The best of Geneva Watch Days 2022

From Bulgari, Jacob & Co, Oris, H. Moser, Urwerk, etc. The top new launches from Geneva Watch Days 2022 With a larger number of exhibitors presenting their finest, the recently-concluded Geneva Watch Days was a showcase for exceptional horology With Geneva Watch Days quite clearly now among the ranks of the more prominent watch fairs of the year, it’s become an event to look out for. With many new exhibitors at the recently-concluded third edition, every brand present was there to shine. Here, we take a look at 12 of the top new launches. Each outstanding new novelties has a distinctive character of its own. To read about all of our top 20 picks from Geneva Watch Days, [click here]( Urwerk UR-Satellite Ultraviolet The latest Satellite watch from Urwerk comes with such depth in colour that is hard to capture in a picture. The matt finish of the violet DLC-treated titanium is richer in appearance owing to the shot-blasting of the lightweight metal. On the inside you see a more vivid shade of violet on the moving display, as well as the caseback that offers a brilliant view of the movement—with its gorgeous circular graining and other finishing. The violet brings out the detailing on the movement even more. Urwerk’s signature display with satellite hours, and the indication of the Earth’s rotational and orbital distances, is powered by their automatic calibre UR 12.02, which offers a 48-hour power reserve. All the ‘ultraviolet’ goodness of this timepiece is complemented beautifully by a rubber strap in white. Somehow, black just would not have seemed right with this watch. Bulgari Octo Finissimo Skeleton 8 Days Celebrating 10 years of the Octo collection, Bulgari unveiled a new edition of the Octo Finissimo Skeleton, with a newly-designed open-worked display and intricately-finished anthracite-PVD bridges and other movement components. The manual-winding calibre BVL 199 SK offers a whopping eight-day power reserve—indicated with flair on the dial, surrounding the small seconds. With brushed finishing and the iconic Octo structure, the watch is a triumph in open-worked, high-performance mechanics. And it adequately showcases the brand’s theme of contrasts—seen across all the new novelties unveiled at Geneva Watch Days this year. The grey interior presents striking contrast against the rose gold of the 40mm case, while the brown elements on the display complement the brown leather strap with perfection. MRP: ₹31,72,000 For more information, please call our Luxury Watch Helpline on [+91 8725028899](tel:08725028899), [+91 8725028883](tel:08725028883) [Click here to connect with us on WhatsApp]( H. Moser & Cie. Streamliner Tourbillon Vantablack Moser’s latest collection—of integrated sport watches—now has a gold edition, with a very deep Vantablack dial. Not a colour but a material, Vantablack absorbs more light than practically anything else in existence. To really show how deep the black can get, the brand showcased a concept watch completely coated with Vantablack, which was practically invisible when seen against a Vantablack background. The dial on this Streamliner has an open-worked tourbillon cage at six o’clock, while the hands and markers around it are golden. With thick Globolight on the hands, the luminescence really stands out against the black. Housed within the 40mm rose gold case is the automatic calibre HMC 403, which can store a huge power reserve of 72 hours. The bracelet has all the streamlined goodness with the same bevelling and polishing that previous editions had, but it’s richer in appearance here, owing to the gold. MRP: ₹1,05,00,000 For more information, please call our Luxury Watch Helpline on [+91 8725028899](tel:08725028899), [+91 8725028883](tel:08725028883) [Click here to connect with us on WhatsApp]( Jacob & Co. Astronomia Solar Bitcoin The latest Astronomia is a tribute to Blockchain, cryptocurrency and Bitcoin—one of the few initial cryptos to start a whole new universe of transactions. With the vertical flying tourbillon and the timekeeping dial rotating around the watch, as it usually is in the Astronomia watches, the moving parts in this one also include a golden Bitcoin symbol, a rocket-ship, and depictions of the Earth, the Moon and the sun. The latter two are each realised in a Jacob-cut diamond and citrine, respectively. All this runs on the JCAM19 48-hour manual-winding calibre. Sized at 44mm, the DLC-treated titanium watch is largely in black and gold and features a few crypto-related keywords on the base of the display. Connecting the watch to the universe that inspires its theme is the transaction itself for the purchase of the 25 pieces of this edition. Payment can be made in a cryptocurrency chosen by the buyer. MRP: ₹3,06,30,000 For more information, please call our Luxury Watch Helpline on [+91 8725028899](tel:08725028899), [+91 8725028883](tel:08725028883) [Click here to connect with us on WhatsApp]( Arnold & Son Luna Magna Ultimate II Luna Magna is clearly becoming the gift that keeps on giving, for Arnold & Son. While we were told that not every edition was planned at the time of the series’ initial launch, inspiration has struck the designers and watchmakers in spades for this line. One of the most impressive aspects of the jewelled Ultimate editions are the baguette-cut stones on the bezel—not something you see very often. The highlight of the Ultimate II though is the sublime shimmering-pastel colourway, executed with Paraiba tourmalines for the dark side of the 12mm 3D moon, and PVD-treated ruthenium crystals on the backdrop for the white opal off-centred dial. The light side of the moon features diamonds completing the look of this stunning moon phase watch, which requires correction only once in 122 years. The 44mm white gold case comes with a blue alligator leather strap, with a striking raspberry pink lining. Czapek Quai des Bergues Emerald And Sapphire The Quai des Bergues—named after the Geneva street where the historical Czapek’s first boutique was located—has been a signature watch for the recently revived manufacture. It is based on original founder François Czapek’s iconic pocket watch, with a signature display of two sub-dials on the lower half of the main dial—for small seconds and power reserve indication (along with a day indicator). While the modern wristwatch interpretations have seen tremendous success, including a Geneva Grand Prize (GPHG), the movement of this watch has not revealed as much in the past as it does now in 2022. The latest update to the line showcases more of the manual-winding calibre SXH1—redesigned to open up the mechanism, making quite a visual impact through the transparent back of the 42.5mm steel case. It still offers a staggering power reserve of seven days. This new rendition of the Quai des Bergues comes with a flinqué enamel dial with Czapek’s ‘ricochet guilloche’ pattern, in a new emerald green or sapphire blue. MRP: ₹15,90,000 For more information, please call our Luxury Watch Helpline on [+91 8725028899](tel:08725028899), [+91 8725028883](tel:08725028883) [Click here to connect with us on WhatsApp]( Oris Diver’s Sixty-Five Calibre 400 At first glance, the new Diver’s Sixty-Five looks like a different watch altogether, but with hints of familiarity. However, the truth is that the design itself has barely changed as compared with previous editions. It’s got the same robust dive-watch quality, with the large luminescent indices, a domed glass in sapphire crystal and so on. What has changed in this version though is the bezel. Instead of a conventional 60-minute dive-timer, unidirectional-rotating bezel, this one comes with a 12-hour, bidirectional bezel that can offer a GMT function. With this more practical day-to-day feature, this Oris lives up to the brand’s DNA of only creating watches that make practical sense, even more than before. Adding to the practical aspect is the five-day automatic calibre 400 that runs this edition. Oris’s ‘new standard’ with advanced anti-magnetism, and offering a 10-year warranty is presented for the first time in the Diver’s Sixty-Five. A very familiar, yet fresh-looking timepiece, this one’s 40mm steel case comes affixed to a strap in leather or steel. MRP: ₹2,81,500 For more information, please call our Luxury Watch Helpline on [+91 8725028899](tel:08725028899), [+91 8725028883](tel:08725028883) [Click here to connect with us on WhatsApp]( Frederique Constant Classics Heart Beat Manufacture Launched in a far more refined size than before, at 39mm, the Classics Heart Beat features Frederique Constant’s pride and joy—the open-heart display that they practically pioneered back in the day. Even Niels Eggerding, the brand’s managing director says that this series is like the brand’s poster child. The movement within is the Frederique Constant manufacture calibre FC-930-3, offering a power reserve of 38 hours. Outside the open-worked part of the display is a very classic dial with two chapter rings framing the sleek Roman numeral hours, which are complemented by black hands that are also extremely traditional in appearance. This elegant new addition to the Heart Beat series comes in steel or in 18-karat rose gold—limited in number to 930 and 93 pieces respectively. MRP: ₹3,14,100 (steel); ₹13,59,600 (gold) For more information, please call our Luxury Watch Helpline on [+91 8725028899](tel:08725028899), [+91 8725028883](tel:08725028883) [Click here to connect with us on WhatsApp]( Doxa Army Known for their high-performance dive watches that are extremely robust and reliable and of a professional standard, Doxa have held the distinction of making dive watches for the Swiss Army in the 1960s. However, they could never talk about it, as it was classified by the military. Last year, with the declassification of records about the watches issued for the army, Doxa seized the opportunity to highlight their legacy and create a contemporary edition of that watch. They made one version for a retail chain in Switzerland, and now they’ve created a new edition for wider distribution. With beige, green and orange elements, the 42.5mm steel watch is water-resistant to 300m. There is a version that also features bronze on the unidirectional-rotating dive-timer bezel. Each watch comes with three straps—green rubber, army camouflage nylon, and in Doxa’s signature beads-of-rice steel bracelet. The automatic movement within offers a 38-hour power reserve. MRP: ₹1,91,000 For more information, please call our Luxury Watch Helpline on [+91 8725028899](tel:08725028899), [+91 8725028883](tel:08725028883) [Click here to connect with us on WhatsApp]( Maurice Lacroix Pontos Chronograph The Pontos Chronograph has been given a makeover by Maurice Lacroix this year. A classic lifestyle-sport watch in steel, this one exudes nuanced charm, with its very original appearance and design details that work beautifully together. The ceramic bezel, with its tachymeter scale, for instance, makes an impact, since it isn’t really an insert as much as it is overlaid. The dial highlights the two chronograph sub-dials, which gives it a vertical bicompax appearance. In blue and black-and-white colourways, this new edition comes with either a steel bracelet or a nylon strap. The grey strap on the black-and-white version stands out for its sophisticated quality. Housed in the 43mm case is the ML112 automatic calibre. MRP: Starts at ₹2,82,000 For more information, please call our Luxury Watch Helpline on [+91 8725028899](tel:08725028899), [+91 8725028883](tel:08725028883) [Click here to connect with us on WhatsApp]( Louis Erard Le Régulateur ‘Louis Erard X Label Noir’ In the spirit of showcasing design excellence through collaborative editions, Louis Erard have unveiled their latest in a series of ‘collabs’—this one with design studio Label Noir. The sandblasted steel of the 42mm watch has a black PVD treatment, which presents a noir look, mirrored on the strap and dial. The most striking thing about this watch are the green accents seen across—from the minute markers and the seconds hand to the caseback view and stitching on the black nylon strap. It’s all quite stunning actually, when seen up close. The combination of green and black itself is one that is not so common, but makes so much sense. With an automatic movement within, this watch can run for up to 38 hours autonomously. MRP: ₹2,98,000 For more information, please call our Luxury Watch Helpline on [+91 8725028899](tel:08725028899), [+91 8725028883](tel:08725028883) [Click here to connect with us on WhatsApp]( Corum Bubble Aiiroh The Corum Bubble collection has been known for showcasing artistic work, and literal works of art. It’s been ideal for this, owing to the magnification lent by the exaggerated convex glass seen on all editions. These latest 2022 Bubbles live up to that. The first one is the product of a collaboration with French street artist Aiiroh, whose work has been shown in galleries worldwide. His artwork for this watch is showcased through a fretwork-style floral pattern, adding to the depth and the visual splendour. Along with artists Soyz Bank and Namisen, Aiiroh has also created a piece of wall art that will serve as Corum’s certificate of authenticity for this watch. MRP: ₹6,70,000 For more information, please call our Luxury Watch Helpline on [+91 8725028899](tel:08725028899), [+91 8725028883](tel:08725028883) [Click here to connect with us on WhatsApp]( [Discover all 20 top picks from Geneva Watch Days 2022]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [YouTube]( Ethos Watch Boutiques A chain of premium and luxury watch boutiques You are receiving this email because you signed up for communications on our website/at our store. 204-206, Second floor, Square One Mall, District Centre, Saket, New Delhi 110017 [Unsubscribe](