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In a dazzling tribute to its 150-year legacy, Piaget unveils a horological sculpture that quite literally moves with emotion—the Piaget Mobile. Created in collaboration with French sculptor Alex Palenski, this kinetic High Jewellery piece fuses the precision of watchmaking with the poetry of sculpture, celebrating the Maison's long-standing devotion to craft, form, and play. "The most captivating creations awaken joy through nostalgia, transporting us to simpler times."  That joy becomes motion in this breathtaking Mobile, where balance is achieved not just mechanically, but emotionally—each delicate element calibrated so precisely that a single gram can shift the entire rhythm. At the Mobile's heart is a singular black opal dial, its iridescent depths echoing Yves Piaget's timeless philosophy: "The world according to Piaget is like an opal made of different tastes and sensibilities." Encased in a gold frame engraved with Piaget's iconic Decor Palace pattern, the opal pulses with color and light as the Mobile spins, creating a living tableau of light and shape. Surrounding it are free-form slices of pietersite, verdite, and sodalite—earthly, organic stones that ground the clock while enhancing its dynamic grace. With every slow turn, the Mobile becomes a kind of time-telling mandala, reminding us that Piaget has never confined itself to the wrist alone.  This is the continuation of a Piaget tradition that began in the 1960s, when the Maison began crafting time in unexpected forms—watches as belt buckles, necklaces, cigar cutters, even ingots. Today, Piaget reasserts that same spirit in motion. The Mobile is not merely an object of beauty but a philosophical expression: that time, like art, should never be static. As the Maison has always done—from the ultra-thin Altiplano to the exuberant Piaget Rose—here is time reimagined as kinetic art. "Playfulness often leads to surprises," the brand reminds us, and with this creation, surprise becomes a shimmering, spinning spectacle of wonder. 
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URWERK’s (urwerk.com) latest horological creation is not merely a timepiece—it is a spiritual artifact, a miniature museum of time, faith, and craftsmanship. The UR-100V Time and Culture III marks the newest chapter in the brand’s “Time and Culture” series, a collection dedicated to the foundational ways humans have understood and expressed time across civilizations. This singular edition, crafted in collaboration with the David Kakabadze studio in Tbilisi, Georgia, draws its visual soul from the Georgian Orthodox tradition and centuries-old Christian legend.  The watch’s dial is an extraordinary display of cloisonné enamel and miniature painting in 24-karat gold. It took 1,152 days to complete, employing 19 different enamels and 16 firings at 750°C—an epic process that reflects the age-old mastery of the Kakabadze atelier. Inspired by the zodiac frescoes of the Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, the dial pays homage to the story of Sidonia and Christ’s robe, featuring a luminous depiction of Christ encircled by 12 celestial symbols that represent 12 cycles of time: 12 months, 12 hours, and 12 constellations.  Beneath the artwork, the technical powerhouse that is URWERK’s Caliber UR 12.02 drives the brand’s signature wandering hour satellite display. As Felix Baumgartner, URWERK’s co-founder, puts it, “Our goal is not to offer yet another reinterpretation of an all-too-well-familiar mechanical complication.” Instead, URWERK focuses on originality and boundary-breaking design, balancing avant-garde vision with impeccable horological execution.  That balance defines the brand itself. Since 1997, URWERK has stood at the intersection of fine watchmaking and radical creativity, with only 150 pieces produced annually. As Martin Frei, artistic director and co-founder, explains, “I come from a world where creative freedom knows no limits.” With the UR-100V Time and Culture III, that freedom finds form in a timepiece that is both technically audacious and reverently beautiful—a singular work of art that transcends time.  Ressence (ressencewatches.com), the Belgian horological innovator known for its kinetic dials and minimalist design language, has unveiled its latest artistic collaboration: two limited-edition TYPE 8 watches created with Munich-based painter and sculptor Daniel Engelberg. Limited to just 40 pieces each, the TYPE 8 DE1 (in soft, electric pink) and DE2 (in vivid turquoise) draw directly from Engelberg’s Inside Out series—works known for their hypnotic concentric forms and illusionistic depth.  These new pieces are more than just a splash of color on the wrist—they’re wearable artworks brought to life by Ressence’s patented ROCS (Ressence Orbital Convex System), which allows the dial’s discs to rotate fluidly in concert. Engelberg’s graphic geometry seems made for this medium: his bold circular forms create a sense of motion and dimensionality that plays beautifully with Ressence’s ever-orbiting display.  “For the first time, my work is animated,” Engelberg says. “It’s truly alive.” Ressence’s founder, Benoît Mintiens, sees the partnership as an ideal marriage of form and function.  “This project is a true application of art to a watch,” he says. “Here, the dial and Daniel’s painting speak the exact same graphic language—an organic geometry that feels meant to be.” The watches are delivered with a matching rubber strap (pink or turquoise, respectively) and an additional leather strap for more formal wear.   These TYPE 8 models are not Ressence’s first foray into art-meets-watchmaking—the brand has previously partnered with Stefan Sagmeister, Shantell Martin, and Alain Silberstein—but this collaboration underscores  Ressence’s growing commitment to making watches that provoke feeling as well as fascination. With Engelberg, the TYPE 8 becomes more than a minimalist timekeeper—it’s a kinetic sculpture for the wrist, a pulse of color and concept that tells time with imagination.
There are watches that chase trends, and then there are watches that quietly keep the world running on time. The Omega Railmaster, revived this year with minimalist dials and updated mechanics, belongs firmly to the latter camp—a tool watch born from the age of steam, now rebuilt for the modern era.  The story begins in 1957, when Omega introduced the Railmaster as part of its original “Professional Line,” alongside the first Speedmaster and the Seamaster 300. Where those models were engineered for race car drivers and divers, the Railmaster served a different, more grounded clientele: railway staff, engineers, scientists—anyone whose profession put them near the magnetic fields that could wreak havoc on mechanical watches. Its design was pure utility, its spirit industrial. The Railmaster was the wristwatch equivalent of a workhorse locomotive: reliable, unfussy, and built to last.  The story begins in 1957, when Omega introduced the Railmaster as part of its original “Professional Line,” alongside the first Speedmaster and the Seamaster 300. Where those models were engineered for race car drivers and divers, the Railmaster served a different, more grounded clientele: railway staff, engineers, scientists—anyone whose profession put them near the magnetic fields that could wreak havoc on mechanical watches. Its design was pure utility, its spirit industrial. The Railmaster was the wristwatch equivalent of a workhorse locomotive: reliable, unfussy, and built to last.  But the relationship between railroads and horology runs deeper. In the 19th century, the spread of railway networks demanded new levels of precision. Before trains, time was local—set by the sun, not by a schedule. That changed when people began traveling rapidly across towns and borders. Coordinating train timetables and avoiding collisions required synchronized clocks and highly accurate watches, giving rise to the legendary “railroad watch”—rugged, readable, and ruthlessly precise. Time, once elastic, became standardized, and the watch became a professional necessity.  The 2025 Railmaster confidently steps into this legacy. Omega’s latest versions are as understated as they are technically advanced. Housed in 38mm stainless steel cases with brushed and polished finishes, the new models feature color-fading gradient dials—one grey to black with white Super-LumiNova, the other beige to black with vintage lume and a charming Small Seconds complication reminiscent of the 2004 reissue. Both are available on either leather straps (black or golden brown Novonappa) or redesigned steel bracelets with seamless integration and improved comfort.  Beneath the dial lies the real magic. The watches are powered by Omega’s Co-Axial Master Chronometer calibers 8806 and 8804, resistant to magnetic fields up to 15,000 gauss—fifteen times stronger than the original Railmaster. Certified by METAS, these movements bring the anti-magnetic promise of the 1957 classic into a new era, where smartphones and electric vehicles create their own invisible disturbances.
In a world full of flashy skeleton dials and oversized cases, the new Railmaster feels almost radical in its restraint. It’s not a watch that begs for the spotlight—but rather, like the railroads that inspired it, it’s a reminder that actual progress runs on time. With the launch of the Overseas Grand Complication Openface, Vacheron Constantin shatters expectations—once again. For the first time, the Overseas collection incorporates a minute repeater, and it does so with characteristic audacity: adding a perpetual calendar, a tourbillon, and a power reserve indicator into the mix. All of this is housed within a titanium case that's water-resistant, elegantly proportioned, and unmistakably Overseas.  At the core lies the Calibre 2755 QP, a mechanical marvel composed of 602 components and measuring just 7.9 mm thick. Derived from research for the legendary Tour de l’Île and enhanced over years of technical refinement, the movement's complexity is matched only by its sophistication. The repeater's striking mechanism is governed by a proprietary centripetal regulator—completely silent yet finely tuned for sonic precision.  While this is the first time such a grand complication enters the sporty Overseas realm, the open-face concept is anything but new for Vacheron Constantin. "The Maison made a name for itself in the 1920s, at the height of the Art Deco period, with some extremely elegant open-face pocket watches in platinum and rock crystal," a brand representative notes. "More recently, the Twin Beat Perpetual Calendar Openface in 2019, the Traditionnelle Complete Calendar Openface in 2021, and the Traditionnelle Tourbillon Retrograde Date Openface in 2023 have continued this tradition."  But that legacy doesn't make the execution any easier. "When the dial is openworked, the caliber is visible from the front, so we need to apply galvanic or PVD surface treatments to the movement components to give them colors that fully respect the avant-garde spirit," explains the Maison. The sapphire crystal dial, both aesthetic and functional, demands delicate machining, metallization, and precision finishing.  Does a timepiece this complex belong in a collection rooted in exploration? Absolutely. "The world of horological complications is no longer confined to fragile, museum-quality timepieces—far from it," says the brand. "The same is true of this new Overseas Grand Complication Openface. It is equipped with a complex calibre but in a form that honours the collection's adventurous character."  That balance between rugged and refined is precisely what makes this watch feel so relevant today. A high complication placed within a sporty, travel-ready case speaks directly to modern aesthetics and evolving dress codes. It's a watch for a world in motion: technically masterful, effortlessly contemporary, and ready for anything.
In 2025, Breguet celebrates a milestone 250 years in the making — and it does so with a timepiece that feels as timeless as the Maison itself: the Classique Souscription 2025. Unveiled in Paris, the city where Abraham-Louis Breguet first opened his workshop in 1775, this extraordinary watch rekindles the spirit of one of the master's most revolutionary ideas.  History at Breguet is very much alive.  In 1795, A.-L. Breguet returned to Paris after the turbulence of the French Revolution, filled with fresh vision. He dreamed not only of technical mastery but also of making precision timekeeping more accessible. His solution: the Souscription watch, offered through a bold new idea—a subscription model where customers reserve a watch by paying a quarter of the price upfront. A white enamel dial, a single elegant hand, and a spirit of simplicity define it.  Fast forward to today, and the Souscription is reborn — this time for the wrist and a new generation of collectors. The Classique Souscription 2025 captures the pure soul of the original: a gleaming grand feu enamel dial, slender Breguet numerals, and a lone flame-blued, open-tipped hand sweeping across time with graceful precision.  Gregory Kissling, CEO of Breguet, reflects, "Back in A.-L. Breguet’s time, when it was developed towards the end of the eighteenth and beginning of the nineteenth centuries, it marked a revival of the desire to make it a watch for everyone. A reliable watch, simple in its construction and approach, with a single hand that would enable a wider public to tell the time."  The case, crafted from a newly developed Breguet gold — a warm, luminous alloy inspired by 18th-century techniques — is satin-brushed and ergonomically curved, respecting tradition while embracing modern comfort. Inside, the heart beats with the new VS00 calibre, revealing a mesmerizing "Quai de l'Horloge" guilloché motif through the sapphire crystal caseback — an homage to the sinuous streets surrounding Breguet's original Parisian workshop.  For Emmanuel Breguet, Head of Patrimony, the Souscription watch perfectly captures the spirit of the Maison: "Not only did it reinvent the watch, but it also reinvented the way it was sold, once again confirming the pioneering status of this watch. Needless to say, the Souscription watch was a great commercial success and a milestone in Breguet’s career."  The Classique Souscription 2025 isn't simply a commemorative watch — it's a living reminder that Breguet's innovation, elegance, and vision are eternal.
Among the standout moments at Watches & Wonders 2025, one that left a lasting impression was the debut of the A. Lange & Söhne (alange-soehne.com) Odysseus in honey gold. It’s not just that this is the first Odysseus offered on a matching honey-gold bracelet—it’s how every element came together with such cohesion and quiet power. From the glow of the case to the rich, sculptural brown dial, this piece radiates a kind of low-key confidence that’s hard to ignore.  A. Lange & Söhne’s newest iteration of the Odysseus makes a powerful impression in the brand’s proprietary honey gold—complete with a newly integrated five-link bracelet in the same warm-toned alloy. It marks the first time the Odysseus is offered with a full honey-gold bracelet, “harmoniously integrated into the case and eminently comfortable to wear.” The adjustable clasp allows the bracelet to expand by up to 7mm with a simple push, ensuring fit and function meet the brand’s high standards.  This fourth version of the Odysseus pairs the 40.5 mm honey-gold case with a richly textured brown dial that echoes the metal’s natural glow. Gold baton indices, a luminous coating for low-light visibility, and the signature outsize date all work together to underscore Lange’s clean, confident aesthetic. A flash of red at the 60-minute marker adds a touch of playfulness to an otherwise composed design. Lange CEO Wilhelm Schmid said, “In a special way, the warm lustre emanating from this exceptional colour combination reflects our ambition to never stand still.”  Underneath, the in-house calibre L155.1 DATOMATIC delivers robust performance with refined finishings. Visible through the sapphire-crystal caseback, the movement features a partially black rhodium skeletonized rotor in platinum, hand-finished German silver bridges, a balance bridge engraved with wave motifs, and a 50-hour power reserve. “The name DATOMATIC, visible on the central rotor, stands for the date mechanism combined with automatic winding.”  Since its introduction in 2019, the Odysseus has represented a new direction for A. Lange & Söhne—bringing Saxon precision and finishing into the realm of sport-elegant watches. With this honey-gold edition, the brand reaffirms its commitment to innovation without compromise. As Schmid puts it, “With the ODYSSEUS, we laid the foundation for our latest watch family in 2019, thus unfolding a creative potential for us that we further tapped into by developing this new model in honey gold.”  When Richard Mille (richardmille.com) and Ferrari first joined forces in 2021, the watch world anticipated fireworks—and they delivered—their first collaboration, the wafer-thin RM UP-01, stunned with its 1.75mm profile. Now, the partnership shifts gears with the release of the RM 43-01 Tourbillon Split-Seconds Chronograph Ferrari: a radical reinterpretation of one of Richard Mille’s most complex complications.  Richard Mille continues to stun with the RM 43-01 in Carbon TPT and Titanium versions. The RM 43-01 is a symphony of power, precision, and purpose. Developed over three years, its movement combines horology’s most demanding mechanisms—the tourbillon and the split-second chronograph—crafted on an ultra-lightweight grade 5 titanium baseplate with bridges in titanium and Carbon TPT®. The result?  Ferrari's own Lewis Hamilton 70 hours of power reserve, torque, and function indicators, and an active seconds display—all in a chassis worthy of the Prancing Horse.  The RM 43-01 titanium case for the 'gentleman driver." ‘We have two cases to express two distinct personalities: a ‘gentleman driver’ ethos for the titanium case and a more high-octane attitude in the carbon version,’ says Julien Boillat, Richard Mille’s casing technical director.  The high octane RM 43-01 Carbon TPT Ferrari’s Centro Stile shaped the aesthetics, from the case profiles to the Purosangue-inspired strap pattern and crown details. The watch is offered in two sharply contrasting 75-piece editions: one in grade 5 titanium with a Carbon TPT® caseband and another entirely in Carbon TPT®, each echoing different facets of Ferrari’s design language—refined power versus track-honed intensity.  The RM 43-01 Carbon on the wrist. Inside, nods to Ferrari’s engineering universe abound. The metallic baseplate evokes sand-cast engine blocks; X-braced architecture, hex screws, and angular lines mirror the design codes of Ferrari powertrains. The 30-minute totalizer, floating at the dial’s center, is a skeletonized marvel—think tachometer meets watchmaking.
The RM 43-01 proves that point in spades—an ultramodern timekeeping engine where every detail is tuned for performance, every angle is born of collaboration, and every second counts. According to Ferrari design chief Flavio Manzoni, “In terms of performance, anything that has a technical purpose can also be beautiful.” If the M.A.D.1 from MB&F (mbandf.com) disrupted expectations, the M.A.D.2 rewrites the playbook. Conceived by visionary designer Eric Giroud, this timepiece is a tribute to the electrifying pulse of 1990s club culture. Picture hypnotic basslines, vinyl spinning under neon lights, and Lausanne's legendary MAD club (Moulin à Danses) and Dolce Vita clubs as the Swiss epicenter of the night. Can you imagine? .  As the next chapter in the M.A.D.Editions story, the M.A.D.2 is sleek, daring, and infused with a rebellious energy  M.A.D.Editions were born from a simple but pressing dilemma: MB&F's own circle—its friends, family, and longtime supporters—couldn't afford their watches. In response, the M.A.D.1 launched in 2021 as a limited run of 500 pieces, quietly offered to those who had helped shape the brand's journey. But when images surfaced online, the reaction was immediate: "A watch from MB&F that I can finally afford—and I can't get one?" The demand was overwhelming. By 2022, Maximilian Büsser answered the call with a public release, using a raffle system to ensure fairness. The M.A.D.1 RED even earned the 2022 GPHG Challenge Prize, proving high design and accessibility could go hand in hand.  Eric Giroud (l.) with Maximilian Busser (r.) Enter the M.A.D.2, a timepiece that channels Giroud's deep connection to music and design. Its raised subdials echo the tactile feel of DJ mixing decks, while the textured central dial mirrors the grooves of a vinyl record. The surrounding luminous stroboscopic ring is inspired by the iconic Technics SL-1200 turntable, making every movement a nod to the music of the past.  Available in two editions—Orange for the Tribe and Friends, Green for raffle winners—both at CHF 2,900 + VAT, the M.A.D.2 is a kinetic celebration of sound, style, and movement.  Cool Stuff: Massena LAB and UNIMATIC Launch the Limited-Edition U1-SPG for NASA’s Artemis Missions3/12/2025 Massena LAB (massenalab.com) is an independent watch brand and design studio founded by industry veteran William Massena. Known for its collaborations with respected watchmakers and limited-edition timepieces, Massena LAB blends vintage inspiration with modern craftsmanship, appealing to collectors who appreciate thoughtful design and horological storytelling. Massena LAB and UNIMATIC introduce the Modello Uno U1-SPG, a NASA-signed, limited-edition GMT watch celebrating the Artemis missions.  Inspired by NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket, the U1-SPG features a 40mm stainless steel case coated in burnt orange Cerakote™, with a deep charcoal Cerakote™ bezel and crown. Its matte black dial, signed “NASA,” boasts luminous hands, a 24-hour track, and a rotating bezel for optimal legibility. A sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating ensures clarity. The U1-SPG is powered by the automatic Seiko NH34A movement and offers a 42-hour power reserve. The engraved case back features NASA’s Artemis emblem, symbolizing humanity’s return to the Moon. A tribute to 1960s retrofuturism and "2001: A Space Odyssey", each watch comes in a rugged UNIMATIC x Massena LAB case with extra straps, a NASA patch, and a unique ID seal. Operating at the intersection of connoisseurship and creativity, Massena LAB offers timepieces that are both collectible and wearable—designed for those who value history, innovation, and the art of watchmaking. A limited edition of only 99 pieces to be released on March 12th.
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