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Vogue Singapore
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Vogue Singapore
Vogue's Watches Report: It's all about a beautiful bracelet
A ladies' timepiece used to be a bit of an afterthought for many watchmakers. Going by the releases and design trends this year at Watches and Wonders, the world's biggest horological showcase, that is surely no longer. Pursuits of beauty, poetry and (surprise!) usefulness are making the ladies' category perhaps the most exciting it's ever been. In this series of Vogue Watch Reports, we curate 2025's most noteworthy releases from Geneva. Here, beautifully and thoughtfully crafted bracelet watches make a statement. In fine watchmaking, everything is about the details. And not just on the inside movements, mind you, but even the slightest nuance of how a watch is shaped in the right places to sit comfortably on the wrist. One area of such minute detail that is getting a lot of attention this year is bracelets. Particularly, watchmakers that have introduced brand-new bracelet styles that are sure to define and influence the rest of their collections for years to come. The five-link Flat Jubilee bracelet, introduced on Rolex's new Land-Dweller collection. Courtesy of Rolex Rolex Land-Dweller 40 in Oystersteel and white gold, $21,800 Courtesy of Rolex The biggest news is surely that of Swiss giant Rolex releasing a new collection—its first in 13 years. Enter the Land-Dweller, the brand's take on an integrated bracelet design. In the same way that the Datejust was launched in 1945 with the now-iconic Jubilee bracelet, the Land-Dweller also debuts the brand-new Flat Jubilee. The five-row design features flat links, which are satin-brushed with polished chamfered edges on the outer links and mirror-polished inner links. Elegant, yet with a grounded spirit that lives up to its Land-Dweller name. Jaeger-LeCoultre debuts a Milanese bracelet in its signature collection on the all-pink-gold Reverso Tribute 'Or Deco'. Courtesy of Jaeger-LeCoultre Jaeger-LeCoultre has had an icon in its Reverso for almost a century. In all of its forms, it has been almost exclusively styled with leather straps. This year, the Swiss watchmaker is introducing a revelatory new reference, the Reverso Tribute Monoface 'Or Deco' with the collection's first—and, at the moment, only—Milanese bracelet. The entire design of the watch, from case to dial to bracelet, is crafted in a monochromatic palette of pink gold. Crafting this bracelet called for no less than 16m of pink gold threads, which are woven to form a dense flat mesh that is then hand-soldered to seal without pins. The result: a gold bracelet that's as supple as a second skin. Piaget's new signature model, the Sixtie. Courtesy of Piaget At Piaget, the focus this year is on shapes. That's underscored by its big release of 2025, the new trapeze-shaped Sixtie collection of jewellery watches. The design references trapezoidal jewellery and sautoir watches from the maison's '60s and '70s archives, and updates it for modern tastes. The trapeze shape of Piaget's Sixtie watch is not limited to its case. Even its bracelet is distinctly curved and shaped to echo the silhouette. Courtesy of Piaget A side view of the Sixtie reveals its subtle curves. Courtesy of Piaget The trapeze is obvious enough on the shape of the case, but where it really shines as a subtle, complete and thoughtful detail is in its newly developed five-link bracelet. The outermost links are shaped like halves of a trapeze, and the middle links like rounded rectangles so that every part of the bracelet has curves that extend the silhouette of the watch throughout the wrist. Vogue Singapore's June 2025 'Gold' issue is available on newsstands and online.
News18
30-05-2025
- Business
- News18
A Time For Every Style: Luxury Watch Launches Making Headlines
Last Updated: A celebration of timeless craftsmanship and modern innovation, these new luxury watches redefine elegance for the discerning collector. From heritage tributes and horological feats to modern minimalism and sustainable innovation, the latest timepiece launches from world-renowned watchmakers celebrate craftsmanship, legacy, and evolving design narratives. Here's a look at the most compelling watches unveiled by IWC Schaffhausen, Seiko, Rolex, Panerai, G-SHOCK, and Daniel Wellington. Big Pilot's Watch Perpetual Calendar Tourbillon Le Petit Prince Astron GPS Solar Dual-Time Chronograph The newest Seiko Astron boasts cutting-edge timekeeping and sleek, refined aesthetics. Crafted with a titanium bezel and sapphire crystal insert, the chronograph's angular silhouette is softened with mirror polishing. Diamond-cut subdial markers and a textured dial with horizontal stripes lend visual precision. Engineered for comfort, the lightweight titanium build and dual-curved sapphire crystal enhance wearability and legibility—an elegant evolution of Seiko's space-age legacy. ROLEX Oyster Perpetual Land-Dweller Introducing the all-new Land-Dweller, Rolex reimagines integrated design with the debut of calibre 7135 and the revolutionary Dynapulse escapement. Offered in 36mm and 40mm variants, the Land-Dweller features the new Flat Jubilee bracelet and a seamless Oyster case in white Rolesor (Oystersteel and white gold). The watch's honeycomb dial and fluted bezel add depth and brilliance, while the 5 Hz movement ensures exceptional precision. This launch signals a bold new chapter in Rolex's design journey. Submersible Chrono Marina Militare Experience Edition PAM01699 Limited to just 35 pieces, Panerai's PAM01699 honors its military heritage with an exclusive experience tied to Italian Naval Aviation. Buyers are invited to a 3-day tactical training at the Naval Air Station in Grottaglie, Puglia. The flyback chronograph houses the P.9100/R calibre with five patented functions, combining performance and purpose. Ergonomic pushers and a robust design underline Panerai's enduring connection to resilience and innovation in extreme conditions. G-SHOCK DW-5000R: A Tribute to the Original Icon G-SHOCK revives its inaugural DW-5000 in a modern avatar that remains loyal to the 1983 original. Featuring a stainless-steel case, bio-based resin, LED Super Illuminator, and signature brick-pattern dial, this edition is a tribute to toughness, designed and manufactured at Yamagata Casio. With red, blue, and yellow accents denoting passion, water resistance, and shock resistance, the DW-5000R bridges heritage with sustainability at an accessible INR 14,995 price point. DANIEL WELLINGTON top videos View all Spring/Summer 2025 Collection – Launched in India Daniel Wellington's SS25 Collection channels vintage charm with contemporary flair. Highlights include the Marlon, a pillow-case timepiece with linen-printed dials; Jolie Chain, blurring the lines between jewellery and function; and Ophelia Mini, featuring an elegant oval case and Roman numerals. Designed in Stockholm and priced between ₹15,700 and ₹19,800, the collection emphasizes self-expression, minimalist elegance, and Scandinavian craftsmanship—tailored for the modern Indian consumer. About the Author Lifestyle Desk Our life needs a bit of style to get the perfect zing in the daily routine. News18 Lifestyle is one-stop destination for everything you need to know about the world of fashion, food, health, travel, More Watch CNN-News18 here. The News18 Lifestyle section brings you the latest on health, fashion, travel, food, and culture — with wellness tips, celebrity style, travel inspiration, and recipes. Also Download the News18 App to stay updated! tags : affordable smartwatch best smartwatches in india cnn-news18 latest news lifestyle news18 Smart Watches watches Location : New Delhi, India, India First Published: May 30, 2025, 14:56 IST News lifestyle A Time For Every Style: Luxury Watch Launches Making Headlines
The Star
19-05-2025
- Business
- The Star
Touring Watches and Wonders 2025
What went down at Switzerland's premier horology festival this year. In spite of the looming economic uncertainties across the globe, this year's Watches and Wonders fair in Geneva, Switzerland, turned out to be the biggest one yet, with a record 60 brands participating, up from 54 in 2024! The number of visitors also rose 12% from the previous year to 55,000. Best of all, the recently wrapped up 2025 edition of the fair that ran from April 1 to 7, still remains one that many horological fans out there can ill-afford to miss as it offers a first look at cutting-edge innovations and new releases from some of the world's finest watchmakers. Of course, there was also a host of sideshows, including watchmaking demonstrations from apprentices, not to mention a much talked-about new food court, and also a jewellery story-telling workshops for children. But back to the main event. So, what are the highlights from this year's show? Well, to start off, for the first time this year, Bvlgari moved from exhibiting in nearby hotel suites around the Palexpo Convention Centre official venue in Geneva to showing in the Watches and Wonders venue proper itself. This debut was marked inevitably with the unveiling of its Serpenti Aeterna, with only the subtlest suggestion, no more, of a snake on this attractive and sculptural diamond-set bangle watch. The Bvlgari Octo Finissimo Ultra Tourbillon, the world's thinnest flying tourbillon. — Photos: Bvlgari The exhibition space invited visitors to immerse themselves in the Maison's Italian culture, distinctive elegance and avant-garde creative vision – through beautiful marble hues and a blend of precious materials. The Maison also showed off its other new release, the Octo Finissimo Ultra Tourbillon, the world's thinnest flying tourbillon with a total thickness of just 1.85mm. Its case diameter is 40mm. Bvlgari has taken skeletonisation to the next level, maximising light diffusion throughout the movement, creating striking contrasts through contemporary decorative techniques applied to key visible components. Powered by the BVF 900 tourbillon calibre, this manually wound mechanical movement beats at 28,800 vibrations per hour (4 Hz) and offers a 42-hour power reserve. Rolex has also taken the event by storm with the debut of its Oyster Perpetual Land-Dweller collection. The Land-Dweller aims to bring a sense of harmony between wearers and their world. Watchmaking workshops are some of the most popular events at the watch fair. Offered in both 36mm and 40mm sizes, the striking line-up includes 10 references in Everose gold, platinum and steel. Inspired by the iconic Oysterquartz models of the 1970s, the Land-Dweller has a barrel-shaped case and features brushed surfaces, polished bevels, and a twinlock crown at 3 o'clock. Its honeycomb dial motif is also new, complemented with luminescent hands and hour markers which emit a soft blue glow. Looks like this year is almost all about Formula 1 for TAG Heuer! After all, if you have spent a fortune on the sponsorship of Grand Prix motor racing like the brand has, then you would want returns on that investment. TAG Heuer had the Formula 1 on its mind with a slew of motor racing offerings on display. Its key launch at this year's Watches and Wonders was a reworking of its original Formula 1 watch from the 1980s, with all the bright pops of colour that some of us who are old enough to remember as well. This new-gen F1 watch comes in a core range of colours, with limited runs of different hues for individual Grand Prix applications. The original was equipped with a quartz movement, but the revival uses neither conventional quartz nor a mechanical calibre, but is instead fitted with the brand's sun-powered 'solargraph' movement. Normally a discreet and self-effacing watchmaking house from Glashütte in Germany, A. Lange & Söhne surprised and delighted watch lovers by issuing a full 'Honeygold' case and bracelet Odysseus watch. While perfect for summer swimming in the river Elbe in Dresden, birthplace of the brand's founder Ferdinand Adolph Lange, this watch is more likely to appear on the Côte d'Azur with all the fabulous sun there! Meanwhile, Panerai introduces exhibition-goers to its new CEO, Emmanuel Perrin who takes over at this storied maker of some very large-diameter watches. The watch fair also features an outstanding new food court for guests. There's also now the new lighter, thinner 500m Luminor Marina with its uncompromisingly generous 44mm case presented at the brand's stand. At Patek Philippe, it was certainly the year of power reserve innovation. The Geneva-based watchmaking icons showcased the eight-day Calatrava with a day-date function and the Clous de Paris caseband that has now become a signature of the more exalted watches in the Calatrava line. Moving on to the Piaget stand, CEO Benjamin Comar announces that the brand is revising its beautiful watches from the late 1960s and 1970s – a wonderful period when jewellery and horology came together as never before. Key to this is a new timepiece for women: the Sixtie. This is a trapezoidal watch available on a bracelet and recalls the brand's much-celebrated golden age. A performance in the opening ceremony of Watches and Wonders Geneva. In contrast, the more independent watchmakers at Watches and Wonders were all about showcasing the flavour of the day, which lately have been a time-only watch with a highly decorated movement, usually without a dial and instead having the mechanics exposed on the face. Even brands like Zenith joined the party with the G.F.J., a time-only wristwatch equipped with a reconstructed cal. 135 observatory chronometer movement. While in the past, independent watchmakers often did their own thing, their recognition of current tastes have bestowed upon them great success. The demand enjoyed by such independent watchmakers is impressive, with many enthusiasts eager to place deposits for deliveries several years down the road. All in the hopes that the watchmaker of their choice will be the next Francois-Paul Journe (a much-respected independent watchmaker in his own right, who is the founder and namesake of the Swiss brand F.P. Journe)! Bvlgari invited visitors to immerse themselves in the Maison's Italian culture, distinctive elegance and avant-garde creative vision. Finally, not to be outdone by its European brethren, Grand Seiko also introduced an array of enchanting novelties that celebrate the brand's flair with gem-setting, Iwate's (the brand's birthplace in Japan) official flower, and an unprecedented achievement in mechanical accuracy. A particular standout is the Grand Seiko's Evolution 9 Spring Drive U.F.A SLGB001 and SLGB003 models. These are compact 37mm watches with the ground-breaking Calibre 9RB2 movement that features an annual accuracy of +/- 20 seconds, making it the most precise mainspring-powered movement in the world. It boasts a 72-hour power reserve and features a regulation switch for fine-tuning during servicing. Meanwhile, the watch dials for both are inspired by Japan's frosty Kirigamine Highlands near the brand's Shinshu Watch Studio, evoking icy forests with intricate textures. The platinum SLGB001 – which is limited to 80 pieces – features a light-blue dial paired with a crocodile strap, while the titanium SLGB003 offers a bluish-green dial with a matching bracelet and micro-adjustment clasp.
Tatler Asia
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Tatler Asia
What 2 watch collectors took away from Watches and Wonders 2025
Self-confessed Cartier watch nerd Nic James and TickTockBelle Stephanie Soh share their highlights from the Geneva watch fair With Watches and Wonders 2025 (WWG) still fresh in our minds, Tatler GMT reached out to Nic James, head of The Horology Club Malaysia, and Stephanie Soh, one-half of TicktockBelles in Singapore, for their thoughts on the fair from an enthusiast's perspective. Read more: Watches and Wonders 2025: Tatler GMT editors pick their favourite watches NIC JAMES What watch releases or trends stood out to you? Last year's event left me a bit underwhelmed. There were plenty of releases, but nothing that really grabbed my attention. As a collector, it came across like the industry was playing it safe. But this year brought back the wow factor. We saw new movements, interesting technology, better case proportions, and thoughtful updates that made the watches more wearable. It felt like the brands cared about what was happening under the hood, not just how the watch looked on the outside. I was genuinely excited, and that hasn't happened in a while. Which maisons made the strongest statements this year? Rolex really stood out to me. They launched the Land-Dweller with the new Dynapulse escapement, and that's a big move from a brand known for slow and incremental changes. Rolex doesn't often introduce entirely new models, so this was exciting to see. The engineering behind the escapement is interesting, and I'm curious to see how it performs over time. What excites me most is its potential— does this mean we will get to see a slimmer Submariner one day? Ulysse Nardin also impressed me. I've always appreciated the Freak, but the new Diver [Air] really excited me. The skeletonised diver can handle 5,000g of force and is water-resistant up to 200m. It's like Richard Mille technology that can be taken underwater. It wore so well too for a 44mm.
India Today
25-04-2025
- Lifestyle
- India Today
Rolex Land-Dweller watch
Reimagining timeless design with a distinctly contemporary aesthetic, the Land-Dweller reinterprets its design with integrated bracelets, sketching out fresh perspectives. The timepiece was first explored in 1969 with the Rolex Quartz, and then again in 1974 on a Datejust with a self-winding movement. This design creates a visual harmony that seamlessly melds the bracelet and case in one smooth continuous line, accentuated by the polished chamfering on the top edges of the bracelet and case, which produces a ribbon of reflections when it catches the light. The graphic appeal of the dial stems from a nature-inspired honeycomb motif, which is offered in two diameters, 36 mm and 40 mm. The watch is available in a white Rolesor version or in an 18 carat Everose gold with an intense white dial, and in 950 platinum with an ice blue dial (as shown in the picture). On the versions with a Chromalight display, the open numerals and index hour markers are luminescent, which offer optimal legibility, enhanced by luminescent hands that have been specially designed for the watch. Sleek, elegant, and technically savvy, the Land-Dweller is a watch for all occasions.
