![]() ![]() Crafted with Chopard’s exclusive Lucent Steel (composed of 80% recycled metal) and ethical rose gold, the 33mm case encloses the brand’s own automatic 09.01-C movement. Courtesy of Chopard Chopard Happy Sport 33Ī swirl of gradient purple perfection atop iridescent mother-of-pearl, peppered with five free floating “dancing diamonds,” Chopard imbues their new Happy Sport 33 automatic with elegant exuberance. Inside the white gold case (in the Arceau shape originally designed Henri d’Origny in 1978), there’s the Manufacture Hermès H1837 self-winding movement and the Petite Lune module-a demonstration of the distinguished brand’s commitment to fine watchmaking. The shimmering dial is as much an artisan achievement as it is a stirring artwork. Courtesy of Joel von Allmen Hermès Celestial Arceau Petite LuneĪ sparkling cosmic scene composed of aventurine, diamonds, mother-of-pearl, aragonite and opal graces the face of the new Celestial Arceau Petite Lune by Hermès. When pushed toward one another, two panels on the bracelet lift above the guilloché white mother-of-pearl dial. Two rose gold circles, adorned with pink sapphires, are the key to revealing the watch face on this fine jewelry masterpiece. Some of their releases, like the Ludo Secret Watch, manage to be both. It is thanks to enchanting vision and meticulous craftsmanship of Van Cleef & Arpels that the word “wonders” stands alongside “watches” in the trade show’s title-from their mesmerizing, magical automaton (one of which is featured as the hero image for this article) to the transportive decoration of their on site booth, which was dressed in thousands of Murano glass leaves. ![]() Courtesy of Van Cleef & Arpels Van Cleef & Arpels Ludo Secret Watch A stainless steel timepiece, released in three sizes (31, 36 and 41mm), it’s nothing short of a celebration of joy. More than speckles of color, these 51 bubbles represent a time-consuming lacquer layering process. A nod to the five hues Rolex introduced for the Oyster Perpetual in 2020, this year’s already idolized Oyster Perpetual Celebration is adorned with an array of differently sized bubbles in cotton candy pink, turquoise, marigold, coral red and hunter green. Undeniably the talk of the town, Rolex exceeded expectation with a roster of convention defying and covetable releases. Courtesy of Rolex/JVA Studios Rolex Oyster Perpetual Celebration Below, we highlight a diverse array of the imaginative pieces that we got to see. But here at Watches and Wonders, cultural currents run through booths and unite brands-the most enjoyable of which is an indulgence in refined yet playful timepieces. It’s been a milestone week in the watch world at large from the announcement of LVMH’s revival of iconic Swiss watch designer Gérald Genta‘s standalone, namesake brand (which had been folded into Bulgari) to the debut of Biver (and its astonishing Carillon Tourbillon chiming minute repeater) by the legendary horological executive Jean-Claude Biver and his son Pierre. Enthusiasm is as tangible as the timepieces, and guests within the city’s Palexpo convention center are eager to discuss the influx of stimulation. Though there are gemstones and precious metals aplenty, this is not a celebration of commerce (even though it may seem so from the outside) but an inspiring, impassioned immersion into heritage, craft, innovation and vision. In Geneva, Switzerland, the prestigious Watches and Wonders trade show has assembled nearly 50 brands and tens of thousands of attendees to gaze at, try on and asses the unique merits of luxury wristwatches and other time-telling devices. ![]()
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