The Best 2024 Watches Hitting the Market ⌚

[Hypebeast] April 17, 2024 Weekly Digest 🎖️ These Are the Best Releases of Watches & Wonders 2024 TLDR: Hypebeast compiled a list spotlighting noteworthy timekeepers from Patek Philippe, Rolex, Cartier, A. Lange & Söhne and Hermès. Why It Matters: For the 2024 Geneva edition of Watches & Wonders, the event returns to the familiar Palexpo Convention Center located in Switzerland’s Le Grand-Saconnex. Decked across seven halls, a total of 54 watch Maisons presented their newest and latest horological offerings. First on the list is the Cartier Privé Tortue Monopoussoir Chronograph which serves as a tribute to the original timepiece, faithfully upholding its distinctive codes and essence while updating it with a new complication. Among Patek Philippe’s long list of new novelties this season, ref. 5236P deserves a special spotlight. In revisiting the In-Line Perpetual Calendar model, the Maison now brings this classic timepiece with the retro-inspired opaline rose-gilt dial. Check out the full list in the link below. Read the full article [here](. --------------------------------------------------------------- 📙 The A-Z's of Active NBA and WNBA Players' Signature Shoes: 2024 Edition TLDR: Last year we reviewed all of the signature shoes from active players across the NBA — outlining 23 players and their 23 pairs — and have done so once again for the 2023-24 season, adding kicks from the WNBA as well. Why It Matters: There’s a compelling argument to be made that the signature basketball shoe market is more interesting than ever. Though the likes of LeBron James and Kevin Durant are still pillars of the hoop shoe industry, the in-between is more rich and compelling than ever before too, thanks to rising superstars such as Jayson Tatum and Luka Dončić, plus fan-favorite everymen like Austin Reaves and promising rookies like Scoot Henderson. That’s not even mentioning the superstar ladies such as Breanna Stewart and Sabrina Ionescu, who are carving out their own exciting path. Read the full article [here](. --------------------------------------------------------------- 🦦 Are the Glory Days of Coachella Behind Us? TLDR: Days out from Coachella 2024, ticket sales are sluggish while the cost of attendance rises with each passing year. Add in a less-than-well-received lineup and festivalgoers are wondering whether the once iconic fest still lives up to the hype. Why It Matters: From its origin as a music event inspired by Europe’s turntable resurgence to a bonafide cultural phenomenon that’s spawned major moments in fashion and music, Coachella should, ostensibly, be gearing up for its glitziest production to date as it nears its 25th iteration. On the quarter-century anniversary, festivalgoers are debating whether the actual experience still stands up to its legacy. Coachella 2024’s April 12 kickoff date is just around the corner, however, tickets are still available for the second weekend, a far cry from the near-instantaneous sellouts the festival experienced in years past. Read the full article [here](. --------------------------------------------------------------- 💨 Maserati’s MCXtrema Track Performance Takes High-Power Engineering To New Heights TLDR: Check out the footage from the circuit experience as Hypebeast speaks to the team behind the highly exclusive vehicle. Why It Matters: Having unveiled the track-exclusive MCXtrema at last year’s Monterey Car Week, Maserati now takes it to the tarmac, putting the self-proclaimed “beast” to the test. Without adhering to any rules or restrictions, this creative freedom allowed the Maserati team to produce a unique, lightweight vehicle that pushes the boundaries of engineering to the limit. Speaking on the reasoning behind taking this approach, Global Chief Engineer Gasoline Medium & High-Performance Engine, Stefano Tonietto tells Hypebeast, “We did this to avoid administrative constraints, relating to both pollution and noise emissions, which act as something of a limitation to the engine.” Read the full article [here](. --------------------------------------------------------------- ☄️ Unboxing: The Gucci Cub3d Sneaker Decodes Heritage Design with Technical Flair TLDR: In the latest addition to its bold footwear portfolio, Gucci brings forth a new expression of contemporary luxury with its limited-edition Gucci Cub3d sneaker. Why It Matters: The arrival sees the House reimagine its signature aesthetics through a mix of cutting-edge technical features, lending high functionality to the statement model. At the center of the eclectic design is the sculptural 3D-printed midsole, giving the sneaker its distinctive character as well as its unique name. Throughout the body, Gucci continues to incorporate innovative elements including its amalgamation of environmentally friendly materials. Limited to only 20 units, the new sneaker will be unveiled to the public during Milan Design Week later this month where it will be presented in its custom packaging at the house’s Via Monte Napoleone flagship boutique. Read the full article [here](. --------------------------------------------------------------- [Hypebeast] [Download the Hypebeast App]( On iOS & Android Devices [hypebeast facebook]( instagram]( twitter]( youtube]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Manage Subscriptions]( Policy]( You are subscribed to Hypebeast’s marketing emails with the address: {EMAIL} Contact [subscription@hypebeast.com](mailto: subscription@hypebeast.com) for assistance on any enquiries. 2023 Hypebeast Limited. All Rights Reserved Hypebeast, 40/F, Cable TV Tower, No.9 Hoi Shing Road, Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong