Time flies. Watches and Wonders, the annual weeklong release party for the biggest names in the biz, was here and then it wasn’t.
The 2024 event was massive, with 54 brands exhibiting (up from 38 just two years ago). That means we saw literally hundreds of new watches from stalwarts like Rolex, Tudor and Patek Philippe, as well as brands new to the show, such as Nomos, Bremont and Norqain.
Compared to 2023, Watches and Wonder 2024 felt tame, perhaps even a little quiet. (No, Rolex didn’t release another emoji watch.) Still, we saw plenty of new novelties worth getting excited about. Here were the standouts, coming soon to a retailer near you … well, some of them at least.
Bremont Terra Nova Chronograph
BremontBremont Terra Nova Chronograph
Bremont’s rebrand takes center stage with this chronograph featuring a ceramic compass bezel, indices cut from solid blocks of Super-LumiNova and a case made from rugged 904L stainless steel.
Bulgari Octo Finissimo Ultra COSC
BulgariBulgari Octo Finissimo Ultra COSC
Absurdly thin at just 1.7mm “thick,” this watch retook the crown from Richard Mille as the world’s thinnest watch in 2024. But that’s not it’s only world record, as it’s also the world’s thinnest COSC-certified chronometer.
Cartier Santos-Dumont Rewind
CartierCartier Santos-Dumont Rewind
Cartier quite literally plays with time on this limited-edition Santos-Dumont. Not only does its dial feature the numbers displayed in reverse but its movement is also engineered to run counterclockwise.
Chopard Alpine Eagle XL Chrono Titanium
ChopardChopard Alpine Eagle XL Chrono Titanium
An extra sporty iteration of Chopard’s popular sports watch, this lightweight titanium flyback chronograph is only available on a slick rubber strap and features an “Rhône Blue” panda dial with the Alpine Eagle’s trademark iris pattern.
Grand Seiko SLGW003
Grand SeikoGrand Seiko SLGW003
Powered by the first manually wound hi-beat movement from Grand Seiko in half a century, this reinterpretation of the White Birch is crafted from Brilliant Hard Titanium and boasts an 80-hour power reserve.
H. Moser & Cie. Pioneer Centre Seconds Concept Citrus Green
H. Moser & Cie.H. Moser & Cie. Pioneer Centre Seconds Concept Citrus Green
Moser’s playful personality comes through with this eccentric take on the Pioneer Centre Seconds sports watch thanks to a degrade juicy citrus green dial surrounded by a luminous ring.
Hublot Big Bang Integrated Time Only 38
HublotHublot Big Bang Integrated Time Only 38
Hublot likes it loud, with daring designs that jump off your wrist. This compact titanium three-hander, however, makes its own kind of statement. And we’re listening.
IWC Portugieser Eternal Calendar
IWCIWC Portugieser Eternal Calendar
If a standard perpetual calendar’s 400 years of accuracy aren’t enough for you, how about this? IWC’s Eternal Calendar accounts for the Gregorian calendar’s skipping of the leap year every 400 years, and the brand claims it to have a moonphase accuracy of 45 million years.
Jaeger-LeCoultre Duometre Heliotourbillon
Jaeger-LeCoultreJaeger-LeCoultre Duometre Heliotourbillon
JLC shows off its mechanical prowess with a pair of firsts on this stunner. One is a new type of tourbillon that rotates on three different axes for heightened precision, the other being a patented feature that displays leap years in red on the perpetual calendar.
Montblanc Iced Sea 0 Oxygen Deep 4810
MontblancMontblanc Iced Sea 0 Oxygen Deep 4810
The first dive watch imbued with Montblanc’s 0 Oxygen technology, this Iced Sea has had all oxygen from within the watch to improve performance in extreme environments. That’s a good thing, since it’s water resistant to 4,810m — the inverted height of Mont Blanc, the highest mountain in the Alps.
Norqain Wild One Skeleton Coral
NorqainNorqain Wild One Skeleton Coral
Norqain doubled down on its signature sports watch by releasing it in some new bright colors. The “Coral” is the standout. As always, the watch is incredibly lightweight thanks to its Norteq case; it’s also highly shock-resistant due in part to a rubber bumper system.
Oris Aquis Date Calibre 400
OrisOris Aquis Date Calibre 400
Oris’s latest version of it flagship dive watch features a thinner case, a color-matched date wheel and the in-house Calibre 400 movement with its 5-day power reserve and 10-year warranty.
Panerai Submersible QuarantaQuattro Luna Rossa Ti-Ceramitech
PaneraiPanerai Submersible QuarantaQuattro Luna Rossa Ti-Ceramitech
This diver is the first watch to feature Panerai’s Ti-Ceramitech material, a combination of titanium and ceramic that achieves its blue color from a Plasma Electrolytic Oxidation process that also makes it ten times more resistant to fracturing than ceramic.
Parmigiani Fleurier Toric Petite Seconde Rose Gold
Parmigiani FleurierParmigiani Fleurier Toric Petite Seconde Rose Gold
Parmigiani’s reborn Toric collection is classiness personified, with soft lines, careful detailing and a sueded leather strap. It’s also bursting with precious metal: the case, dial, hands, indices, crown, buckle and even the movement are all crafted from gold.
Patek Philippe Nautilus Flyback Chronograph 5980/60G
Patek PhilippePatek Philippe Nautilus Flyback Chronograph 5980/60G
A highly unexpected release from the most respected name in watchmaking, this blue-gray, white-gold version of its iconic sports watch chronograph comes with a strap that looks like its made from denim but is actually calfskin.
Rolex Deepsea Yellow Gold
RolexRolex Deepsea Yellow Gold
Rolex kicked off the debut of the Deepsea as its own standalone line with this beast of watch. It features a bracelet and case made from 18-karat gold, with the caseback and helium escape valve in titanium to withstand the pressures associated with its 3,900m depth rating.
TAG Heuer Monaco Rattrapante
TAG HeuerTAG Heuer Monaco Rattrapante
A highly limited reimagining of the iconic chronograph, this ultra high-end version of the Steve McQueen favorite features a split-second chronograph, a Grade 5 titanium case and an openwork movement.
Tudor Black Bay 58 GMT
TudorTudor Black Bay 58 GMT
A GMT with a Coke bezel in a 39mm Black Bay 58 case. No, this isn’t a dream. The Black Bay 58 GMT is very real and very awesome. Oh, did we mention that the watch is a METAS-certified Master Chronometer?
