The Santos watch was conceived by Louis Cartier in 1904 to help aviators tell time when airborne. Since then, this pioneering timekeeper which was one of the first wristwatches in history, has become a true icon. Its signature features – the rounded square case, Roman numerals, square railroad minute track, sword-shaped hour and minute hands, and exposed bezel screws – have remained unchanged. 100 years after the Santos took to the skies for the first time, it has “touched down” with a GMT function at this year’s Watches and Wonders event. Part of the Santos de Cartier collection revamped in ..read more

Tudor celebrates its iconic Black Bay watch this year with a new all-gold version. Launched at Watches and Wonders 2024, the Black Bay 58 18k is presented in a 38mm satin-brushed yellow gold case and complemented by a solid gold three-link bracelet. The warm hue of the precious metal is paired with a green dial and bezel, taking the coveted tool watch look to new aesthetic heights. Another first is the open caseback. It brings the Manufacture MT5400 caliber to the fore. The latest version of Tudor’s first diver’s watch, introduced in 1958, incorporates all the hallmark features that fans of t ..read more

Last year, Rolex first introduced its Perpetual 1908 collection, working to revitalize its formal-focused segment from a slightly different angle after discontinuing its Cellini collection. This year, the brand grew the series once more— unveiling a new platinum-clad, time-only edition at Watches & Wonders 2024. On the wrist, the new Rolex Perpetual 1908 wears 39mm across in a case evoking an original oyster shape, if not somewhat thinner with an effort towards refinement. A polished platinum construction differentiates the model compared to its gold counterparts first released in 2023, w ..read more

Following a welcome return to the world of yachting with last year’s release of the Carrera Skipper Chronograph in steel, TAG Heuer unveils a new version of this maritime-inspired watch, this time setting sail in a 39mm rose gold case that is water tight to 100 meters. Like the steel model, the gold Skipper benefits from the ‘glassbox’ design launched in early 2023 to mark the 60th anniversary of the celebrated Carrera chronograph. This clever design includes a ‘curved flange’ dial beneath its crystal to ensure exceptional legibility from all angles, especially when the watch is being us ..read more

Watches with regulator dials seem to be having a moment this year. Their special feature is the dial layout with the minute hand in the center and the hour and second hands on separate sub-dials. In the past, regulators were used by watchmakers as a reference for setting other watches. They were also at work wherever accurate timekeeping was required, such as in observatories. The independent Aerowatch, rooted in the Jura region— the cradle of watchmaking— introduces the Régulateur Automatique 1942 Limited Edition, with a limitation of 100 pieces. Featuring filigree Clous de Paris guilloche ..read more

Watches & Wonders 2024 may have ended, but it still keeps me profoundly busy. It was once again a great fair, yet now with even more brands, which meant even more meetings. In six days, I had over 60 meetings and walked 40 miles, which resulted in a strange combination of exhaustion and rejuvenation. The five-hour nights might also have something to do with the first, because as nearly the entire watch world gathers in Geneva, there is a lot of catching up to do. That includes the worldwide team of WatchTime, as we are rarely all on the same continent, let alone the same city. Exploring di ..read more

When Bell & Ross launched the BR-X5 in 2022, the watch marked one of the pinnacle works by the brand. Featuring an avante-garde interpretation of the brand’s familiar circle-in-square aesthetic, alongside an integrated case-and-bracelet and a compelling dial, the watch served as a distinct elevation of the brand’s familiar and fan-loved motifs. Last week at Watches and Wonders 2024, the brand once again revisits the design, introducing its latest in the new Bell & Ross BR-X5 Black Titanium.  The watch itself is familiar in general composition, though subtler in tone and style as ..read more

To celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks, Longines, Official Partner, Official Timekeeper and Official Watch of the event since 2011, presents a new Mini Dolce Vita model in a limited edition of 150 pieces. This elegant timepiece, set with diamonds, comes with a new double strap in pink nappa leather – the color of the Kentucky Oaks – in support of women’s health. In a subtle nod to the equestrian world that has been so dear to Longines since 1869, the holes in the strap are numbered from 1 to 6 in hot print, just like the stirrup leathers that connect the sad ..read more

With less than three months to go before Paris 2024, Omega is counting down the days to the Olympic Games with two new Speedmaster Chronoscope models. The chronograph duo is presented in stainless steel and Moonshine gold cases measuring 43mm in diameter and equipped with a tachymeter scale on the bezel. They come with a closed case back engraved with a medallion depicting the Olympic flame, the five rings and the inscription “Paris 2024). The finely grained surface makes for a beautiful background for the logo. The Speedmaster Chronoscope models are powered by Omega’s caliber 9908, a manual ..read more

Among the newcomers to Watches and Wonders 2024, Eberhard & Co. presented two new chronographs, the Chronographe 1887 Édition Limitée (ref. 31081), limited to 250 pieces with a telemeter and tachymeter scale, and the Chronographe 1887 Automatique (ref. 31082) with a tachymetric scale. As the name suggests, these two timepieces enrich the 1887 Collection, which was inaugurated in 2019 as a tribute to the brand’s founding date. Their calibers illustrate the technical prowess of the La Chaux-de-Fonds based brand throughout its long history. Harking back to the 1930s, the Chronographe 1887 ..read more