Autumn’s new releases
With the economy back in business and exports on the rise again, brands are newly inclined to show off their capacity for innovation and imagination. Here are some of the watches from the stream of recent releases.
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China’s push for “common prosperity”
Xi Jinping’s call for “common prosperity” sent shudders through the stock market. This new policy, which portends a drop in purchasing power for the wealthiest Chinese, pushed down luxury share prices, which includes watch brands. What implications does this have?
Jaeger-LeCoultre revisits the Master Control Geographic
Since its introduction in 1992, Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Master Control collection has remained a lesson in technical rigour and stylistic restraint. Its constant evolution is a reflection of the Maison’s respect for tradition and quest for innovation.
Montblanc’s Heritage watches for the neo-dandy
Inspired by classic Minerva wristwatches from the 1940s and 50s, Montblanc channels a neo-dandy style in three novelties within its Heritage product line.
New horizons for the Vacheron Constantin Overseas
The Overseas collection welcomes a perpetual calendar ultra-thin skeleton in 18k pink gold, a high-complication addition that carries on the travel-inspired spirit of the range.
Speake-Marin puts a new spin on the One&Two Openworked
The One&Two Openworked introduced a new aesthetic at Speake-Marin. Two years after the launch, the brand is extending the line with a 60-seconds flying tourbillon.
A prowess in gem-setting for the Purnell Escape IIS Treasure
The world’s fastest triple-axis tourbillon and first double Spherion-powered timepiece is the next level in women’s grand complications, with gem-set tourbillon cages.
Materials innovation for the Panerai Luminor Marina
Panerai returns to the legend that is Luminor with a special edition Luminor Marina. The case debuts Fibratech™, a material made from mineral fibres produced by the fusion of basalt rock.
