Every year for decades, I traverse the globe to attend the exciting watch shows taking place in Switzerland. I recently returned from 10 days in Geneva where I got to try on, examine and enjoy some of the newest and most exceptional watches that will make their way to the market this year. Easily a…
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Montblanc Unveils 1858 Zero Oxygen, The 8000, Limited Edition Collection
By Nancy Olson The Watches & Wonders Geneva 2023 show is in full swing and we are still discovering great new pieces. In fact, Montblanc this year does not disappoint. The brand’s new mountain-inspired Montblanc 8000 Capsule Collection is a tribute to the world’s fourteen highest peaks—each over 8,000 meters above sea level—and the climbers…
Oris and Kermit Join Forces to Bring Joy At Watches & Wonders Geneva 2023
By Nancy Olson Timepieces iver many things in addition to the time, among them an opportunity to appreciate beauty and artisanship, access to a likeminded community of watch aficionados, and even the chance to strut a bit, if so incd. This year Oris is weighing in with a organic perspective, intending to provide an…
Vacheron Constantin Unveils Retrograde Displays, Including Traditionnelle That Was Three Years In The Making
By Nancy Olson Vacheron Constantin celebrates its roots with timepieces in pillar collections that feature retrograde displays—a part of the company’s métier since the early twentieth century. This year, the brand opted to unveil three new timepieces all boasting the bed retrograde complication. Essentially, the retrograde is an indicator on a watch or clock that…
Creativity X Two: Jaeger-LeCoultre Unveils Reverso Tribute Chronograph At Watches & Wonders Geneva 2023
By Nancy Olson This year, Jaeger-LeCoultre pays tribute to the famed Art Deco designed Reverso, that was unveiled to the world in 1931. Built using the Golden Ratio of Phi (1.168), this watch is easily one of the most recognizable timepieces in the world – an icon in time. One of the first wristwatches made…
Panerai Unveils Radiomir Extravaganza, We’re Liking the Quaranta In Goldtech
This very first morning at Watches & Wonders Geneva 2023 is as intense as we expected it to be. The race is on for everyone to get inside and see what’s new. Highlights abound, with many brands putting their focus on a single collection. Such is the case at Officine Panerai, where the bed Radiomir…