Luckily for watch lovers, the final three days are open to the public.Below, I rounded up my favorite new watches that simply debuted in Geneva.”Cartier(Image credit: Cartier)The legendary chimera, a cross in between a zebra and a crocodile, motivated this jaw-dropping Cartier Animal Jewelry watch that debuted at this years Watches and Wonders.(Image credit: Cartier)Cartiers new crocodile Animal Jewelry watch is set with brilliant-cut diamonds and cabochon-cut emerald eyes.Piaget(Image credit: Piaget)Six years after Piaget debuted the thinnest watch in the world, the Altiplano Ultimate Concept, the house has actually again pressed borders. In addition to the variation with a green dial and gray strap revealed here, this 42-millimeter watch comes in 2 other colorways: Blue and Sand.Chanel (Image credit: Chanel)Chanels limited-edition Première Cuff watch includes a black lacquered dial and a steel chain bracelet coated with 18-karat yellow gold interlaced with black leather. This unique watch is numbered to just 12 pieces.IWC Schaffhausen(Image credit: IWC)At Watches and Wonders, IWC Shaffhausen unveiled 3 new colorways of its well-known Portugieser Chronograph watch, including Horizon Blue pictured above.
(Image credit: Chopard)In the watch-loving community, all eyes are on Geneva, Switzerland, today. Thats where the 2024 edition of Watches and Wonders is being held from April 9 to April 15. Renowned luxury brands such as Cartier, Chopard, Van Cleef & & Arpels, TAG Heuer, and Chanel all have a strong presence at the yearly exposition, where brand names unveil their latest timepieces in front of a worldwide audience of press and insiders. Fortunately for watch enthusiasts, the last 3 days are open to the public.Below, I rounded up my preferred new watches that just debuted in Geneva. Some are resilient and practical, while others are fanciful and precious. Select designs will be offered to purchase, and others will just be offered in incredibly limited amounts. In the case of one Chanel watch, for instance, just 12 timepieces will be made. Hows that for unique? Scroll down to learn more about my preferred launches from the 2024 edition of Watches and Wonders.TAG Heuer(Image credit: TAG Heuer)TAG Heuer simply included three brand-new 36-millimeter wrist watches to its iconic Carrera Date collection. The variation envisioned above functions a mother-of-pearl dial, an 18-karat rose-gold crown and bezel, and an overall of 87 diamonds in 2 various sizes.(Image credit: TAG Heuer)The latest TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph was inspired by a 1960s piece from the brands archives. TAG Heuer describes it as “a sign of precision and iconic design development.”Van Cleef & & Arpels(Image credit: Van Cleef & & Arpels)The new Van Cleef & & Arpels Lady Arpels Jour Nuit watch comes complete with a blue aventurine glass dial and an interchangeable 18-karat rhodium-plated white-gold bracelet strap paved with diamonds.(Image credit: Van Cleef & & Arpels )The Lady Arpels Brise dÉté watch by Van Cleef & & Arpels is a true masterpiece. “White- and yellow-gold butterflies rendered in plique-à-jour enamel not just inform the time, but flutter off thanks to an on-demand animation module that likewise breathes life into the flowers and their stems,” the brand discusses in a press release.Tudor(Image credit: Tudor)Tudor simply upgraded its Clair de Rose line with new blue dials. The delicate stainless steel timepiece is readily available with or without diamonds and is available in 3 sizes: 26 millimeters, 30 millimeters, and 34 millimeters.(Image credit: Tudor)Tudors third-generation Black Bay view boasts a radial-brushed black dial with silver accents. The master chronometer is licensed by the Federal Institute of Metrology (aka METAS). Chopard(Image credit: Chopard)Chopards enchanting new Alpine Eagle 41 XP Frozen Summit watch is set with several hundred diamonds, each diligently cut by the homes artisans, needing over 800 hours of work.(Image credit: Chopard)Chopard just updated its ageless LHeure du Diamant collection with new octagonal cases adorned with crown settings. The dials come in either mother-of-pearl or malachite.(Image credit: Chopard)Originally launched in 1993, Chopards Happy Sport collection has now been upgraded with this “luminous” blue shade. The sensational watch is framed by a diamond-paved bezel.Rolex(Image credit: Rolex)An updated version of the Rolex Perpetual 1908 was simply revealed in Geneva. The ice blue dial, including a guilloche rice-grain theme, is new this year, as is the brown alligator strap.(Image credit: Rolex)Rolexs brand-new Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona is made with only the finest products, consisting of mother-of-pearl, 18-karat white gold, and brilliant-cut diamonds.(Image credit: Rolex)Rolex likewise debuted a 2024 variation of its iconic scuba divers watch: the Oyster Perpetual Rolex Deepsea, which is made with 18-karat yellow gold for the very first time. “This brand-new variation likewise incorporates a technical innovation: the high-performance compression ring within the Ringlock system is crafted from ceramic,” the brand name described in a news release. “A marvel of precision engineering, this Cerachrom ring is the outcome of a pioneering manufacturing procedure.”Hermès(Image credit: Hermès)An instantaneous classic, the brand-new Hermès Cut watch comes in a wide range of designs. You can select one with a steel bracelet, shown above, or go with a two-tone version in steel and rose gold. Or maybe youre feeling sporty, in which case you d gravitate towards the rubber strap choices, which are readily available in eight various colors. Lastly, The Cut watch is available in versions with and without diamonds. The option is yours.(Image credit: Hermès)Behold: The striking brand-new Hermès Arceau Chrous Stellarum watch. “The characters– dashing skeleton riders astride their noble steeds– are embodied in mobile yellow gold appliqués, engraved and painted by hand,” the brand discussed in a press release.Jaeger-LeCoultre(Image credit: Jaeger-LeCoultre)Jaeger-LeCoultre described the most interesting component of its new watch in a statement: “Powered by the brand-new Calibre 391, the Duometre Chronograph Moon presents an appealing contrast between the lightning-fast operation of the chronograph– which can time intervals as small as 1/6th of a 2nd– and the slow rhythm of the moon as it travels through its cycle in 29.53 days, matched by a Night and Day display.”Cartier(Image credit: Cartier)The mythical chimera, a cross between a zebra and a crocodile, motivated this jaw-dropping Cartier Animal Jewelry watch that debuted at this years Watches and Wonders.(Image credit: Cartier)The brand-new Reflection de Cartier design is the ultimate melding of the watch and fashion jewelry worlds. The open bracelet includes a dial on one side and a mirror on the opposite side. The diamond-set white-gold variation is envisioned above, and it likewise is available in yellow gold, rose gold, and white gold paced with colored stones. Its driven by a quartz movement.(Image credit: Cartier)Fans of the timeless Cartier Santos watch will enjoy this upgraded variation. Its called the Santos de Cartier Dual Time watch due to the fact that it can display two time zones, making it ideal for traveling.(Image credit: Cartier)Cartiers new crocodile Animal Jewelry watch is set with brilliant-cut diamonds and cabochon-cut emerald eyes.Piaget(Image credit: Piaget)Six years after Piaget debuted the thinnest watch on the planet, the Altiplano Ultimate Concept, your house has once again pressed boundaries. The new version, unveiled at Wonders and watches, is just as thin as its predecessor at just 2 mm thick, yet can manage the 25% additional power needed by the new tourbillon issue. Impressive.Baume & & Mercier(Image credit: Beaume & & Mercier)Baume & Merciers new Clifton M0A10756 watch features a lacquered blue dial and matching alligator strap. Its driven by the Baumatic manufacture movement, which your house created in Les Brenets, Switzerland.(Image credit: Baume & & Mercier )Baume & Mercier likewise simply released the very little Hampton M0A10760 boasting a rectangular steel case. The brand name touts this timepiece as “the embodiment of French-style elegance,” and I cant agree however assist.(Image credit: Baume & & Mercier)Lastly, Baume & & Merciers Classima M0A10783 complete the brand names new offerings. In addition to the version with a green dial and gray strap shown here, this 42-millimeter watch can be found in two other colorways: Blue and Sand.Chanel (Image credit: Chanel)Chanels limited-edition Première Cuff watch features a black lacquered dial and a steel chain bracelet covered with 18-karat yellow gold interlaced with black leather.(Image credit: Chanel)The brand-new Chanel J12 X-Ray Pink Edition enjoy boasts almost 100 pink sapphires spread out throughout the dial, crown, bezel, and bracelet set. This special watch is numbered to just 12 pieces.IWC Schaffhausen(Image credit: IWC)At Wonders and watches, IWC Shaffhausen revealed three new colorways of its popular Portugieser Chronograph watch, consisting of Horizon Blue visualized above.
