Patek Philippe Gondolo Ladies First Ref. 7043: Six New Watches

Posted on October 3, 2026 by Eyesontime

Patek Philippe has introduced six new watches in its Gondolo Ladies First collection, presenting a contemporary interpretation of the brand’s Art Deco-inspired design language through precious metals, diamonds, coloured gemstones and quartz technology.

The new collection revisits the spirit of the 2009 Ladies First Chronograph Ref. 7071 while taking a distinctly jewellery-focused approach. According to Patek Philippe, the watches were conceived around President Thierry Stern’s desire to offer women an easy-to-wear jewellery watch that combines refined gem-setting with the practicality of a quartz movement.

A modern interpretation of the Gondolo

The Gondolo has a long association with Patek Philippe’s design history. Originating during the Art Deco era and created for the Brazilian market during the Manufacture’s golden age of design, the collection has appeared in cushion, square, rectangular and tonneau forms.

The new Gondolo Ladies First watches use a fully polished, cushion-shaped gold case with rounded contours and articulated lugs. The design combines square and circular forms while maintaining the slender profile made possible by the thin quartz movement. The articulated lugs are designed to allow the case to sit flush against the wrist.

The six new references are divided into two groups: three models with diamond-set dials and three Joaillerie models featuring extensive diamond-setting across the dial, case and lugs. They join two existing Haute Joaillerie versions featuring pearls and diamonds.

Three diamond-set dial models

The first three watches combine opaline dials with a diamond-set flange containing 108 diamonds. The stones follow the contours of the sloping flange, with graduated sizes and near-invisible grain settings.

The references are:

Ref. 7043G-001: white gold case, blue-gray opaline dial and matching blue-gray calfskin strap with a denim pattern and contrasting white stitching.
Ref. 7043R-001: rose gold case, chestnut opaline dial and matching chestnut calfskin strap with a denim pattern and contrasting cream stitching.
Ref. 7043GR-001: white gold case with rose gold lugs and crown, silvery opaline dial and grained beige calfskin strap.

Each dial features a concentric wave pattern, creating a textured surface beneath the faceted trapeze-shaped hour markers. Leaf-shaped hands complete the design.

The technical specifications are shared across the three references: a Caliber E15 quartz movement, measuring 15 x 13 mm and 1.8 mm thick, with 57 components and six jewels. The movement operates at a frequency of 32,768 Hz and uses a 1.55 V silver oxide battery with an approximately three-year battery life.

The watches measure 31 x 34.8 mm, have a thickness of 8.03 mm, feature solid case backs and are water-resistant to 30 metres.

Joaillerie versions bring colour and diamonds

The three Joaillerie references take the collection considerably further into jewellery-watch territory. Their cases, dials and lugs are set with diamonds, while coloured gemstones form the hour markers.

Patek Philippe specifies 687 brilliant-cut diamonds across each Joaillerie watch. The diamond-setting includes 253 diamonds on the case and lugs, 108 diamonds illuminating the dial flange and 303 diamonds arranged around the centre of the dial.

The three versions are:

Ref. 7043/250G-001: white gold with blue topaz hour markers and a shiny peacock-blue alligator strap.
Ref. 7043/250R-001: rose gold with green tsavorite hour markers and a shiny green alligator strap.
Ref. 7043/250GR-001: white and rose gold with purple amethyst hour markers and a shiny purple alligator strap.

The gemstones are set as trapeze-shaped hour markers in gold settings. Patek Philippe says the construction allows light to pass through the gemstones, enhancing their colour. The hands receive an ALD, or Atomic Layer Deposition, treatment and are matched visually with the coloured straps.

687 diamonds, plus coloured gemstones

The technical specifications provide a detailed breakdown of the Joaillerie setting.

For the Ref. 7043/250R-001, the watch contains:

411 diamonds on the dial and dial flange, totalling 1.37 carats
12 trapeze-cut tsavorites, totalling 0.22 carat
253 diamonds on the case, totalling 1.56 carats
23 diamonds on the buckle, totalling 0.18 carat
687 diamonds in total, totalling 3.11 carats
12 trapeze-cut tsavorites totalling 0.22 carat

The Ref. 7043/250G-001 uses 12 trapeze-cut topazes totalling 0.2 carat, while retaining the same 687-diamond, 3.11-carat total. The Ref. 7043/250GR-001 uses 12 trapeze-cut amethysts totalling 0.17 carat, again with 687 diamonds weighing a total of 3.11 carats.

The straps continue the colour theme: shiny green alligator for the tsavorite model, shiny peacock blue for the topaz version and hand-stitched shiny purple alligator for the amethyst model. Each buckle is set with diamonds.

Quartz at the heart of the collection

While the Gondolo name carries substantial mechanical-watch heritage, the new Ladies First models use Patek Philippe’s E15 quartz movement.

Patek Philippe describes the E15 as combining precision and ease of use. According to the Manufacture, 20% of the movement’s components are electronic, while the remaining 80% are manufactured using methods also employed for its mechanical calibres.

The movement provides hours and minutes, with the crown pulled out to set the time. Its approximately three-year battery life is specified for a new battery.

Gem-setting as a central part of the design

Patek Philippe states that the diamonds and coloured gemstones are selected according to its criteria and in line with GIA standards, with attention given to clarity, colour, proportions and finish.

The diamond-setting is carried out in the Manufacture’s own gem-setting ateliers. The press material says the setters use specialised gem-setting microscopes to achieve the required precision.

That emphasis is particularly visible in the Joaillerie watches, where the diamond arrangement extends from the case to the dial and buckle rather than being confined to a single decorative element.

A new campaign for Patek Philippe’s ladies’ collection

The Gondolo Ladies First collection also marks the inaugural appearance alongside Patek Philippe’s new “IAM. I WEAR.” campaign.

Created by London-based Leagas Delaney, the campaign is directed toward the modern woman and accompanies the introduction of the new watches. Patek Philippe also states that a short film supports the launch and was directed by Mona Fastvold and Brady Corbet.

A Gondolo collection shaped around colour, jewellery and wearability

With the six new references, Patek Philippe combines the Gondolo’s historic cushion-shaped silhouette with contemporary colour and jewellery design. The three diamond-set models take a relatively restrained approach, pairing 108-diamond flanges with textured opaline dials, while the three Joaillerie references transform the same basic architecture with hundreds of diamonds and coloured gemstone hour markers.

The result is a collection that connects the Gondolo’s Art Deco heritage with a modern jewellery-watch format, while retaining the practical specifications of the E15 quartz movement.

Patek Philippe Calatrava 7200/50G-012: Ice Blue Elegance

Posted on August 11, 2026 by Eyesontime

The Patek Philippe Calatrava 7200/50G-012 brings together the understated elegance of the Calatrava with a distinctive ice-blue palette. Its 34.6mm white-gold case is entirely polished and frames a sunburst ice-blue dial, while a pearly ice-blue alligator leather strap continues the same refreshing tone. Patek Philippe describes the watch as epitomising feminine elegance and highlights its Officer’s-style case as one of its defining characteristics.

Behind this refined exterior is the ultra-thin self-winding Calibre 240. Measuring just 2.53mm thick, the movement features a 22K gold off-centre minirotor and offers a minimum power reserve of 48 hours. Together, the slim movement and 7.37mm-thick case give the Calatrava a remarkably slender profile.

The result is a watch where the appeal comes not from complexity on the dial, but from the careful relationship between colour, proportions, traditional details and mechanical refinement.

An Officer’s-Style Calatrava

The 7200/50G-012 is presented in a white-gold case measuring 34.6mm in diameter and 7.37mm in thickness. Patek Philippe specifies that the case is entirely polished.

The Officer’s-style construction gives the case its distinctive character, with straight lugs and screwed-in strap bars. These details are particularly noticeable against the otherwise clean silhouette of the Calatrava.

The case is water-resistant to 30 metres and features a sapphire-crystal case back, allowing the wearer to see the movement within.

It is a compact set of proportions, but one that allows the design to retain the restrained character associated with the Calatrava.

An Ice-Blue Dial Takes Centre Stage

The defining visual element of the Patek Philippe Calatrava 7200/50G-012 is its sunburst ice-blue dial.

Patek Philippe pairs the dial with applied white-gold Breguet numerals and white-gold pear-shaped hands. White-gold applied cabochons form the minute scale, adding detail while maintaining the clean appearance of the dial.

The sunburst finish gives the ice-blue surface a changing appearance as it catches the light, while the white-gold elements provide a crisp contrast.

There is a deliberate sense of restraint here. The dial focuses on the essential indications and allows the colour and finishing to become an important part of the watch’s identity.

Matching Ice Blue on the Wrist

Patek Philippe continues the colour of the dial onto the strap.

The watch is fitted with a pearly ice-blue alligator leather strap with square scales, secured by a white-gold prong buckle. The maison specifically describes the strap as echoing the refreshing tone of the dial.

This creates a continuous visual connection between the dial and the strap, with the polished white-gold case providing the neutral element between them.

The combination is distinctive without relying on an overly elaborate design.

The Ultra-Thin Calibre 240

The mechanical heart of the Calatrava 7200/50G-012 is Patek Philippe’s Calibre 240, an ultra-thin self-winding movement.

The movement measures 27.5mm in diameter and 2.53mm in thickness. It consists of 152 parts and 27 jewels, with a minimum power reserve of 48 hours.

Its winding system uses a 22K gold off-centre minirotor. The movement also incorporates a Gyromax® balance and a Spiromax® balance spring. It operates at a frequency of 21,600 semi-oscillations per hour, or 3 Hz, and bears the Patek Philippe Seal.

The movement’s slim architecture is particularly relevant to the watch as a whole. At only 2.53mm thick, Calibre 240 allows Patek Philippe to combine automatic winding with the 7.37mm-thick case of the Calatrava.

Classical Details Meet a Contemporary Colour

The 7200/50G-012 is a good example of how a familiar watchmaking language can take on a different character through colour.

The Breguet numerals and pear-shaped hands bring traditional elements to the dial. The Officer’s-style case adds another classic detail, while the sunburst ice-blue dial and matching pearly strap give the watch its distinctive visual identity.

The design therefore does not depend on a complicated display to establish its personality. Instead, the details are distributed across the case, dial, strap and movement.

That balance is central to the appeal of this particular Calatrava.

A Feminine Expression of the Calatrava

Patek Philippe describes the 7200/50G-012 as “epitomizing feminine elegance.”

The watch’s 34.6mm diameter, white-gold case and ice-blue colour palette contribute to that positioning, while the mechanical construction ensures that the watch remains firmly rooted in traditional fine watchmaking.

Rather than overwhelming the design with decorative elements, Patek Philippe focuses on the relationship between the proportions, materials and finishing.

The result is a Calatrava that is elegant without being visually complicated.

The Details Collectors Will Notice

The first thing likely to catch the eye is the ice-blue dial, but the details become more interesting the closer one looks.

The Officer’s-style case features straight lugs and screwed-in strap bars. The dial combines applied Breguet numerals, pear-shaped white-gold hands and white-gold applied cabochons for the minute scale. The strap uses pearly ice-blue alligator leather with square scales and a white-gold prong buckle.

Then there is Calibre 240.

Its 2.53mm thickness, 22K gold off-centre minirotor, Gyromax® balance, Spiromax® balance spring and Patek Philippe Seal represent the technical side of the watch, all contained within a movement measuring 27.5mm in diameter.

The contrast is what makes the watch compelling: a relatively quiet exterior concealing an ultra-thin mechanical movement with a substantial list of technical specifications.

Key Specifications

Reference: 7200/50G-012
Collection: Calatrava
Case material: White gold
Case finish: Entirely polished
Case style: Officer’s-style
Case diameter: 34.6mm
Case thickness: 7.37mm
Lugs: Straight
Strap bars: Screwed-in
Water resistance: 30m
Case back: Sapphire crystal
Dial: Sunburst ice blue
Hour markers: Applied white-gold Breguet numerals
Hands: White-gold pear-shaped hands
Minute scale: White-gold applied cabochons
Strap: Pearly ice-blue alligator leather with square scales
Buckle: White-gold prong buckle
Movement: Calibre 240
Movement type: Self-winding, ultra-thin
Movement diameter: 27.5mm
Movement thickness: 2.53mm
Number of parts: 152
Number of jewels: 27
Power reserve: Minimum 48 hours
Winding rotor: 22K gold off-centre minirotor
Balance: Gyromax®
Frequency: 21,600 semi-oscillations/hour (3 Hz)
Balance spring: Spiromax®
Distinctive sign: Patek Philippe Seal

A Refined Take on the Calatrava

The Patek Philippe Calatrava 7200/50G-012 brings together a compact white-gold case, an ice-blue sunburst dial, traditional Breguet numerals and an ultra-thin self-winding movement.

Its identity comes from the details: the Officer’s-style case with straight lugs and screwed-in strap bars, the pear-shaped white-gold hands, the matching pearly ice-blue alligator strap and the Calibre 240 visible through the sapphire-crystal case back.

At 34.6mm in diameter and 7.37mm thick, the watch maintains a slim, compact profile, while the 2.53mm-thick Calibre 240 provides the mechanical foundation for that construction.

The 7200/50G-012 is therefore less about adding more and more to the watch, and more about getting every element to work together. It is a Calatrava expressed through colour, proportion and ultra-thin mechanical watchmaking, with the ice-blue palette giving the familiar design a distinctly fresh identity.

Patek Philippe Ref. 5260/1455R-001: When the Aquanaut Becomes a Grand Complication

Posted on December 17, 2025 by Eyesontime

For years, the Aquanaut has represented Patek Philippe’s contemporary spirit — modern, confident, and unmistakably relaxed. But with Reference 5260/1455R-001, that narrative shifts dramatically. This is not merely an Aquanaut elevated with gemstones. It is a Grand Complication disguised as high jewellery, quietly rewriting what the collection is capable of.

At first glance, it dazzles. Look closer, and it listens.

A New Identity for the Aquanaut

The Aquanaut Luce line has always leaned toward elegance, but this reference takes a decisive leap into haute horlogerie. For the first time, Patek Philippe integrates a minute repeater into the Aquanaut family, placing one of the manufacture’s most revered complications inside a design language.

The result is a watch that challenges convention: technically elite, visually extravagant, and conceptually unexpected.

: Luxury watch dial close-up

: Sapphire back showing Patek Philippe caliber R27 movement

Gem-Setting as Architecture, Not Decoration

The visual impact of the 5260/1455R-001 is immediate — yet its brilliance is far from superficial.

The 38.8 mm rose gold case, bracelet, and dial are entirely transformed through meticulous invisible-setting. Hundreds of baguette-cut sapphires in a full chromatic spectrum flow seamlessly across the bezel, caseband, dial, and bracelet, punctuated by precisely placed baguette diamonds. The stones are not applied as embellishment; they are engineered as structural elements, aligned with architectural precision.

This level of gem-setting is among the most demanding métiers in watchmaking — each stone individually cut, calibrated, and mounted without visible metal, ensuring uninterrupted color transitions and flawless symmetry.

Despite its jewellery status, the watch retains unmistakable Aquanaut geometry: rounded octagonal lines, integrated bracelet flow, and balanced proportions.

: Aquanaut Luce dial with diamonds and sapphire markers

: Patek Philippe Aquanaut Luce Rainbow Minute Repeater watch

The Sound Beneath the Sparkle

Hidden beneath this kaleidoscope is the true heart of the watch: Patek Philippe’s self-winding minute repeater calibre R 27.

Minute repeaters represent one of the highest expressions of traditional watchmaking — translating time into sound through a complex choreography of racks, snails, hammers, and gongs. In the 5260/1455R-001, this acoustic complication is activated via a discreet slide in the caseband, preserving the watch’s elegant continuity.

Through the sapphire caseback, the movement reveals classic Patek Philippe finishing:
• Geneva striping
• Polished bevels
• Circular graining
• A 22K gold micro-rotor

Every component is finished to the standards demanded by the Patek Philippe Seal, ensuring both mechanical excellence and long-term reliability.

A Dial That Redefines Legibility

Despite the density of gemstones, the dial remains remarkably legible — a testament to thoughtful design rather than excess.

Diamond paving forms the base, while multi-colored sapphire hour markers subtly guide the eye. Rose-gold hands, delicately set with gems, glide effortlessly across the surface, allowing time to remain readable without disrupting the artistic composition.

This balance between function and ornament is rare — and difficult to execute at this level.

More Than a Watch, Less Than Jewellery — Exactly Where It Should Be

The Ref. 5260/1455R-001 occupies a unique space in Patek Philippe’s universe. It is not meant to replace traditional minute repeaters, nor does it seek to compete with classical complications housed in Calatrava or Grand Complication cases.

Instead, it expands the brand’s vocabulary.

This watch speaks to collectors who understand that modern haute horlogerie is no longer confined to restraint alone. It acknowledges that complexity can be expressive, that tradition can coexist with audacity, and that technical mastery does not need to whisper to be legitimate.

Why This Watch Matters

The importance of the 5260/1455R-001 lies not only in its price or rarity, but in what it represents:

A new chapter for the Aquanaut
A rare fusion of Grand Complication and haute joaillerie
Proof that Patek Philippe can innovate without abandoning its core values

It is a reminder that the most powerful luxury watches are not always the loudest — but sometimes, they literally chime.

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In a world where gem-set watches often prioritize spectacle over substance, the Patek Philippe 5260/1455R-001 does the opposite. It earns its brilliance through craftsmanship, its presence through complexity, and its relevance through courage.

This is not an Aquanaut you wear casually.
This is an Aquanaut that changes the conversation.

Watches and Wonders Geneva 2024

Posted on September 28, 2023 by Eyesontime

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

Top 10 Salmon Coloured Dials To Look Out For

Posted on March 9, 2023 by Eyesontime

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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20 Days to Watches and Wonders 2022

Posted on March 10, 2022 by Eyesontime

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.

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