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Laurent Ferrier Classic Origin Beige Debuts in 5N Red Gold for the Brand’s 15th Anniversary

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Five years ago, to mark its first decade, LAURENT FERRIER unveiled the Classic Origin, a creation born of a clear vision, embodying a design philosophy that seeks to captivate never through excess, but through timeless balance. Today, to celebrate its fifteenth anniversary, the Maison reveals a new interpretation of this foundational model: the Classic Origin Beige.

A TIMELESS MODERNITY

It brings together the familiar curves of the emblematic 40 mm Classic case, whose lines recall a pebble gently smoothed by the flow of a river. For the first time within the LF collection, the Classic Origin exhibits an unexpected lustre thanks to 5N red gold. This noble, warmly toned metal, paired with a new beige dial, gives rise to a timepiece that radiates both reminiscence and modernity. Like a quiet echo of the past, its warm, delicately balanced tones exude a softness that transcends time without ever standing still, a subtle harmony between heritage and the present.

More than any other, the Classic Origin Beige embodies the minimalist spirit so dear to Laurent Ferrier. Its beige dial, infused with warm undertones, pulses to the rhythm of the brown railway track, central cross and hour marker transfers. Legibility, a value deeply cherished by the Genevan watchmaker, is ensured by the minute track punctuated with red numerals, mirroring the accents on the small seconds at six o’clock. At the centre, the signature 18k gold Assegai hands glide across the opaline surface with a serene elegance, as if already familiar with the story of time they reveal.

And then there is the crown. That detail one might think of as secondary, but never truly is. Its rounded, ball-like shape speaks volumes: more than a signature, it is an intention. Laurent designed it this way, generous and inviting, so that winding the watch would never feel like a mere mechanical action, but rather a moment of genuine pleasure. 

 

THE MECHANICS OF TIME

Beneath the sapphire case back lies the LF116.01 calibre, a manually wound movement. It forms the beating heart of the Classic Origin Beige, crafted with the same uncompromising refinement the Maison reserves for all of its calibres.

At its centre, a screw balance comes to life, guided by a Breguet-type overcoil hairspring. This pairing is no coincidence: it enhances precision, reduces positional errors and ensures consistent timekeeping, so that each passing second flows with the same accuracy as the last.

Yet this movement holds another secret, treasured by the most discerning collectors: the signature long-blade ratchet pawl. Entirely polished and chamfered by hand, it delivers a unique tactile sensation when winding, a crisp, unmistakable click. A sound that resonates like the hallmark of the most imposing timepieces. Once fully wound, the watch offers a power reserve of over 80 hours.

The LF116.01 calibre may appear more minimalist than some of the Maison’s more complex movements, yet it upholds the very same standard of meticulous finishing. The bridges are adorned with a sandblasted finish and treated in black rhodium, while every edge is hand polished. In contrast, the mirror-polished screws gleam like points of light. The finishing work as a whole, including the manually crafted interior angle on the escapement bridge, reflects the patient skill of the Maison’s artisans. Every component is hand-finished within the workshop. Nothing is left to chance – not even what remains unseen.

 

Completing this harmonious ensemble is a mocha nubuck strap lined with Alcantara. Its 5N red gold pin buckle echoes the case with warmth and elegance, manifesting the spirit of the piece down to the finest detail.

The Classic Origin Beige is more than a watch. It is a witness to a story that began fifteen years ago. It distils that legacy and brings it into the present. Above all, it embodies one discreet but unchanging truth: some forms of beauty never fade. They do more than stand the test of time. They make time their own.

CLASSIC ORIGIN BEIGE

Reference LCF036.R5.BR5

TECHNICAL DETAILS

Movement:
Manually wound calibre LF116.01
Swiss lever escapement
Screw balance
Functions: hours, minutes, small seconds at 6 o’clock
Movement diameter: 31.60 mm
Thickness: 4.35 mm
Frequency: 3Hz (21,600 vph)
Power reserve: 80 hours
Number of components: 150
Jewels: 21

AESTHETIC CHARACTERISTICS

Case:
18k (750) 5N red gold
Water-resistant to 30 metres
Signature ball-shaped crown in 18k (750) 5N red gold
Diameter: 40 mm
Thickness: 10.70 mm

Dial:
Beige opaline finish with brown railway track and red minute numerals
Hour markers in 18k (750) 5N red gold

Hands:
Hours and minutes: Assegai-shaped in 18k (750) 5N red gold
Seconds: Baton-shaped in 18k (750) 5N red gold

Strap:
Hand-sewn mocha nubuck with tone-on-tone Alcantara lining
Pin buckle in 18k (750) 5N red gold

 

Laurent Ferrier Sport Auto 79: A Tribute to Passion and Precision

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After a demanding 24 hours covering 3988 km, Laurent Ferrier, François Servanin and François Trisconi crossed the finish line to take third place overall in the legendary Le Mans race. A real achievement for three amateur drivers. The friends received a trophy that day, as well as a gift: a watch. It was then that a bigger dream was born – that of creating a watchmaking company faithful to traditional values, passion and elegance. The very first foundational stone of the company that would be built many years later was laid on 10 June 1979.

Sport Auto 79

With this new edition of the Sport Auto, LAURENT FERRIER far transcends the simple reiteration of a timepiece. To mark the brand’s 15th anniversary, this Sport Auto 79 pays tribute to a timeless moment, an understated victory etched into history. That moment was the podium at the 1979 Le Mans 24 Hours. That victory – third place in the overall rankings – forever sealed the fate of the two founders and set in motion the watchmaking odyssey we know today.

This new Sport Auto 79 perpetuates a seminal memory and captures the essence of a trophy that was as unseen as it was decisive. In the end, it is the embodiment of a turning point in life, a transition from one passion to another.

EXQUISITELY DISCREET

The cream-coloured dial, with its opaline finish that imparts a powdery texture, is the result of a galvanic treatment that gives the surface a rose-silver hue. It reflects the gentleness and humility of the brand’s founders – these two former racing drivers – with regard to the third place they achieved in ’79.
“We’re not world champions”, as Laurent himself often likes to say.

To contrast with this understated dial, the livery of this new version is entirely in 5N red gold – including the case and bracelet. Composed of multiple intertwined curves, this architecture embodies every detail of this legendary race engraved in memory. The nobility of this metal evokes the precious nature of the real reward won that day, the courage to undertake the adventure of a lifetime.

The indexes and hands in 5N red gold are enhanced with white Super-LumiNova®. At 6 o’clock, a snailed small-second dial is accented by powder grey markers. As with the entire LAURENT FERRIER collection, legibility is key. It is optimised here by the minute track, which is also defined in powder grey. The logo and central cross match. A gently sloping bevelled date aperture, highlighted by a fine coordinated transfer, is delicately positioned at 3 o’clock. As with all the models in the same collection, “Sport Auto” appears as a tone-on-tone transfer positioned between the central hands and the small seconds.

STREAMLINED ELEGANCE

Inspired by the aerodynamics of racing cars, the design of the Sport Auto 79 is characterised by a skilful interplay of rounded curves and sinuous lines. Its case in 5N red gold measures 41.5 mm in diameter and comes with an integrated bracelet in the same material. On a tonneau-shaped case middle with rounded contours, Laurent Ferrier has subtly superimposed a bezel with softened shapes, recalling the cushion-shaped silhouette of the Square model.

Each side of the case benefits from a specific finishing treatment. The bezel features a circular satin-brushed finish, highlighted by mirror-polished sides, in contrast to the case middle with its vertical satin-brushed finish. The three-link metal bracelet follows this logic of alternation, with vertically satin-brushed surfaces enhanced by sloping mirror-polished sides. Harmoniously integrated into the case middle, the generous curvature of the iconic ball-shaped screw-down crown makes it easy to grip in order to start the automatic movement. This device is guaranteed water resistant to a depth of 120 metres, for optimum everyday comfort.

THE ART OF DETAIL

This Sport Auto model in 5N red gold features the LF270.01 movement, an automatic calibre with a micro-rotor, which was designed, decorated and assembled in the Geneva workshops. This robust and precise motor, inspired by the micro-rotor with natural escapement, is exquisitely finished by hand and is equipped with a 950 platinum oscillating weight. This micro-rotor features a laser engraved decoration which discreetly reveals numerical nods to the 1979 race – visible only to the most discerning eye.

In keeping with LAURENT FERRIER’s reputation for impeccable finishes, the movement showcases a true masterpiece of mechanical craftsmanship, which fans will be delighted to admire through the sapphire crystal case back. The entire movement reverberates with energy thanks to the bridges featuring subtle horizontal ruthenium-treated satin-brushed finishes.

A great many finishing stages are carried out by hand in the heart of the LF finishing workshop. Among them, the decoration of the rotor bridge stands out for its remarkable precision: the bevelling of the corners, polishing with gentian wood and diamond paste, and the mirror-polished surface finish or “brouillage” (a scratch-brushing technique) on the main plate side. In all, it takes 2 to 3 hours to complete all the finishing stages on this component alone. This expertise is also showcased throughout the movement’s components, with their highly complex interior angles, black zinc-polished surfaces, and ruthenium satin-brushed or circular-grained finishes — all orchestrated in-house in the manufacture’s workshops.

THE REWARD OF BOLD VISION

This timepiece is not just commemorating a race or a friendship. It evokes a prize, but it is not the one awarded on a podium, it is the one you award yourself when a desire takes shape, when a passion is sparked and finally comes to life.
The pure lines of the Sport Auto 79 echo a shared history of confidence, boldness and perseverance. And what if, in the end, we were not just celebrating the memory of a past achievement, but the reward for a personal accomplishment? An invitation to celebrate all those who are driven by their passion, to cross the line and make their dreams a reality…

TECHNICAL DATA
LCF040.R5.GR1C1

Movement: LF270.01
• Self-winding movement
• Diameter: 14’’’ (Ø 32.50 mm)
• Thickness: 4.85 mm
• Frequency: 4 Hz (28,800 vibrations/hour)
• Power reserve: 72 hours
• 215 components/31 jewels
• Central hours and minutes
• Small seconds at 6 o’clock
• Date at 3 o’clock
• Horizontal satin-brushed finish and ruthenium treatment on the bridges

Case:
• 18K/750 5N red gold
• Dimensions: 41.5 mm (3-9 o’clock)
• Thickness: 12.70 mm
• Screw-on case back, middle and bezel
• Sapphire case back, visible movement
• Water-resistant to 120 metres
• Domed sapphire crystals
• Circular satin-brushed bezel, polished sides and vertical satin-brushed case middle
• Special screws on the case back

Dial:
• Cream-coloured, silver-rose galvanic treatment and opaline finish
• Powder grey transfers
• Snailed small second
• Indexes: 18K/750 5N red gold with white Super-LumiNova®
• Aperture at 3 o’clock, white discs and anthracite date

Hands:
• 18K/750 5N red gold
• Hours and minutes: “Assegai-shaped” with white Super-LumiNova®
• Seconds: baton-shaped

Bracelet:
• Integrated 3-link bracelet in 18K/750 5N red gold
• Folding clasp in 18K/750 5N red gold

LAURENT FERRIER: CLASSIC TRAVELLER GLOBE NIGHT BLUE

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In 2016, LAURENT FERRIER unveiled a demonstration of its expertise in artistic crafts and visual balance with the Galet Traveller Globe Night Blue, featuring its first interpretation of our Earth by night. Today, to mark the brand’s 15th anniversary, Laurent has chosen to give a second life to this emblematic piece. The Classic Traveller Globe Night Blue now features a brand-new enamel dial.

A REIMAGINED DIAL

The 2016 edition was distinguished by an engraved white gold dial, where the oceans were adorned with translucent blue enamel, and the continents subtly enhanced with gold glitter. In 2025, engraving gives way to the art of miniature painting, with the continents cloaked in opaque blue enamel, elevated by more intense specks of enamelled gold, lending the whole piece a more refined and minimalist aesthetic.

The centre of the dial is adorned with a convex planisphere depicting the five continents in white gold, covered with blue enamel, and surrounded by a sea rendered in deep blue enamel. Crafted using the age-old champlevé technique, the main challenge lies in executing this enamelling on a three-dimensional surface. The centre of the dial, made out of gold, is convex in shape, allowing for the reproduction of the Earth’s globe and enhancing the central motif – the five continents. The world’s city lights as seen from space at night are hand-painted with touches of enamelled gold, enhancing the contrast with the darker oceans. In addition to exceptional craftsmanship, more than five different firing stages are required to complete this central part of the dial.

Hand-finished with a circular satin-brushed surface, the outer ring or hour circle in slate grey creates the impression of plunging towards the central sphere, accentuating the illusion of a raised globe, seemingly hovering above the dial. The three-dimensional aspect of the dial is further enhanced by the drop-shaped indices, whose tips extend beyond the circle, appearing to be suspended above the globe.

AN AESTHETIC DESIGNED TO ENHANCE LEGIBILITY

The Classic Traveller Globe Night Blue has been developed to combine practicality with the refined balance and aesthetic harmony of the timepiece, ensuring clarity and performance in all circumstances. As a contemporary timepiece designed for globetrotters, it offers a distinctive interpretation of the dual time zone function.

Discreetly integrated on the left side of the case, two perfectly symmetrical oblong pushers allow the local time, displayed by the central hour hand, to be adjusted. When changing time zones, this central hour hand can be moved forwards or backwards in one-hour increments with a simple press. The upper pusher advances the hand by one hour, while the lower pusher moves it back — without altering the position of the minute hand.

Beyond the quick adjustment of local time, the date displayed in the aperture at 3 o’clock automatically changes at midnight, adapting to different time zones without requiring any further intervention. The aperture at 9 o’clock retains the reference time (home time). Additionally, with its 24-hour display, the day and night distinction is instantly clear.

A HIGHLY RELIABLE MOVEMENT

The Classic Traveller is powered by the LF 230.02 automatic calibre, incorporating the dual time zone mechanism and date function. It features an automatic winding system with unidirectional pawl-fitted micro-rotor, enhanced by a double direct-impulse natural escapement. This escapement delivers two direct impulses to the balance with each oscillation, ensuring excellent efficiency and an impressive 72-hour power reserve.

CLASSIC AND REFINED FINISHES

The decoration and finishing of the movement are executed in the spirit of traditional haute horlogerie, combining finesse and artisanal expertise. The sapphire case-back of the Classic Traveller Globe Night Blue offers a view of this exceptional craftsmanship. In addition to rhodium-plated Côtes de Genève decoration on the bridges and circular graining on the main plate, the movement features hand-bevelled edges and hand-polished screw heads. Similarly, the intricate hand-bevelled edges, particularly in the interior angles, exemplify the values of traditional watchmaking cherished by LAURENT FERRIER.

CLASSIC TRAVELLER GLOBE NIGHT BLUE

Reference LCF012.G1.NGE10

Calibre

  • Calibre LF230.02
  • Off-centred micro-rotor in 18 k solid gold with pawl-fitted unidirectional winding
  • Natural escapement with double direct impulse on the balance
  • Silicon pallet lever, LIGA escape wheels
  • Indications: hours, minutes, small seconds at 6 o’clock, date at 3 o’clock, home time/reference time at 9 o’clock
  • Correctors: crown for winding and time-setting and, on the left side of the case, two pushers(+) and (-) respectively positioned at 10 and 8 o’clock, to adjust the time hour per hour with automatic date correction
  • Diameter: 14’’’ (Ø 31.60 mm)
  • Thickness: 5.80 mm
  • Frequency: 3 Hz (21,600 vibrations per hour)
  • Power reserve: 72 hours
  • 288 parts
  • 44 jewels

Case

  • 18 k 210 Pd white gold
  • Diameters: 41 mm (49 mm including the lugs)
  • Thickness: including the sapphire crystal 12.64 mm
  • Domed sapphire crystals, transparent case-back
  • Water-resistant to 30 metres
  • “Ball-shaped” crown in 18 k 210 Pd white gold

Dial

  • 18 k 210 Pd white gold spherical centre with blue champlevé enamel and slate grey circular satin-brushed hour ring
  • Drop-shaped indices in 18 k white gold
  • Stud-shaped hour markers in cabochon-cut 18 k white gold at 3 and 9 o’clock
  • Bevelled date aperture at 3 o’clock
  • Bevelled dual time zone aperture at 9 o’clock

Hands

  • 18 k white gold, polished and curved
  • “Assegai-shaped” hands

Strap

  • Deep grey Nubuck leather, hand-stitched with tone-on-tone topstitching and Alcantara lining
  • 18 ck 210 Pd white gold pin buckle or double-blade folding clasp

Watches and Wonders Geneva 2024

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55 exhibiting Maisons, 3 days open to the Public

Taking place from April 9 to 15, 2024, the next Watches and Wonders Geneva promises to be a thrilling one, with an enhanced program at the Salon and In The City, specially designed for the general public. The focus will be on the visitor experience, as well as meaningful connection and interaction with the exhibiting Maisons. Several spaces have been expanded, allowing the event to host new brands and welcome the public over 3 full days!

Planning is already well underway for Watches and Wonders Geneva to ensure a unique week for the world of fine watchmaking, with a record 55 watch brands confirmed to take part in 2024. It’s a chance for industry professionals, connoisseurs and enthusiasts to come together, experience the latest products first-hand, engage and build meaningful connections. A new 7-day program has been designed with the Salon opening to the public from Saturday to Monday. Tickets can be purchased online from early February 2024, with student and weekend prices available.

The Watches and Wonders Geneva experience has been reimagined for 2024. It will now encompass two floors and feature new spaces for visitors to explore along with enhanced venues for meeting and discussion.

In addition to prestigious names such as Rolex, Cartier, Patek Philippe, IWC Schaffhausen and TAG Heuer, six new brands will be exhibiting for the first time, with Bremont on one side and Eberhard & Co, Gerald Charles, Nomos Glashütte, Norqain and Raymond Weil on the other. H. Moser & Cie. will also be making its return to the Carré des Horlogers.

The LAB, which serves as a window into the future of the industry, will take on a new dimension at the heart of the Salon, symbolically representing the importance of technological innovation within the manufactures. Here, startups, schools and engineers will reveal the secrets of tomorrow’s watchmaking. It’s an immersive, tactile and sensory experience for the curious and especially relevant to younger enthusiasts with career aspirations.

The heart of the City will be ticking even louder to the rhythm of watch movements, with a dynamic In The City program. A new Village Horloger will be created to showcase the wonders of fine watchmaking, its crafts, savoir-faire and talents. Major brands will also be joining the festivities with in-store activities featuring presentations and special exhibitions of their finest creations. The evening celebration – with its free concert – will be held on April 11 on the Quai Général-Guisan.

Watches and Wonders Geneva is aimed at all audiences and all ages, with a particular focus on younger generations who have shown a growing interest in the industry. The countdown begins as the whole city is getting ready to once again welcome the watchmaking event of the year!

Online ticketing early February 2024!

EXHIBITING MAISONS
A. LANGE & SÖHNE | ALPINA WATCHES | ANGELUS | ARNOLD & SON | BAUME & MERCIER | BEAUREGARD | BELL & ROSS | BREMONT | CARTIER | CHANEL | CHARLES ZUBER | CHARRIOL | CHOPARD | CHRONOSWISS | CYRUS GENÈVE | CZAPEK & CIE | EBERHARD & CO. | FERDINAND BERTHOUD | FREDERIQUE CONSTANT | GERALD CHARLES | GRAND SEIKO | GRÖNEFELD | H. MOSER & CIE. | HAUTLENCE | HERMÈS | HUBLOT | HYSEK | IWC SCHAFFHAUSEN | JAEGER-LECOULTRE | LAURENT FERRIER | LOUIS MOINET | MONTBLANC | NOMOS GLASHÜTTE | NORQAIN | ORIS | PANERAI | PARMIGIANI FLEURIER | PATEK PHILIPPE | PEQUIGNET | PIAGET | RAYMOND WEIL | REBELLION TIMEPIECES | RESSENCE | ROGER DUBUIS | ROLEX | RUDIS SYLVA | SPEAKE-MARIN | TAG HEUER | TRILOBE | TUDOR | U-BOAT | ULYSSE NARDIN | VACHERON CONSTANTIN | VAN CLEEF & ARPELS | ZENITH

Day 2 at Watches and Wonders 2023

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If you have recovered from yesterday’s exhilarating trip, be ready to be spun around some more because the show keeps getting surreal.

Without much ado, we shall begin our discovery of the exquisite novelties that await us.

BEAUREGARD – Dahlia White Gold – Fire Opal

The Maison’s founding collection Dahlia was unveiled in 2018 to immediate international recognition. The collection was selected for the Grand Prix de l’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) alongside international powerhouse brands. This poetic floral creation with its Haute Joaillerie dial, animated by a central flying tourbillon and set with 600 flawless diamonds, is presented this year with a dial handmade in vibrant Fire opal. Sourced in the Mexican village of Magdalena, the world center for the 5 mines producing this fascinating gem, this flawless selection of rough stones is worked in a Montreal workshop to the highest standards of craftsmanship.

A delicate-looking yet sturdy timepiece on a lovely wrist has a calming effect on time.

CHOPARD – Alpine Eagle 41 XPS

Alpine Eagle extends its range with an ultra-thin model featuring a small seconds indication. The L.U.C 96.40-L movement measures 3.30mm only, enabling the Alpine Eagle 41 XPS to beat with chronometer-certified accuracy. Optimal proportions and a textured “Monte Rosa Pink” dial endow this model with undeniable elegance and distinction, while its finishes have earned it Poinçon de Genève recognition.

This one is sure to charm you and make you look at the world with Rosa tinted glasses.

FERDINAND BERTHOUD – FB 3SPC.1

The Chronomètre FB 3SPC.1, one of the two versions, is equipped with an 18-carat white gold case, 2N pale yellow gold movement components and an eggshell-coloured dial in sandblasted silver-toned brass.

Golden dreams are made of these.

FREDERIQUE CONSTANT – Classic Tourbillon Manufacture

Honouring the watchmaking traditions, the Classic Tourbillon is manufactured in gold in a limited quantity of 150 individually numbered watches. The tourbillon was first unveiled in 2008, 15 years ago, with a comma-shaped aperture in 2023, the comma has become a full circle.

The elegance of this timepiece is not to be missed.

HUBLOT – MP-13 TOURBILLON BI-AXIS RETROGRADE

Hublot is known for its disruptive, creative and technical Haute Horlogerie. Now writing a new chapter in the MP story with masterpieces that are collectors’ dreams. The new MP-13 is a unique 100% Hublot Manufacture complication with a double-axis Tourbillon and Dual Retrograde Display from the watchmaking of tomorrow.

Wrap your head and time around this one because this is one complicated yet beautiful timepiece.

HUBLOT –Square Bang Sapphire 

Hublot unveils its interpretation of the square watch, a new geometry for the watchmaker. Inspired by the Maison’s iconic Big Bang, this Square Bang Unico adds a new pillar: ‘The Shaped Collection’ to sit alongside the Spirit of Big Bang.

A show-stopper is an apt word for this one. If the world were square, it would probably just fit in fine in this one. The transparent sapphire case makes this the watch to have. 

 

IWC SCHAFFHAUSEN – Ingenieur Automatic 40 Black

During the 70s, Gerald Genta created the Ingenieur SL, Reference 1832. Today’s Ingenieur Automatic 40 embodies his vision of bringing a stainless steel sporty watch with an integrated bracelet. While meeting the highest standards set for technology, ergonomics and finish, the watch also shows off daring aesthetics.

The black ‘grid’ will seamlessly intersect and network into your multiple parallel universes, real or imaginary.

LAURENT FERRIER –  Square Micro-Rotor Evergreen

Always committed to creating timeless yet modern pieces that are functional yet can sway you with their aesthetic power, Laurent Ferrier now brings forth watches that are an eclectic mix of sophistication and elegance, the Square Micro-Rotor Evergreen and the Classic Micro-Rotor Evergreen.

Simplicity has immense power, check this watch out if you do not believe me.

ROLEX – New Cosmograph Daytona

Rolex has launched new age Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona updating its range. The case design is singular in nature and features its characteristic chronograph with refined details.

This model has the most unique colour combinations and this being Rolex it wears its crown high.

Top 10 Salmon Coloured Dials To Look Out For

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Gone are the days of monochrome watches and dull shades of time.

Today the watch scene is a burst with colours that can elevate the beauty of the timepiece. Brands are constantly looking to keep the watch enthusiasts enthralled and clamouring to outdo each other.

Every year there is a trend, yet sometimes, it is just a whiff of an era gone by that reappears in modern context and time.

Salmon Pink:

Is it the new go-to colour? Watch lovers and collectors have mentioned that the colour has been around since the thirties and yet it has made a reappearance lately, and quite vehemently too.

In 2019, when the popularity of salmon dials took off, the colour PANTONE 16-1546, “Living Coral”, was chosen as the year’s colour. The current dials in the market are all variations of the coral shade.

We put out the bait and some extraordinary timepieces caught it. Let us reel in some of the really warm catches that made it to our Salmon list.

A.Lange & Söhne:

The A. Lange & Söhne Datograph Perpetual Tourbillon in 18-carat white gold houses a flyback chronograph, a perpetual calendar, and a tourbillon with a patented stop-seconds mechanism. Caliber: L952.2 Diameter: 41.5 mm

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Audemars Piguet:

The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar houses a “Grande Tapisserie” dial with matching subdials in a Titanium case and is a limited edition of 300 pieces. Caliber: 5134 Diameter: 41 mm Water resistance: 20 m

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Breitling:

This Breitling Premier B25 Datora 42 is a chronograph from the premier series with its complete calendar and moon phase. “Datora” is a term used by Breitling and refers to a complete calendar chronograph displaying the day, date, month and the different moon phases. The Datora is powered by the COSC-certified Manufacture Caliber: B25 Diameter: 42 mm Water resistance: 10 m

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Czapek:

The Czapek Antarctique Passage de Drake S has the exclusive “Stairway to Eternity” dial. Calibre SXH5 is Czapek’s in-house self-winding mechanical movement. Integrated stainless steel bracelet with Czapek exclusive “Easy Release” system and micro-adjustment device. Calibre: SXH5  Diameter: 38.5 mm Water resistance: 120 m

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Grönefeld:

The Grönefeld 1941 Principia Automatic salmon dial, like the other choices, comes in solid sterling silver, housed in the company’s 1941 case in red gold, white gold or stainless steel. With its self-winding movement, the watch successfully harnesses gravity, making it ideal for daily wear. Calibre: G-06 Diameter: 39.5 mm Water resistance: 30 m

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IWC Schaffhausen:

This IWC Portugieser Automatic 40 comes in a compact stainless-steel case diameter of 40 millimetres, with its characteristic elegance. This simple, organised open dial is visually soothing and the minute’s scale and small seconds at 6 o’clock are pretty unintrusive. The dial is a sunray finish. Calibre: 82200 Diameter: 40.4 mm Water resistance: 30 m

 

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Laurent Ferrier:

This Laurent Ferrier Grand Sport Tourbillon Pursuit features a salmon pink dial that captures the breath-taking beauty of the sky at sunrise. The architecture of the Grand Sport case in titanium evokes the elegant, timeless curves of racing cars. Calibre: LF619.01 Diameter: 44 mm Water resistance: 100 m

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Montblanc:

Montblanc Heritage Monopusher Chronograph Salmon-coloured domed dial featuring two different finishes gives the timepiece an elegant and sophisticated aesthetic. Comes with black rhodium-coated Arabic numerals and indexes and Minerva Manufacture embossing on the case back. It is a chronograph with central second-hand and a 30-minute counter. Caliber: MB 25.12 Diameter: 42 mm Water resistance: 50 m

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Patek Philippe:

The Patek Philippe 5935A-001 is a self-winding World Time flyback chronograph that indicates the time in 24 time zones. Known as Rose-gilt opaline, the salmon dial is cased in steel with a sapphire crystal case back. It has an exclusive patented mechanism to correct all displays with a single pusher at 10 o’clock. Caliber: CH 28-520 HU Diameter: 41 mm Water resistance: 30 m

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Vacheron Constantin:

The Vacheron Constantin Perpetual Calendar Chronograph 5000T/000P-B975 43 MM Platinum contains a column-wheel chronograph and a perpetual calendar. Caliber: 1142 QP Diameter: 43 mm

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Wonderful Novelties at Watches and Wonders – Day 1

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The excitement was palpable and there was a buzz in the city of Geneva which woke up to the first day of Watches and Wonders. This was the day everyone was looking forward to since 2020. The wonderful novelties that were unveiled at Watches and Wonders on day 1 were long awaited. The watch was on.

All the brands were eager to welcome trade partners and watch enthusiasts and the visitors were equally elated to see the wonderful novelties displayed in all their splendor. The fruit of the hard labor was ripe, and all the innovations were ready to see the lights.

The convention was kickstarted with a beautiful opening ceremony and several brands had keynote addresses. But the moment the novelties were unveiled the magic began.

The first day saw a mix of brands and here’s a rundown on day one at the most happening event.

Armin Strom: Orbit

What is unique about this spectacularly beautiful piece?

It is the world’s first watch with an on-demand date indicated on the bezel. The pusher at 10 when pushed shows the date on the bezel for a few seconds. The date hand when in the stationary mode, remains in its fixed position pointing at 12 o’clock.

Their signature bridges, hold the micro-rotor at the one o’clock position, and the equal force barrel at the 6 o’clock position. The watch comes with transparency that is unique in the watch industry highlighting the inner workings of mechanical watchmaking on the dial-side. It comes with an integrated bracelet and a contrasting ceramic bezel. A sport-chic watch that is flaunt-worthy.

Discover the timepiece here: https://arminstrom.com/en/collection/system-78/orbit-first-edition/?v=ee2d312f5477

Chopard: Alpine Eagle Flying Tourbillion

The Alpine Eagle flying tourbillion is a watch made in Lucent Steel making it 50% harder and more luminous. The well-highlighted flying tourbillon placed at 6 o’clock has no upper bridge and you can see right through to the movement.

The brushed dial starts at the tourbillion moving outwards. With an integrated bracelet, the watch is simple and yet a delightful piece.

Discover the timepiece here: https://www.chopard.com/intl/alpine-eagle-flying-tourbillon-298616-3001

Cartier: Tank Chinoise

A comeback after a century, in an art-deco design, rectangular and true to its vertical brancards design the Tank Chionese is as simple and elegant as they come. With two additional brancards across the top and bottom of the square case, it evokes the portico design.

In a beautifully polished gold case, its iconic design and shape with “chemin de fer” and the hidden Cartier signature it is a watch that puts geometry in fashion.

As part of the Cartier Privé collection, there are six models in this collection. Three models, in yellow gold, rose gold, and platinum. Made to a limited 150 pieces per model. There are also additional 3 models with see-through dials and skeletonized movements. The traditional Chinese window designs are eye-catching and made in a limited quantity of 100 pieces each.

IWC Schaffhausen; Pilot’s Chronograph Top Gun Edition Woodland

IWC has new models in its Pilot’s Chronograph Top Gun Edition. We are going to talk about Woodland here.  Featuring in sombre green ceramic with Ceratanium® at the case back and the pushers this watch looks as cool as the forests the pilots fly over. It is a double pusher chronograph, with the 30-minute and hour counter on the dial.

The indices look green but look nicely lit. Following the monochromatic design, the rubber strap continues to run in green with a fabric inlay. Each of the two models will be made in a quantity of 1,000 pieces.

Discover the timepiece here: https://www.iwc.com/en/watch-collections/pilot-watches/iw389106-pilot_s-watch-chronograph-top-gun-edition-woodland.html

Laurent Ferrier

A grade 5 Titanium, case making this an extremely light watch. The dial is in a blue gradient starting with a lighter centre and growing outwards to a darker blue. The assegai watch hands go so well with white gold indices adding to the elegance of the watch.

At the back is a see-through manual winding movement hand-finished and refined.

Discover the timepiece here: https://laurentferrier.ch/products/classic-origin-blue?variant=41961889759394

Tag Heuer: Aquaracer Professional 200 Solargraph

Tag Heuer forays into its first solar-powered watch with a TH50-00 caliber.

The dial is transparent and allows the sunlight to enter the movement to power it up. Just two minutes in full sunlight can power it up for a day. It also lightens up the Super-Luminova that features on the carbon bezel as well as indices. If the timepiece stops working exposure of 10 seconds to sunlight can restart the watch.

A sporty watch that professional divers can take down to the depth of 200 meters. Comes with a power-saving mode.

Discover the timepiece here: https://www.tagheuer.com/in/en/event/tag-heuer-aquaracer-professional-200-solargraph.html

20 Days to Watches and Wonders 2022

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The moment journalists, retailers and clients of the 38 exhibiting Maisons have been waiting for… Watches and Wonders Geneva will finally open its doors on 30 March 2022, for a week filled with exciting discoveries. A vast digital system has been set up to allow invited guests and the general public to follow online either live or via replay all the action of the Salon, which is already shaping up to be THE watch industry event of the year.

While the press, retailers and guests invited to the Salon can already plan their personalized program on the watchesandwonders.com platform, in Geneva the excitement is reaching a fever pitch. The set-up of the different exhibition areas is already underway to ensure that visitors can be welcomed while respecting health measures. In the surrounding manufactures and ateliers, the watchmakers are putting the final details to the new watches and jewelry collections that will be unveiled by the Maisons on March 30.

For its first physical event under the name Watches and Wonders Geneva – since last year’s event was entirely digital – the Salon will focus on major launches, previews, exceptional pieces and numerous new wonders. Aside from being featured in the Touch & Feel sessions, products will also be at the heart of discussions over many organized events, such as the Morning Show, the panel discussions and the innovative projects unveiled in the LAB.

Broadcast live from the Salon every morning at 8 am CET on the watchesandwonders.com platform and on its YouTube channel, The Morning Show will be presented this year by Olivia Chang, a renowned business journalist. She will host this first morning program with cross conversations between brand leaders and industry experts to follow the news of the Salon and decipher new trends. She will be back again at 7 pm CET on the Late Show, a new rendez-vous that will review the day’s highlights. Also broadcast live and in replay, the program will feature a different guest each day, who will be invited to share his or her favorites from the Salon. The Late Show will also offer a summary of the keynotes from the Maisons held in the Auditorium, along with highlights of the exceptional pieces being unveiled by the 38 exhibiting brands.

A daily 45-minute panel discussion, hosted by watchmaking experts and other influential personalities, will explore the issue of sustainable development in greater depth. This theme, a particularly hot topic at the moment, will be addressed from different angles, such as transparency, responsible sourcing, innovation and the circular economy. Broadcast live from the Salon at 1 pm CET on the watchesandwonders.com platform and on its YouTube channel, the program will also be available in replay.

Located in the center of the Salon, facing the Carré des Horlogers, the LAB has been designed as an ideas laboratory. This space, showcasing nearly 15 projects, will present the technological and digital innovations of the exhibiting Maisons. Highlighting eco- responsible sourcing practices, upcycling, the use of new materials, new energy sources and strategic partnerships with sustainable associations and organizations, the various initiatives will enable visitors to discover all these innovations and gain a better understanding of NFTs (Non-Fungible Token) and the world of metaverse.

Watches and Culture will also curate the ‘Time Design’ exhibition dedicated to the evolution of wristwatch design through the ages. Imagined as a journey through watchmaking creativity and illustrated by more than 100 timepieces presented in showcases designed by students of ECAL (École d’art de Lausanne), the event will also pay tribute to the work of Mr. Gérald Genta. Five pieces produced by students of the HEAD art & design school in Geneva will invite visitors to question the display of time, while an augmented reality experience will immerse the viewer in the history of a few watchmaking icons.

A broadcasting area consisting of two fully equipped studios will be available for the Maisons who wish to stay in touch with those journalists who are unable to travel to Geneva. In addition, booths equipped with a VISIODOME, a system that proved its worth last year as an optimized way of presenting products remotely, will allow the Maisons to share their latest creations with a larger audience.

Everyone is working hard to make this long-awaited edition the greatest watchmaking summit ever held in Geneva! Just 30 days to go before discovering new watches and jewelry releases, previews, major announcements, exceptional pieces and other innovations.

EXHIBITING MAISONS:

| A. LANGE & SÖHNE | BAUME & MERCIER | CARTIER | CHANEL | CHOPARD | GRAND SEIKO | HERMÈS | HUBLOT | IWC SCHAFFHAUSEN | JAEGER-LECOULTRE | MONTBLANC | ORIS | PANERAI | PARMIGIANI FLEURIER | PATEK PHILIPPE | PIAGET | ROGER DUBUIS | ROLEX | TAG HEUER | TUDOR | ULYSSE NARDIN | VACHERON CONSTANTIN | VAN CLEEF & ARPELS | ZENITH

CARRÉ DES HORLOGERS:

| ANGELUS | ARMIN STROM | ARNOLD & SON | CYRUS GENÈVE | CZAPEK & CIE | FERDINAND BERTHOUD | H. MOSER & CIE. | LAURENT FERRIER | LOUIS MOINET | REBELLION TIMEPIECES | RESSENCE | RUDIS SYLVA | SPEAKE-MARIN | TRILOBE