Author name: Jack Bell

Marking the finale of Audemars Piguet’s decade-long RD programme, the Royal Oak “Jumbo” RD#5 pairs a flying tourbillon with a flyback chronograph in an impossibly slim 39mm case. Every detail, from the tactile push-pieces to the reimagined crown, reflects five years of ergonomic innovation

For its 250th anniversary, Breguet presents the Marine Hora Mundi 5555, a timepiece that maps the world on your wrist. Limited to 50 pieces, it pairs dual-time functionality with hand-painted continents, phosphorescent city lights, and a Breguet gold oscillating weight, blending heritage, innovation, and global practicality into a wristwatch designed for the international traveller

MB&F celebrates its 20th anniversary with the LM101 EVO, introducing its most approachable Legacy Machine into the EVO series. Housed in a 40mm titanium case with an integrated rubber strap, a 14mm flying balance wheel, and a striking salmon or peacock green dial, the LM101 EVO combines traditional craftsmanship with contemporary engineering, creating a robust, versatile, and highly coveted timepiece

Piaget raises the bar once again with two new additions to its Altiplano collection: the razor-thin Ultimate Concept Tourbillon and the effortlessly refined 910P. Showcasing the brand’s unmatched mastery of ultra-thin engineering, both models debut in a khaki green and gold palette that feels as timeless as it is contemporary

Swiss pioneer BOVET breaks new ground with its Récital 12 collection, introducing semi-precious stone dials for the first time since the company’s 1822 founding. The malachite and Tiger’s Eye variants showcase nature’s unique patterns within precision-engineered timepieces, where geological forces create unrepeatable dial configurations

Shanghai hosts an extraordinary horological narrative this September, as Jaeger-LeCoultre unveils ‘The Dream Shaper’ – chronicling feminine timepieces across two centuries. From ornate pocket watches to sophisticated complications, this immersive exhibition reveals how women’s evolving aspirations drove watchmaking’s most brilliant innovations. With over 70 archival treasures alongside exclusive new releases

MB&F’s M.A.D.1S Grow Your Dreams collection embodies the vibrant vision of British-Nigerian artist Yinka Ilori. These limited edition pieces translate his playful motifs and bold colour palette into every detail, from etched rotors to custom numerals, creating timepieces that are visually striking, thoughtfully crafted, and unmistakably full of character

The Communication 45 marks 35 years since Svend Andersen’s groundbreaking worldtimer, uniting heritage techniques with new artisanal innovations. Limited to just 45 pieces in yellow gold, each watch embodies the independent spirit that has defined Andersen Genève for over four decades. From BlueGold dials to hand-finished movements, it reflects decades of refinement in both technique and vision

OMEGA’s latest Aqua Terra duo brings turquoise brilliance to the water-resistant collection, proving that serious sports watches can embrace colour without compromising capability. These ceramic-bezelled newcomers demonstrate how traditional dive watch engineering can be adapted to contemporary tastes