This year, Dubai Watch Week returns in full force, uniting over 90 of the world’s most prestigious watch brands across two iconic locations—The Dubai Mall and Burj Park. From independent maisons to heritage powerhouses, the lineup promises an unmatched deep dive into watchmaking’s finest.

In terms of the brands with the biggest presence at Dubai Watch Week 2025, I am excited to discover the Mighty brands like Rolex, Audemars Piguet, Tudor, Hublot, Chopard & Ferdinand Berthoud, Breitling, Girard-Perregaux, TAG Heuer, and Gerald Charles, to name but a few.

The longer list of exhibiting brands really demonstrates how serious Dubai Watch Week is about showcasing every aspect of horology, with major players like A. Lange & Söhne, F.P. Journe, Voutilainen and Bovet representing the top tier of horology. Then there are also some well-established brands, beloved by watch fans in attendance,  like Biver, Bremont, Czapek & Cie, Louis Erard, Nomos, Ressence, Triblobe, Ulysse Nardin and more. Then there are the new kids on the block, exciting up-and-comers like Studio Underd0g, ID Genève, Norqain, and dozens more. No matter what sort of watches you’re into, there will be something for everyone to be excited about at Dubai Watch Week.

For collectors, enthusiasts, industry insiders, and dreamers alike, this is the ultimate space where time isn’t just measured—it’s celebrated. With immersive brand experiences, thought-provoking panels, hands-on masterclasses, and of course, the launch of some jaw-dropping novelties, Dubai Watch Week 2025 is shaping up to be the biggest one yet.

Each year, I come away from this event inspired—not just by the watches, but by the stories behind them, the craftsmanship, and the connections made within the global watch community. If you’re passionate about horology, this is the week to mark on your calendar, November 19th – November 23rd 2025! 

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Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe’s jewelry watch also holds a significant place in the annals of watchmaking history. In 1930, Blancpain crafted a legendary piece that would eventually belong to Monroe. This exquisite timepiece was revealed to the public for the first time on October 30th 2019 during the Timeless Elegance exhibition in New York. The event, hosted at Blancpain’s flagship store on Fifth Avenue.

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One of the most elegant watches of the 20th century belonged to Princess Diana. Her Vacheron Constantin diamond bracelet watch was a wedding gift from Queen Elizabeth II, who herself received this bespoke timepiece from the Swiss Federal Republic in 1947 as a wedding gift. This stunning watch continues to inspire new models today, embodying the timeless grace that Diana represented. For everyday wear, Princess Diana often turned to her Cartier Tank Solo, a classic piece that exuded understated elegance and complemented her sophisticated style.

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Elizabeth Taylor’s fashion choices were as legendary as her acting. While filming Cleopatra in Rome in 1962, Taylor wore her one-of-a-kind diamond Serpenti bracelet watch by Bvlgari. This piece became synonymous with her glamorous persona. A famous photograph captures Taylor on the set of Cleopatra, her wrist adorned with the exquisite Bvlgari watch, a symbol of opulence and timeless beauty.

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The legacy of HMT watches in India is another remarkable story. Launched by Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru in 1963, the first HMT watch, aptly named “Janta,” became an instant classic. Indira Gandhi, another prominent figure, was an iconic ambassador for HMT. HMT utilized two movements from Citizen: the 17 Jewel 020 (rebranded as 0231) and the 21 Jewel 6906. Both were reliable, shockproof, and durable. These mechanical hand-wound watches featured a power reserve of about 36 hours. They had slim dials ranging from 30-35 mm in diameter and were approximately 6 mm thick. Without the need for a battery, these watches never stopped. People would spend about 20 seconds each day winding them before heading to work, a daily ritual akin to lighting a lamp in the household temple. Between 1972 and 1985, HMT expanded its manufacturing units across Bangalore, Srinagar, Tumkur, and Ranibaug. Despite the eventual closure of most factories around 2014, the brand retains a cult status in India, symbolizing reliability and nostalgia in every common household.

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Similarly, the Yellow Gold 26MM Rolex Lady Date watch was favored by many style icons. Princess Grace of Monaco was often seen wearing her yellow gold Rolex Lady Date in 1972. The watch, known for its refined design and impeccable craftsmanship, was a perfect match for Grace’s royal elegance and remains a highly sought-after model among collectors and enthusiasts.

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These timepieces are more than mere accessories; they are emblematic of an era and the individuals who wore them. From the royal courts of Britain to the glamorous sets of Hollywood, these watches continue to inspire and captivate, a testament to their timeless appeal and the enduring legacy of their wearers.

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The Vibrant Saffron – Rolex Day-Date 36

The Rolex Day date 36 exudes a bold and resilient character just like the saffron colour that symbolises courage and sacrifice. The distinctive dial catches the eye as it evokes a sense of vibrancy and energy. It features hour markers in 18 ct gold, set with 32 diamonds, and a Roman VI and IX in 18 ct gold, set with 24 diamonds.Crafted in an 18ct yellow gold and adorned with a President bracelet in the same material,the watch exudes an air of luxury and gleams in elegance. The stunning diamonds that grace the bezel add a touch of glamour and radiance to this impeccable timepiece.

The Tranquil White – Panerai Luminor Due Luna Rossa

Just like how the white colour in the Indian flag embodies peace and unity, the white elements of the Luminor Due Luna Rossa watch by Panerai come together harmoniously to create a graceful and clean design. The watch is inspired by the technical innovation and the majestic beauty of the yachting world. Crafted in polished steel, the watch boasts a minimalist charm with its alluring white dial and matching white strap. The date is displayed at 3 o’clock and small seconds at 9 o’clock. The design of this watch whispers sophistication through simplicity. 

The Rich Green – Chopard Happy Sport

Green, a colour that stands for prosperity and growth is brought out beautifully in the Happy Sport Watch by Chopard. The watch is brought to life as the collection’s iconic diamonds dance elegantly atop the green backdrop. These free spirited diamonds, happier when they are free, showcase that women can be who they aspire to be and prosper in all fields when they feel independent and liberated. Crafted in an 18 ct rose gold and stainless steel, this timepiece comes with a green alligator leather strap. 

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Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Chronograph

When we mention the rainbow, we just cannot miss out on the Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Chronograph. The watch features a colorful frame with baguette red rubies, green tsavorites, topaz, tanzanites, purple amethysts and orange, yellow, green, blue, violet and pink sapphires that come together to create the perfect rainbow for your wrist. The striking black dial that features a “Lady Tapisserie” pattern and the case that is crafted in 18-carat rose gold make for a winning combination. The rainbow gemstones create a playful color spectrum.

Chopard Imperiale Joaillerie Rainbow

This elegant timepiece from Chopard will definitely make a statement! The Imperiale Joaillerie Rainbow displays an array of diamonds and sapphires in every shade of the rainbow. The Roman numerals 3, 6, 9 and 12 on the dial are made from gold point and the hour markers add additional vibrancy with colorful sapphires. The mother of pearl dial features the arabesque motifs in the center. It is inspired by the embroidery of the draperies and is surrounded by dazzling diamonds. This modern piece is inspired by historical empires.

Piaget Limelight Gala Precious Rainbow Watch

With a fascinating sight of colorful gemstones that whirl around the bezel, the Piaget Limelight Gala Precious Rainbow watch embodies elegance and modernity. This glamorous timepiece blends together art, design and jewellery with utmost precision. The 18k rose gold case of the watch is set with 32 brilliant-cut sapphires, 5 brilliant-cut tsavorites, 3 brilliant-cut rubies and 2 baguette-cut hessonite garnets. The 18K rose gold dial and bracelet are engraved with “Decor Palace”. And if you enjoy admiring the stunning movements of the timepiece, you can do just that as this piece has a see-through sapphire crystal case back.

Patek Philippe AQUANAUT Luce Rainbow Chronograph

The brand’s first self winding ladies chronograph, the Aquanaut Luce Rainbow Chronograph is sporty, chic and contemporary. The highlight of this watch is the bezel that has two rings. The inner ring comprises 50 baguette cut diamonds and the outer ring is a burst of rainbow coloured 52 baguette cut  sapphires. Complementing the bright red strap of the watch, the white mother-of-pearl dial is engraved with White Aquanaut pattern and features baguette multicolored sapphire hour markers and gold applied numerals. This watch beautifully merges sporty looks with the jeweler’s art.

Jacob & Co. The Mystery Tourbillon Rainbow Dial

Bathed in colorful gems, The Mystery Tourbillon Rainbow Dial timepiece by Jacob & Co. is vibrant and playful. Crafted in an 18k rose gold case, time indications seem to be floating over the dial in this magical piece. The dome-shaped sapphire crystal features an inner ring with 120 rainbow sapphires, a minute’s ring with 119 rainbow sapphires and 1 white diamond and an hour’s ring with 143 rainbow sapphires and 1 white diamond. With diamonds acting as the actual indicators the two inner rotating discs indicate the hours and minutes. The watch comes with an Alligator leather strap.

Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda 1950 Tourbillon Galaxy Rainbow

The next on our list had to be the Fleurier Tonda 1950 Tourbillon Galaxy Rainbow by Parmigiani. This incredible timepiece is studded with blue, pink, orange and yellow sapphires, rubies, tsavorites and amethysts. The watch also features an aventurine dial that showcases the watch’s tourbillon movement. The watch has a polished pink gold case and strap. This one is all set to win your heart!

Hublot Big Bang Unico High Jewellery

True to its name the Big Bang Unico High Jewellery watch by Hublot is certainly a bang! This striking piece perfectly embodies a rainbow of brightly coloured gemstones on an 18ct pink gold case. Created with skilful mastery, the watch consists of 290 highly colorful gemstones. 112 baguette-cut gemstones edge its bezel, 48 gemstones set on the dial and the indexes. With vibrancy at its peak, this watch comes with an  alligator and natural rubber strap consisting of  a buckle clasp set with 30 other gemstones. This timepiece is certainly the one that will make heads turn!

Mirror, Mirror on the wall? Which Rainbow watch is the most colorful of them all? Let us know which one is your favourite. Write to us at hello@jammindia.com

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Let’s talk about Blue Watches. 

Bvlgari Diva’s Dream Watch

Can you opt for something bright yet fine at the same time? Well, Yes. Gracefully combining the brand’s love for colour with an elegant design, The Divas’ Dream watch is truly designed for dynamic women who love glamour. This watch is meticulously crafted with an 18kt rose gold case, 18 kt rose gold bezel and fan shaped links all set with dazzling round brilliant cut diamonds. This mesmerising piece has a blue alligator strap. 

Rolex Day-Date 36

A hue found only in a few places on earth, turquoise, is a distinct and uncommon tint of blue that comes to life  beautifully with the Oyster 36 mm platinum case of the Day-Date 36. An extraordinary colour for extra ordinary women, the blue hue stands out with dazzling diamonds on the bezel! In 18 ct gold, the hour markers are set with 32 diamonds and a Roman VI and IX in 18 ct gold, set with 24 diamonds.You wish to shine bright? Consider investing in this creation. It’s not just the diamonds and the colour that will get you captivated, it is also the platinum bracelet.

Zenith Defy Skyline

The first thing that came to our mind when we saw this? BOLD! This watch is for those of you who are bold, fearless and love adventure! Dedicated to those who follow their light and forge their own path with zeal, this watch, with a modern and sleek design, keeps up with your pace as you reach your stars! This timepiece in a 44mm steel octagonal case with a faceted bezel, features a blue-toned sunburst-patterned dial. It is powered by the El Primero automatic manufacture movement. It comes with an interchangeable steel bracelet and blue patterned rubber strap – perfect for every move, suitable for every mood!

Longines Dolcevita

Elegance is at the heart of this watch. This striking midnight blue timepiece from Longines is timeless and for those who have made charm a way of life. With softened lines and a graceful design, the Dolce Vita honours the sweetness of life. Rectangular in shape, the 7.20mm case of the watch has a scratch resistant sapphire crystal. The timepiece comes with a  stunning blue alligator strap.

TAG Heuer Aquaracer Professional 200

A deep shade of midnight blue complemented by a striking combination of steel and gold – The Aquaracer Professional 200 by TAG Heuer is an ideal timepiece for those women who wish to stand out. A perfect fit is made between the strong solid 18K 3N gold 60-minute scale unidirectional bezel inlay and the extremely durable 30mm steel casing. Destined to outperform, this timepiece features a smoky-blue mother-of-pearl dial with luminous hour and minute hands crafted with eleven VS diamond indexes and 18K 3N yellow gold-plated highlights. 

Frederique Constant – Highlife Ladies Automatic Sparkling

Wish to carry the milky way on your wrist? Frederique Constant’s Highlife Ladies Automatic Sparkling, is the one for you. A true ode to femininity, this timepiece is crafted in a 34mm stainless steel case. Only 888 pieces of this stunning model will be made available. The sky blue dial includes glints of stardust and the bezel gleams with diamonds. The integrated steel bracelet of the watch is a perfect match for formal wear and the interchangeable cloud white rubber strap is the one for your casual days. This timepiece will shine on any woman’s wrist!

Tissot Chemin Des Tourelles Powermatic 80 Lady

Combining modern contemporary designs with an important part of the history of Tissot is the Chemin des Tourelles, a special watch for special women! The stainless steel case of the watch has a domed scratch resistant sapphire crystal with an antireflective coating. The blue dial of the watch and the graceful blue alligator-style leather strap are a striking combination to complement the case .What else makes this timepiece an incredible buy you ask? It’s the see-through caseback of the watch. The one for those who are hypnotised by stunning watch movements!

We have explored some incredible blue watches in this article! Bold, deep and bright, this colour is full of life! Have you chosen your favourite piece? Do you have your eyes on any of these striking blue watches? We are eager to know which one that is! Share your choice with us at hello@jammindia.com.

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To be Honest, 7 days were really not enough to explore all the timepieces the participating maisons had to offer and my 7 days flew by in a whiff! Although I couldn’t discover ALL the timepieces from all the brands, I was happy to discover some Independent brands like Gronefeld, Chronoswiss, Louis Monet along with the other mighty ones like Rolex, Patek Philippe, JLC, Van Cleef and Arpels, Hermes and so on.

Every year launching new watches isn’t easy right ? From my interactions with brand head honchos and my understanding, I can tell you that every brand begins working on their new launches years in advance. For e.g brands would have already planned what will be launched in 2024 and 2025 in this year. The 2023 edition of Watches and Wonders saw many Novelties that were worth making note of. 

I must have seen several timepieces but few of the watches that were  truly exceptional to get added on my watch list, or the ones I would totally invest in, yes they are real investments for me, atleast! So here’s presenting the Big 10 

1) Vacheron Constantin- Patrimony Retrograde

Legendary brand- Vacheron Constantin, Best  known for its fine marriage of tradition, complication and aesthetics. Vacheron Constantin, Patrimony Retrograde day date in Platinum with salmon-coloured dial , was complicated yet so very sophisticated and minimalist in design. It’s approximately priced @ 70000 euros. Since I am on Vacheron I would also like to mention about Traditionnelle tourbillon retrograde date open face. This masterpiece is a delight  in Pink gold. 

2) Grand Seiko Masterpiece Collection

I was mesmerized by the Grand Seiko Masterpiece Collection Hand-engraved Manual-winding Spring Drive Limited Edition in platinum 950 which is  limited to 50 pieces and do you know the price it is 80,000 euros ++

Vacheron covered, Grand Seiko covered. The next brand is surely a brand that is on every customer’s wish list is – yes, it is Rolex!  

3) Rolex- Perpetual 1908

The one that I would certainly get my hands on is the Perpetual 1908 39mm in the yellow gold version although the Oyster Perpetual Yacht-Master 42 mm has been introduced for the first time in RLX titanium. This too is superb. Another timepiece from Rolex, would be without a doubt Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 36 mm – Time Stamped with Emotion  was also so cool and you must certainly check this out. It displays a new emotion each day. Interesting isn’t it ?

4) Jaeger LeCoultre Reverso One Precious Colours

JLC’s Reverso One Precious Colours. It was so poetic and what craftsmanship with the enameling and gemsetting. It has taken 80 hours for an artist to enamel each of this timepiece and one would certainly get mesmerized with this piece. When I am on JLC I have to mention about Reverso Hybris Artistica Calibre 179, a multiaxis tourbillon. This piece is worth approx half a million euros.

5) Panerai – Radiomir Annual Calendar PAM01432

 A brand known for the watches made for the Italian Navy – Panerai. 
Panerai introduced a new caliber in their Radiomir Annual Calendar PAM01432 produced in only 24 pieces, and I loved this special edition known as the Experience edition. It  features a sun-brushed burgundy shaded dial in a 45mm Platinum Tech case and has a black hand-dyed matte alligator strap. This burgundy coloured dial is so eye pleasing that I couldn’t get my eyes off it! 

6) Cartier – Tank Normale

Cartier, the most desired brand by women known for its heritage and creativity. When you think of Cartier watches, the first thing that comes to your mind is the Cartier Tank timepieces. This year, the brand added a complication to its iconic collection:  signature complications with a skeleton movement with the Tank Normale watch. It features a 24-hour complication marked by a sun and crescent moon, also skeletonised. While the minute hand turns around the dial in one hour, the hour hand goes round in 24 hours instead of 12 hours. It comes in 2 colours- The yellow gold on a brown strap and green alligator strap and platinum on a burgundy and grey alligator strap.

Platinum on a burgundy is what I would go for but this one is a masterpiece and comes in a limited edition. 

7) Patek Philippe- Aquanaut Luce Collection- II

Heard many Brand Spokespersons mentioning that women are increasingly demanding  complicated timepieces. This was music to my ears. I found Patek philippe ‘s Aquanaut Luce Collection,  a very practical and easy to use complication- Annual calendar which is complete with day, date and month and requires only one manual correction in a year. It is in rose gold and the bezel has a rounded octagonal shape. I tell you, this watch is simply elegant, sophisticated and yet complicated. 

8) Patek Philippe- 5178G-012, Grand Complications

Patek Philippe 5178G-012, – GRAND COMPLICATIONS has a beautiful blue coloured dial, and  a hand guilloche swirling pattern beneath grand-flue transparent enamel with gold applied breguet numerals. This is a grand complication. I say that because it is a minute repeater. It also comes with 2 Interchangeable straps, one in shiny peacock blue alligator leather and other in shiny orange alligator leather.

9) Bell & Ross –  BR 01 Cyber Skull Bronze

I discovered  Bell & Ross  BR 01 cyber skull bronze having a specific calibre 210. Its manual winding activates an automaton part and by turning the crown the jaw of the skull comes alive. This isn’t a horror watch but a technical masterpiece. Please get your hands on this one as it is a perfect combination of watchmaking, design and technology.

10) Zenith –  Pilot Big Date Flyback Ceramic Chronograph

Zenith always captures the spirit of aviation. This year it introduced the Pilot Big date flyback ceramic chronograph which changes the date in less than 0.03 secs. Now one can imagine this date change function in so little time that one is almost  virtually shifted  to a This watch is powered by  El Primero 3652 automatic calibre. 

My Big Ten were not so serious but fun & enriching isn’t it ? But my BIG 10 remains incomplete without Ulysse Nardin’s Freak one, Montblanc’s 1858 iced sea automatic and Roger Dubuis’s Monovertex split second’s chronograph watch. 

I was fortunate to also experience few interesting independent brands hence I would also like to also share some  timepieces that left me in awe and cannot be forgotten, first one was from U-boat and the other from Gronefeld  I know, in my last blog on  Trends, I Mentioned that small is the new big, but this massive watch dial in 55mm and with oil inside the case,  is certainly worth a look. The dial provided a 3D effect, the  Capsoil Doppio tempo watch by U-BOAT –  is truly an invention. The “Oil Immersion”- is the case is filled with an oil bath. There is a compensation bubble that is free to float on the dial. The oil bath and compensation bubble were a visual  delight indeed !!

I loved two watches from Gronefeld one was the Deltaworks, so very classy and yet cool as one can even swim with this watch. The other one was 1941 chronograph this one is the one which is sold out. It is a jumping minute chronograph and the movement has 408 parts. It also has a power reserve indicator. For This watch, one has to wait for more than 5 years. They are sold out for next 5 years and unable to take any more orders. I have given my request  

I freaked out, worked,  literally passed out, but all in all had fun discovering some of the world’s most spectacular timepieces. That was all from me! Let me know which ones your favorite? Write to us at hello@jammindia.com

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BVLGARI – DIVAS’ DREAM WATCH

This watch features an 18 kt rose gold case and bracelet set with brilliant-cut diamonds. The case is set with 48 round brilliant cut diamonds, while the pink opal dial is adorned with 12 diamond indexes. The bracelet is set with 362 round brilliant cut diamonds and features fan-shaped links that elegantly conjure the mosaics of Rome’s Caracalla Baths. This 33mm watch has quartz movement.

HARRY WINSTON EMERALD

This 18K white gold watch has soft pink tones, diamonds and mother-of-pearl.  The 18K white gold case has 53 brilliant-cut diamonds set on the case. The watch has simplistically beautiful white mother-of-pearl dial with 44 brilliant-cut diamonds, 3 brilliant-cut pink sapphires at 3, 6 and 9 o’clock positions and 1 emerald-cut pink sapphire at 12 o’clock position.  The watch comes with a pink satin leather strap.

OMEGA CONSTELLATION QUARTZ 28 MM

This 28 mm watch with the case and bracelet in stainless steel, features indexes and applied elements in 18K white gold. The watch comes with a blush pink rose dial. To give the bezel an extra pop of colour, the engraved Roman numerals are in the same pastel shade.

TAG HEUER CARRERA DATE

This watch in 36 mm comes with a bright vibrant pink dial and an elegant snailed finish. It comes with Rhodium-plated applied indexes. The watch has a stainless-steel case with a matching metal bracelet.

ZENITH DEFY SKYLINE 36mm

This watch comes in a pink pastel tone.  The Pink-toned sunray-patterned dial has a metallic base that is polished, then satin-brushed, with rays emanating from the applied ZENITH five-pointed star at the top of the dial. The date wheels are matched to the dial colours. It has 52 brilliant-cut white diamonds on the bezel. The watch comes with a steel bracelet and starry a sky-patterned rubber strap with a folding clasp in the same colour as the dial.

We hope you enjoyed reading this blog. Let us know which coloured timepieces you want to see next. Write to us at hello@jammindia.com

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in the heart of Geneva, where 48 Maisons exhibited their latest novelties, I experienced, touched, felt and tried the best of the best timepieces! Dancing to the rhythms of Watch Movements, not only I was awestruck by the leading players like Rolex, Patek Philippe, Vacheron Constantin, Montblanc, Cartier and many more, but also delighted to discover interesting timepieces from many Independent brands like U-boat, Beauregard, Chronoswiss, etc

What better way to kickstart this year than with watches – something I am so passionate about. Watches and Wonder 2023 recently concluded with a bang. One of the largest watch exhibitions held in Geneva, Switzerland was. This may be my 25th  visit, but as always I was left mesmerized by how far the fine watchmaking community has come – the novelties i.e. the new launches, the trends, the booths, the press conferences, all packed in 7 days of events, meetings and presentations. Of course it was not all work and no play. If you know me by now, I live and breathe timepieces! This was all play for me…

This year, 48 watch brands, aka maisons, participated in the exhibition. That is 10 more than last year. What was new this year was that Watches & Wonders was open to the Public on the last 2 days of the exhibition. And we hear the tickets for visitors were all sold out! So yes, bigger, better and crazier. 

I caught up with the Man himself, Mr Matthieu Humair  – CEO Watches and Wonders Geneva Foundation, on how successful the 2023 edition was and what we could expect in the coming years. He mentioned how more and more young people were at the exhibition and the average age was 35 years old. He also said that while they were all sold out for the public day, the numbers also grew phenomenally as compared to the previous years. And overall, it took almost a year to prepare an exhibition of this stature. With the brands, hotels, logistics and even the government being involved, everyone comes in and contributes their bit to make it a success.

Watches and Wonders 2023 was definitely bigger and crazier than ever. Presenting Seven Strong Trends that I discovered into the land of Watchmaking. 
Let’s begin! 

1. The first trend was the overarching colour that many maisons embraced and released their masterpeices That was… Grey. Grey is the new black! . To share a few spectacular pieces that left me in love with grey coloured watches were Montblanc’s 1858 iced sea automatic date and  1858- geosphere Chronograph 0 Oxygen The 8000, IWC’s Ingenieur automatic watch, Parmigiani’s Platinum cultural Calendar, Baume & Mercier’s Riviera men’s collection and Taghuer’s Carrera Date watch.

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2. The second trend I observed was Less is indeed More – Over the years, watch exhibitions invited the watch community- press and retail to experience all the launches for the entire year. While the 2022 edition saw few brands showcasing only 1 or 2 novelties, the 2023 edition saw many brands adopting this trend of Less is indeed More. For Brands like Ulysee Nardin, the entire exhibition revolved around a Single watch, ie Freak. Ms. Virginie Franceries, CMO At Ulysse Nardin with regards to this Freak Nation says that they wanted to focus on their booth and truly make it a Freaky concept – making it innovative, crazy, freaky and of course an interesting photo opportunity for your social media! 

 While people are freaking out on Ulysse Nardin,  the Roger Dubuis booth also focused on their One concept watch – The Monovortex Split-Seconds Chronograph, which was the highlight of the booth! 

3) Moving on, the next trend and a very interesting trend that I observed was DIALS!! Yes, the face of the watch.  I am sure you agree, the first thing we see in a watch is the dial of the watch. This time, the dials did the talking for many brands. Instead of a serene, plain watch face, I saw brands introducing mesmerizing patterns, techniques, enameling, motifs to the dials of the latest launches. Dials have been historically loved by watchmakers for introducing new techniques and craftsmanship.

From Grand Feu style works at Patek Philippe, to textured grey glacier patterned dials at Montblanc—texture is in on the dials. Grand Feu technique allows building up different layers on the dials of the watch. Due to this each layer has to sit beautifully to finally have a smooth enameling of the dial. 

Rolex ‘s debut of the emoji watch was the talk of the town! The  Day-Date 36 Puzzle Motif, shows an interesting and colourful puzzle design on its face. At 12 o’clock, it replaces the days of the week with the words “Happy, Eternity, Gratitude, Peace, Faith, Love and Hope,” and at 3 o’clock you get a selection of emojis depending on the day of the month.

I also had the chance to experience – live Guilloche engraving on the dial at the Chronoswiss booth, where the craftsman mentioned he can only work on 3 dials per day. Can you imagine the time, minute detailing and fine craftsmanship it takes to achieve this level of perfection?  Jaeger LeCoultre booth also did not fail to impress me with their Hand Enamelling and Engraving booths. Dials are truly the new medium for innovation and creation. 

IWC introduced a Grid-Dial in their latest Ingenieur Automatic 40mm Timepiece. The dial features a distinctive “Grid” structure, consisting of small lines offset by 90 degrees to each other; it is stamped into the soft iron blank before it is galvanised. 

4) Another big trend is that of Titanium Watches –  This year at Watches and Wonders, Titanium was definitely on the menu. From Rolex, Oris, Grand Seiko, Chopard, Ulysse Nardin, Hublot, Zenith and so on, each brand had its unique offering in Titanium. Rolex’s Yacht-Master was particularly notable. It’s the second-ever all-titanium watch from the brand, after last fall’s debut of the Deepsea Challenge. We all know Customer has always  indeed been the King and I saw that more and more brands are indeed using Titanium,maybe because of its light weight which offers  comfort to the customer. Almost every brand that I went to, had an offering in Titanium. 

Grand Seiko introduced its very first mechanical chronograph movement at the show, the 6,000 beats per hour 9SC5 Tentagraph in titanium, a metal that the high-end brand has long used, including in its flagship Snowflake watch. I had the opportunity to try this piece and I must say, I instantly fell in love with it! 

Hermes launched the Hermès H08 Chronograph that features a satin-finished and polished titanium bezel atop a textured case middle.

The next  trend that I would like to talk about is that Watches are getting smaller in size. Yes you heard it right, smaller is what I say. Literally I would say 39mm is the size to go for. For listeners who are new to watch passion I am referring to the width of the watch. At the fair, a lot of brands showcased novelties, they were calling “medium-sized” or small. The Cartier Baignoire Mini Bangle, Vacheron Constantin’s Overseas Self-Winding 34mm, Zenith’s Pilot Automatic, The Panthère de Cartier all proved the same! 

Bell & Ross has dropped its standard case size from 42mm to 41mm. Panerai wanted to focus on its Quaranta watches, which are 40mm instead of its standard bigger dial sizes. Is this a step towards inclusivity ? Or are brands inching closer to a genderless World of timepieces?

Mr. Nicholas Andreatta, CEO, Manufacture Roger Dubuis indeed made a very striking statement, when he said why do we have to segment the timepieces into gender buckets? Instead have timepieces of different sizes and lend the choice to the clients. Why can’t Men wear a beautiful timepiece with a pink strap adorned with diamonds and why can’t a woman wear a 47mm double tourbillon? Indeed food for thought!

Moving on, Interchangeable straps continued to rule the reign this year as well. It looks like customers today want to maximize their purchase with changing the look of their timepiece with an interchangeable strap. The younger customer is definitely looking at versatile options and gaining more from the buck spent. And why not !! This also is a step towards sustainability like having one watch serving multiple styles and purpose helping us to protect the environment. In-fact each booth that I walked to, atleast had one timepiece that had an Interchangeable strap option. Be it Montblanc’s  1858 Iced Sea Automatic Date watch  or Piaget’s new Polo Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin watch or even  Zenith’s Defy Skyline Skeleton in Ceramic and so on. 

Another observation is that brands are all making efforts towards sustainability which is no longer a trend but a necessity. Sustainability is big and is here to stay. Brands are recognising the same and taking serious measures in contributing towards sustainability.  I would like to make a special mention here about  Chopard’s commitment towards sustainability.

Its existing Lucent steel, used for the  Alpine Eagle sports watch, is already made of 70 per cent recycled steel. By the end of 2023, all Chopard steel watches, including bracelets and cases, will include 80% recycled steel. This proportion will be raised to a minimum of 90% by 2025. Many brands are laying importance to traceability and origins of materials like sourcing ethical gold and diamonds. Mr. Guido Terreni from Parmagani mentioned that they only use energy that 9 households would consume in a year at their atelier. Impressive right? 

I’m totally crushing on the Titanium trend and definitely eyeing on a few novelties that I have added to my wishlist.  Whether I end up buying or No that’s a secret. Watches & Wonders 2023 did really manage to come back bigger, better, stronger and crazier! That was all about trends from my end. Hope you enjoyed reading the same.

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Grand Seiko – Masterpiece Collection Spring Drive 8-Day Jewellery Watch: SBGD213

This watch comes with Diamonds, blue sapphires, and Platinum 950 is inspired by the white lion.  The powerful profile of the lion has been an enduring symbol of Grand Seiko ever since the first Grand Seiko introduced in 1960, when a gold medallion depicting a lion graced the case back. The strength and power of the white lion is brought to life through the jeweller’s art, graced by blue sapphires in honour of Grand Seiko’s signature colour. This piece combines the precision of Spring Drive, high legibility through carefully placed gems, and exquisite artistry and craftsmanship.

The center of the dial is mother-of-pearl in Grand Seiko’s signature blue. The case, bezel and dial have 266 diamonds and 27 blue sapphires, all set by hand.  The lugs speak to the power of the lion. Diamonds are embedded on the case and baguette-cut diamonds adorn the bezel. The diamonds are set to create a single, flat surface. A single brilliant-cut blue sapphire is set into the crown. The watch comes with a leather strap and has a three-fold clasp with push-button release. It is a limited edition with just eight pieces.

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