Author name: Jack Bell

Each spring, Watches and Wonders descends upon Geneva like a horological hurricane, bringing with it a tsunami of new timepieces that would make any watch enthusiast weak at the knees. The 2025 edition proved no different – a dizzying array of complications, materials and designs that showcased the very best the watch world has to offer. From record-breaking ultra-thin masterpieces to robust dive watches, this year’s exhibition delivered something for every taste

Rolex has decisively broken new ground at Watches and Wonders 2025, unveiling what may be the most technically significant collection in its storied history. Far beyond the customary aesthetic refinements, this year marks a true paradigm shift in mechanical watchmaking led by the groundbreaking Land-Dweller

Breitling acquires historic Swiss brand Gallet, with plans to revive the 200-year-old name by 2026. This strategic acquisition—Breitling’s second after Universal Genève—positions the venerable chronograph specialist to expand its market footprint while preserving a remarkable heritage of adventure timepieces that once timed the Wright brothers’ first flight and adorned President Truman’s wrist

The M.A.D.2 timepiece spins a fresh narrative in the world of accessible luxury watches. Designed by Eric Giroud, this remarkable follow-up to the cult-favourite M.A.D.1 draws inspiration from the pulsating energy of 1990s club culture. With its distinctive turntable aesthetics and clever horological innovations, the M.A.D.2 represents another chapter in MB&F’s quest to create creative timepieces at attainable price points

OMEGA has expanded its horological repertoire by relocating the sophisticated Worldtimer complication from the Aqua Terra 150M range to the robust Seamaster Planet Ocean collection. These new 45.50mm ceramic timepieces combine global time tracking capabilities with impressive 600-metre water resistance, creating the ultimate traveler’s watch that doesn’t flinch at a deep-sea plunge

The Swiss Haute Horlogerie manufacturer celebrates its 150th anniversary with a groundbreaking innovation that transforms the user experience of one of horology’s most revered complications. The new Calibre 7138 represents a watershed moment for perpetual calendars, allowing complete crown-based adjustments without additional tools, while delivering uncompromising performance across three distinctive 41mm models

Two titans of haute horlogerie have slithered past conventional boundaries to create something truly extraordinary. The Bvlgari x MB&F Serpenti masterfully fuses Italian elegance with avant-garde Swiss engineering, delivering a timepiece that challenges everything we thought possible in luxury watchmaking. This remarkable collaboration transforms the iconic Serpenti into a mechanical marvel that would make any serious collector’s heart skip a beat

Raw architectural prowess meets horological mastery through Richard Mille’s latest rectangular masterpiece. The RM 16-02 Automatic Extraflat emerges as a study in calculated minimalism, where apparent simplicity masks extraordinary mechanical complexity. This timepiece demonstrates how contemporary watchmaking can strip away excess while maintaining technical sophistication, resulting in a watch that speaks volumes through its deliberate restraint

A revolutionary fusion of heritage craftsmanship and cutting-edge metallurgy has emerged from the halls of OMEGA’s manufacture. The celebrated watchmaker’s latest Seamaster Diver 300M collection showcases an extraordinary material innovation – Bronze Gold – paired with a sophisticated burgundy aesthetic that elevates the iconic diving watch to new heights of refinement

When motorsport engineering collides with haute horology, extraordinary timepieces emerge. The new limited-edition Big Pilot’s Watch Shock Absorber XPL from IWC Schaffhausen channels pure Formula One™ DNA through every component. Created in partnership with Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One™ Team, this 100-piece collection brings track-proven engineering to the wrist, complete with the team’s signature PETRONAS green accents glowing beneath the surface