Horology aficionados and industry experts have weighed in on their most memorable watch releases, highlighting designs that blend innovation with heritage.
CA praised the Cartier Tank à Guichets in platinum for its unconventional yet canonical appeal, while MG singled out Arnold & Son’s constant force tourbillon, inspired by a historic pocket watch exchange between John Arnold and Abraham-Louis Breguet. ZL was captivated by the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Monoface Small Seconds, citing its minimalist gold mesh bracelet and grained dial as perfection. RR named Rolex’s Land-Dweller as the most significant release, and SZ lauded Vacheron Constantin’s Traditionelle Manual-Winding for its refined guilloché dial and understated elegance.
Impressions from Watches and Wonders 2024
Though CA missed Geneva this year, they found Rolex’s Land-Dweller particularly noteworthy for reviving the Oysterquartz design in a new collection. MG noted the event’s improved organization and emphasized the irreplaceable value of hands-on experience with watches.
For ZL, this year’s show was special as their first with the WatchTime team, while RR admired Chopard’s Alpine Eagle 41 SL Cadence 8HF and Parmigiani Fleurier’s Toric Quantième Perpétuel, calling the latter near-perfect. SZ highlighted the event’s role in uniting the global watch community, celebrating both innovation and tradition.
Which Watch Will They Wear?
Practicality and passion clashed in their personal picks. CA leaned toward the Nomos Campus Sport Neomatik Worldtimer for affordability and the IWC Ingenieur 35mm in red gold for sheer enjoyment. MG also favored the Nomos Worldtimer but was drawn to IWC’s Ingenieur Perpetual Calendar for its balance of heft and complication.
ZL championed the Tudor Black Bay 58 METAS for its unbeatable value, while RR admitted the Tudor Pelagos Ultra would be a contender if not for their existing collection. SZ endorsed the Nomos Campus Sport Neomatik Worldtimer for its versatility and craftsmanship.
Underrated Releases That Deserved More Hype
CA pointed to Piaget’s Sixtie, a vintage-inspired women’s watch that could become a sleeper hit. MG praised Raymond Weil’s Freelancer Complete Calendar for its ingenious corrector pushers. ZL argued that Chanel’s Monsieur Superleggera Blue Ceramic outshone the brand’s J12 Bleu, while RR felt the Nomos Club Sport neomatik Worldtimer and Oris Big Crown Pointer Date were overlooked. SZ lamented the lack of attention for Longitude 0°, an exhibition tracing the Greenwich meridian through striking photography.
From bold innovations to timeless elegance, this year’s releases proved that horology continues to push boundaries—whether through technical mastery or understated artistry.
