With Watches & Wonders 2025 now behind us, the watch industry is buzzing with fresh releases from the world’s leading brands. While the Swatch Group’s absence was notable, giants like Louis Vuitton, Raymond Weil, and Mido have unveiled stunning new timepieces that promise to define the year ahead.
Even as the dust settles from Geneva’s biggest horological showcase, the momentum continues with bold innovations and refined classics. This week, we spotlight standout releases that blend haute horology with accessible luxury.
Louis Vuitton Tambour Taiko Galactique: A Celestial Masterpiece
Louis Vuitton has steadily elevated its watchmaking prowess, and the Tambour Taiko Galactique may be its most ambitious creation yet. Developed by the same team behind TAG Heuer, Zenith, and Bulgari, this minute repeater with an automata complication is nothing short of horological art.
The dial depicts a cosmic scene with four distinct enameling techniques, applied meticulously over 300 hours of craftsmanship. When the minute repeater chimes, an astronaut raises his arm to plant a Louis Vuitton flag on the moon, while shooting stars and a rotating sun add dynamic depth.
Adding to its brilliance are six baguette-cut sapphires and two topaz gems on the actuating slide. A fusion of technical mastery and artistic vision, the Tambour Taiko Galactique cements LV’s place in haute horology.
Raymond Weil Expands the Millesime Collection
Fresh off its 2023 Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève win, Raymond Weil doubles down on the Millesime Collection with six new 35mm models and three 39mm chronographs. CEO Elie Bernheim emphasizes the line’s blend of tradition and modernity, offering refined designs at accessible price points.
The New Additions
Time-Only Models: Salmon, anthracite, silver, and cream dials (rose gold PVD case); green and cream dials with lab-grown diamonds on steel bracelets.
Chronographs: Anthracite dial (bracelet/strap) and a black-dial variant with rose gold PVD coating.
A strategic evolution of a winning formula, the expanded Millesime Collection caters to both classicists and contemporary enthusiasts.
Mido Multifort Skeleton Chronograph: Industrial Elegance
Mido’s latest Multifort Skeleton Chronograph embraces openworked aesthetics with a rugged, industrial edge. Available in blue, anthracite, and black PVD-coated versions, it houses the brand’s new Calibre 60 A05.951—a first for Mido.
The skeletonized dial reveals the movement’s inner workings, while textured rubber straps and steel bracelets offer versatility. For its price, the Multifort delivers impressive horological ambition without compromising wearability.
Citizen Zenshin 60 Super Titanium: Affordable Sophistication
Citizen’s Zenshin 60 Super Titanium is a standout in the sub-€500 category. Its Duratect-treated titanium case ensures durability, while the Calibre 8322 automatic movement offers a 60-hour power reserve.
With a 40.5mm case and sporty integrated bracelet design, it’s a daily wearer with premium appeal. The colorful yet restrained dials strike a perfect balance—proof that value and refinement can coexist.
