faithfully recreate the elements composing the case; a rounding-up (topping) tool from the latter half of the 19th century to modify the profile of wheel teeth and to adjust their diameter; an 18th century upright drilling accessory to drill through the movement’s mainplate. These vintage machines were complemented by tools specially made for this project, such as custom-made milling-cutters and riveting tools in line with those of the early 20th century.
Some period components were available in the stocks of the Restoration workshop, such as rough blanks of the crown and hands. Others had to be entirely recreated, starting with the 31.5 mm case, according to the dimensions of the original American 1921. It was crafted by a Restoration workshop goldsmith from the specific gold alloy used for the historical model (18K 3N yellow gold), identified with the help of a spectrometer in order to reproduce its exact colour. Only a laser engraving applied to the case back, for customs purposes, distinguishes the American 1921 Pièce unique watch from its ancestor.
The creation of the dial also called for highly specialised expertise on the part of the artisan responsible for restoring the grain and unique beauty of the original dial. Crafted in Grand Feu enamel, an ancestral technique considered to be one of the most delicate in the field of watchmaking ornamentation, it required numerous firings in the kiln at a temperature of over 800°C.
The result of this laborious year-long project is an exceptional collector’s item symbolising Vacheron Constantin’s unwavering commitment to its heritage and to the continuous enrichment of traditional know-how and “classic with a twist” style.
A. LANGE & SOHNE
CABARET TOURBILLON HANDWERKSKUNST
In 2008, Lange reached a new milestone in the history of precision watchmaking when it pioneered the world’s first mechanical wristwatch with stop seconds for the tourbillon in the form of the Cabaret Tourbillon. It is based on Lange’s only rectangular model, the Cabaret, which has stood for extravagance as well as for a distinctive movement philosophy since the beginning.
A sight to behold from all sides, the new Cabaret Tourbillon Handwerkskunst places special emphasis on its artistic aura, as characterised by the artisanal qualities of the elaborate finissage of the dial and movement in lozenge motif. The three-part dial is made of solid white gold. The inner area with the typical Lange outsize date is manually engraved with a lozenge pattern. This regular motif sets a challenge to the engraver as every small deviation is instantly visible. It is inspired by the six lozengeshaped hour markers in gold that face the centre. Together with the Roman numerals III, IX and XII, they stand in the outer zone of the dial with a delicate surface that serves as a stage. A thin line decorated with tremblage visually separates the dial parts from one another.
The dial is coated in semi-transparent enamel that adds extra depth to the engraving and showcases various metallic shades of grey, resulting in a three-dimensional effect. The separately integrated subsidiary dials for the small seconds and the powerreserve indicator consist of rhodium-coloured gold. An aperture in the dial reveals the one-minute tourbillon, suspended between two diamond endstones. On its top side, the matt-finished tourbillon bridge has a black polishing that is applied using a technique that ranks among the most difficult types of finissage.
Encased in platinum, the manually wound calibre L042.1 is a masterpiece of technology and craftsmanship with a twin mainspring barrel that delivers a power reserve of 120 hours. The movement owes its historic significance to its ability to instantaneously stop the balance inside the rotating cage ‒ and instantly restart it by pushing the crown home, allowing for the tourbillon timepiece to be set to the precise second.
In comparison with the 2008 version, it has a new indexless oscillation system with a Lange balance spring. The lozenge motif of the dial is echoed by the black-rhodiumed engravings on the tourbillon and intermediate wheel cocks, creating a visual bridge between the dial and the movement side. An engraving on the case-back indicates the rarity of the 30-piece limited-edition horological masterpiece.
CARTIER
TANK LOUIS CARTIER
Created in 1917 based on the design of a combat vehicle viewed from above, Tank is one of the finest embodiments of precise design. For the first time with the Tank, the case attachments were aligned with the strap to maintain the rhythm of the design. Upon its debut, the watch very quickly spawned several variations. Louis Cartier reworked its design from as early as 1922. With its case stretched, brancards refined and edges softened, the Tank took the form of a new classic, namely the Tank L.C. (Louis Cartier). The founder laid the foundations of a signature aesthetic featuring rail tracks, cabochon sapphire and Roman numerals.
In 2021, the Louis Cartier Tank cultivates its timeless elegance in colour. The choice of blue and red is a must, as these colours are a part of Cartier’s DNA. An intense red and a bright blue highlight and enhance the watch’s pure lines. Cartier has added sophisticated details to these two precious versions, including Roman numerals and gold-coloured “rail tracks”, which help to enhance the dial’s graphic intensity. The blue version is in pink gold, the red in yellow gold, both coordinated with the straps, these two watches come equipped with the manually wound 1917 MC movement.
LONGINES
DOLCEVITA
Inspired by a model from the 1920s and characterised by a rectangular case, the DolceVita collection has been an ode to the sweet Italian way of life since its launch in 1997 - smooth and sunny, warm and glamorous, like a daydream on the terrace of a village square, a stroll through the narrow streets of Rome, or blissful relaxation by the sea. Over the years, the Longines DolceVita collection has been expanding without ever losing its identity.
In 2021, the collection takes on a new sectorised dial characteristic of the Art Deco style. Asserting a subtle balance of silver tones, it is distinctive for its hourcircle adorned with Arabic numerals and long, fine hands, as well as cross hairs at the centre of the dial. This dial, characterised by its simplicity, completes the men’s models of this line. Longines is also extending its selection of interchangeable straps by offering new leather variations in white, blue and golden hues. These accessories make it possible for each customer to personalise their watch according to their desires, and are available in S and M sizes.
HUBLOT
BIG BANG UNICO SUMMER
Through its expertise in materials technology, Hublot has captured the light and breezy feel of summer with the creation of the Big Bang Unico Summer. The 42mm case is made of anodized satin-finished and polished aluminum, a modern, lightweight colored material. Reminiscent of the holidays of our dreams and the deepest lagoons, the Big Bang Unico Summer features a unique turquoise blue, which shimmers as its satin and polished finishes catch the light. Anodisation was used to colour the case and its components in this very special pastel shade. This process guarantees remarkable longevity and protects the case from scratches and impacts.
At its heart beats the UNICO manufacture calibre (HUB1280), featuring a 72-hour power reserve, and an oscillating seconds clutch, a chronograph friction system with ball-bearing adjustment, and a column wheel that can be seen through its dial. The hands shimmer in luminescent white and turquoise as they move around the dial to the rhythm of the hours and minutes. The movement is just 6.75 mm thick, allowing for a thinner case measuring just 14.5 mm.
Designed to suit every wrist, the lightweight watch is equipped with the patented interchangeable “One Click” attachment system and comes with two straps in this same radiant colour: one Velcro strap with matching stitching and one natural rubber strap. Just 200 of these unisex pieces are being released, initially available on the e-commerce site and in the Mediterranean boutiques in Capri, Forte dei Marmi, Mykonos, Ibiza, Bodrum, SaintTropez and Monaco.
THE BIG BANG UNICO SUMMER EMBODIES
THE BEAUTY OF OUR SUMMER EXPERIENCES. WE WANTED TO GIVE YOU ANOTHER SHADE FOR THIS YEAR, TO LET YOU RELIVE THESE MAGIC MOMENTS ANY TIME YOU WANT.
— RICARDO GUADALUPE, HUBLOT CEO
ORIS
DIVERS SIXTY-FIVE “COTTON CANDY”
With spring comes fresh hope, and with it (more so than ever this year) light at the end of a long, dark tunnel. Designed with a simple ambition in mind - to bring a smile, the new Divers Sixty-Five ‘Cotton Candy’ picks up the allbronze case, bezel, crown and bracelet combination engineered by Oris for the Hölstein Edition 2020, and adds a peppy palette of dial colours in either sky blue, wild green or lipstick pink.
The 38mm case is intentionally unisex, while bronze creates its own story by patinating during the natural, charming process of oxidisation. Each model is powered by an automatic Swiss-Made mechanical movement and delivers the same quality standards the
Divers Sixty-Five collection is now synonymous with: domed sapphire crystal, water-resistant to 100m, and hands and applied indices filled with bright Super-LumiNova.
SWATCH
BIG BOLD BIOCERAMIC
Two-thirds ceramic, one-third bio-sourced plastic, the latest material innovation from Swatch, Bioceramic, is both resilient and resistant with a silk-like touch ̶ uniting the best of both worlds. To make a strong statement of the new material and evoke its velvety texture, Swatch has chosen to apply it to the Big Bold in a variety of pastel hues for its debut. The 47mm case, deep and architecturally structured, provides plenty of room to appreciate the pure and refined Bioceramic characteristics to the fullest.
There are five colors to choose from: the classic design statements black and white, the “color of the year” grey, optimistic sky-blue and new power-pink. The Big Bold Bioceramic is a smooth, pure and substantial design, reduced to the max to allow the new material to be fully enjoyed thanks to the brand’s signature “see-through” attitude. The bracelet, glass and loops are made from biosourced plastic.
WHEN A MAN PUTS ON
HIS WATCH, IT IS THE UNMISTAKABLE STAMP OF IMPECCABLE TASTE.
— WILLY BREITLING
BREITLING
PREMIER HERITAGE B09 CHRONOGRAPH 40
Perfect for the modern dandy with a penchant for heritage and classic style, the 2021 Premier collection pays homage to Breitling’s very own pioneering squad: three generations of men who changed the history of timekeeping and shaped the brand. Léon Breitling, who founded the company in 1884, patented a simple timer/tachymeter that could measure any speed between 15 and 150km/h, an invention featured in the 1906 Vitesse pocket watch. In 1915, his son, Gaston, created one of the first wrist-worn chronographs with an independent pusher at 2 o’clock. This innovation separated the start, stop, and reset functions from the crown, making it infinitely more practical for timing sports. In 1934, Léon’s grandson, Willy, patented the second independent chronograph pusher at 4 o’clock. Among Willy Breitling’s celebrated pioneering achievements was the establishment of the Huit Aviation Department in 1938.
Bold and tech savvy, Willy Breitling understood people’s desire for a touch of elegance and glamour. This inspired him to design the original Premier wristwatches in the 1940s, Breitling’s first step in linking purpose with style. The latest generation of Premiers brings this timeless elegance back to life, with the highlight being the 40mm chronograph featuring an eye-catching pistachio-green dial encased in stainless steel, Arabic numerals, vintage-inspired hands and a semi-shiny alligator strap with tone-on-tone stitching. Powered by the Breitling Manufacture Caliber B09, which is based on the Breitling Manufacture Caliber 01, each piece is a COSC-certified chronometer, manually wound, just like its 1940s predecessors, and water-resistant up to 100m.
HUBLOT
MP-09 TOURBILLON BI-AXIS
After the three initial versions in titanium, King Gold and black 3D carbon, Hublot is continuing the adventure of the MP-09 with not one, but four new versions, each in a new 3D carbon case in striking colour. 3D Carbon is a material that nobody masters like Hublot, which is capable of sculpting it to form curves, angles and inclined planes of a rare complexity, whilst always guaranteeing its water resistance and durability. Carbon also offers the new MP-09 a significant weight saving, accentuating the sensation of a piece with an extreme look and a unique complication... that is as light as a feather on your wrist.
What sets the new MP-09 family apart is colour. It comes in a choice of four: yellow, blue, green and red. Four radically different approaches, with solution-dyed 3D carbon cases that have matching structured rubber straps, hands and hour markers. Sporty, stealthy or flashy, there is one for every taste, but not for everybody: only eight numbered pieces will be made of each version.
The new Hublot MP-09 Tourbillon Bi-Axis beats to the rhythm of the manually wound calibre HUB9009.H1.RA, equipped with five-day power reserve and a bi-axial tourbillon with a full rotation every minute for the first axis and a second rotation every 30 seconds for the second axis. It is this hypnotic and unique double rotation that guided the conception of this inclined case, which shows the tourbillon at 6 o’clock, as part of a new colour, 3D carbon architecture, with the middle and back cover in titanium, as well as a double anti-reflective sapphire glass.
WHEN A MAN PUTS ON HIS WATCH, IT IS THE UNMISTAKABLE STAMP OF IMPECCABLE TASTE. — TIM MALACHARD, MARKETING DIRECTOR, RICHARD MILLE
RICHARD MILLE
RM 60-01 AUTOMATIC FLYBACK CHRONOGRAPH LES VOILES DE ST. BARTH
Despite the cancellation of the 2021 edition of the prestigious Les Voiles de St. Barth regatta, its long-time watch partner since 2010, and title partner since 2019, Richard Mille, has decided to go ahead and launch a new 80-piece limited edition, the RM 60-01 Automatic Flyback Chronograph Les Voiles de St Barth, as proof of its long-term commitment to one of the world’s leading regattas, through thick and thin. Every edition of Les Voiles has seen the winner receive a Richard Mille watch. With no event this year we deemed it the obligation of Richard Mille to donate all the proceeds of the sale of an RM 60-01 to local causes in St. Barths. The brand is in talks with the authorities to decide together which projects could benefit from this whether it be for local health facilities or environmental projects.
Powered by the automatic-winding movement RMAC2 calibre, the RM 60-01 is specifically designed for sailing competitions with all the essential functions a skipper could need. It has an autonomy of circa 55 hours. A flyback chronograph and oversize date display at 12 o’clock together with its month indicator make it the perfect companion for the high seas. A 60-minute countdown timer at 9 o’clock combined with the 24-hour totalizer at 6 o’clock add to the nautical mindset.
The special timepiece has a unique three-dimensional rotating bezel which shows the cardinal points and enables sailors to find their direction without a compass. The UTC hand is placed pointing towards the sun. Then the rotating bezel - for the first time in Carbon TPT - just needs to be set in order for the UTC hand to indicate the local hour displayed on the bezel. The compass headings North, South, East and West therefore align themselves with the actual direction on the Earth’s surface. This adaptability anywhere on the high seas is what sets the RM 60-01 apart from other “regatta” watches. With the regatta’s colors flying high, the superb flange in turquoise highlighted with Les Voiles de St Barth Richard Mille logo on the glass back, the RM 60-01 Automatic Flyback Chronograph Les Voiles de St. Barth can truly claim pride of place as a watch for the Seven Seas.
CHANEL
J12 ELECTRO
Inspired by the electronic music culture and its vibrant atmosphere of 1990s Paris, director of the Chanel Watchmaking Creation Studio Arnaud Chastaingt created the J12 Electro capsule collection in 2021, introducing a whole new electrifying experience to the maison’s iconic watch collection. To capture the night vibes and accentuate the neon theme of the collection, namely the J12 Electro and the J12 Electro Dream, Arnaud has chosen a black treatment for the dial, bezel, steel and ceramic case and ceramic bracelet to serve as backdrop to the rainbow-coloured indicators.
Measuring at 38mm in diameter, the J12 Electro is produced in a limited edition of 1,255 pieces, powered by the self-winding manufacture Calibre 12.1, chronometer-certified by COSC with water resistance of up to 200m. The J12 Electro Dream features a more elaborate construction in matte black and is limited to just 55 pieces. The bezel is set with 46 baguette-cut rainbow sapphires (6.47ct). This is complemented with a matte black dial set with 12 baguette-cut rainbow sapphires (0.47ct) and a brilliant-cut diamond of 0.14ct on the crown. Boasting a power reserve of up to 70 hours, the Calibre 12.1 in the Electro Dream is water-resistant of up to 50m.
The capsule collection also offers a unique box set featuring twelve exclusive J12 Electro timepieces, each set with baguette-cut monochrome sapphires to form a polyptych that vibrates to the rhythm of the twelve-stroke chromatic gradient in the Electro collection.
ZENITH
DEFY 21 SPECTRUM
Aptly named Spectrum after the range of colours produced by the different wavelengths of visible light, this striking collection of DEFY 21 timepieces consists of five models that take on different frequencies of visible light. Each of the 44mm stainless-steel cases is embellished with 288 brilliant-cut white diamonds, and set with 44 baguettecut precious stones, with matching coloured movements and rubber straps: green tsavorites for the green edition, orange sapphires for the orange edition, blue sapphires for the blue edition, amethyst for the purple edition, and black spinels for the black edition. Creating these exceptional feats of both advanced watchmaking and traditional gemsetting requires the laborious selection of stones of the same size, colour and VVS quality, then meticulously setting them into the metal by the hands of skilled artisans.
At the core of this striking and highly exclusive collection is the El Primero 21, Zenith’s revolutionary 1/100th of a second chronograph calibre that beats at the astonishing rate of 50Hz (360’000 VpH). The fastest chronograph in production and the only one to accurately and legibly measure and display 1/100th of a second time measurements, the El Primero 21 elevates high-frequency chronometry to uncharted new heights. Whether it’s the coloured chronograph movements achieved through innovative pigmentation processes or the natural brilliance and hue of precious stones, DEFY 21 Spectrum is a whole new take on vivid, kinetic vibrancy. Limited to 10 pieces each, the collection is available exclusively at Zenith boutiques around the world.
LONGINES
HERITAGE CLASSIC SECTOR DIAL
By drawing on its exceptional heritage and bringing watch designs from the 1930s up to contemporary times, Longines created the latest version of the Heritage Classic, featuring a black sector dial. With its sleek, graphic aesthetic, the 38mm timepiece plays with lines and circles to create a relief effect. Typical of the Art Deco era, the sector dial is composed of different zones, each with a different finish. The matt centre circle allows the slim silver hands to stand out in contrast. It is inlaid with an anthracite hour circle with a circular brushed finish.
While the aesthetic is faithful to the watches of the 1930s, its technical features are resolutely modern. It houses the latest-generation movement, the L893, developed exclusively for Longines heritage timepieces. Equipped with a silicon balance-spring that makes it resistant to the influences of magnetic fields, it is distinguished by a small-seconds counter, shifted downwards in relation to the central axis, in order to come even closer to the design of the historical piece.
The Heritage Classic Sector Dial is presented on two different straps: a cognac-coloured leather strap that ages with use, making each piece unique; and a “beads of rice” steel bracelet with alternating brushed and polished links. Explaining the story behind the bracelet, CEO Matthias Breschan said, “So far - with a few exceptions - we have always fitted our heritage pieces with leather straps. We have chosen a ‘beads of rice’ pattern because it is a high-end mesh that dates back to the 1940s and blends perfectly with the design of the dial. It is very soft and comfortable to wear.”
OMEGA
SEAMASTER AQUA TERRA SMALL SECOND
Designed for adventurous individuals equally at ease in the city as they are on a sea voyage, the Aqua Terra perfectly embodies smartcasual versatility and the luxury yachting lifestyle. Today, Omega has taken it into an exciting new territory by introducing, for the first time, a small-seconds counter.
The 2021 collection consists of new models and luxury editions in 38mm and 41mm. The standout feature on all new models is a small-seconds subdial at 6 o’clock, encircled by an applied subdial ring, many in 18k Sedna gold - some even set with diamonds. The dials come in subtle sun-brushed shades and two-tone teak patterns with eye-catching hour markers.
The 41 mm range includes four stainless steel editions and one in stainless steel and 18K Sedna gold, all powered by OMEGA’s CoAxial Master Chronometer calibre 8916. Two-tone dials in bluegrey, silvery-blue and silvery-beige, add depth to the displays and contrast beautifully with the new subdials. Watches are fitted with either a matching bracelet, or an integrated structured rubber strap in a complementary colour.
The larger-sized editions also include four models in 18k Sedna gold, all powered by a movement as luxurious as the watch’s exterior: OMEGA’s Co-Axial Master Chronometer calibre 8917. Aqua Terra aficionados can select either a two-tone blue-grey dial, or a two-tone silvery beige dial. Both options come with a choice of matching bracelet or integrated rubber strap.
ORIS
HOLSTEIN EDITION 2021
The Big Crown is Oris’s signature design. It’s been in the collection, in constant production, since 1938 when it was introduced as a tool for gloved airmen. It was named after its oversized crown, and designed to be easy to operate during flight. Its standout function was a pointer date, a central hand that pointed to a date scale running round the edge of the dial.
In 2021, Oris celebrated its anniversary with the release of the Hölstein Edition 2021, a 250-piece limited-edition version of the Big Crown pilot watch. The watch, which has a 38mm stainless-steel case, is the first watch to house the in-house developed Oris Calibre 403, a new automatic from our ground-breaking Calibre 400 Series. Designed to bring the pre-war original Big Crown up to date, the Holstein Edition 2021 is stripped back of the fluted bezel and domed crystal; in their place are a flat bezel and sharper, crisper lines. The grey palette reflects the industrial methods Oris pioneered in the first half of the 20th century, while the newly developed numerals are based on references from the Oris archive.
Powering the new watch is the Calibre 403, which shares the same base architecture and same high performance as our in-house Calibre 400 automatic ‒ a five-day power reserve, elevated levels of anti-magnetism and a 10year warranty. Added to these features are a small seconds at 6 o’clock and the famous pointer date function. It’s a class-leading movement created for the modern world, telling a much-loved story.
MONTBLANC
HERITAGE PYTHAGORE SMALL SECOND LIMITED EDITION 148
In the 1940s, watchmaker and owner of Montblanc’s historic manufacture formerly known as Minerva, Andrey Frey, designed a remarkable movement, Calibre 48, based on the golden ratio discovered by Pythagoras, who studied the mathematics of natural beauty to recreate harmonious aesthetics. This distinctive calibre was appreciated for its straight lines and geometrical angles and was the height of contemporary design in its day, equipping Minerva watches for many years.
Taking inspiration from the shape of the original movement and meticulously following the golden ratio theorem, Montblanc developed the brand-new Manufacture Calibre MB M14.08, containing a golden pentagon, in which a five-point branch star was obtained via the intersection of golden triangles, with the four bridges of the movement positioned to be parallel to the section.
The new movement is installed in the Montblanc Heritage Pythagore Small Second Limited Edition 148, featuring a fully polished 39mm case in 18k white or rose gold with faceted curved horns. For an authentic sense of nostalgia, special attention has been paid to the dials that include technical finishes such as a two-tone decoration, a domed-shape, and lacquering. The watches come with distinctive vintage coloured dials, such as blue or burnt caramel, achieved through a special process that takes dexterity and time. The dial is first produced with two different motifs ‒ a sunray decoration in the centre and a “grainé” finish on the hour ring. After the decoration is added, a Sfumato brown or blue colour is applied to provide different shades of colour that radiate from the centre, where it is lighter, getting darker towards the outside. Several layers of translucent lacquer are then applied to the dials to enhance the sunray pattern and create a contrasting shine. To complete the overall design, the timepieces are adorned with matching brown or blue vintage Sfumato alligator straps. Both watches are strictly limited to 148 pieces in homage to the historical Pythagore movement.
ROLEX
OYSTER PERPETUAL COSMOGRAPH DAYTONA
Launched in 1963, the Cosmograph Daytona was designed to meet the needs of professional racing drivers. Fitted with a tachymetric bezel and a high-performance mechanical movement entirely developed and manufactured by Rolex, this now legendary chronograph is the instrument of choice for measuring time intervals and determining average speeds.
More than 50 years later today the Cosmograph Daytona takes center stage with a shiny new dial made of meteorite. With its origins in the far reaches of the solar system, the metallic meteorite dial is derived from an asteroid that exploded millions of years ago. On the voyage between planets, fragments of this natural extraterrestrial material, primarily composed of iron and nickel, cool by a few degrees Celsius every million years, creating unique, distinctive crystallization within the material that is impossible to recreate on Earth.
Metallic meteorite is rare and challenging to work with, but once it is cut into thin sections and a chemical treatment is applied, the great beauty of its interwoven internal structure is revealed. These fascinating and varied formations are known as Widmanstätten patterns. For its dials, Rolex works with leading experts in the field and selects only the sections of meteorite with a particularly well-formed surface rich in different shapes and reflections.
A paragon of robustness and reliability, the Cosmograph Daytona’s 40mm Oyster case is guaranteed waterproof to a depth of 100m. Its middle case is crafted from a solid block of white, yellow or Everose gold. The white gold version is fitted with a high-performance Oysterflex strap, while the latter two come with matching Oyster bracelets, all of which are equipped with the Easylink comfort extension link, which allows the wearer to easily adjust the bracelet length by approximately 5mm for the precise fit.
RADO
CAPTAIN COOK HIGH-TECH CERAMIC
More than just another high-tech ceramic watch from the stable of the Master of Materials, the new Captain Cook by Rado is an invitation for the modern explorer with a diverse and active lifestyle: be it the contemporary aviator, urban executive or avid adventurer. It features a variety of exciting new attributes including a visible movement under a smoky sapphire dial and case-back and a monobloc case and bracelet with a rubber strap option, built to weather the storm and the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
The 43mm watches have been reinvented in black and plasma high-tech ceramic, outlined by a hardened stainless-steel or rose goldcoloured PVD turning bezel in steel with high-tech ceramic inserts. The black-tinted sapphire dial discreetly reveals the skeletonised movement, embodying an understated strength and reliability.
MAURICE LACROIX
AIKON AUTOMATIC TITANIUM CHRONOGRAPH
After releasing multiple stainless-steel and bronze versions of its urban-sports watch, Maurice Lacroix launched the AIKON, the modern heir to the Calypso, into a new dimension of performance and resistance in titanium. Strong and sturdy like steel, titanium is radically more resistant and 50% lighter. With its 44mm diameter and natural thickness, the 2021 AIKON Automatic Chronograph has a strong and visible presence on the wrist. Matching that of its automatic chronograph calibre, which is water-resistant to 200m.
Embodying both urban style and sporty spirit in a single design, it features a dark grey scheme, with a more intense matte finish for added masculine vibes. It is also extremely resistant to abrasion, which makes the satin finish that runs through the entire AIKON Automatic Chronograph Titanium, including the case and bracelet, a true and even more complex work of art and precision.
The dark grey colour undoubtedly inspired the design of the dial in the same chromatic style. The surface is embossed with the iconic squared pattern, typical of the AIKON Automatic Chronograph. It features the emblematic gunmetal grey colour, sunray-brushed to provide infinite reflections. In contrast, the minute and chronograph hour counters, together with the small seconds hand, are blue, and enhanced by a polished thread and snailing.
TUDOR
BLACK BAY CERAMIC
The epitome of high-tech aesthetic, the Tudor Black Bay Ceramic combines contemporary, high-tech details with subtle references to its significant heritage. Its matt black monobloc ceramic case has sand-blasted surfaces with bevelled edges, mirror-polished, for a striking contrast, and is finished with very pronounced lines. The insert of its bezel is also in black ceramic with a sunray satin finish. The engraved graduations in matching tones offer added matt details that respond subtly to changes in light. Its dial is also black on black, the only contrast being its applied hour markers with off-white luminescent material. Finally, a hybrid leather and rubber strap, as well as a complimentary black fabric strap with cream band completes the stealthy black look of this model.
Powered by the METAS-certified Manufacture Calibre MT5602-1U, entirely in black, it displays the hour, minute and second. Its rotor in black tungsten monobloc is openworked and satin-brushed with sand-blasted details, and its bridges and mainplate have alternate sand-blasted, polished surfaces and laser decorations. Its build is designed to ensure robustness and precision, as is its variable inertia balance, which is maintained by a sturdy traversing bridge with a two-point fixing. Together with its non-magnetic silicon hairspring, the Manufacture Calibre MT5602-1U is able to function within a tolerance range of 5 seconds (0 +5). Another notable feature is the “weekend-proof” power reserve of 70 hours, which enables the wearer to take the watch off on a Friday evening and put it back on again on Monday morning without having to wind it. Even if you need a weekend away, your Black Bay Ceramic watch does not.
BELL & ROSS
ALPINE F1 TEAM COLLECTION
Since 2016, Bell & Ross has been a loyal partner to the Renault F1 Team. Following the official merge of the Renault Sport entities with French manufacturer of racing and sports cars, Alpine, the racing team was rebranded to Alpine F1 Team in 2021. In celebration of the arrival of the Alpine brand at this year’s grand prix races and its continued partnership with the team as official timekeeper, Bell & Ross has launched the Alpine F1 Team collection, inspired by the graphic charter of the Alpine team and its palette of blue, black and white
Under the name Alpine F1 Team, this series comprises three avant-garde timepieces. The stopwatch function has been inextricably linked with motor sports since time immemorial. It serves to measure short periods of time and thus the speed of racing cars. Bearing the name A521, in reference to the current Alpine A521 single-seater, these three watches reiterate all the Bell & Ross know-how in the field of professional watchmaking. The BR V3-94 A521 features a 43mm round case in stainless steel. The same dial layout is captured in a 42mm square case on the BR 03-94 A521, in keeping with Bell & Ross’ signature “circle in a square” approach that gave birth to the iconic BR 01.
The most sophisticated model is undoubtedly the BR-X1 A521. Its multimaterial case combines titanium, ceramic and rubber. The toggle pushbuttons are made from titanium covered in rubber for better grip. Their ergonomic design recalls the paddles on the steering wheel of a Formula 1 racing car. A rubber shell surrounds the case to protect it against impacts. Great attention has been paid to the skeleton dial. The glazed base offers a view of the spectacular skeleton mechanism, including the symbolic X-shaped central bridge and the moving balance spring. The bezel is divided into a fixed, graduated section made from titanium and the rotating aluminium ring, covered with black PVD which allows the wearer to mark the time.This skeleton timepiece is a limited edition of 50 pieces.
LONGINES
HYDROCONQUEST
Revisited in 2018, the HydroConquest asserts the aesthetic and functional characteristics of diving watches, and addresses the expectations of underwater enthusiasts. Each piece also boasts a streamlined design with a bezel featuring a ceramic insert in the same colour as the dial, making it perfect for both land and underwater use.
The green, black and blue variations are now available in two-tone steel and yellow PVD, while the grey, black and blue ones are available in steel and rose PVD. These sporty pieces are also available on a black, blue or green rubber strap to suit anyone seeking exploration, from the city to the ocean. The bold design is equipped with water-resistance up to 300m, a unidirectional rotating bezel, a screw-down crown and case-back, and a double security folding clasp with an integrated diving extension-piece. With a grey, blue or black sunray dial or a matte green dial, each two-tone variation of the HydroConquest is driven by an exclusive self-winding movement, L888.5, featuring an anti-magnetic silicon balance-spring to guarantee high precision and a longer life span.
OMEGA
SEAMASTER DIVER 300M BLACK
In 2021, Omega’s legendar Diver 300m, first released in 1993, embraced the dark side in the blackest of black. Omega has taken advantage of ceramic’s versatility, to create a watch in contrasting shades from a single colour. While remaining true to the original design, the new model boasts a decidedly sleeker and more intense construction, with even higher standards of precision, performance and magnetic resistance thanks to the METAS-certified Co-Axial Master Chronometer movement 8806.
To create a true sense of depth, the 43.5mm polished-brushed case in black ceramic is attached to an integrated black rubber strap, and to ensure a seamless design, Omega created black ceramic versions of the crown and helium escape valve. Although the new Black Black comes in the colour of night, its dial is easy to read at all hours. Omega has introduced anthracite Super-LumiNova to the diving scale, black PVD indexes and skeleton hands, and 12-o’clock dot, making these essential markers glow in different colours in the dark, and resume dark grey in daylight.
For the first time, OMEGA has laser-ablated almost every detail on the black ceramic dial. From the iconic waves to the minute track, wording and even the Omega symbol, the details have been crafted in positive relief from just one single piece. The unique construction method delivers a superb contrasting effect, while giving the watch a very distinctive, uniform and sculptural look. Adding some light to the darkness is a sapphire-crystal window on the case-back with a clear view of the movement. Keeping everything oriented is Omega’s patented “NAIAD LOCK” with wave-edged design, which has been metallised with “NAIAD LOCK” and “DIVER 300M”, “300m/1000ft”.
HERMÈS
H08
The sporty yet elegant Hermès H08 has its finger firmly on the pulse of the modern man, keeping step with every breath and moment of work and leisure. Striking a perfect balance between movement and momentum, the square design mingles taut and flowing lines, its circular dial framed by a 39mm x 39mm case with softened edges, as if angles and curves were merging into a seamless whole. It appears bedecked in mineral materials and tones, with black, grey and anthracite quite naturally rubbing shoulders with blue and orange.
The curious name of the H08 hints at graphics, mathematics and metaphysics. The distinctively original font of the numerals chimes with the object, including a 0 and an 8 whose forms evoke that of the case. The 0 numeral embodies emptiness, while the horizontal figure 8 symbolises infinity.
Beating to the rhythm of the mechanical self-winding Manufacture Hermès H1837 movement, the new H08 offers three large cushion-shaped models with a screw-down crown. The first features a graphene-filled composite case, topped by a satin-brushed and polished ceramic bezel. Its black goldcoated dial is punctuated by a minute track, luminescent Arabic numerals, and black nickel-coated hands displaying the hours, minutes, central seconds, and date at half past four.
Paired with a rubber strap, the watch comes in two other variants ‒ matt black DLC-coated titanium and satin-brushed titanium ‒ teamed with a blue or black webbing band, or a black or orange rubber strap. In addition to its toughness and comfort, the woven strap specially developed for the Hermès H08 watch epitomises a style that is as sporty as it is sophisticated.
CORUM ADMIRAL 45 AUTOMATIC OPENWORKED FLYING TOURBILLON CARBON & GOLD
Inspired by the great sailing races of the same name, the Admiral watch is known for its dodecagonal shaped bezel and has undergone a host of evolutions and iterations since its launch over 60 years ago. The stand-out star for 2021 is this striking piece with an openworked flying tourbillon in carbon and gold. Produced in a limited edition of just 48 pieces, it represents an all-new case material for the brand.
The dynamic 45mm case is made up of fluctuating layers of ultra-light carbon mixed with 18k gold glitter, rendering each piece unique. Going above and beyond the high-tech material, it is supercharged with the openworked flying tourbillon CO 298, developed in-house with a pulse rate of 3Hz to offer incredible precision and counter the effects of gravity. The flying tourbillon is also a nod to the sailing world, where safe navigation of the seas requires ultimate precision. Visible on both sides of the watch, the movement is a sight to behold with its meticulously finished components, magnificent bridges and constantly rotating escapement. Water-resistant up to 100m, the maritime watch is completed in an equally high-tech strap made of rubber and synthetic textiles with genuine gold stitching.
ZENITH
DEFY EXTREME
Zenith is pushing form and function to new heights with the resolutely futuristic design of the DEFY Extreme, a new expression of luxury with superlative precision and ruggedness, and a highperformance chronograph for those who forge their own path on the road less travelled. Featuring a larger 45mm case with a water-resistance of 200m, sharper lines, more pronounced edges, and an overall silhouette that exudes robustness, resilience and a penchant for exploring new horizons, the design is reinforced with components protecting the pushers and screw-down crown. One of the DEFY Extreme’s most striking elements is the twelve-sided ring placed under the bezel that extends down to the twelve-sided caseback; reminiscent of the DEFY A3642 from the 1960s.
The interplay between materials and their finishes serves to add another dimension of modernity. The matte titanium and matte titanium with rose gold versions feature an entirely matte-finished microblasted surface for a monolithic look, while the titanium version with blue accents is finished to bring out the different facets of the metal with polished, satin-brushed and matte surfaces.
The dial of the DEFY Extreme has been conceived to enhance legibility while allowing a clear view of the groundbreaking 1/100th of a second chronograph calibre, with two escapements beating at 36,000VpH for timekeeping and 360,000VpH for the chronograph. The dial features oversized and slightly overlapping chronograph counters that emphasise volume and legibility. The hands as well as the applied hour markers are also extra-large and filled with copious amounts of Super-LumiNova to guarantee readability even in the darkest situations.
Because uncompromising performance in extreme conditions also means adapting to the environment, each model comes with three different straps with quick strap-change mechanisms: a mircro-blasted or polished and satin-brushed titanium bracelet, a rubber strap and, a first for Zenith and DEFY, a Velcro strap that can be easily and precisely adjusted on the go, with the textile material perfectly suited for any situation including getting wet.
WHEN WE CONCEIVED THE DEFY EXTREME, THIS IS EXACTLY THE KIND OF ENVIRONMENT WE ENVISIONED FOR IT: INNOVATIVE, OFF THE BEATEN PATH AND PUSHING THE LIMITS OF PERFORMANCE TO THE EXTREME, WHERE EVERY MILLISECOND COUNTS AND EVERY RACER CAN LEAVE HIS MARK.
— JULIEN TORNARE, CEO OF ZENITH
TAG HEUER
MONACO TITAN SPECIAL EDITION
Named after the most glamorous of the Formula 1 grands prix, the Grand Prix de Monaco, the TAG Heuer Monaco was born in 1969 to make a mark in history. Inspired by the collection’s origins in motorsports, it has returned in an unexpected and striking material, titanium. Expressing timeless elegance and sporty boldness in iconic style, this exclusive Titan is a special collectible with just 500 pieces, designed in commemoration of the 2021 Monaco Grand Prix.
The case is made of Grade 2 titanium, known for being both exceptionally light and tough, refined by sandblasting for a matte finish which lends the watch a raw beauty. It features a vivid and gleaming silver-coloured dial which perfectly complements the titanium case. The light dial offers the benefit of very good visibility and an attractive contrast to the sub-dials, indexes and hands of the watch. The black subdials, bright red accents on the central hand and the red index marker at 12 o’clock add character to the overall look while revelling in the brand’s official colours and racing heritage. The world of motor racing also inspired the rubber look of the sporty anthracite alligator strap and recalls the tyre grooves of racing cars. The indexes and sub-dials are coated with SuperLumiNova to ensure optimum legibility.
Finally, this special-edition Monaco Titan is equipped with a modern version of the famous Calibre 11 automatic chronograph movement, debuted in the original 1969 Monaco. The sporty design also recalls the original model in brushed steel, as do the push buttons, which as in the first edition are placed on the right, while the crown is positioned on the left-hand side of the case: one of the features contributing to the uniqueness of the TAG Heuer Monaco. This version of the Calibre 11 combines all the technology and expertise of TAG Heuer and celebrates a design on which the world’s first ever automatic chronograph was based in 1969. The watch will be presented in a new packaging which was created to evoke the racing heritage of the TAG Heuer Monaco collection
HUBLOT
BIG BANG INTEGRAL CERAMIC
Launched in 2020 in celebration of the 15th anniversary of the Big Bang, the Big Bang Integral can be distinguished from the other Big Bang models by its fully integrated bracelet, on which the first link is fused with the 42mm case. Except for the lugs and rubber elements on the crown and pushers, the watch is entirely made of ceramic, a signature material of Hublot and a perfect fusion of hardness and lightness (two to three times harder than steel and 30% lighter), in perfect harmony with the skin ‒ soft to the touch and a delight to wear thanks to its low thermal conductivity.
In 2021, Hublot expanded the Integral Ceramic with three new colours, namely white, blue and grey. The model is powered by the Unico proprietary manufacture movement in its V2 incarnation, the HUB1280, a modified version of its predecessor, the Unico HUB1242. Changes include the loss of the escapement platform, a thinner automatic winding system with a slimmer 1.3mm movement, four new patented technical innovations (oscillating seconds clutch, chronograph friction system with ball-bearing adjustment, ratchet retaining system with unidirectional gears and index-assembly fine adjustment system). This updated version of the Unico features a redesigned architecture for easier assembly and more legible functions.
BULGARI OCTO FINISSIMO S CHRONOGRAPH GMT TITANIUM
In 2020, Bulgari disrupted the luxury sport watch segment with the Octo Finissimo S, a stainless-steel design featuring the thinnest automatic movement and a water resistance of 100m. This year Bulgari further expanded its Octo Finissimo S line with the new Octo Finissimo S Chronograph GMT, equipped with the automatic in-house chronograph and GMT ultra-thin calibre BVL 318 with peripheral rotor (3.30mm thick).
Blending sporty practicality with mechanical complexity, this ultramodern timepiece is available in a new dial and rubber strap for a sportier look. Arguably the world’s slimmest automatic chronograph, the 42mm watch has an overall thinness of just 6.9mm, boasts a power reserve of 55 hours, and combines a chronograph and a GMT function that allows it to show two time zones at once. The local timezone can be adjusted using the push button at 9 o’clock. Moving ahead from its original matte titanium monochrome aesthetic, for the first time the Octo Finissimo Chronograph GMT Titanium is crafted with an extrathin sandblasted titanium case and black opaline dial for lightweight strength and anti-corrosion and comes on a textured rubber strap with titanium pin buckle.