Blurring the lines between precision watchmaking and sculptural, wearable art, this watch was directly inspired by the barren frozen landscapes referenced in its name. With an ice blue dial made from precisely cut and polished chalcedony, it is set in a sleek titanium case, and is limited to only 50 pieces, each unique thanks to natural variations in the chalcedony. The DEFY Extreme Glacier (£23,100) is a particular highlight – one of only a handful of chronographs that can measure up to 1/100th of a second. The focus for this Swiss brand was on its integrated-bracelet sports watches, in particular, some very chic new iterations of the DEFY range. In an eye-catching, ultra lightweight forged carbon case, it features a striking black skeleton dial and smoked blue sapphire crystal subdials offer a view of the internal movement, echoing the piece’s mechanical roots.Ĭhalcedony, a crystalline semitranslucent stone is used for the face of the DEFY Extreme Glacier A contemporary tribute to the link between the company and competitive motor sport, the watch offers a chronograph, a tachymeter scale which indicates average speed for a 1-kilometer or 1-mile distance, and a pulsometer. The Monza is another classic revisited for 2023 in the Flyback Chronometer (£11,450). Functional and elegant, it looks as good now as it did in 1963. A faithful reinterpretation of the original, it features a striking ‘panda’ dial and a perforated black calfskin leather racing strap with pin buckle. The iconic Carrera reaches its 60th anniversary this year, and the milestone is marked with the release of the Carrera Chronograph 60th Anniversary edition (£5,600) in a limited release of just 600 pieces. And 2023 is a year of classics celebrated. Since 1860, watchmaking pioneer TAG Heuer has been blending technological innovations, high-precision timing and cutting-edge designs to create products whose performance continues to shape the passing of time. The new special edition is made of ultra light weight and resistant carbon The double twirl rose gold bracelet is set with 172 diamonds, while 262 diamonds pave the dial and 44 are set around the dial. In this year’s model, Serpenti Tubogas Infinity (£61,000), diamonds continue the serpentine silhouette all the way from the watch case to the bracelet. The irresistible Serpenti designs (from £4,620) play on the talisman-like allure of the snake, curving elegantly around the wrist like a bracelet. Meanwhile, the Diva’s Dream Mosaica (POA) models feature spectacular bejewelled faces and diamond encrusted bracelets crafted by Bulgari’s master goldsmiths. Slim and elegant, in the Diva’s Dream collection (from £35,900), mobile petals featuring brilliantly coloured topazes, tanzanites, amethysts, tourmalines, rubies and diamonds are set in rose gold around a pearly face, designed to flutter, impelled by the movement of the wrist. Underlining the brand’s roots in jewellery design, this year’s dazzling collection highlights the concept of time as a jewel, with gem-set watches taking centre stage. The serpentine silhouette of the Serpenti Tubogas Infinity is reflected in the diamonds that snake up the rose gold bracelet We take a look at some of the highlights. At January’s event in Singapore, LVMH watch brands TAG Heuer, Zenith, Bulgari and Hublot showcased their latest designs, setting the tone for the year to come. The world leader in luxury, the LVMH Group was founded in 1987 and today comprises 75 exceptional Maisons across wines and spirits, fashion and leather goods, perfumes and cosmetics, and watches and jewellery. Exquisite mechanical movements, experiments in colour, classics revisited and impeccable execution following on from LVMH Watch Week, here’s a taste of 2023’s hottest timepiece trends.Ĭoming ahead of this month’s Watches and Wonders, investors in the know looked to LVMH’s Watch Week for their first glimpse of what’s in store when it comes to the latest watch trends.
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