Well, that was a wrap in watches and wonders for another year … and what a week was in Geneva. Record-breakers, world-firsts, and some surprises from industrial heavyweights. This is exactly what you want to expect for the biggest watch event on the planet.
However, in a sea of novelty, it requires something special to cut the noise, and this year, only a few pieces have been made. We watched the drops, dissed the details of the dial, and argued with the bold -moving moves in the many champagnes. While there are many headaches, these are the leaks that we really hold back, stare, and, if I'm honest, quietly check our bank balances.
Here is our choice of standout watches from Geneva.
In this Best of watches and wonders 2025 article.
Grand Seiko Spring Drive Ufa Limited Edition 'Ice Forest' Platinum
SLGB001j of Grand Seiko is a masterclass in accuracy and elegance. In a 37mm platinum 950 case, this timepiece features a groundbreaking spring drive caliber 9rb2 movement, boasting an unprecedented annual accuracy of ± 20 seconds.
The “Ice Forest” dial, inspired by the dew-dew-dew-shaped trees that are seen through the crisp mountain air from the Shinshu Watch studio, offers a serene backdrop with gliding seconds hands. Pair in a crocodile leather strap and limited to only 80 pieces, this unique piece is available from June 2025 to the Grand Seiko boutiques.
Jaeger-Lecoultre Reverso Tribut Monoface little second
This 45.6mm Jaeger-Lecoultre Reverso to 18K Pink Gold is a fiery flex in Geneva, wearing such a delicate timepiece despite its overarching frame. Of course, the Reverso collection enjoyed some worthy eyeballs when the JLC showed these novels on watches and wonders, so it took an excessive discharge to stand out from the crowd … which is definitely doing this one.
Powered by Mano -Mano Caliber 822 wounds, it is skinny, elegant, and adapted by a Milanesese mesh bracelet, also made from 18k pink gold. This one will get you back $ 66,500 AUD – it's a small price to pay for one of the best releases of the week.
Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar OpenFace
VACHERON CONSTANTIN Marked its 270th anniversary with masterstroke: the complete calendar of traditionnelle. This 370-piece limited edition offers a contemporary take on the classic triple Vacheron calendar, complete with curved pointer date and a semi-transparent moonphase.
The openface dial features a Guilloché Maltese Cross and “Côte unique” ending, revealing only the complexity of the movement. A fluted caseback, stepped lugs and alligator strap will complete the look. Understated opulence, carried out with intense detail.
Chopard Alpine Eagle 41 XP CS Platinum (Ref. 295396-9001)
Chopard's most prominent watch was just getting its most popular treatment. This 41mm ultra-thin alpine eagle Comes across the platinum with a new refined bracelet and shimmering 'shade of ice' blue gradient dial.
Inside the beats the LUC 96.42-L micro-rotor motion, 3.3mm thick only, certified to be certified and powered by a platinum rotor. Geneva's seal is stamped and water -resistant to 100m, it is accuracy dressed as a beauty. One should have for any sports enthusiast.
CARTIER TANK à Guichets (ref. Wgta0236)
The Cartier à Guichets tank stole the show on watches and wonders 2025, which proved its status as a Renegade design, about 100 years after its initial release.
Three new models in yellow gold, pink gold, and platinum remained loyal to 1928 original, time of jumping at 12, with minutes of minutes at 6, crown at 12 pm. Each holds a newly developed 9755 mc manu -manal movement, which delivers digital time with a nostalgic, mechanical soul. The cases are soft to 6mm thick, paired with alligator straps in green, gray, or burgundy.
The standout for me, however, was the 200-piece limited edition to platinum. Its apertures are twisted diagonally, nodding in a 1930's driving watch design. It is bold, asymmetric, and unimaginable cartier.
Zenith Chronomaster Sport 160th Anniversary Edition
The 160th edition of the Zenith anniversary of the Chronomaster Sport is a remarkable honors in its heritage in high-frequency chronographs. Encoding in a 41mm blue ceramic case, it features a matching sunray-finished dial decorated with subdial signatures of the brand brand.
The watch was powered by El Primero 3600 automatic movement, which operates at 5Hz and offers a 60-hour power reserve, enabling accurate 1/10th of a second chronography function. This piece is limited to just 160, available in both a blue ceramic bracelet and a blue rubber strap. It is bold, brilliant and completely unacceptable. Exactly what you want to deliver to the biggest stage.
IWC Ingenieur Automatic 42 Black Ceramic (Ref. Iw338903)
IWC took scams for a collection inspired by Formula 1 to celebrate the release of the new F1 Film, made by one of its former ambassadors, Lewis Hamilton. But while we all deserve to fuck the motorsport line, the Swiss brand also quietly nailed the look of the modern Ingenieur.
This 42mm model features a full multi-part black zirconium oxide The ceramic case and bracelet with satin, exploded and shiny ending. Under the hood, the IWC caliber 82110 delivers a 60-hour reserve and visible pellaton winding through a tinted sapphire caseback. With an integrated bracelet, grid-textured dial, and crown at 3, this is the vision of Gerald Genta, modern. Lightweight, skinned, and harder than a g-wagen in matte black.
A. Lange & Söhne Odysseus Honeygold (Ref. 363.150)
A. Lange & Söhne's Odysseus Honeygold Melds sporty elegance with horological mastery. Created from the owner of 18K Honeygold®, the 40.5mm case and integrated bracelet emits a hot glitter.
The brown dial features day and date apertures, complemented by bright hands and index. In-house L155.1 datomatic movements activates, this 100-piece limited edition offers a 50-hour electricity reserve and 120M water resistance. The example of German refinement (in the best possible way).
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