Rolex Oyster Perpetual Land-Dweller
By far one of the most anticipated releases this year is Rolex’s Oyster Perpetual Land-Dweller. Thanks to a couple of “leaked” images and a teaser on Rolex’s official Instagram page, the timepiece was first seen on the wrist of Roger Federer. Femtolaser-engraved honeycomb dial.
The five-piece link bracelet features a flat surface that sits comfortably on the wrist, while the alternating polished and satin finishes give an added dimension to the new model. There are some added innovations, too, including a new Calibre 7135 movement that beats at a frequency of 5 hertz, displaying the time to one-tenth of a second.
Cartier Tank Á Guichets
Cartier calls it “a watch designed for modern demands”. The time on this timepiece can be viewed through two apertures, one for the hours and one for the minutes. The new version of the Tank Á Guichets is powered by a manual 9755 MC movement, crafted exclusively for the watch.
The platinum model, in particular, features the two apertures at an angle, a tribute to the design revolutions of the 1930s.
Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Monoface Small Hands
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Jaeger-LeCoultre has released a new Reverso Tribute Monoface Small Seconds in an eye-catching polished pink gold case. There’s a slight design update to the lug attachment, which allows the Milanese-link mesh to bracelet to integrate seamlessly, giving it a refined look and one that gives a breath of fresh air to the classic Reverso design.
Zenith G.F.J.
Another big release for this year’s Watches & Wonders is the blue lapis and mother-of-pearl Zenith G.F.J., which is already considered a collectable among watch enthusiasts thanks to its hero movement. “G.F.J.” stands for Georges Favre-Jacot, the founder of Zenith in 1865.
The design of the timepiece serves as an ode to Favre-Jacot, in which the brick pattern on the outer dial ring and the centre links of the bracelet serve as a nod to the brick factory that Favre-Jacot opened to supply the materials for building the Zenith manufacture in Le Locle, Switzerland.
Bvlgari Octo Finissimo Ultra Tourbillon
Marking its debut at Watches & Wonders, Bvlgari proves yet again that they’re the masters of technological prowess when it comes to making engineering the world’s thinnest watches. The new Octo Finissimo Ultra Tourbillon is now the thinnest tourbillon watch ever, measuring only 40 mm in diameter and 1.85 mm in thickness.
It is powered by the BVF 900 tourbillon calibre. This manually wound mechanical movement beats at 28,800 vibrations per hour (4 Hz) and offers a 42-hour power reserve.
