The world’s largest watch convention came about in Geneva, Switzerland, in April 2022. The preeminent watch tradeshow exceeded all expectations, with 38 famend watch manufacturers introducing new luxurious timepieces to hundreds of thousands of watch lovers each in-person and on-line. Through the thrilling and anticipated occasion, most manufacturers introduced new releases for the yr.
The spirit of innovation and ingenuity pervaded the ambiance of the week-long occasion, which ended on a excessive notice and remains to be a subject of dialogue by lovers of Watches & Wonders 2022. A collection of panel discussions and shows have been held, leading to fruitful discussions that can propel the business and its gamers to increased heights.
Watch collectors are since that is the primary time since 2019 that the conference has introduced collectively the world’s most prestigious and sought-after manufacturers that enable watch lovers to bodily expertise timepieces that are not in the marketplace as but.
We have chosen 5 watches to spotlight from the numerous displayed at watches and wonders 2022.
Patek Philippe 5326G-001
Patek Phillipe has established itself as some of the sought-after luxurious timepieces in the marketplace, so it is no shock that the model previewed the discharge of its newest masterpiece, which is available in 12 totally different fashions.
Patek Philippe’s reference 5326G-001 is a merger of capabilities carried out by two totally different watches, specifically the ‘travel time‘ complication and the ‘annual calendar‘ making, probably the greatest new watches.
The ‘annual calendar’ differentiates between the months with 30 days and 31 days, so this timepiece is adjusted as soon as per yr (February). Whereas the “journey time” collection shows two time zones.
This beautiful timepiece is housed in an attractive 41mm white gold Calatrava case with ‘hobnail’ detailing on the flanks. This timepiece options an automated, in-house Patek motion with a micro-rotor to energy its extremely utilitarian dial.
Tudor’s Black Bay Professional
Tudor‘s new Black Bay Professional borrows some design inspirations from its older sibling, but it surely’s extra delicate.
Tudor used Rolex‘s Explorer mannequin’s yellow second-hour hand for the GMT perform on this watch. The snowflake-style arms in lemon-curb yellow are a good-looking signature for watchmakers.
The brand new technical mannequin features a 39-millimeter diameter, mounted metal bezel, and a Manufacture Calibre with a built-in GMT perform and a recent look. The Black Bay Professional mannequin pays homage to the pioneering explorers’ instruments of the previous.
Cartier’s Chinoise Tank
Maybe the most well-liked watch in historical past is the Cartier Tank.
A well-worn Tank has all the time garnered immense admiration amongst watch collectors.
The primary Tank debuted in 1917. Louis Cartier pushed the watch’s horizons to the far east in 1922 with the Tank Chinoise, influenced by conventional Chinese language arts.
It has been redesigned six occasions since its first look 100 years in the past. The Chinoise presents the Tank Louis Cartier an edge if it feels too delicate.
The muscular horizontal bars on the prime and backside of the case, influenced by Chinese language temple wood pillars, give this Tank timepiece a sturdy look not present in different variants. This mannequin from Cartier is likely one of the most sought-after.
Montblanc’s 1858 Iced Sea Automated Date
This new Montblanc diver’s watch options an “icy” show and a narrowing removable and adjustable strap. Montblanc went to the Mont Blanc massif’s glacial lakes to think about a brand new sports activities diver’s watch.
Maison’s designers have been captivated by the feel of the ice and its intricate construction of crystals frozen over a whole bunch of years as they adopted the journey up the Chamonix valley to the Sea of Ice glacier (Mer de Glace in French).
Montblanc 1858 Iced Sea comes with three totally different colour dials, blue, inexperienced, and black, which symbolize distinct tints of glacial ice.
On the again of every watch is a 3D etching of an iceberg with a diver exploring its frigid seas. The engraving course of begins with a laser shaping the steel to create a 3D image in reduction, which provides depth and realism to the piece.
Grand Seiko’s Evolution 9 Assortment Diver
For its debut, Grand Seiko, which is nicely famend for its beautiful nature-inspired designs, embraced its sportier facet. The primary Evolution 9 assortment (which includes items that have been beforehand solely accessible as one-offs) incorporates a GMT Chronograph, GMT, and the star of the present, a Diver.
Japanese luxurious watchmaker Grand Seiko is famed for its extravagant items and superior craftsmanship and stepped up its presence in 2022 by debuting its new assortment at Watches & Wonders for the primary time.
In its “Evolution 9” collection, the model debuted 5 new sports activities fashions this yr. The designs are constructed round sculpted hour markers, case profiles, hand shapes, and “Spring Drive” actions. The brand new assortment additionally contains two “GMT” fashions, two “Chronograph GMT” fashions, and a “9RA5” dive watch.
With 267 diamonds and 26 black spinels adorning it, the GS “White Lion” is the model’s newest excessive jewellery watch. It blends high-precision timekeeping with limited-edition standing.
