Cartier never fails to captivate with a breathtaking showcase of its artistry in crafting elegant and innovative timepieces. Highlighting its heritage and innovative craftsmanship, Cartier introduces the Tressage Collection with its intricate braiding of precious metals, the iconic Panthère de Cartier with bold new designs, and even the avant-garde Tank à Guichets featuring a minimalist digital display. Here are a few of our favorites that blend timeless elegance with contemporary flair in the world of fine watchmaking.

Panthère de Cartier

Cartier reimagines the iconic Panthère watch in an Animal Edition, blending exquisite jewellery craftsmanship with innovative design. This luxurious interpretation features a hybrid motif that melds zebra and tiger patterns across its surfaces, applied with expert lacquer work and a vibrant combination of black and golden-brown hues, accented with orange and yellow spessartites. The piece is lavishly adorned with a total of 314 brilliant-cut diamonds and 86 spessartites across the emblematic bracelet, which unfolds in a striking gradient, demanding over 110 hours of meticulous craftsmanship. This edition not only showcases Cartier’s mastery in high-jewellery making but also emphasizes its daring use of color and texture to celebrate the wild elegance of the Panthère collection.

Panthère Jewellery Watch

This Watches and Wonders 2025, Cartier introduces an exceptional addition to its iconic Panthère collection, the Panthère Jewellery Watch in yellow gold. This masterpiece showcases a highly realistic three-dimensional panther, sculpted in polished yellow gold with black lacquer spots and vibrant tsavorite eyes, poised as if ready to pounce. The watch itself features a black lacquer dial surrounded by a diamond-paved bezel with a single diamond at the 12 o’clock position serving as the hour marker. Each element, from the tsavorite eyes to the meticulous setting of 23 brilliant-cut diamonds, emphasizes Cartier’s commitment to creating wearable art that’s both opulent and emblematic of its heritage.

Tank à Guichets

Cartier reintroduces its avant-garde Tank à Guichets, part of the Cartier Privé collection, showcasing a mastery of combining historical elegance with innovative design. This modern interpretation of the 1928 classic features a minimalist dial with jumping hours and dragging minutes displayed through two apertures, driven by the meticulously crafted hand-wound 9755 MC movement. The watch is available in yellow gold, rose gold, or platinum, and each version is distinguished by its unique dial colors and matching alligator leather straps. The design pays homage to the Tank’s rich heritage while embracing modern demands for quick, easy readability, solidifying the Tank à Guichets as a symbol of both tradition and contemporary luxury watchmaking.

Tank Louis Cartier

Cartier unveils a new generation of the Tank Louis Cartier watch, now available in a sophisticated yellow gold model. This latest iteration retains the timeless elegance of the 1922 design, featuring an elongated case with refined brancards and softened angles, embodying the iconic Tank aesthetics. The watch is equipped with the new 1899 MC automatic movement, which fits seamlessly within the classic Tank proportions, enhancing the model with a flinqué dial and blued-steel sword-shaped hands, all set against a semi-matte grey alligator leather strap. This update not only respects the historical design elements such as the railway track minute markers and Roman numerals but also enhances them with modern technical advancements, making the Tank Louis Cartier in yellow gold a perfect blend of heritage and contemporary luxury.

Tressage

Introducing the standout model within the Tressage collection, artfully combining white and yellow gold. This sophisticated timepiece showcases Cartier’s mastery in metalwork, featuring a case crafted from an intricate braiding of the two golds, each strand polished to enhance its luster and visual impact. The technical prowess extends to the dial, which presents a seamless blend of white and yellow gold under a sapphire crystal, creating a captivating interplay of color and texture. This model is not only a marvel of aesthetic design but also includes advanced technical features, such as a precise quartz movement, ensuring reliability and accuracy. Encased in a frame set with brilliant-cut diamonds and paired with a refined leather strap, this watch reflects Cartier’s commitment to combining innovative design with traditional watchmaking excellence.

This Watches and Wonders 2025, Jaeger-LeCoultre once again demonstrates its mastery in watchmaking with a series of spectacular releases. From groundbreaking technical achievements to artful expressions in dial craftsmanship, each new timepiece embodies the brand’s commitment to innovation and elegance. These top releases not only underscore Jaeger-LeCoultre’s iconic status in the luxury watch industry but also continue to push the boundaries of what is possible in haute horlogerie.

Reverso Hybris Artistica

The Reverso Hybris Artistica Calibre 179 is a masterpiece that combines artistic craftsmanship with exceptional mechanical engineering. This exquisite timepiece, limited to just 10 pieces, features the sophisticated Gyrotourbillon and a duoface movement, allowing it to display two time zones. Crafted in 18k white gold, the watch showcases an advanced double-wheel mechanism adjustable buckle and a manually-wound movement that emphasizes Jaeger-LeCoultre’s dedication to horological innovation. The front dial is adorned with a lattice of fine lines filled with shiny dark blue lacquer, while the reverse side presents a stunning skeletonized display, enhanced with blue lacquer. This model stands out as a pinnacle of the Hybris Artistica collection, demonstrating the Manufacture’s capability to blend high complications with striking aesthetics.

Reverso Tribute Minute Repeater

Jaeger-LeCoultre unveiled the Reverso Tribute Minute Repeater, an extraordinary piece limited to just 30 models, marking a significant evolution in the iconic Reverso line. This watch features the new manually-wound Calibre 953, incorporating seven patented innovations that optimize the minute repeater’s clarity and performance. The front dial boasts a handguilloché barley-seed pattern beneath multiple layers of grand feu enamel in a striking teal blue, while the reverse dial is open-worked, exposing the intricate repeater mechanism. This model combines technical mastery with stunning aesthetics, reflecting both the historical elegance and modern innovation of Jaeger-LeCoultre.

Reverso Tribute Nonantieme ‘Enamel’

Jaeger-LeCoultre expands its revered Reverso collection with the Reverso Tribute Nonantieme ‘Enamel’, a timepiece that masterfully blends classical complications with innovative mechanical design. This limited edition of 90 pieces features a richly detailed doublefaced design: the front displays a refined grey sunray dial with a Grande Date and moon phase complication, while the reverse reveals a captivating scene with digital time displays set against a night sky of blue enamel and lacquer, highlighted with gold stars. The watch is powered by the in-house Calibre 826, designed specifically for the rectangular Reverso case, incorporating a unique digital hour display and a more elegantly executed minute disc, demonstrating Jaeger-LeCoultre’s commitment to technical sophistication and aesthetic refinement in celebrating the Reverso’s legacy.

Reverso Tribute Enamel ‘Shahnameh’

The Reverso Tribute Enamel ‘Shahnameh’ by Jaeger-LeCoultre, showcased at Watches and Wonders 2025, is a stunning homage to Persian art and the historical sport of polo, from which the Reverso originally derived. Limited to ten pieces each in four designs, these watches feature intricate Persian miniature paintings on the caseback, each requiring 100 hours to create using traditional techniques like enamel miniature painting, grand feu enamelling, paillonnage, and guillochage. The front of each timepiece displays a different grand feu enamel on a guilloché dial, adding depth and elegance to the simplistic time display. These masterpieces not only reflect the heritage of the Reverso but also celebrate Persian culture and the art of enamel miniature painting, making each watch a collector’s piece and a wearable work of art.

Reverso One ‘Precious Flowers’ Green Arums

The release of Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Reverso One ‘Precious Flowers’ Green Arums model stands out as a masterpiece of intricate craftsmanship and artistry. Exclusively crafted in 18k pink gold, this limited edition piece showcases the sophisticated art of grand feu champlevé enameling, requiring over 15 hours of meticulous work to achieve its vibrant green tones. The timepiece is further embellished with 409 diamonds totaling 2.59 carats, set using advanced grain and snow-setting techniques over a painstaking 45 hours, enhancing the floral motif’s dynamic presence. This model exemplifies Jaeger-LeCoultre’s dedication to combining traditional watchmaking with the elevated art of jewelry, making each watch not just a timekeeper but a piece of wearable art, reflecting the maison’s continuous innovation in rare handcraft skills.

As Watches and Wonders 2025 rolls out the latest collections of the best in horology, the spotlight shines brightly on the stunning ladies’ timepieces that redefine elegance and innovation. This year, we’ve curated a list of five watches that not only meet but exceed the ‘wow factor’ with their breathtaking designs and cutting-edge technology. Here are our stand out timepieces to keep on your radar this year.

Patek Phillipe – Ladies’ Nautilus

Patek Philippe releases the Ladies’ Nautilus Reference 7010G-013, a splendid exemplar of refined elegance and precise craftsmanship at Watches and Wonders. This new edition captivates with a striking azure blue lacquered dial featuring a wave pattern and is adorned with white gold applied numerals and ogival-shaped hour markers that are luminescent, ensuring optimal readability. The 32mm white gold case, marked by its iconic porthole design, is highlighted by a bezel set with 46 brilliant-cut diamonds, blending luxury with sporty elegance. The watch is powered by the E 23-250 S C quartz caliber, known for its reliability and precision. Complementing the dazzling dial is an azure blue composite material strap with a fabric pattern, secured with a white gold Nautilus fold-over clasp, making this timepiece not only a testament to Patek Philippe’s horological expertise but also a statement of stylish functionality.

Bvlgari – Serpenti Aeterna

Bvlgari reveals Serpenti Aeterna, a striking evolution of its iconic Serpenti collection, where exquisite craftsmanship meets cutting-edge watch technology. This line features the Aeterna bangle, exquisitely crafted from 18-carat rose gold and adorned with a series of diamonds, showcasing Bvlgari’s mastery of blending fine jewelry with intricate horology. The bangle integrates Bvlgari’s advanced Piccolissimo BVL 100 calibre, the smallest mechanical movement within the brand, renowned for its ultra-miniaturization and precision. The choice of high-grade materials, including the luxurious rose gold and meticulously set, flawless diamonds, underscores Bvlgari’s commitment to luxury and durability, making Serpenti Aeterna a perfect representation of timeless elegance and mechanical sophistication.

Piaget – Sixtie

Piaget introduces the Sixtie, a series of trapeze-shaped watches that pay homage to the Maison’s daring and avant-garde designs from the late 1960s. This period was pivotal as Piaget, under the guidance of designer Jean-Claude Gueit, blurred the lines between traditional watchmaking and jewelry art, creating iconic pieces like cuff watches and Swinging Sautoirs. The Sixtie, with its distinctive trapeze form, embodies this spirit of innovation and defies conventional watch shapes, much like Yves Saint Laurent’s trapeze dress. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, the Sixtie features interlaced trapeze-shaped links and a bezel with finely chiselled gadroons, reminiscent of a watch once owned by Andy Warhol. Its satin-finished dial, adorned with Roman numerals and golden baton hands, enhances its jewellery-like appeal.

Vacheron Constantin – Traditionelle Moon Phase

Vacheron Constantin marks its 270th anniversary with the exquisite Traditionelle Moon Phase watch, a standout piece demonstrating the brand’s commitment to precision and elegance. Presented in a 36mm diamond-set pink gold case, this 270-piece limited edition features the manufacture Calibre 1410 AS/270, known for its high-precision moon phase complication that accurately tracks the lunar cycle with only a one-day discrepancy every 122 years. The watch is  distinguished by a mother-of-pearl dial adorned with the 270th anniversary motif, enhancing its sophisticated design, and includes additional functions like small seconds at 6 o’clock and a 38-hour power reserve display. Enhanced with the ‘côte unique’ finish and engraved with the anniversary emblem, the Traditionelle Moon Phase exemplifies Vacheron Constantin’s blend of artistic craftsmanship and technical mastery in horology.

Hublot – Big Bang One Click Mint Green

At Watches and Wonders 2025, Hublot unveiled its latest addition to the Big Bang collection, the Big Bang One Click in a refreshing Mint Green. This model, presented in a 33mm polished ceramic case, features a stunning Mint Green hue that captures the essence of modern elegance and design innovation. The watch is adorned with a diamond-set bezel that enhances its luxurious appeal. Inside, the timepiece is powered by the MHUB1120 self-winding movement, which offers a reliable 40-hour power reserve, marrying aesthetic charm with mechanical precision. Additionally, Hublot’s “One Click” system on this model allows wearers to easily swap out the structured lined rubber strap, adding a layer of functionality and style adaptability to this chic and contemporary timepiece.

Watches and Wonders 2025, the year’s most anticipated horological event, unveils a stunning collection of timepieces that are captivating the watchmaking community with their remarkable innovations and exquisite designs.This year, the spotlight shines on innovative designs and groundbreaking technologies that push the boundaries of what’s possible in watchmaking. From ultra-thin movements to complex complications, join us as we explore the top novelties of 2025, each a masterpiece of craftsmanship and innovation destined to captivate collectors and enthusiasts alike.

Patek Phillipe – Calatrava Pilot Travel Time

Patek Philippe elevates the Calatrava Pilot Travel Time model, unveiled at Watches and Wonders with refined aesthetics and enhanced functionality. This model, known for its practical Travel Time function that displays two time zones, is now housed in a 42 mm white gold case with an elegant ivory lacquered dial and a new khaki green composite material strap. It features the innovative Calibre 26-330 S C FUS, which allows easy adjustment of local time via screw-down pushers, while maintaining precision across both displayed time zones. The watch also includes day/night indicators for each time zone and a date display linked to local time, all set beneath a sapphire crystal case back. The blend of vintage-inspired design with modern technological advancements makes this model a standout piece for global travelers seeking both function and style.

Vacheron Constantin – Traditionnelle Complete Calendar Openface

The Traditionnelle Complete Calendar Openface by Vacheron Constantin, unveiled at Watches and Wonders 2025, epitomizes the brand’s mastery of blending exquisite craftsmanship with mechanical sophistication. This timepiece, limited to 370 pieces, is encased in a 950 platinum case and features an openworked sapphire dial that beautifully exposes the complex inner workings of the watch. The mechanical intricacies include a complete calendar mechanism that accurately displays the day, date, and month, requiring minimal adjustment. The watch is powered by the refined Calibre 2460 QCL/2, a self-winding movement developed and manufactured by Vacheron Constantin, known for its reliability and precision. This calibre ensures that all functions are easily adjustable via the crown, adding a layer of convenience to its luxurious design.

Bvlgari – Octo Finissimo Ultra Tourbillon

Bvlgari has yet again redefined the boundaries of ultra-thin watchmaking with its new Octo Finissimo Ultra Tourbillon. This watch, which now holds the title of the world’s thinnest tourbillon, measures just 1.85 mm in thickness, showcasing Bvlgari’s exceptional mastery in combining mechanical innovation with aesthetic elegance. The heart of this horological
achievement is the BVF 900 tourbillon calibre, a manually wound mechanical movement that operates at 28,800 vibrations per hour (4 Hz) and offers a 42-hour power reserve. This piece embodies Bvlgari’s dedication to mechanical excellence, featuring a skeletonized tourbillon that is not only an essential timekeeping component but also a significant design element, enhancing the watch’s modern and minimalist aesthetic. The Octo Finissimo Ultra Tourbillon’s breakthrough design and advanced mechanics celebrate Bvlgari’s enduring legacy of setting new standards in the art of watchmaking, making it a landmark in the brand’s pursuit of combining the quintessence of fine watchmaking with radical design.

A. Lange & Söhne – Minute Repeater Perpetual

A. Lange & Söhne is set to captivate the horological world at Watches and Wonders with the unveiling of the Minute Repeater Perpetual, an exquisite blend of two of watchmaking’s most complex complications. Limited to 50 pieces, this masterpiece is encased in 950 platinum and features a newly developed manually wound movement, the Calibre L122.2, which expertly combines a minute repeater with a perpetual calendar. The watch displays intricate craftsmanship, such as a high-precision lunar cycle that requires adjustment only once every 122.6 years, and a sophisticated striking mechanism that eliminates pauses for seamless auditory pleasure. The aesthetics are equally refined, with an enamel dial and a harmonious integration of traditional and innovative design elements, making it a significant highlight of this year’s show.

Roger Dubuis – Excalibur Grande Complication

Roger Dubuis celebrates the 30th anniversary of its namesake Maison with the launch of the Excalibur Grande Complication at Watches and Wonders. This timepiece, limited to just 8 pieces, is a profound expression of horological artistry, combining three of watchmaking’s most prestigious complications: a perpetual calendar, a minute repeater, and a tourbillon within a single movement. This watch not only highlights Roger Dubuis’s mastery in the craft with each component meticulously hand-decorated to achieve the Poinçon de Genève certification, but it also showcases innovative design elements like a Biretrograde display. The perpetual calendar’s accuracy extends into the next century without needing adjustment, and the minute repeater’s tritone chime offers a melodious time announcement, while the tourbillon enhances the movement’s precision. Encased in a 45 mm pink gold frame and paired with an interchangeable 3D brown calf-skin leather strap, the Excalibur Grande Complication represents a pinnacle of contemporary watchmaking.

Hublot – Big Bang Integrated Tourbillon Cathedral Minute Repeater 20th Anniversary Blue Carbon

Hublot unveiled the Big Bang Integrated Tourbillon Cathedral Minute Repeater 20th Anniversary Blue Carbon model at Watches and Wonders, a standout piece that combines state-ofthe-art materials with complex horological features. This unique edition is limited to celebrating 20 years of the Big Bang revolution, embodying innovation with its carbon fiber and blue Texalium upper layer case that measures 43mm in diameter. The watch houses the HUB8001 manufacture movement, a manual-winding tourbillon with a cathedral minute repeater, offering a minimum power reserve of 72 hours and featuring a tourbillon escapement. The design is enhanced with a matte black skeleton dial, and the carbon fiber and blue Texalium bracelet with a black-plated titanium deployant buckle underline Hublot’s commitment to fusing advanced materials and sophisticated mechanical functions, setting a new benchmark in luxury watchmaking.

Panerai – Luminor Perpetual Calendar GMT Platinumtech

The Panerai Luminor Perpetual Calendar GMT Platinumtech PAM01575, unveiled at Watches and Wonders 2025, represents a pinnacle of innovation in high-complication watchmaking. Crafted from Panerai’s proprietary Platinumtech material, the 44mm case enhances durability and aesthetics, complemented by a striking blue sapphire crystal dial that provides a transparent view into the sophisticated perpetual calendar mechanics. This model is equipped with the P.4100 caliber, an automatic mechanical movement boasting a three-day power reserve, and features Panerai’s patented GMT spring and date shock protection system, ensuring reliability and precision. Additionally, the watch includes a user-friendly adjustment system, allowing all settings to be changed via the crown without the need for additional tools. Designed for versatility and elegance, the Luminor Perpetual Calendar GMT is completed with a dark blue alligator strap with a vintage patina finish and a blue rubber strap, making it suitable for various occasions.

Montblanc – 1858 Geosphere 0 Oxygen Mount Vinson Limited Edition

Montblanc celebrates legendary alpinist Reinhold Messner’s ascent of Mount Vinson with the 2025 launch of the Montblanc 1858 Geosphere 0 Oxygen Mount Vinson Limited Edition at Watches and Wonders. Limited to 986 pieces, this timepiece is a tribute to the adventurer’s completion of the Seven Summits Challenge. It features a 43.5mm titanium case with a unique middle case made from a composite of quartz and basalt fibers, reflecting the deep blue hues of ancient glacial ice, a theme that extends to the watch’s glacier-patterned dial. The dial showcases a worldtime complication with twin hemisphere globes and a moon phase indicator, while the zero oxygen technology within the case ensures longevity and clarity under extreme conditions. This model also debuts a new, breathable, and interchangeable rubber strap, enhancing both comfort and style for the modern explorer.

BOVET – Récital 30

BOVET revolutionizes the world of horology with the introduction of the Récital 30, taking a significant leap forward in global timekeeping. This innovative timepiece features an ingenious roller system that accurately displays time across 25 time zones, adjusting for different daylight saving times around the world, ensuring unparalleled accuracy throughout the year. The Récital 30 is designed for the world traveler, with a clear emphasis on simplicity and utility, seamlessly merging a 24-hour world time dial with a day/night indicator at its center. This model stands out not only for its technical excellence but also for its commitment to aesthetic refinement, showcasing BOVET’s expertise in marrying high watchmaking with practical innovations tailored for everyday use.

TAG Heuer – Carrera featuring Beads-of-Rice bracelet

In a stylish nod to its heritage, TAG Heuer revitalizes a classic design element at Watches and Wonders 2025 with the reintroduction of the Beads-of-Rice bracelet for its Carrera Collection. This bracelet, originally celebrated for its sophistication in the 1960s, is reimagined for contemporary wear while retaining its vintage appeal. The redesigned bracelet features alternating rows of polished steel links that mimic grains of rice, refined for today’s standards with enhanced ergonomics for better comfort and fit. The new design is specifically tailored for the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph, pairing seamlessly with the iconic watch models, including the recent black and signature blue chronographs, as well as the 2024 “Panda” and “teal green Dato” models, merging classic allure with modern functionality. This update highlights TAG Heuer’s commitment to maintaining the integrity of traditional aesthetics while evolving to meet modern demands.

When you hear collectors talk about independent watchmakers, it’s usually about the superstars, the Philippe Dufours or Roger Smiths, guys with waiting lists stretching into decades. But there are other, much more accessible independent makers and I would like to talk about some of them today.

Armin Strom

Armin Strom was one of the great master engravers of the late 20^th century, his pieces were incredible, but in 2011 he retired and passed the business on to his partners. They introduced tourbillons and automatic movements, but the game changer was the mirrored force resonance watch introduced in 2016. They then focused on resonance watches making the world’s first GMT resonance watch with two completely independent movements, showing different times, yet completely in resonance.

Ming – Style and substance

Considering how often we look at the face of our watches, it’s interesting that most manufacturers talk about their movements, not their design. Ming is the only brand I know who started with a focus on design and aesthetics, but also made some technically amazing watches. For the last few years big brands have battled over the title of the thinnest watch in the world, but few people noticed Ming making the lightest watch in the world, which I thought was one of the highlights of Dubai Watch Week in 2023

Nivada – How to exploit a back catalogue

In the 60s and 70s, Nivada was one of the largest of the mid-level manufacturers with models such as the Depthomatic and the Aviator Sky Diver proving strong competitors to the contemporary Submariners and Speedmasters. But like almost all the firms of similar size, they collapsed in the 1980s. Their watches had really interesting designs and many unusual features, and vintage models were eagerly sought by collectors. So in 2018 Guillaume Laidet bought the rights to the name and began to remanufacture many of the original models. His bright idea was to change nothing, he kept the original designs, even the original typefaces and released the watches in quite small limited editions.

Byrne – Something really new in watch displays

Do you ever look at your watch and think “I wish it had a different face?”, if so you should look at Byrne watches. The four quarter hour indexes are printed on the faces of four cubes, and at midnight (or on demand) they all rotate to show a different face of the cube. The watch has formal Roman numerals, sporty Arabics, discreet shadow numerals and bold Luminova ones, it’s almost like having four watches instead of one.

Toledano & Chan – Something really new in watch design

Watch designs have been inspired by everything from aircraft cockpits to pebbles, but – as far as I know – no watch has ever been inspired by the 1960/70s architecture style known as ‘Brutalism’. Until Phil Toledano and Alfred Chan met on the internet during the COVID-19 lockdown. They came up with a watch like no other, angular, asymmetric and architectural their B1 is like no other watch on the market, from its lapis dial to its box made from concrete it is genuinely unique.