These marvelous timepieces take horology to new heights with incredible feats of mechanics, sublime aesthetics or, more likely, a combination of both
Rolex
ASIDE FROM the three new variants of the Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 36 with the jigsaw puzzle dial, one of the most notable highlights from Rolex this year is the new dial decoration for its Oyster Perpetual range. Quite aptly named “Celebration,” this brand-new motif is available for the Oyster Perpetual 31, Oyster Perpetual 36 and Oyster Perpetual 41 models. Composed of differently sized bubbles fringed with black, the new lacquered dial is dotted with many-colored bubbles that joyfully reunite the five hues introduced to the range in 2020. Most importantly, like all Rolex watches, these Oyster Perpetual models carry the Superlative Chronometer certification, ensuring excellent performance.
Montblanc
IN CELEBRATION of the Minerva manufacture’s 165th anniversary, Montblanc is releasing a brand-new Montblanc Star Legacy Suspended Exo Tourbillon Minerva limited edition of eight pieces. This limitation pays tribute to the goddess Minerva and everything she has symbolized for the Villeret manufacture over the years, celebrating crafts in a completely new way. The dial is made of walnut wood engraved totally by hand with a Roman frieze and includes olive leaves in gold applique. The best part is that this foliage engraving is a recurring pattern found on many historic Minerva watch cases. Lastly, the suspended Exo Tourbillon is surrounded by a gold-engraved laurel tree for the finishing touches.
Vacheron Constantin
VACHERON CONSTANTIN made quite a splash with its Les Cabinotiers Dual Moon Grand Complication. In a nutshell, this is a one-of-a-kind double-sided watch housing the new manual-winding in-house Calibre 2755 TMRCCQP with 11 horological complications, including a minute repeater, a perpetual calendar, precision moon phases and a sky chart. It is an extremely complex timepiece with an atypical face accentuated by the double central display of the moon phases.The manual-winding 2755 TMRCCQP calibre powering this watch is a masterpiece of complexity with its 774 components. It gives the timepiece a highly elaborate design, ensuring perfect readability of the time-related and astronomical indications.
Bulgari
AMONG THE dazzling creations launched by Bulgari at the fourth edition of Geneva Watch Days, the one to really steal the spotlight was the Octo Finissimo CarbonGold Perpetual Calendar. This new expression on the Octo Finissimo saga continues to unfold around new materials in the anthracite hues of high-tech carbon, contrasted with the luminous brilliance of gold. Designwise, it comes with golden display elements. The case, strap and dial are made of extremely lightweight, anthracite-colored carbon with a matt finish, while the crown, crafted in gold, offers a luxurious contrast against this high-tech backdrop.
