2025 Lunar New Year Snake Watches

As the Year of the Wooden Snake dawns on 29 January 2025, it heralds a time of transformation, introspection, and strength. This celestial year is one of profound evolution and self-improvement, making it the perfect backdrop for luxurious timepieces that reflect timeless artistry and bold design, setting new standards in zodiac-inspired horology. As one will come to see, many of these timepieces are limited to just 88 pieces, symbolising good luck while reinforcing an element of exclusivity. LUXUO discovers the finest zodiac-inspired timepieces for the Year of the Wooden Snake.

IWC

IWC introduced its Chinese New Year watch at Watches and Wonders Shanghai 2024 in September. This Portofino model — limited to 500 pieces — features a burgundy dial and an automatic winding rotor shaped like a snake. The design remains largely unchanged from the standard model, with the primary difference being these two distinct elements. This follows a trend seen with previous editions, where burgundy dials were paired with thematically shaped rotors. The approach began with the Pilot’s Chronograph for the Year of the Tiger in 2022, continuing with the Rabbit watch in 2023. The possibility of completing a full 12-year zodiac cycle with specific design elements adds to the appeal for collectors, despite earlier disruptions due to pandemic-related challenges.

Longines

The Conquest Heritage Year of Snake model closely follows the standard Conquest Heritage time-only watch design, with a gradient red domed dial and an engraving of a snake holding a Lingzhi mushroom on the closed caseback. Over the years, Longines has released several zodiac symbol watches following a similar design approach, although the brand does not specify how far back this tradition extends. This limited edition — with 2,025 pieces — has the highest availability among the Longines Chinese New Year models.

Regarding the history of the wide circulation of Lunar New Year watches at Longines, it is possible that the brand only began this tradition last year with the Dragon model, which had a limited run of 888 pieces. The Year of Snake model — like its predecessor — features a collaboration with Chinese artist Wu Jian’an, who conceptualised and executed the motif on the caseback, inspired by The Legend of the White Snake. Similarly, The Dragon watch involved a collaboration with artist Zinan Lam, suggesting that this series may continue as a regular feature for Longines.

Bvlgari's Serpenti Collection

To usher in the Year of the Snake, Bvlgari pays homage to the serpent’s rich symbolism and its deep ties to Chinese culture with the introduction of Serpenti Infinito — a new concept symbolising the transformative power of the snake as a representation of infinity. Continuing the legacy of its iconic emblem, Bvlgari unveils 13 new Serpenti creations, including jewellery, watches, and leather goods, that seamlessly blend the brand’s distinctive serpent design with elements of nature.

Capturing the pure essence of the serpent, the Serpenti Viper pieces are reimagined in rose, yellow, and white gold, adorned with dazzling diamonds. Two new jewellery sets — crafted in either rose or yellow gold — feature a sleek necklace with the signature serpent head gracefully curling around its tail. Accompanying the necklace are hoop earrings, a looped bracelet, and rings enriched with white gold and diamond pavé, showcasing stylised serpent scales. For a more artistic expression, four Serpenti rings draw inspiration from Bvlgari’s High Jewellery creations. Crafted in rose gold, these rings are adorned with multi-sized diamonds, and feature sapphire, ruby, or emerald beads on the serpent’s body, with matching gemstone eyes. A stunning white gold version, embellished with a baguette and brilliant-cut diamonds, adds a touch of luxury to this collection. In the realm of watches, the Serpenti Seduttori combines the elegance of stainless steel with a diamond-set bezel and a bracelet inspired by the scales of a serpent. Meanwhile, the Serpenti Tubogas seamlessly weaves rose gold and stainless steel with pavé diamonds, forming a flexible, solder-free bracelet that coils gracefully around the wrist.

Breguet

Breguet has crafted a limited edition of eight Classique 7145 watches, showcasing the brand’s creative artistry through métiers d’art techniques such as guilloché and engraving. The 40mm rose gold case houses an ultra-slim automatic movement. The dial is hand-engraved in bas-relief, depicting a snake figure with scales and foliage. Guilloché patterns are applied for texture and depth, accentuated with a black galvanic treatment and hand-painted translucent green leaves. The 40mm rose gold case has a slim profile of 6.5mm, with straight lugs and a delicately fluted caseband. The open-tipped hour and minute hands, combined with subtle rose gold indices, complement the handcrafted dial. The Breguet calibre 502.3 is an ultra-thin 2.4mm automatic movement, featuring a 22k gold rotor adorned with hand-guilloché decoration.

Jaeger-LeCoultre

The Reverso Tribute Enamel serves as a stunning homage to the 2025 Year of the Snake, crafted at Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Atelier des Métiers Rares. Featuring deep black Grand Feu enamel dials on both the front and reverse, the watch embodies meticulous artistry through its layered enamelling process and multiple kiln firings at 800°C. The reverse of the watch showcases a majestic snake, intricately engraved amidst fiery motifs, a detail that took over 80 hours to perfect.

Harry Winston

Harry Winston celebrates the Chinese Year of the Snake with an exclusive, limited-edition timepiece — the Chinese New Year Automatic 36mm. Crafted in 18K rose gold, this distinguished watch blends the artistry of fine watchmaking with the symbolism of ancient Chinese culture and mythology. Adorned with a meticulously lacquered snake on the dial, the piece reflects the serpent’s revered role as a guardian of hidden treasures, symbolising the timeless value of time itself. The dial, complemented by green beaded mother-of-pearl and adorned with Harry Winston diamonds, captures the essence of transformation and infinity. With only eight pieces in existence, this limited-edition timepiece embodies the fusion of heritage, luxury, and artistry, making it a rare gem for collectors and connoisseurs alike.

Arnold & Son

Arnold & Son celebrates the Lunar New Year with the release of the Perpetual Moon 41.5 "Year of the Snake", a limited series of eight exquisite timepieces crafted in red gold. This masterful creation combines the brand’s hallmark features: a manufacture calibre, a large astronomical moon, and an aventurine glass dial base. Adding to its allure, the watch showcases intricate artisanal craftsmanship, making it a stunning tribute to the Year of the Snake.

The highlight of the timepiece is the hand-engraved snake, meticulously carved from 18-carat rose gold. Its lifelike details, including fine scales, a forked tongue, and a broad, flat head, are set against a shimmering blue aventurine glass dial. Enhancing this celestial scene is a large mother-of-pearl moon, complete with realistic shadowing and overlaid with Super-LumiNova for a soft luminescence. The dial also features the constellations Ursa Major and Cassiopeia — delicately painted with luminescent material — creating an ethereal night-sky effect. The case back houses a secondary moon phase display, allowing precise and swift adjustments. At the heart of this timepiece is a manually-wound calibre renowned for its extraordinary precision. The movement tracks the lunar cycle — lasting 29 days, 12 hours, 44 minutes, and 2.8 seconds — so accurately that it would take 122 years of continuous operation to accumulate a 24-hour deviation from astronomical reality.

Franck Muller

To celebrate the Year of the Snake, Franck Muller has unveiled the Silhouette CX Snake — a limited-edition timepiece that blends serpentine elegance with technical innovation. Marking the debut of the Silhouette CX case, this creation redefines the brand’s legacy, presenting an asymmetrical design inspired by the snake's fluid motion and enigmatic charm. Crafted in 18k rose gold, the Silhouette CX Snake embodies the snake's mystique through undulating curves that suggest its form without fully revealing it. Guided by co-founder Vartan Sirmakes, the new case is a bold evolution of Franck Muller’s iconic Curvex designs, offering a tactile and visual experience that is as dynamic as it is elegant. Limited to just 28 pieces, this Asia-Pacific exclusive timepiece builds on the brand’s tradition of crafting unique zodiac watches, following last year’s Vanguard Year of the Rabbit edition and the Cintrée Curvex Ryoko Kaneta Dragon.

The Silhouette CX Snake’s intricate dial mirrors the asymmetrical case, with carefully aligned numerals and a snake motif handset with emeralds in a snow-setting technique. The glittering emeralds form a dazzling, mysterious pattern across the dial, capturing the snake's allure without overt depictions. Completing the design is a green calf leather strap embossed with a snakeskin texture and reinforced with a rubber underside for durability and comfort.

Hublot

Since 2016, Hublot has honoured each Lunar New Year with exquisite limited-edition creations from its Spirit of Big Bang collection. For 2025, the Swiss watchmaker presents the Spirit of Big Bang Year of the Snake — a masterful celebration of this symbolic creature — available in an exclusive series of 88 pieces. At the heart of this timepiece is a mesmerising gold-plated snake, brought to life with extraordinary three-dimensional detail. Using cutting-edge laser engraving technology, Hublot has etched the serpent with remarkable precision, capturing its lifelike scales and fluid movement.

The black, barrel-shaped ceramic case — a hallmark of the Spirit of Big Bang — is paired with Hublot’s innovative "One-Click" strap changing system for effortless versatility. The ceramic bezel is engraved with an intricate snake-scale pattern, a motif that extends seamlessly onto the black rubber strap. Finished with a unique velvet texture and subtle shimmer, the strap demonstrates Hublot’s ingenuity in creating luxurious details from a single piece of rubber through advanced embossing techniques.

Vacheron Constantin

In honour of its historical connection to China, Vacheron Constantin introduces a new chapter in its Métiers d’Art series, titled "The Legend of the Chinese Zodiac – Year of the Snake". This annual tradition celebrates the zodiac sign with exceptional artistry, showcasing the Maison's dedication to blending traditional craftsmanship with horological excellence. For 2025, Vacheron Constantin unveils two limited editions of 25 pieces each, crafted in pink gold and platinum. The dials feature the snake, a symbol of wisdom, renewal, and prosperity, meticulously rendered as a coiled cobra atop a textured rock. This motif pays homage to the centuries-old relationship between Chinese and Swiss cultures, dating back to Vacheron Constantin’s early explorations into Asia in the 19th century when the brand created intricately decorated jewellery watches for Chinese dignitaries.

The "Year of the Snake" timepieces exemplify Vacheron Constantin’s mastery of engraving and enamelling, combining these two métiers to produce breathtaking detail. The cobra and rock are sculpted by a master engraver, who painstakingly carves pink or white gold over three days to create intricate textures and lifelike relief. The cobra’s ochre tones on the pink gold model and anthracite grey hues on the platinum version are enhanced with patina and miniature painting. The dial's background is crafted using Grand Feu enamel, showcasing a gradient effect that transitions seamlessly from the centre to the edges. The flora, painted using the Geneva technique of opaque flux-coated enamel, adds further depth.

Piaget

Piaget captures the season's brilliance with exquisite timepieces that shine with vibrant colours and masterful craftsmanship, celebrating life's golden moments. At the heart of this festive collection is the Limelight Gala Watch, a true testament to Piaget's artistry and timeless glamour. An icon reimagined, the Limelight Gala Watch draws inspiration from the bold sophistication of 1970s design. Its 32 mm case — crafted in 18K rose gold — is adorned with 62 brilliant-cut diamonds, highlighting the watch's asymmetrical lugs that gracefully embrace the wrist. The diamond-paved bezel enhances its refined silhouette, exemplifying the signature allure of the Limelight Gala collection. The watch’s Milanese bracelet is a work of art in itself. Meticulously engraved by Piaget artisans, the bracelet features a scale-like texture that shimmers with iridescent brilliance, turning every movement into a statement of luxury. The boutique-exclusive Limelight Gala Precious Watch elevates opulence with its round rose gold case set with 40 brilliant-cut diamonds totalling 4.736 carats, further highlighting the Maison's commitment to craftsmanship and grandeur.

Parmigiani Fleurier

Parmigiani Fleurier’s TONDA PF Xiali Complete Calendar is a landmark creation in watchmaking, honouring the intricate beauty of the Chinese calendar. This world-first timepiece seamlessly blends technical mastery with cultural homage, showcasing the complex lunar-solar calendar system in an elegant and innovative design. The Chinese calendar combines lunar and solar cycles, synchronised through the addition of an intercalary (13th) month approximately every three years. It divides the solar year into 24 terms reflecting the agricultural seasons, while the lunar year follows a 60-year cycle governed by zodiac animals and elemental associations. This meticulous system ensures that Chinese New Year — marking the arrival of spring — aligns with specific astronomical conditions between 21 January and 19 February in the Gregorian calendar.

The TONDA PF Xiali Complete Calendar embodies this complexity through its intricate mechanics and refined aesthetics. The watch features a 42 mm stainless steel case — polished and satin-finished — with Parmigiani Fleurier’s signature platinum 950 fluted bezel. Its imperial red dial — adorned with hand-guilloché Grain d'Orge detailing — is a stunning centrepiece, complemented by rhodium-plated 18ct gold appliqué indices and skeletonised delta hands. The dial displays a remarkable array of information, including the year and zodiac sign, the day and month, and indicators for leap months and long or short months. The TONDA PF Xiali celebrates the precision of the Chinese calendar, honouring its blend of tradition, astronomy, and symbolism. With its perfect marriage of technical innovation and cultural heritage, the TONDA PF Xiali Complete Calendar offers a fitting tribute to the Year of the Snake.

Blancpain

Blancpain marks the arrival of the Year of the Wood Snake in 2025 with its latest Villeret Calendrier Chinois Traditionnel, a timepiece that beautifully bridges Eastern and Western traditions. For the 14th year, Blancpain commemorates the Chinese zodiac with a limited-edition creation, featuring a newly designed snake motif engraved on the watch’s 22K white gold rotor. This edition debuts an elegant platinum case paired with a green Grand Feu enamel dial, a first for the collection. The Villeret Calendrier Chinois Traditionnel is renowned for its groundbreaking integration of the Chinese calendar with the Gregorian calendar and moon phases. First introduced in 2012, it embodies Blancpain’s commitment to blending cultural heritage and technical mastery. With the transition into its second 12-year zodiac cycle in 2024, Blancpain refreshed the designs of the zodiac animals, now showcased through an aperture at 12 o’clock. For 2025, the intricately detailed wood snake appears for the first time on this remarkable timepiece.

The snake — symbolising intuition and wisdom — takes centre stage on the meticulously engraved rotor. Crafted in Blancpain’s Métiers d’Art workshop, the design includes Chinese characters for "serpent" and "wood," as well as a natural ruby accent. The dial layout ensures that the extensive calendar indications remain legible and intuitive. At 3 o’clock, the watch displays the five elements and their Yin-Yang associations linked to the sexagesimal cycle, while 9 o’clock features Chinese days and months. Double Chinese hours and the zodiac sign of the year appear at 12 o’clock, alongside an aperture for the Chinese leap month. A serpentine hand indicates the Gregorian date, while Blancpain’s signature moon phase is positioned at 6 o’clock. Limited to just 50 pieces, the Villeret Calendrier Chinois Traditionnel 2025 is a fitting tribute to the Lunar New Year and the wisdom and renewal symbolised by the snake.

Dior

The new Dior Grand Soir celebrates the Year of the Snake. Within Chinese mythology, the snake is the symbol of wisdom and strength. The rose-gold-adorned snake is placed in a miniature Toile de Jouy landscape, navigating through a foliage of leaves and flowers delicately made of mother-of-pearl. This mysterious and magical environment is punctuated with rose gold butterflies, echoing the scales of the gliding snake.

CIGA Design Year of the Snake

CIGA DESIGN captures the Lunar New Year with a stunning timepiece that embodies wisdom, vitality, and prosperity. The watch features a golden snake crafted using sculptural techniques and symbolic abstraction. Set against an abstract snakeskin-inspired pattern, the satin-textured, gold-plated snake radiates elegance. The snake itself is more than decorative — it rotates to tell time. The snake’s head indicates hours while its tail tracks minutes. As a nod to Eastern traditions, the watch case is made from jadeite, a material with thousands of years of cultural history. Its jade-like warmth enhances the design, reflecting the fusion of modern aesthetics with timeless heritage. The use of jadeite not only symbolises prosperity and vitality but also highlights the watch’s distinctly Eastern character. CIGA DESIGN’s Year of the Snake watch represents a harmonious blend of culture and contemporary innovation, bringing a fresh perspective to zodiac-themed timepieces.

Perrelet

Perrelet unveils the Turbine Snake, a striking timepiece dedicated to the Year of the Wood Snake. Limited to just 88 pieces — a number symbolising prosperity and luck — the watch celebrates the zodiac sign known for its wisdom, creativity, and mysterious allure. Associated with the element of wood, the Wood Snake embodies resilience and renewal, heralding a harmonious and opportunity-filled year.

The Turbine Snake exemplifies this vision, combining Swiss precision with symbolic storytelling while adhering to cultural themes and rituals. The Turbine Snake is a visual masterpiece. Its red lacquered sub-dial — a nod to luck and protection — is adorned with gold-etched ideograms symbolising well-being and prosperity. At its heart lies a gilded, three-dimensional snake, its head poised above intricately textured coils. This dynamic reptilian motif is revealed in full when the 12 black anodised aluminium blades of the watch’s signature rotating turbine spin with the wearer’s movements. With only 88 pieces available globally, the Turbine Snake is not merely a timepiece but a collector’s item imbued with cultural symbolism and artisanal expertise. Perrelet’s latest creation offers aficionados a unique blend of mechanical precision and artistic expression, making it a fitting tribute to the Year of the Wood Snake.

Raymond Weil

In celebration of the Chinese New Year and the Year of the Snake, Raymond Weil introduces the Millesime Burgundy — a limited-edition masterpiece that seamlessly blends tradition with contemporary elegance. With only 88 pieces available, this exquisite timepiece captures the transformative symbolism of the snake, embodying wisdom, prosperity, and refined craftsmanship.

The Millesime Burgundy honours Raymond Weil’s legacy of fine watchmaking while embracing bold design and understated sophistication. Its deep burgundy dial, a rich symbol of good fortune and prosperity, serves as the centrepiece. Complemented by a matching leather strap and encased in polished stainless steel, the design achieves a harmonious balance between classic simplicity and modern allure. Powered by the RW4200 central seconds automatic movement, the Millesime Burgundy showcases the precision and artistry for which Raymond Weil is renowned. The engraved "ONE OF 88" on each piece underscores its exclusivity, transforming the watch into a coveted collector’s item that celebrates the intersection of time and culture.

Panerai

For the Year of the Snake, Panerai presents a collection of timepieces that seamlessly blend tradition and innovation. Inspired by the snake's wisdom, grace, and transformative nature, these watches symbolise change and the continuous flow of time. Panerai's Perpetual Calendar captures the passage of time in its most refined form. With intricate mechanics, it not only tracks every moment but also embodies the enduring essence associated with the snake, making it the perfect companion for this significant occasion.

Here are three stand-out red-dialed watches from the collection:

Luminor Perpetual Calendar PAM01688

The Luminor Perpetual Calendar PAM01688 — a limited-edition watch, with only 100 pieces available, features — a burgundy dial paired with Panerai Goldtech, this combination represents prosperity and longevity. The reference number 88, deeply rooted in Chinese tradition, pays homage to good fortune and the cycle of prosperous years ahead.

Luminor Due PAM01424

The Luminor Due PAM01424 showcases a 42mm steel case with a burgundy dial that transitions from a lighter center to a deeper gradient at the edges. Its sandwich dial design includes a date display at 3 o’clock and a small second hand at 9 o’clock, complemented by white Super-Luminova that glows in the dark.

Luminor Due Metal Bracelet PAM01539

The Luminor Due Metal Bracelet PAM01539 features a polished 42mm steel case and bezel. Its burgundy sun-brushed sandwich dial, with a soleil finish that lightens towards the center, is paired with white Super-Luminova for a bright, luminous effect.

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Why You Should Check Out Breitling Watches at Jomashop and the Hamilton Watch Collection

Have you ever fantasised about owning a watch that not only tells time but exudes a style all its own? Look no further than a tale of two brands known for making a bold impression: Breitling and Hamilton. Whether you have a taste for the daring elegance of Breitling or prefer the recreant sophistication of Hamilton, there are watches that integrate the best in design, material, and function—sure to make a lasting impression. We know what you’re thinking. Yes, to everything we just mentioned, but you’re not independently wealthy? Enter stage left: Jomashop. Whether your collection whims are inspired by aviation history or in need of a semi-casual vibe, there’s a watch for any personality. Sounds exciting? See what we mean and do some browsing.

Why Choose a Breitling Watch?

Breitling has long been considered a brand with both the models of aviation and luxury watches. The Swiss watch has demonstrated accuracy and ruggedness in the air and on the ground, which can be demonstrated in a similarly bold and oversized design, advanced chronographs, and durable body for those seeking high quality. -A clock. Perhaps all a watch lover will appreciate when it comes to timekeeping.

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The Charm of Hamilton Watches

Hamilton falls on the opposite side of the watch brand pendulum, with timeless American heritage and Swiss watch-making expertise. Known for military and aviation collaborations, Hamilton watches are casual and refined. Ranging from the durable military watches of the Khaki Field collection to the sophisticated Jazzmaster models, Hamilton watches can be worn for any occasion.

What separates Hamilton from other brands is its focus on creating watches that are both practical and refined. From field watches that can take a beating to dress watches suited for black-tie events, Hamilton has a timepiece for every wrist. While affordable, Hamilton watches do not lack versatility and can be worn during long work days or trips around the world.

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Every man out there is either a fan of a modern pop of performance luxury that Breitling does so well — or a kind of watch in style that is as nice as can be noticed. Check out the Hamilton Watch collection, and Breitling watches at Jomashop (and many more). These are two options that every man can meaningfully add to his life — or get to enjoy in memory of you. Each has their own story. Each item connects time-honored tradition with contemporary design. There is no better thing to collect — to have — than making an uninspired outfit — yours — and letting luxury accessories do all the rest.

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DOXA SUB 300T Aristera: A Legendary Dive Watch Reinvented for Left-Handers

If there is a simple watch that encompasses the purpose of the Legacy issue of WOW, it is a DOXA diver, like the SUB 300T Aristera here. Not only is it evocative of a very specific period in the history of watchmaking, DOXA itself is what is known as a legacy Swiss watchmaker. Named "Aristera," the Greek word for "left," the SUB 300T Aristera model signifies DOXA’s first foray into left-handed dive watches, with the crown positioned at 9 o'clock for those who prefer wearing their watches on the right wrist. This name resonates with DOXA's own Greek etymology, where "doxa" means "glory," linking tradition and excellence in a timepiece built for modern-day adventurers.

The simple story here is that although DOXA is known today primarily for dive watches, it was founded long before such watches were possible – back in 1889, the sports watch was not a thing, and time was still confined to the pockets of men. Founder Georges Ducommun could scarcely have imagined the development of tool and sports watches, and that his brand would have created one of the most powerful visions of the dive watch in the 1960s.

We hope there will be time to get into the backstory of DOXA at some point, going beyond the dive watch. For this story, we must necessarily skimp on the narrative in favour of the details about the SUB 300T Aristera because the watch demands attention that goes further than its orange dial. To begin with, orange is inextricably linked with DOXA dive watches as that was how the brand took the plunge in the 1960s. It is no exaggeration to say that this was the most distinctive dive watch in the world from the get-go; the SUB 300T in particular debuted in 1968.

In 2024, DOXA brings this heritage to the fore with its first dive watch made for left-handers (otherwise known as people who prefer to wear their watches on their right wrists). Yes, this is the first automatic DOXA with the crown shifted to 9 o’clock rather than the traditional 3 o’clock. Somewhat unusually, DOXA made this lefty without resorting to moving the date window to 9 o’clock too. According to the press release, the brand managed this by rotating the movement powering the watch by 180 degrees. Such a change, while seemingly simple, still requires rigourous tests. On that note, that movement is the Sellita SW 200- 1, with an escapement beating at 28,000 vph and a power reserve rated at 38 hours.

Importantly, the SUB 300T Aristera is in every way a paragon of the DOXA dive watch, being cased in 316L steel, with a unidirectional rotating bezel to time dives, a helium release valve, and a superlative water-resistance rating (1,200 metres). The distinctive case shape remains, as you can see, and the bezel insert is still in aluminium. To aid in keeping the time visible in low-light settings, Super-Luminova is deployed on the hands and hour markers of the 42.5mm watch. The watch comes with both a beads-of-rice steel bracelet and a NATO strap, both of which can accommodate professional use, as one would expect of DOXA. The bracelet has an expandable folding clasp while the fabric strap uses the classic and flexible pin buckle. You could not ask for more in a dive watch, especially in the accessible segment.

Limited to 300 pieces worldwide, the SUB 300T Aristera is now available at DOXA retailers and on the official DOXA website retailing for CHF 2,290, EUR 2,490 and USD 2,490.00 USD

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Norqain Debuts Independence Skeleton Chrono 8K With All-New Flyback Chronograph Calibre

Norqain Independence Skeleton Chrono 8K With All-New Flyback Chronograph Calibre

Making waves in the industry since 2018, the young, family-owned, independent Swiss brand is known for creating high-performance timepieces with a distinctly adventurous spirit. Inspired by the world’s highest peaks, the Independence Skeleton Chrono 8K blends precision engineering with a visually arresting design. Featuring Norqain’s first flyback chronograph manufacture movement, this watch is made for modern-day adventurers who demand more from their watches.

This commanding 42mm model sees the introduction of the Norqain 8K Manufacture Calibre (NK24/1), the brand’s first-ever flyback chronograph movement developed in partnership with Manufacture AMT. Under the guidance of Norqain founder Ben Küffer and legendary watch industry expert Jean-Claude Biver, the new calibre is inspired by the Eight-Thousanders, which comprises the world’s highest 14 mountains with peaks over 8,000 metres. It is a fitting name for a timepiece designed for those with a taste for life’s most demanding and rewarding experiences.

The flyback chronograph function is made for those who need precision timing in an instant. With a single push, the chronograph resets and restarts—a feature once crucial for pilots, but now perfectly suited for the fast-paced world of athletes, sports enthusiasts or anyone who lives a life marked by speed and precision. And if you’re into the finer details, you’ll appreciate the column wheel mechanism, a hallmark of high-end chronographs that ensures the smoothest possible activation of the stopwatch function. This robust movement also boasts a 62-hour power reserve—ideal for those moments when the adventure goes beyond the day—and independent chronometer certification, ensuring that this watch is more than just a pretty face.

The 8k calibre is further elevated by skeletonisation, transforming the entire timepiece into a three-dimensional visual spectacle. Norqain celebrates the tradition of Swiss watchmaking with bespoke touches that give the 8K its distinctive high-energy appeal. Every element is crafted with meticulous attention to detail, starting with the cutaway segments in the dial shaped to evoke the brand’s signature mountain motif. To add an unmistakable touch, the movement’s mainplate, bridges, and oscillating weight are further adorned with engravings of the Norqain double-N logo. Another standout design element is the unique graphic motif inspired by the 14 majestic peaks that make up the Eight-Thousanders, reflecting Norqain’s love for adventure and the mountains. The movement is finished with a blend of polished and sandblasted surfaces, creating a complex yet cohesive aesthetic that commands attention.

The timepiece is offered in two captivating references. The Independence Skeleton Chrono 42mm Titanium DLC version is lightweight, tipping the scales at just under 90 grams, but with all the presence you’d expect from a luxury sports watch. Its skeletonised black dial features eye-catching purple accents, while gunmetal-plated hands and markers with lume lend it a futuristic elegant edge. Complemented by a purple rubber strap made from animal-cruelty-free materials, this model is limited to 300 pieces, each engraved with “Limited Edition One of 300” on the caseback.

Equally impressive is the Independence Skeleton Chrono 42mm Steel variant. Featuring a black satin-finished skeletonised dial with gold-plated detailing, this model is paired with a four-link stainless steel bracelet for a more classic yet powerful presence. While this reference is not a limited edition, production will be constrained, with only 600 8K calibres available initially. A second batch is expected to be released in time for Watches and Wonders Geneva 2025.

Both watches—the first chronographs in Norqain’s Independence collection—flaunt a prominent central chronograph seconds hand and a twin-counter layout with a 30-minute counter at 12 o’clock, and a running seconds counter at 6 o’clock. They also boast 100 metres of water-resistance, screw-down crowns, and double anti-reflective sapphire crystals for added durability and clarity. The open sapphire caseback offers a clear view of the 8K calibre, showcasing that the precision and craftsmanship within are just as remarkable as the watch’s bold design. Additionally, the signature Norqain plate on the side of the case can be personalised with custom engraving, making each watch as distinctive as the individual who wears it.

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Bvlgari, Bvlgari

*Bvlgari Aluminium Black GMT, 40mm aluminium case with rubber strap, BVLGARI*

You'd probably find it odd holding a Bvlgari Aluminium for the first time. You heft it in your hands, unsure of its weight. It’s undeniably metal, but the light, cool, matte aluminium feels unlike any watch you’ve encountered. Then there is the rubber bracelet, each supple piece of rubber linking to the next, softly swivelling on partially exposed joints. You can’t quite put a finger on its design either—is it a sporty watch? Contemporary? You'd wager it’d look equally at home paired with a suit though. The Bvlgari Aluminium is complex, avant-garde even, but it’s a haute horlogerie affair, and this one is unmistakably Bvlgari.

A Brief History

It’s 1998, Bvlgari, a titan of luxury, just revealed its latest collection—a luxury watch line made from two heretical materials: aluminium, a material typically relegated to soda cans, and, well, rubber. It was a defiant move that sent shockwaves rippling through the realm of haute horlogerie. Little did Bvlgari know, this one step would propel the brand into the future, and it was dragging the entire watchmaking industry along with it, whether they liked it or not. Just ask what Apple thinks of aluminium watches.

Having received acclaim as an iconic watch at the Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève 2020, Bvlgari finally took its celebrated timepiece out of its award case and unveiled the second generation in the same year. The Bvlgari Aluminium returns in 2024 with three new models—a black GMT model, an emerald green chronograph, and a white automatic version—and they’re arriving with upgrades.

While each differs in capabilities, all three variations share a hallmark: the unabashed “BVLGARI • BVLGARI” signature carved around the 40mm watch face—its stirring arrogance inspired by the names of past Roman emperors stamped on coins, subdued by the black velvety surface of the rubber bezel. Born out of FKM rubber—a notoriously durable material in watchmaking—its bracelet features rectangular rubber blocks held together by pivoting aluminium links. This ensures a perfect drape on your wrist, providing an airy feel absent in most rubber straps while eliminating that clingy grip on sportier days. Though powered by different calibres, all three watches have a power reserve of 42 hours and water resistance of 100m.

Modern Voyager

As the only watch widely available in the collection, the Bvlgari Aluminium Black GMT builds upon its predecessors by introducing a Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) function, flaunting its capacity for dual-time zone capabilities. This serves as a homage to the inception of the Bvlgari Aluminium when it was brazenly printed onto the fuselage of an Alitalia Boeing 747, which, of course, shared a material common between them: aluminium. Speaking of which, Bvlgari has developed an alloy of aluminium designed to be more durable than the original 1998 collection. Set against an off-white dial, the black hands with luminous sword ends stretch towards the indices surrounded by a colour-coded GMT function with red representing day and black for night. Nestled deeper lies the Calibre B192, a self-winding mechanical movement that allows adjustments for seconds, minutes, hours, GMT hands, and the date to be made through the watch’s single crown.

Mediterranean Odyssey

*Bvlgari Aluminium Chronograph Smeraldo, 40mm aluminium case with rubber strap, BVLGARI*

In a nod to its Italian heritage, the limited-edition Chronograph Smeraldo draws inspiration from the alluring island of Capri. The name of the game is la dolce vita: picture yourself at the heart of Capri, wading in the turquoise water of the Marina Grande. The sand, so fine it feels like powdered sugar squishing between your toes. As you venture deeper, the water deepens just enough to lap at your calves. The water shimmering like shattered gemstones, an impossible emerald so vivid it seems to hold the entire sky itself captive. Here, you feel only the sun on your skin, the cool embrace of the water, and you let the breeze carry your soul into the ocean.

This scene is brought to life in the Chronograph Smeraldo that’s limited to just 1,000 pieces. Now, let’s talk design. Dark green dominates here, unifying the bezel and rubber bracelet to form a cohesive theme. Dark green hands sweep across a gradient dial, transitioning from white to turquoise—a reflection of the Capri coastline. The chronograph counters echo the same palette, hammering home the elegance and essence of an Italian summer. Just as the sun's energy fuels life on Earth, the automatic B130 mechanical movement powers the chronograph and date function of the watch. An engraving of the compass rose adorns the aluminium caseback, ready to rest flush against skin.

The Vibrance of White

*Bvlgari Aluminium White Automatic, 40mm aluminium case with rubber strap, BLVGARI*

The White Automatic completes the 2024 Bvlgari Aluminium trilogy, embodying a blend of minimalist elegance and unflinching boldness, while capturing whispers of the Colosseum’s grandeur all at once. Perhaps the most striking piece in the collection, this limited edition watch evokes the spirit of '90s Bvlgari being draped in all white, mirroring the brand’s audacity back in 1998 during its initial release. The inspiration from ancient Roman coins is magnified by a sleek, one-toned aluminium white dial, creating an honest canvas that complements the splash of red added by the seconds hand. Rhodium-plated indexes and hands treated with Super-LumiNova® only add to the grandeur. Legibility is close to perfection with this timepiece, featuring the classic Bvlgari touch of a 12 and 6, and a clean date display at 3 o’clock. The White Automatic owes its soul to the Calibre B77, the reliable automatic mechanical movement that energised its predecessors.

From the functionality of the Black GMT to the Italian charm of the Chronograph Smeraldo and the minimalist Roman grandeur of the White Automatic, each Bvlgari Aluminium is a conversation starter. On its own, it's a watch that serves as a statement, a bold declaration that luxury can be redefined, that elegance can be found in the unexpected. But on your wrist, it’s a watch that not only speaks for itself as a symbol of supreme confidence in one's own artistry, but also one that undoubtedly screams Bvlgari, Bvlgari.

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Quartz Watches: What They are and How They Work

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There are several types of watch mechanisms. Alongside mechanical and automatic ones, there are quartz watches, which exploit the piezoelectric properties of this mineral to make the hands of the watch move in a regular rhythm. Characterised by a high level of precision, due to regularity of the oscillations of the quartz crystal, the quartz watch is available in many models, ideal for satisfying all requirements of taste and style. Below we will discover together how they work and how to find the perfect model for your style.

The Origin of Quartz Watches

To find out when watches equipped with this mechanism were born, it is necessary to go back a little in time and, more precisely, to the 1920s, when, in the United States, Horton and Morrison invented the quartz movement: it was 1927. Twelve years later, in 1939, the mechanism found its first practical application for calculating time at the Greenwich Observatory.

Several more years were to pass before the mechanism became small enough to be used inside wristwatches. This important step took place in the 1960s and opened the door to the production of increasingly accurate quartz watches.

How They Work

But how exactly does the mechanism of a quartz watch work? To begin with, this type of timepiece always requires the presence of a tiny capsule containing a thin quartz crystal in the shape of a tuning fork and a battery.

The latter transmits electric current to the crystal and causes it to vibrate at a frequency generally equal to 32,768 oscillations per second or 32,768 Hertz. This frequency, passing through the drive circuit and motor, sets the hands in motion, ensuring precise and constant movement.

How to Choose a Quartz Watch

On the market, it is possible to find many models of watches with quartz mechanism, for both men and women. In order to find the right one, several factors need to be taken into account, starting with the style, which can be either sporty, thus perfect to complete a casual look, or elegant, ideal to wear on formal occasions or to give an extra touch to casual chic outfits.

Elements to consider include the type of strap, shape, colour, materials, dial size and, last but not least, the presence of additional functions (or complications), such as date and chronograph.

It is also essential to take into account the cost, which must be within your budget, and the price-quality ratio.

The Elegance of Quartz Watches

If you want to show off an accurate, high-quality quartz watch that is made of stainless steel, also with yellow or red PVD coating, and equipped with a steel or leather strap, they owe their high quality and inimitable design to the long history they have behind them. Among the perfect models to complete men's looks are those with strong, elegant lines and high performance, equipped with a round case and date display. Sportier and solid, but no less elegant, are the water-resistant models equipped with a unidirectional rotating bezel, you can opt for a model of the renowned Swiss brand with the winged hourglass.

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8 Luxury Timepieces Based On Olympic Sports

Discover the elegance and precision of eight luxury timepieces inspired by Olympic sports. From diving depths to sprinting seconds, these watches embody the essence of athletic excellence and horological craftsmanship. While comfort is essential during intense physical activity, shock resistance and easily visible markers allow for practical advantages such as quick time checks during gameplay. Yes, not all the luxury watches on this list are intended to be actually worn during physical sport, LUXUO analyses how their features and backgrounds make them appropriate timekeeping accessories. Be it the durability of physically demanding sports or water resistance to go beyond sweat and occasional splashes without damage, LUXUO "dives" into the world of high-performance timepieces that capture the spirit of the Olympics in every tick.

Golf: Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day Date with President bracelet

Rolex has a long-standing partnership with golf that originated in 1967 with Arnold Palmer. Today, the relationship extends to the leading institutions and biggest events as well as the sport’s elite players and younger talent. Therefore it is only fitting that the Rolex Day Date be worn on the wrist of the world's best golfing athletes during the games.

The Day-Date provides excellent water resistance ensuring that the watch can withstand exposure to sweat, occasional splashes, and light rain showers typically encountered during outdoor sports activities like golf. The President bracelet, known for its comfortable fit and elegant design, ensures that the watch remains securely on the wrist without causing discomfort or hindering movement during swings and strokes in golf.

On another note on Rolex's legacy with golf, Rolex is a partner of the Rules of Golf, defined by the sport’s governing bodies – The R&A and the USGA (United States Golf Association). As such, the luxury brand is part of the perpetually evolving tradition of golf and in doing so, they support young and emerging amateur golfers by sponsoring the American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) and various non-professional men’s and women’s tournaments.

Cycling: Tudor Pelagos FXD Cycling Edition

This timepiece is specifically engineered for riders of the Tudor Pro Cycling Team. The Tudor Pelagos FXD Cycling Edition was made with lightweight and functionality in mind. With a carbon composite case fitted with a high-performance Manufacture Calibre, this watch echoes the daring spirit of a team competing in some of the most challenging cycling races around the world, including, from 2024, the Giro d’Italia. To assist with the robust nature of the sport. the watch includes the implementation of titanium elements to help make the watch necessarily durable, as it will certainly face the unpredictable conditions presented by cycling. What makes the “Cycling Edition” special is that the scale is presented in a way that’s suited for the speeds that cyclists can sustain. The chronograph scale is “wrapped” around the dial in a spiral, allowing the average speeds that cyclists routinely operate at to be read at a glance. The tachymeter function on the Pelagos FXD Chrono “Cycling Edition” has been specifically designed for cycling.

The matt black dial with red accents puts legibility at the forefront while the signature square hour-markers and “Snowflake” hands were designed back in the sixties by TUDOR to offer larger luminous surfaces and improve legibility in challenging conditions. Around the circumference of the dial, printed on a 45°-angled rehaut, is a re-calibrated tachymeter scale whose inner ring focuses on the speeds that cyclists ride at. Lastly, the Pelagos FXD models features a highly technical strap construction was developed by TUDOR and Julien Faure. Made up of a 22mm solid black jacquard-woven technical fabric and a traditional buckle, it’s perfect for putting in time on the bike.

Basketball: Tissot WNBA Edition

Earlier this year, Tissot, Wilson and the WNBA collaborated to unveil a series of limited-edition watches, marking the first official watch in basketball league history. The creation of the two new 40mm Tissot Seastar Wilson WNBA watches highlights the Swiss watchmaking and timekeeping expertise of Tissot, Wilson’s innovative and official WNBA basketball, as well as the cultural influence of the WNBA. This new edition features two exclusive models: one powered by the Powermatic 80 movement, offering the allure and esteemed mechanics associated with automatic watches, and the other by a high-quality Swiss-made quartz movement, known for its precision and reliability.

Let's break down the features of why this timepiece is suitable for basketball. The flexible, high-comfort approach to the watch's straps is a key element in the watch's versatility and usability. The Tissot WNBA Edition is designed to be comfortable on the wrist, with a strap that doesn't cause irritation or interfere with the player's movements. In connection with Tissot’s ownership as the official timekeeper of the NBA and WNBA shot clocks – the rotating bezels incorporate the 24-second basketball shot clock time. This feature allows players to time various aspects of the game, such as quarters, timeouts, or individual player performances, enhancing their strategic awareness and performance monitoring. A secure clasp or buckle ensures that the watch stays in place securely throughout the game, preventing distractions or potential loss during active play. Ultimately when it comes to aesthetics, the design of the Tissot WNBA Edition reflects its association with basketball, often featuring elements like the WNBA logo or team colours, which resonate with players and fans alike.

Diving: Omega Seamaster

The Aqua Terra is known as a symbol of Omega’s ocean-inspired style, with a symmetrical design that is reminiscent of the brand’s heritage diving watches. The timepieces are modern in their own way, however, and combine Co-Axial Master Chronometer precision with integrated bracelets that feature redesigned rounded links for a contemporary and comfortable fit.

Omega utilises robust materials such as stainless steel, titanium, and ceramic in the construction of Seamaster watches. These materials are corrosion-resistant and capable of withstanding the harsh conditions of rigorous diving activities. Through the sapphire crystal casebacks, customers can view the Co-Axial Master Chronometer Calibre 8900 for the 41 mm models, and 8800 for the 38 mm and 34 mm models – each certified by METAS at the Swiss industry’s highest standard of precision, performance, and magnetic-resistance. Last (but not least) the watches are water-resistant to 150 meters (500 ft).

Diving: Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe Quantième Complet Phases de lune 5054

While Blancpain does have Fifty Fathoms models in ceramic and bracelets in various materials, the brand has never ventured into the realm of the full ceramic bracelet. The high-tech ceramic bracelet itself is 25 percent lighter than steel while being nearly five times harder. Aside from the Bathyscaphe 5054, this material is also used with the time-only model and the chronograph, both of which also now have the same bracelet option. Blancpain is raising expectations on its bracelet, claiming ideal ergonomics and comfort plus the 300m water-resistance is superb and certainly puts this complicated timepiece in a class of its own.

Swimming: TAG Heuer Aquaracer Professional 300

The TAG Heuer Aquaracer stands for durability and exceptional performance with its story of endurance and the unbreakable connection between time, land, and sea. The key features of the TAG Heuer diving watch are its unidirectional rotating bezel for the Aquaracer Professional 300 Date and bidirectional rotating bezel for the GMT versions, a screw-down crown, 300m water-resistance, luminescence, and double safety clasp. While these elements have reinforced its position as the quintessential watch for explorers of the deep and the high seas, it also lends itself well for the art of swimming and water-based sports.

These models, true to their legacy yet tailored for today’s divers, are crafted to be the ultimate companions for life’s endeavours, embodying comfort and strength akin to the Aquaracer Professional 300. With iconic 12-facet ceramic bezels facilitating effortless turning and luminescent pointers ensuring precision at any depth, they guarantee reliability in all conditions. Additionally, their casebacks proudly display diving helmet engravings, symbolising their aquamarine essence. The Aquaracer Professional 300 Date and the Aquaracer Professional 300 GMT are sculpted for those who defy depths and time zones and represent TAG Heuer’s innovative spirit, combining outstanding design with unrivalled functionality.

TAG Heuer’s Aquaracer Professional 300 Date is crafted with a focus on easy legibility and smooth handling. The updated minute track and more prominent hour hand, now featuring the shield shape, ensure immediate legibility, while the second hand and wave pattern on the dial capture the essence of aquatic exploration. The introduction of a case with reworked proportions has elevated ergonomics and comfort to another level, transitioning from 43mm to 42mm. The case’s balance has also seen improvements, gaining 0.5mm in thickness and now measuring 12mm thick, ensuring comfort for all kinds of adventures (and sporting activities).

Sailing: Panerai Luna Rossa

Although watch collectors will be much more familiar with Panerai as the military secret that equipped Italian navy divers with precision instruments than anything else, the contemporary Panerai watchmaking brand has been associated with all manner of marine activities for the better part of this century. Since 2017, Panerai has created wristwatches with the sorts of materials that America’s Cup teams were experimenting with. One might even say that Panerai’s penchant for material innovation makes it an ideal partner for a racing team such as Luna Rossa, which is precisely how team Luna Rossa describes the watchmaker.

Of course, Panerai recognises its own virtues in exploring new frontiers in watchmaking, as the brand knows how to maximise the emotional qualities of being innovative, which points to a certain spirit of boldness. Here, we enter the realm of character, as Panerai connects the dots between past and present, and thus hopes to build bridges with a community of watch lovers. “Storytelling is pivotal in cementing Panerai’s legitimacy, intertwining its deep-seated maritime roots with its modern identity,” said Ficarelli. “By chronicling its journey from creating robust instruments for the Italian Navy to embracing the adrenaline of performance boating, Panerai underscores its heritage and authenticity.

Football: Hublot Big Bang e Gen3 UEFA EURO 2024

In the spirit of this grand football celebration, Hublot unveiled the Big Bang e Gen3 UEFA EURO 2024 watch. A testament to Hublot’s relentless pursuit of innovation and excellence, this timepiece comes with an extraordinary fusion of high-tech innovation with a 44mm-wide masterpiece that features a satin-finished and polished titanium case, scratch-resistant sapphire crystal, and a Qualcomm Snapdragon WearTM 4100+ processor. With its AMOLED display, comprehensive sensor suite, and compatibility with both Android and iOS, the Big Bang e Gen 3 sets a new standard in connected watches.

Equipped with an impressive array of sensors, including a heart rate monitor, accelerometer, gyroscope, and ambient light sensor, the Big Bang e Gen 3 ensures that wearers stay connected and informed in any environment. It provides real-time updates on match scores and events and a customisable screen backgrounds and interchangeable straps allow the wearer to personalise their watch to reflect their favourite teams’ colours, making it a true celebration of football. Advanced connectivity options make it the ultimate accessory for the tech-savvy football fan.

While not all watches are inspired by or designed for specific sports, nevertheless, each one evokes a connection with sporting excellence.

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UNIFY: When Watchmaking Takes on the Challenges of Our Times

CODE41: Human-Powered Watchmaking

Founded in 2016 by designer Claudio D’Amore, CODE41 is much more than just a simple brand. Disruptive and participative, the young Swiss team has set itself the mission of reinventing mechanical watchmaking, making the creation of a watch into a one-of-a-kind collective adventure. Borne by boldness to match this crazy ambition, CODE41 blends absolute transparency, superior expertise and a vast community of enthusiasts in a cooperative ecosystem in which everyone can actively participate in the creation of their dream watch. A concept that’s in direct contact with its era, and one meeting with ever-growing success.

UNIFY: Collaborative Watchmaking in Service of Inspiring Ideals

In 2024, in response to the international economic and geopolitical crises, CODE41 created UNIFY, a collection with a timeless design that embodies strong ideals such as tolerance, equality and diversity. Offered for times per year in collaborative limited editions through which are expressed the voices of artists and personalities from all walks of life, UNIFY’s mission is to transcend the barriers of gender, age and origin to gather together around the fundamental values that unite us.

SHAROZ by CODE41: 88 Limited-Edition Pieces in Defense of Equity

For its first collaboration with UNIFY, CODE41 is crusading for equity alongside Sharoz Makarechi, an American artist and activist who fled the Islamic Revolution in Iran, and who fights relentlessly against discrimination. A battle that she leads on all fronts, from international cultural events to the production of award-winning movies and more. Ultra-creative, she’s behind the two powerful graphic symbols that inspired UNIFY’s first limited edition: the closed first, synonymous with unity and the defense of fundamental human rights, and the Equity Flag, which represents equality among all peoples.

UNIFY: A Wide Range of Models, A Unique Opportunity

Beyond the limited editions, UNIFY also offers three permanent models: midnight blue, polished steel, and white dial adorned with the Equity Flag. These variants are available with your choice of an automatic mechanical heart or a quartz heart, both Swiss-designed. UNIFY is available for pre-order for a limited time only, directly on the CODE41 website.

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