January Highlights: The Coolest Watches to Drop This Month
While LVMH Watch Week dominated headlines, January saw exciting releases from THE independentS.
Greubel Forsey Handmade 2
For those who love craftsmanship the old-fashioned way, the Greubel Forsey Hand Made 2 is the ultimate pursuit of hand-made watchmaking. Taking 6000 hours (close to three years) to complete with 96% of the finished watch made by hand. In its workshop, Greubel Forsey preserves rare skills, develops unique expertise, and passes it on to future generations with an inexhaustible passion for innovation. Only 2-3 timepieces are created each year, making this one of the rarest timepieces in the market, priced at $660,000.
Learn more on greubelforsey.com
2. H. Moser & Cie. Pioneer Tourbillon Burgundy
H. Moser & Cie.’s 1st watch of the year is a brand-new Pioneer Tourbillon. Crafted for the urban jungle and the great outdoors in a 40 mm rose gold case with a smoked and sunburst burgundy fumé dial and a khaki rubber strap, this is a rare species that blends elegance and robustness. Powered by the HMC 805 automatic caliber with a flying tourbillon and double hairspring, this timepiece is as daring as it is refined, and is priced at $65,000.
Learn more on h-moser.com
3. Ulysse Nardin X Amoureuxpeintre
Ulysse Nardin partnered with fashion designer and artist, Amoureuxpeintre (a.k.a Vsevolod Sever Cherepanov) to present an unconventional monochromatic timepiece based on Ulysse Nardin’s skeleton watch with its signature “X” that is obscured by a frosted sapphire crystal, priced at $36,000. (The idea behind the artistic collaboration was to challenge conventions and create an artistic interpretation of a horological object.)
Learn more on ulysse-nardin.com
4. Richard Mille RM 16-02 Automatic
Two new models join Richard Mille’s RM 16-02 line in January, one in a grade 5 titanium case and the other in a new Terracotta Quartz TPT color. The RM 16-02 Automatic Extraflat not only impresses with its technical prowess but also captivates with its unique aesthetics - particularly a reimagined skeletonized movement with a maze of interlaced titanium lines that play on the light (the numerals have been interwoven into the movement as well). Its rectangular shape, simple and precise, embodies the harmony of geometry and the legacy of Richard Mille. The timepiece is promoted on the wrist of ambassador and professional fencer, Miles Chamley-Watson. The titanium version is priced at $134,000, while the terracotta model is priced at $156,000.
Learn more on richardmille.com
5. Hermès Arceau Petite Lune
For the ladies, Hermès has just introduced a beautiful new Arceau Petite Lune into its Arceau collection, known for its equestrian-inspired design and poetic expressions of time. This elegant timepiece features a moon phase indication and an artistic depiction of a lunar eclipse on a mesmerising blue lacquered dial. This elegant 38mm stainless steel timepiece, adorned with 114 diamonds and a rose-cut diamond crown, is powered by the Maison's H1837 self-winding movement and comes with an interchangeable blue alligator strap. Price upon request.
Learn more on hermes.com
6. Chopard L.U.C Flying T Twin Perpetual
Chopard unveiled the L.U.C. Flying T Twin Perpetual, a sophisticated timepiece combining a flying tourbillon, a perpetual calendar, and a large date display within an 18-karat ethical yellow gold case. The brand marks a new milestone in its history with this innovative high complication by redefining the collection’s aesthetic around a slender profile and refined proportions - a result of Chopard Artisans’ unique expertise, which has been testified by the Poinçon de Genève. Powered by the COSC and Geneva Seal-certified L.U.C. Caliber 96.36-L, it features a striking forest green guilloché dial with a sunburst pattern and is priced at $184,000.
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7. Urwerk 100V T-Magic “Hunter Green” Edition
Urwerk's 1st watch of the year is a striking 100V T-Magic in "Hunter Green" that redefines wristworn allure ( Under the light, this shade tends towards an ash green that is sophisticated and subtly metallic - so British!) With this state-of-the-art full-titanium variation and innovative complications displaying both Earth's rotation and revolution, URWERK once again magnifies the technical and visual minimalism for which the 100 ‘Magic T’ line is renowned. From case to bracelet, everything has been carefully designed and crafted to capture the very essence of the colour and material, priced at $66,000.
Learn more on urwerk.com