This Week’s Watch News In 60 Seconds

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Weekly Recap © WorldTempus
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There is lots to catch up on this week from choker watches to exclusive interviews, and exciting new releases. See what you missed in our special weekly round-up

Editorial – A Matter of Tact

To kick off the week, our editor-in-chief Suzanne Wong sheds some light on the phenomenon that are choker watches. These timepieces have become all the rage, thanks to appearances on the necks of the likes of Rihanna and Taylor Swift. However, you might be surprised to hear that they are more than a fashion statement - they also have a complicated history. Find out more here.  

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Taylor Swift and Rihanna wearing choker watches © Suzanne Wong

Ilaria Resta: "You start by observing, not talking"

Following Audemars Piguet’s myriad of launches this week, our Editorial Director Sophie Furley sits down with the woman of the hour, Ilaria Resta, CEO of Audemars Piguet, to discuss her start in the new role, her leadership style and the importance of the Gen-Z market. Catch the whole conversation here

Ilaria Resta - Audemars Piguet’s new CEO © Audemars Piguet
CEO of Audemars Piguet - Ilaria Resta © Audemars Piguet

The Very First Wristwatch Was Created for a Woman

To celebrate International Women’s Day, Breguet revealed a brand-new Reine de Naples 8918 timepiece in a delicate shade of mint green. The novelty celebrates a rich history and shares the story of one of the brand’s most famous female collectors – Caroline Murat, the Queen of Naples. Discover more here

Reine de Naples 8918 © Breguet
Reine de Naples 8918 © Breguet

When Time Becomes Timeless

Next up, WorldTempus takes a closer look at Gucci’s new G-Timeless watch collection. Its seven models host new details that elevate the collection’s allure, such as a slimmer silhouette, sleek dial finishes and thin ridged bezels. Get all the details here

Gucci silver dial with a yellow-gold-plated bezel and gold galvanized indexes and hands © Gucci
G-Timeless Steel © Gucci

Light, Glass, Fire

Over here at WorldTempus, we love celebrating craftsmanship and Métiers d’art in all forms. So, naturally, we were quite excited when Louis Vuitton’s Voyager Tourbillon Volant Poinçon de Genève Plique-à-jour – showcasing a grand feu enamel - came out this week. Here’s all you need to know

Voyager Tourbillon Volant Poinçon de Genève Plique-à-jour © Louis Vuitton
Voyager Tourbillon Volant Poinçon de Genève Plique-à-jour © Louis Vuitton

Team Test: WorldTempus x Panerai 

Moving along, the editorial team tested the Panerai Radiomir Quaranta GoldTech™ PAM01026 this week. Discover what they thought about the watch in this review where our journalists pass the watch around to get not just one, but five different points of view.

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Radiomir Quaranta GoldTech™ PAM01026 © Allissa Pataki / WorldTempus

New Releases

Last but not least, for our new releases of the week, apart from the plentiful Audemars Piguet, Gucci and Louis Vuitton novelties, we have the Glashütte Original Serenade Luna, the Jaquet Droz Pocket Watch Automaton – Parrot Repeater, the Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional and the Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF Hijri Perpetual Calendar

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Serenade Luna © Glashütte Original
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Pocket Watch Automaton - Parrot Repeater © Jaquet Droz
Pocket Watch Automaton – Parrot Repeater © Jaquet Droz
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Speedmaster Moonwatch With Lacquered White Dial © Omega
Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional © Omega
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Tonda PF Calendar © Parmigiani Fleurier
Tonda PF Hijri Perpetual Calendar © Parmigiani Fleurier
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