One Week, One Article This Week’s Watch News in 60 Seconds
From the metaverse to watch fairs, auctions to ethical gold, the watch world have been a busy place this week
We kick off the week with an article by our correspondent David Chokron who looks at the future of Watches and Wonders with insider information from the brands. He discusses how Rolex is requesting/demanding that the fair open up to welcome more exhibitors so it becomes almost like a Baselworld in Geneva, and suggests a host of brands who could potentially join the party, such as Carl F. Bucherer, Gucci, Frederique Constant, Alpina, Girard-Perregaux and more. Discover the full article here.
Watches & Wonders Geneva 2022 © Watches & Wonders
Following on from our Watches and Wonders Top Picks by Yannick Meylan last week, now it is the turn of Julien Meylan to give us his favourite pieces from the show. Discover his eclectic choice of fine timekeepers that will surely give you some ideas. Julien’s Top Five shows that he definitely knows his watch stuff!
Blast Moonstruck © Ulysse Nardin
The President and CEO of Cartier International spoke to WorldTempus recently about redeployment, icons, complications, blockchain technology, new customers, and his love for Japan in this in-depth article by Brice Lechevalier.
Cyrille Vigneron, President and CEO Cartier International © Cartier
From our colleagues at GMT, read about Chopard’s latest Happy Sport Chrono and how the brand has been using 100% ethical gold since 2018. There is also about the mysterious movement/rotor by Cartier. This piece just blew us away at Watches and Wonders.
Happy Sport Chrono © Chopard
There is lots of auction news this week, with an interview from Artemy Lechbinsky, CEO of Ineichen Auctioneers, and news about the Christie’s Geneva Edit, Sotheby’s Geneva luxury Week and Phillips The Royal Oak 50th Sale.
Konstantin Chaykin Joker © WorldTempus/Jordy Bellido
In the Fast Lane with Patek Phililppe
In this three part series by our editor Suzanne Wong, discover why the new reference 5470 means so much for Patek Philippe, and how to actually read its chronograph display. Suzanne also looks at the importance for brands to have their own in-house chronograph. Read this in-depth piece here.
The Patek Philippe cal. CHR 29-535 PS Q proved that the CH 29-535 PS could carry various high complications without compromising performance © Patek Philippe
All You Need is Two Hands
Watches with two hands are undeniably repined. They may just very well be the next big thing in watchmaking. Our correspondent David Chokron takes a look at this new trend and proposes some very elegant two-handed timepieces to whet your appetite, including Audemars Piguet, Parmigiani and A. Lange & Söhne to name a few.
Piaget Altiplano © David Chokron / Worldtempus
New Watches
And last but not least, for new releases this week, discover the new Glashütte Original SeaQ in black and red gold, the Omega Seamaster Diver 300M, Maurice Lacroix’s Aikon Skeleton, and the Bell & Ross BR V2-92 Full Lum.
Aikon Skeleton Automatique © Maurice Lacroix
Brands
Established in 1883, Alpina is recongised as the inventor of the sports watch as we know it today, having presented its Alpina 4 model back in 1938.
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Audemars Piguet is one of the few independent family-owned watch businesses and has been based in Le Brassus, in Switzerland's Vallée de Joux region, at the heart of the fine watchmaking industry,...
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For Bell & Ross, each detail has a specific meaning and function: functionality is key, and minimalism – dispensing with superfluous ornamental details in favour of essential aspects – is vital.
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Watches of technical perfection and beauty, through tradition and the force of innovation. Carl F. Bucherer is an independent Swiss watchmaker with expertise in the production of precious...
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Characterised by audacity and inventiveness, Cartier’s watchmaking history reflects a unique state of mind: “jeweller of kings and king of jewellers”. Its renown is bound up in the tradition of...
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Maison Chopard epitomises the alliance between watchmaking and jewellery. It has always known how to meet the expectations of its day, relying on four essential values: expertise, tradition,...
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Frederique Constant has made a successful business out of offering affordable luxury, experiencing growth rates well above the industry average. The owners have a clear mission to make fine...
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Ever since 1791, Girard-Perregaux has been pursuing its course in the best tradition of Fine Watchmaking. The Maison’s history has been characterised by legendary timepieces that combine...
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Glashütte Original is the rightful heir to Germany’s 170 years of legacy in the art of watchmaking. Glashütte Original is an authentic high-end manufactory that outfits all of its watches with...
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Gucci focuses on strengthening the values upon which its enviable reputation has been founded: utmost quality, made in Italy and fashion authority.
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Based in the Jura region of Switzerland, Maurice Lacroix has been producing fine Swiss timepieces for over 40 years and has developed 14 in-house movements over the past ten years.
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A company of the Swatch Group, OMEGA has been behind major revolutions in watchmaking technology and the timekeeping of numerous Olympic Games. Its watches are worn by world-famous celebrities and...
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Patek Philippe enjoys outstanding renown and rare prestige, due to the constancy with which the Manufacture has applied its philosophy of excellence ever since it was founded.
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