Now that the dust has settled on the Watches and Wonders and I have had some time to think about all the watches I had the pleasure of handling, let’s see what stood out for me. This year’s fair was all about complicated pieces. Well, for me, at least, it felt that way. As expected, the showcase booths did not disappoint, especially from brands such as Jaeger-LeCoultre, IWC, Van Cleef and Arpels, Ulysse Nardin, A. Lange & Sohne, to name a few.  Cartier Santos Dumont “Rewind” Cartier Showcased some great-looking watches during the fair, and while they had some show-stoppers, my pick fr ..read more

Back in Australia, I can now look back at the week and a half in Geneva and think about what were my top watch releases at this year’s Watches & Wonders. Now that I’m back in Australia after a whirlwind week and a half in Geneva, not to mention canceled and delayed flights thanks to the flooding in Dubai, I’ve had a little bit of time to reflect on the experience and the watches that the brands released. It was pretty evident that this year was the year of high complications, and a fair amount of the exhibiting brands did just this – release some stunning pieces with equally stunning price ..read more

With the dust settling on Watches & Wonders 2024, I reflect on another remarkable event and pick out some of my favourite timepieces! Watches & Wonders 2024 certainly threw some surprises and twists. While some brands released models that we weren’t quite expecting, others went above and beyond to push the boundaries of haute horology once again, creating masterpieces that will undoubtedly create headlines for some time. Fortunately, at WatchAdvice, we’ve had the pleasure of seeing a broader picture of what was released throughout this prestigious annual event, giving us more insight i ..read more

From undesirable to undeniable – the last two years have seen Raymond Weil on the warpath to a new legacy. But awards and accolades can only say so much, so I’ve decided to look at the Millesime for myself. Is it worthy of the reputation that precedes it? Let’s find out! What We Love: Every design element feels exceptionally thought-out Appears larger than on paper, but wears comfortably and true to size A spec & design monster for the price point What We Don’t: Some design elements feel slightly unnecessary Lack of a date can bug some people Would have liked a more finished movement ..read more

Now that Watches & Wonders 2024 is done, do you have a bit of FOMO? Well, don’t worry – I’m here to recap some of the best of this year’s biggest horology bash. For Watches & Wonders this year, we were treated to plenty of new releases, giving us more insight into the creativity, innovation and engineering excellence that drives some of the world’s best watch brands. The standard was set high by last year’s Watches and Wonders (Recap last year’s Watches & Wonders here and here!), but it became clear that every attending brand aimed to raise it even higher – which they did. Don ..read more

Two new versions of the Daytona were presented at Watches & Wonders 2024, both in 18-carat white gold cases and Mother-of-Pearl-Dials. For Watches & Wonders releases every year, Rolex likes to give one of the collections a luxury makeover. At Watches & Wonders 2023, the Day-Date 36 had a diamond set bezel and hour indices, along with a glittering new gem set green dial. During the 2022 event, the brand decided to completely change the look of the Datejust with a flower-patterned dial with the pistil of the flower being diamond set, while also giving the Yacht-Master a gem-set look ..read more

Unveiled at this year’s Watches and Wonders, I have no words for this latest Rolex Deepsea reference. Okay, that’s a lie. Obviously, I have words for it; otherwise, I wouldn’t be writing this article. But I would bet my bottom dollar that this wasn’t on your Rolex release bingo card. The Submariner’s younger and chunkier brother has pervaded the brand’s lineup since 2008. The Deepsea collection was purpose-built to cater to the needs of extreme and professional divers, and those of us of the larger-wristed sort.  For Watches and Wonders 2024, the Deepsea has been given an ostentatious mak ..read more

Capturing the essence of vintage aesthetics, the new Toric Petite Seconde timepieces offer a fresh take on elegance. One of Parmigiani Fleurier’s specialties is crafting timepieces with a simplistic yet elegant and stylish approach. The brand’s collection of timepieces consists mainly of two lineups: the Tonda and the latest Toric unveiling. Just by looking at Parmigiani Fleurier’s existing Tonda collection, you can see where the brand’s design codes and ideologies lie: the art of simplicity. The latest Toric Petite Seconde is the revival of a legend unveiled at Watches & Wonders 2024. Par ..read more

Louis Moinet channels their inner ‘Mr. Worldwide’ for Watches and Wonders 2024, taking audiences on a trip with their globetrotting set of masterpieces. With all the exciting drops from this year’s Watches and Wonders exhibition, it’s easy to get caught up in the glitz and glamour. Unfortunately, this also means you might have missed other incredible releases, such as this Louis Moinet.  However, it doesn’t make them less reputable in the horological sphere. With the titular man credited for inventing the first-ever chronograph, the French-Swiss watchmakers are acutely familiar with the a ..read more

“Hold on,” you might be thinking to yourself. “The fashion house? They make watches?” Yes, they do – and they make them pretty well. Chanel’s masterful Monsieur Superleggera is back for Watches and Wonders 2024, now in a Limited Edition of 100 pieces. For the unfamiliar, a million thoughts must be flooding your mind. A fashion house in the watch game, though not unheard of, is usually frowned upon – I briefly go into why that is so in my article about Hermès, and yes, they make watches too. Learn about it here! Don’t worry; I’ll wait. Chanel Monsieur Superleggera Intense Black Limited Edition ..read more