1. Louis Vuitton Monterey
Louis Vuitton has unveiled its limited-edition historical Monterey watch, which was first introduced by the maison in the 1980s. Continuing the tradition of collaborating with some of the world’s most visionary creative figures, Louis Vuitton has collaborated with an Italian architect and designer, Gae Aulenti, to craft this timepiece. The graphic codes such as the colour, bezel, and crown placement at 12 o’clock mirror their first ever watch releases, Montre I and Montre II, as a bold reinterpretation. In homage to the 1988 debut, the Monterey release is only limited to 188 pieces.
2. Audemars Piguet Royal Oak RD#5
In conjunction with its 150th anniversary, Audemars Piguet unveiled its latest super high-tech Royal Oak watch series, RD#5, retaining its iconic “Jumbo” design. The cutting-edge, rare flyback chronograph and flying tourbillon complications are packed in a slim, sleek design that took five years to develop. This is the final model of the experimental RD series, with only 150 pieces made, increasing its value and exclusivity, especially for watch collectors.
3. Cartier Santos
Cartier took the smallest details into consideration for their new Cartier Santos watches. The brand has released two new designs for its iconic Santos series – one model is made of titanium, allowing a tougher durability with a 43% lighter feel than steel. The matte grey finish elicits the modern, rugged look that is synonymous with Cartier Santos designs. The second model also features a black dial with glow-in-the-dark hands, made possible with the SuperLuminova® technology. This makes the watch perfect for night-time and low-light settings, which interpolate elements of sports in Cartier elegance.
4. Jaeger-LeCoultre The Master Control
A retro inspiration blended with modern design, Jaeger-LeCoultre’s The Master Control displays the day, date, month, and moon phase across a sleek two-tone grey dial. Equipped with in-house Calibre 866 technology, the watch can last in a power-reserve, self-winding movement for up to 70 hours. As a cool detail, the date hand also jumps over the moon display once a month, avoiding it from disrupting the view.
5. Longines Spirit Pilot
Longines is back with new Spirit Pilot and Spirit Pilot Flyback iterations, in keeping with its aviation roots. The Spirit Pilot offers a clean, minimal look with gold hands and numbers that contrast boldly against the black dial. On the other hand, the Spirit Pilot Flyback is chronographic, and includes a rotatable bezel and countdown timer – perfect for flying and timing events. Both of the models have high magnetic resistance and run up to 70 hours without shaking or winding.
6. Dior Chiffre Rouge
The Dior Chiffre Rouge series is extended with three new models: CD08351X1445, CD08461X1448, and CD08352X1818. The watches range between 12 and 14mm in thickness, wrapped with steel PVD coating. The dials are stamped with the signature Dior Cannage motif, and are water resistant up to 100 meters. Among the three, CD08352X1818 undoubtedly sets the bar high – with 590 1.34 carat diamonds frosting its white gold dial, 60 1.2 carat brilliant-cut diamonds surrounding its bezel, 0.10 carat hour markers in precious stone, and only 20 units available.
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