Author name: Jack Bell

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

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

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

Audemars Piguet has taken a majority stake in precision engineering leader Inhotec SA. The partnership secures rare micromechanical expertise for generations to come, fortifying both companies’ positions whilst preserving the independence of Switzerland’s watchmaking supply chain. Building on a longstanding relationship, the investment reflects a shared long-term vision, ensuring that the specialist skills underpinning haute horology continue to prosper

Celebrating its tenth anniversary, Jacob & Co.’s Astronomia collection reaches new heights with the revolutionary Fourth Dimension, the world’s first four-axis tourbillon timepiece. This groundbreaking horological achievement represents a complete reimagining of movement architecture, requiring extensive recalibration of traditional mechanics. From the original 20-minute rotation in 2015 to today’s four-axis breakthrough, the Astronomia collection continues to redefine what is possible in luxury watchmaking, embodying Jacob & Co.’s philosophy of being “Inspired by the Impossible.”

Revolutionary engineering meets real-world durability as Bianchet delivers the UT01 Calibre, an automatic tourbillon movement that measures just 3.85mm thick while withstanding impacts beyond 5,000 Gs

OMEGA has finally cracked the code on compact luxury timepieces. After 23 years of the Aqua Terra’s dominance in larger cases, the brand has introduced a 30mm version that doesn’t compromise on technical prowess. With twelve distinct references and two bespoke movements engineered specifically for this diminutive case, the Swiss watchmaker proves that good things really do come in smaller packages