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Even as the world roars back to post-pandemic life, lingering global uncertainties see watch brands treading with a certain cautiousness in their latest releases. But this does not mean there are no surprises. Instead of ultra-complicated pieces, watchmakers are proposing fresh takes on classic features such as the chronograph and the retrograde display.
Used to indicate values ranging from a watch’s power reserve to the hours or minutes of the time display, the retrograde display typically comprises a curved scale with a pointer that instantaneously jumps back to the beginning of the scale at the end of a given period. This year, the retrograde indicator brings its sense of dynamism to a series of new launches. Here’s a closer look at our favourites.
1. Hublot MP-13 Tourbillon Bi-Axis Retrograde
Credit: Hublot
More is more, or at least that’s the case when we are talking about Hublot’s statement Masterpiece (MP) models. The latest in this series is the MP-13 Tourbillon Bi-Axis Retrograde, which boasts two retrograde displays — one for the minutes and one for the hours. Adding even more dynamism is the double-axis tourbillon at the bottom of the dial. Despite the energy needed to power the retrograde displays and the tourbillon, the titanium timepiece features a robust power reserve of 96 hours.
