The new Bvlgari Octo Finissimo Ultra Tourbillon transcends mere record-setting—it stands as a bold horological manifesto. By seamlessly integrating a skeleton tourbillon within a watch measuring a mere 1.85 mm in total thickness, this tourbillon occupies a position of profound significance in Bvlgari's watchmaking journey.
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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: Piaget Andy Warhol Watch with Tiger Eye Dial (Live Photos)
The new Piaget Andy Warhol watch debuts a new design interpretation released at Watches & Wonders 2025, featuring a stunning 18K white gold case—measuring 45 x 43 mm—, a powerful tiger eye stone dial, and delivered on a dark brown alligator leather strap with pin buckle in 18K white gold.
W&W 2025: Grönefeld 1944 Tanfana (Live Photos). The First Ladies' Watch for this Brand.
The 1944 Tanfana marks the first ladies' model from Grönefeld. The Horological Brothers drew inspiration from their hometown of Oldenzaal, where the goddess 'Tanfana' once stood as a guardian of peace and harmony. The reference 1944 honors their mother Netty's birth year. While embracing new design codes and materials not previously seen in a Grönefeld timepiece, this watch maintains the exacting standards that have earned acclaim from watch enthusiasts worldwide.
W&W 2025: Rolex Perpetual 1908 with Settimo Bracelet ref. 52508 (Live Photos)
The exquisite Rolex Perpetual 1908 ref. 52508 now debuts on an innovative seven-piece link bracelet crafted entirely in 18K yellow gold. The new Settimo—seventh in Italian—bracelet brings unprecedented refinement and comfort to this elegant timepiece. Designed specifically for the Perpetual 1908 and its 39 mm 18K yellow gold case, the Settimo bracelet represents Rolex’s first metal bracelet dedicated to this collection.
W&W 2025: Rolex Land-Dweller Everose Gold Diamond-Set Bezel ref. 127385TBR (Live Photos)
One of our favorites from the new Rolex Land-Dweller lineup with its vibes matching the discontinued gold Rolex Beta 21 ref. 5100 “Texano“ and the discontinued Rolex Oysterquartz ref. 19018 in yellow gold, is the Rolex Land-Dweller Everose Gold Diamond-Set Bezel ref. 127385TBR. Its 40 mm Everose gold case is paired with an intense white honeycomb motif dial with a satin finish and set with 10 baguette-cut diamonds serving as its markers, and a bezel set with 40 baguette-cut diamonds.
W&W 2025: Angelus Flying Tourbillon Titanium Blue (Live Photos)
In the rarefied world of haute horlogerie, few pieces manage to simultaneously push technical boundaries while maintaining an unmistakable aesthetic identity. The new Flying Tourbillon Titanium Blue ref. 0TSZF.U01A.M009T from Angelus accomplishes precisely this balancing act, offering a compelling study of contrasts between circular forms and open architecture that showcases the brand's technical prowess and design philosophy.
W&W 2025: Armin Strom Dual Time Resonance GMT Manufacture Edition (Live Photos). A 50-piece Limited Edition.
To celebrate 15 years of their fully integrated Manufacture, last year, Armin Strom presented the Dual Time Resonance GMT First Edition reimagining their most historically important innovation. This year for Watches & Wonders 2025, Armin Strom presents a new iteration with the Dual Time Resonance GMT Manufacture Edition in a limited edition of only 50 pieces in stainless steel.
W&W 2025: Tudor Black Bay 68 Blue Dial (Live Photos)
By adding a new size to the Tudor Black Bay collection, Tudor presented the Black Bay 68 ref. M7943A1A0NU-0001 at Watches & Wonders 2025. This new watch stands as one of the most imposing models in the Black Bay collection with its substantial 43 mm stainless steel case diameter, meeting the market demand for varied case sizes to accommodate different wrist proportions.
W&W 2025: Hermès Le Temps Suspendu (Live Photos)
The Hermès Arceau Le Temps Suspendu returns with a sophisticated redesign of the groundbreaking 2011 original. This new iteration showcases a sleek 42 mm case that houses an elegant open-worked dial, offering a captivating view of the signature "Time Suspended" complication.
W&W 2025: Hublot Big Bang Unico Water Blue Sapphire (Live Photos)
Hublot's engineers and chemists embarked on a quest to create the ideal harmony between movement and case. Through this research, the Manufacture has mastered synthetic sapphire production, harnessing its unique aesthetic qualities in watchmaking to transform each timepiece into an artistic masterpiece. The Hublot Big Bang Unico Water Blue Sapphire ref. 421.JL.4890.RT is delivered with a transparent water-blue rubber strap and a fully visible movement on the dial side.
W&W 2025: Hublot Big Bang Unico Mint Green Ceramic (Live Photos)
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Big Bang collection, Hublot unveiled more than two dozen new watches, most of them with ceramic or sapphire crystal cases to continue to push the boundaries of both materials science and watchmaking artistry. The new Hublot Big Bang Unico Mint Green Ceramic ref. 441.GS.5221.RX is a perfect example of Hublot’s mastery in ceramic production and one of our favorite watches presented this year at Watches & Wonders 2025.
W&W 2025: Hublot Big Bang Unico Magic Ceramic (Live Photos)
Along with other watches that were presented by Hublot to celebrate the 20th anniversary of its iconic Big Bang collection this year at Watches & Wonders 2025, Hublot has unveiled the Big Bang Unico Magic Ceramic ref. 441.CIB.1171.RX with a micro-blasted and polished black ceramic case paired with a very unique-looking polished manufacture multicolor ceramic bezel with blue dots.
W&W 2025: Grand Seiko E9 Spring Drive U.F.A. SLGB001 Platinum (Live Photos). An 80-Piece Limited Edition.
The new Grand Seiko E9 Spring Drive U.F.A. SLGB001 is cased in platinum and available in a limited edition of only 80 pieces to be exclusively sold at Grand Seiko Boutiques worldwide. The watch much like its High-Intensity Titanium counterpart, features a dial design that draws inspiration from the ice forests of the Kirigamine Highlands near the Shinshu Watch Studio.
W&W 2025: Grand Seiko E9 Spring Drive U.F.A. SLGB003 (Live Photos). With an Annual Accuracy Rate of ±20 Seconds.
For Watches & Wonders 2025, the collection introduces the groundbreaking Spring Drive Calibre 9RB2, earning the designation "U.F.A."—Ultra Fine Accuracy. This revolutionary movement redefines precision in watchmaking, with accuracy measured on an annual rather than daily basis. The new Grand Seiko E9 Spring Drive U.F.A SLGB003 features a dial design that draws inspiration from the ice forests of the Kirigamine Highlands near the Shinshu Watch Studio.
W&W 2025: Chopard Alpine Eagle 41 SL Cadence 8HF (Live Photos)
First introduced in 2019, the Alpine Eagle collection represents Chopard's commitment to technological advancement in watchmaking. The third edition of their high-frequency timepiece the 8HF series achieves a remarkable milestone as the lightest watch ever produced by Chopard. This exceptional lightness is accomplished through the use of ceramicized titanium for the 41 mm case, crown, dial, and movement.
W&W 2025: Chopard L.U.C Full Strike Revelation Minute Repeater (Live Photos)
The new L.U.C. Full Strike Revelation ref. 161947-0002 is distinguished by its innovative design, exceptional acoustic qualities, and natural elegance, the L.U.C Full Strike timepiece now appears in a new limited edition of just 20 pieces with a sapphire crystal dial that reveals the intricate mechanics within the manual wound calibre powering this watch.
W&W 2025: Chopard Alpine Eagle 41 XP CS Platinum (Live Photos)
Chopard debuts its first platinum iteration in the Alpine Eagle sports watch collection, marrying the refined proportions of the ultra-thin '41 XP' case with a redesigned bracelet. The Chopard Alpine Eagle 41 XP CS Platinum ref. 295396-9001 is equipped with a case measuring 41 mm in diameter and 8 mm in thickness, the watch is crafted from this exceptionally pure metal and showcases a 'Shades of Ice' blue gradient dial.
W&W 2025: Ferdinand Berthoud FB 3SPC.3 Pink and FB 3SPC.3 Black (Live Photos)
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of Chronométrie Ferdinand Berthoud, the brand welcomes two new limited editions in platinum —makes its first appearance in this collection with a mechanical movement with a cylindrical balance-spring—within the FB 3SPC.3 model in 20 pieces each, featuring distinctive PVD treatments in pink—not so pink—and black.
W&W 2025: HYT T1 Titanium Guilloché (Live Photos). First Time the Brand Uses a Dial with This Finish.
This is the first time that HYT has used a hand guilloché dial for any of their watches since their foundation in 2012. The reimagined HYT T1 Series brings a more refined approach to fluid timekeeping with its compact 45.3 mm Grade 5 Titanium case diameter and streamlined profile. This latest iteration emphasizes ergonomic design for superior wrist comfort while introducing a significant aesthetic departure with a fully enclosed dial that conceals the bellows.
