With just weeks remaining before Watches & Wonders 2025, the watchmaking industry is in full swing, delivering a flurry of high-profile releases. Leading brands are pulling out all the stops, unveiling everything from heritage-inspired collaborations to groundbreaking technical advancements.
Audemars Piguet Celebrates Legacy with Openworked Perpetual Calendar
Audemars Piguet has unveiled the Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar “150th Anniversary” Openworked, marking the end of an era for its beloved Calibre 5134 and 5135 movements. This limited-edition masterpiece pays homage to the Royal Oak’s iconic design with a fully skeletonized dial, showcasing intricate finishing and a moon phase complication at 6 o’clock.
The watch features striking blue accents against a titanium case and bracelet, while the vintage Audemars Piguet emblem adds a nostalgic touch. Horology enthusiasts will appreciate the flawless skeletonization, a hallmark of the brand’s craftsmanship.
Alongside this showstopper, AP introduced two new Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar models powered by the in-house Calibre 7138. Available in stainless steel and sand gold, these timepieces eliminate the need for adjustment pushers—now fully controllable via the crown.
Bianchet Debuts Ultra-Thin Tourbillon with Bold Aesthetic
Swiss brand Bianchet has stepped into the spotlight with its B1.618 UltraFino, the maison’s first ultra-thin, automatic, and integrated bracelet model. Housed in a distinctive tonneau-shaped titanium case, the watch offers both open and closed dial variants.
While its design may draw comparisons to Richard Mille or Hublot, Bianchet sets itself apart with a proprietary flying tourbillon movement, meticulously finished to the highest standard.
OMEGA and Swatch Drop Nostalgic MoonSwatch Tribute
Marking the 60th anniversary of the Speedmaster’s NASA certification, OMEGA and Swatch have launched the Speedmaster MoonSwatch 1965. Packed with retro details—including the original logo, typography, and hands—this playful collaboration hides a clever UV-activated surprise: illuminate the dial to reveal “1965,” a nod to the historic NASA trials.
As anticipation builds for Watches & Wonders, one question lingers: What groundbreaking releases will come next?
