There's something quietly revolutionary about making a perpetual calendar smaller. Not in the brash, record-chasing way, but in the considered, "this just feels right" way that only comes from 270 years of making watches. Vacheron Constantin's new Traditionnelle Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin collection shrinks things down to 36.5 mm, a size that whispers elegance rather than shouts it.
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Introducing: De Bethune DB25 Perpetual Sky. Where Cosmic Poetry Meets Perpetual Precision.
There's something deeply human about our obsession with measuring time against the cosmos. De Bethune understands this instinctively, and with the DB25 Perpetual Sky, they've created a timepiece that doesn't just display complications; it captures the infinite poetry of the heavens on a 40 mm watch.
Introducing: Blancpain Grande Double Sonnerie. The Brand's Most Complicated Watch with Two Melodies.
There's a moment in haute horlogerie where technical mastery transcends engineering and enters the realm of pure emotion. It's the instant when a grande sonnerie watch doesn't merely chime the time—it sings it. For eight years, Blancpain has been chasing that moment in their manufacture in Le Brassus, and the result is the Grande Double Sonnerie, a wristwatch that rewrites the entire rulebook for what a grande sonnerie can be.
Insider: Vacheron Constantin Overseas Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin Pink Gold Dial. Hands-on Review.
After we reviewed the white gold model, we are now bringing you the review of the tone-on-tone pink gold dial 18K 5N pink gold iteration ref. 4300V/220R-H144 of the new Overseas Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin. Cased in a 41.5 mm 18K pink gold case with a stunning tone-on-tone pink gold dial, the more muted, traditional-looking dial is perfect for collectors with a classic taste seeking a timeless watch that won’t ever go out of style.
Introducing: Roger Dubuis Hommage 'La Placide' Perpetual Calendar. A Tribute to the Master Himself.
Meet the Roger Dubuis Hommage ‘La Placide’ perpetual calendar, a limited series of just 28 pieces that bridges three decades of horological heritage with a deeply personal story. The name itself is revealing: "La Placide"—placid in English—references Roger Dubuis' childhood scout nickname, which stayed with him throughout his legendary career—a gentle nod to the calm wisdom and quiet determination that defined his approach to watchmaking.
Insider: IWC Pilot's Watch Performance Chronograph Perpetual Calendar Digital Date-Month
The IWC Pilot's Watch Performance Chrono Perpetual Digital Date-Month ref. IW388801 was somewhat of a sleeper release from the brand. Still, when engineering ambition meets design excellence, great things come out. At the SIAR in Mexico City last week, we were finally able to peruse this watch in person and bring you this hands-on review. This watch is a bold fusion of motorsport-inspired aesthetics and two of our favorite watchmaking complications.
Insider: Vacheron Constantin Overseas Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin Burgundy Dial. Hands-on Review.
When the Vacheron Constantin Overseas Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin watches with gold-toned or burgundy lacquer dials were released at the end of August, we knew we had to work on separate hands-on reviews for both watches. Well, here we are, bringing you the review of the burgundy lacquer dial 18K white gold Overseas Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin ref. 4300V/220G-H151.
Introducing: Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Grande Tradition Calibre 985. The Pursuit of Horological Perfection.
Few manufactures embody the relentless pursuit of precision like Jaeger-LeCoultre, the watchmaker of watchmakers. Their latest trio of Master Grande Tradition Calibre 985 timepieces stands as a testament to over 190 years of accumulated expertise, where technical innovation meets aesthetic refinement.
Introducing: Vacheron Constantin Overseas Grand Complication Openface. The First Minute Repeater in this Collection.
To continue the celebration of its 270th anniversary, the new Overseas Grand Complication Openface introduces the first minute-repeater in Vacheron Constantin's distinguished Overseas line. The Vacheron Constantin Overseas Grand Complication Openface is a testament to horological innovation, born from an extensive development journey aimed at housing grand complications within an elegant and sporty case architecture.
Insider: Piaget Polo Perpetual Calendar Green Obsidian Limited Edition. No Two Dials are Alike.
The new Piaget Polo Perpetual Calendar Green Obsidian in a limited edition of only 18 pieces—individually numbered—is equipped with a 42 mm case in 18K white gold housing a striking dark emerald-green obsidian dial with a date indicator at 3 o'clock, a month and leap-year indicator at 12, the day of the week at 9 and the small moon phase display at 6 o'clock.
W&W 2025: Bvlgari Octo Finissimo Perpetual Calendar 18K Rose Gold (Live Photos). World's Thinnest Perpetual.
Previously available in platinum or titanium, the new Bvlgari Octo Finissimo Perpetual Calendar now comes in 18K rose gold. Pushing the boundaries of horological complexity to unprecedented heights, this extraordinary timepiece stands as the world’s thinnest perpetual calendar watch currently available, featuring an in-house automatic calibre measuring a mere 2.75 mm in thickness.
W&W 2025: Patek Philippe Retrograde Perpetual Calendar ref. 6159G-001 (Live Photos)
Patek Philippe, celebrated for its horological mastery, has reimagined its perpetual calendar complication with a sophisticated retrograde date display. The new Patek Philippe Retrograde Perpetual Calendar ref. 6159G-001 is equipped with a refined 18K white gold case with the iconic hobnail pattern bezel. The case measures 39.5 mm in diameter and 11.49 mm in thickness.
W&W 2025: Parmigiani Fleurier Toric Perpetual Calendar Platinum 'Morning Blue' (Live Photos)
One of Parmigiani Fleurier's newest additions during Watches & Wonders 2025 is the new Toric Quantième Perpétuel either in platinum or 18K rose gold. This new perpetual calendar while it does not indicate the moon phase is still so gorgeous with its minimalist and uncluttered indications.
W&W 2025: Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Tourbillon Perpetual Calendar 270th Anniversary (Live Photos)
The 127-piece limited-edition Traditionnelle Tourbillon Perpetual Calendar ref. 6300T/000P-H056 in Platinum celebrates 270 years of Vacheron Constantin's watchmaking creativity. This exceptional timepiece pairs the complexity of a new calibre with the refined elegance of a hand-guilloché dial, all housed in a 42 mm platinum case only 11.1 mm thick.
W&W 2025: A. Lange & Söhne Minute Repeater Perpetual (Live Photos)
The most impressive novelty from A. Lange & Söhne this year at Watches & Wonders 2025 is the new Minute Repeater Perpetual with a black enamel dial. This horological masterpiece brilliantly marries the acoustic precision of a minute repeater with the mathematical complexity of a perpetual calendar. Either complication standing alone would represent a significant technical achievement; their integration into a single timepiece presents an extraordinary challenge.
W&W 2025: Patek Philippe Quadruple Complication ref. 5308G-001 (Live Photos)
The new Patek Philippe Quadruple Complication, ref. 5308G-001 is an automatic minute-repeater with a split-second chronograph and instantaneous perpetual calendar that makes its debut in Patek Philippe's regular collection with an elegant white gold version for Watches & Wonders 2025. This watch is the successor to reference 5208P the watch typically worn by Mr. Thierry Stern, President of Patek Philippe.
W&W 2025: IWC Ingenieur Perpetual Calendar 41 Steel (Live Photos)
The Ingenieur Perpetual Calendar 41 in stainless steel marks a significant milestone as the first stainless steel model combining Gérald Genta's iconic Ingenieur design with Kurt Klaus' crown-operated perpetual calendar. This sophisticated timepiece features a 41mm stainless steel case and integrated bracelet, complemented by a striking blue dial with rhodium-plated hands and appliques.
W&W 2025: Parmigiani Fleurier Toric Perpetual Calendar Rose Gold 'Golden Hour' (Live Photos)
One of Parmigiani Fleurier's newest additions during Watches & Wonders 2025 is the new Toric Quantième Perpétuel either in platinum or 18K rose gold. This new perpetual calendar while it does not indicate the moon phase is still so gorgeous with its minimalist and uncluttered indications. In this layout, the hours and minutes take center stage, free from distraction, while the perpetual calendar integrates seamlessly through a coaxial display.
Introducing: Breitling Navitimer B19 Chronograph 43 Perpetual Calendar
Breitling presents a new iteration of the Navitimer B19 Chronograph 43 Perpetual Calendar with a radiant ice-blue dial, platinum bezel, and stainless steel case. For over 70 years, the Navitimer has been instantly recognized for its circular slide rule, notched bezel, and chronograph function.
Introducing: Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar ref. 26674. New Calibre 7138 with All-Crown-Adjustments.
As part of its 150th Anniversary celebrations, Audemars Piguet introduces the new calibre 7138 to the Royal Oak collection and its perpetual calendars. The brand honors its legacy while embracing innovation, and reimagined the perpetual calendar with a focus on ergonomics.
