The most fascinating watches among the Watches & Wonders 2025 exhibit weren’t just novel; they defied convention and reinterpreted what contemporary horology could be.
The most notable works from this year embraced storytelling, sculpture, and technical skill in equal measure, striking a balance between intricacy and clarity.
The industry kept pushing for innovation without losing sight of quality, from incredibly thin movements housed in incredibly slim cases to tiny repeaters made of unusual materials.
As designers drew inspiration from everything from the soil to the sky, themes of transparency, depth, and celestial influence reverberated throughout the fair. Duality was emphasized: art and engineering, legacy and experimentation, elegance and function.
These timepieces, and the bold ideas behind them, made it clear that Watches & Wonders 2025 wasn’t just about keeping time. It was about shaping its future.
ANGELUS: THE CHRONOGRAPHE TÉLÉMÈTRE
A limited edition of two sets of 25 steel clocks and an additional 15 in 18-carat yellow gold will be available from Angelus for the Chronographe Télémètre.
With its vintage-inspired dial and mono-pusher integrated into the winding crown, this 37 mm diameter short-interval timepiece pays homage to Angelus’ long heritage and, most importantly, its expertise in creating chronographs.
ARMIN STROM: GMT RESONANCE DUAL TIME MANUFACTURE EDITION
The in-house-designed, produced, and manufactured ARF22 calibre is the central component of this Armin Strom horological experiment.
Including two balances that perfectly regulate time by synchronizing their oscillations. A significant turning point in the history of horology, the unique clutch spring ensures that resonance stays steady even during wrist movements, transforming timekeeping into both an art and a science.
ARNOLD & SON: CONSTANT FORCE TOURBILLON 11
The Arnold & Son Constant Force Tourbillon 11 watch honors the watchmaker’s inventiveness and his close relationship with Abraham-Louis Breguet.
It was created to commemorate the conclusion of the 260th anniversary celebrations of John Arnold’s legacy.
BAUME & MERCIER: RIVIERA CHRONOGRAPH 10827
Inspired by the 1950s, the Riviera chronograph 10827 stands out for its striking and well-balanced black and white contrast.
A black snail surrounds the dial, and black snailed counters accentuate its white dial with a wave pattern. This two-tone design is emphasized by the Roman numerals, indexes, and rhodium-plated hands with white Superluminova.
It has an automatic Valjoux 7753 movement that can withstand 10 ATM of water and has a 48-hour power reserve. The stainless-steel bracelet is interchangeable and has a dependable tool-free change system.
BREMONT: ALTITUDE MB METEOR
The Bremont Altitude MB Meteor, a dynamic new rendition of the classic MB that was initially created to endure the rigors of ejection seat testing, is a proud tribute to Bremont’s aviation heritage.
With a new high-performance movement, a revised crown, a glass box sapphire crystal, a sturdy new bracelet, a convex bezel, and an improved dial with multi-level decoration, the new design is enhanced in titanium.
CHOPARD: ALPINE EAGLE 41 XP CS PLATINUM
Chopard adds a remarkable platinum model with the Poinçon de Genève to its Alpine Eagle range.
It comes with a redesigned band and an incredibly tiny 41 XP casing. Its Shades of Ice blue-gradient dial, which is powered by the chronometer-certified ultra-thin L.U.C. Calibre 96.42-L, shows the hour, minute, and central seconds and is inspired by the colors of Alpine glaciers.
CHRISTIAAN VAN DER KLAAUW: ECCENTRIC METEORITE GRAND PLANETARIUM
Presenting the Grand Planetarium Eccentric Meteorite, a unique timepiece. This remarkable watch, which is housed in a real asteroid fragment, is a timepiece and a piece of space history.
It combines cosmic and terrestrial time into a single masterpiece, tracking planetary movements around the Sun with its accurate planetarium complication.
FREDERIQUE CONSTANT: CLASSICAL MANUFACTURE OF PERPETUAL CALENDARS
The 2016 release of the new Frederique Constant Classic Perpetual Calendar Manufacture pushed the limits of its movement’s technical characteristics, component polishing, and quality.
On a 40mm steel case, the dial now has the collectors’ preferred color, salmon. The new Manufacture FC-776 movement, which has a three-day power reserve, is housed in the redesigned Classic casing.
HAUTLENCE: LINEAR SERIES 3
When the Hautlence LINEAR Series 3 is fully decked out in red, it transcends the status of a watch and represents a way of thinking, a world where boldness and style coexist and every minute is lived to the fullest.
Like a revelation, the visionaries’ pigment improves the LINEAR’s linear retrograde leaping hour display. Choosing to wear this watch is a decision to make a statement.
HERMÈS: TIME SUSPENDED
Time suspended opens new parentheses in 2025. This is a daring strategy that goes beyond being strictly mechanical and invites people to transcend time limits and grasp the present.
Hermès gives its user time that really matters in this restless race when every second counts.
HYSEK: IO CHRONOGRAPH
One of the more well-known designer brands in the watch business nowadays is HYSEK. The brand is renowned for its originality and distinctive typology, both of which enhanced the Swiss watch industry’s traditional sector.
HYSEK provides eight distinct lines, each with its own distinct personality. The brand’s flagship line, the new IO, aims for the highest level of sophistication with a rose gold case.
It has a new chronograph with a vivid green dial that gives it a sportier feel.
LOUIS MOINET: TIME TO RACE – RUSH
Amazing mechanics, an adrenaline rush, and a performance-driven design. Speed, accuracy, and enthusiasm are the quintessential elements of competition that the Louis Moinet TIME TO RACE embodies.
Each piece is a one-of-a-kind piece of art, customized with a Lucky Number selected by the owner, and is made for thrill-seekers and fans of extraordinary mechanics.
PARMIGIANI FLEURIER: QUANTIEME PERPETUEL TORIC
We provide a quick and accurate readout of time with the Parmigiani Fleurier Toric Quantième Perpétuel.
Without any interruptions, the hours and minutes take center stage, and the perpetual calendar blends in perfectly with the coaxial display.
For a new generation looking for the ideal fusion of sensory beauty and horological purism, a bright, multipurpose dress watch was created.
RESSENCE: TYPE 7
There are watches that tell the time. It moves with the TYPE 7. The world-proof TYPE 7, Ressence’s most sophisticated tool watch to date, is made for contemporary adventurers and skillfully combines tough durability with style and sophistication.
The TYPE 7, which comes in two eye-catching variants, Night Blue and XV Aquamarine, features a Grade 5 titanium band and a GMT function for the first time.
ROGER DUBUIS: EXCALIBUR GRANDE COMPLICATION
The Maison honors the original creations and the ambition of its founders as it marks its 30th anniversary.
Together with exquisite and expressive aesthetics, the new Excalibur Grande Complication boasts a perpetual calendar, a minute repeater, and a tourbillon.
It is the most recent manifestation of Roger Dubuis’ dedication to quality and is limited to just eight pieces.
TRILOBE: UNE FOLLE JOURNÉE
With a brilliant innovation, Trilobe reimagines its Une Folle Journée line. A design that is readily recognizable.
A mechanism that is suspended. Additionally, a splash of color makes a huge difference. The movement’s construction is enhanced by the rhodium finish on its bridges. From a different perspective, this creation’s three-dimensionality becomes apparent.
TUDOR: BLACK BAY PRO
This Tudor updated model maintains the 39mm diameter case, fixed steel bezel, and Manufacture Calibre with integrated GMT function, all of which contribute to the Black Bay Pro’s strong reputation. A distinctive new opaline dial with eye-catching details that make it very readable.
ULYSSE NARDIN: DIVER [AIR]
Ulysse Nardin, an independent Swiss watch manufacturer, believes that boundaries should be broken. With the most recent iteration of its Diver series, the brand has surpassed expectations and even what is thought to be feasible.
Developing the newest mechanical dive watch, the Diver [AIR], which is the lightest in existence. High performance, high technology, and high horology.
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS: AUTOMATED LADY ARPELS BAL DES AMOUREUX
The Lady Arpels Bal des Amoureux Automate watch continues the narrative started by the Pont des Amoureux watch by setting the stage for the couple’s tryst in a completely new setting.
The ambiance and allure of a guinguette, a popular outdoor dancing café in the 19th century, are replicated in this environment. At noon and midnight, an automated motion draws the lovers closer for a kiss.
