Every year the haute horlogerie industry presents its creations, which are the result of trends, demand and the artistry of the people of each major brand. This is a selection of very beautiful, very special and some very expensive pieces.
For ordinary consumers, enthusiasts and collectors, the watch is an object with a different dimension for each individual. From the brands’ side, the bet is to produce watches every year that win impressions and broaden their appeal both to younger audiences and to more traditional ones. Materials, technology and the human mind are the recipe that continues to deify watchmaking. The watches of the year of this high level are today, in addition to style, objects of investment interest and this is shown by the fact that most are limited edition, with numbered pieces.
1. Rolex / Day-Date 40
The Day-Date 40 fascinates with its design, incorporating all the hallmarks of Rolex – all in platinum. The ice blue dial is the distinctive and exclusive signature of the watch.
Price: from €67,000.
2. Patek Philippe / 5202
Patek Philippe watches include more than one green dial, but the one that stands out is the version in olive green shade, with the characteristic moon indication.
Price: from €55,000.
3. Lange & Söhne / Richard Lange Minute Repeater
The Richard Lange Minute Repeater with the white dial is limited to only 50 pieces and is available exclusively at Lange boutiques.
Price: Upon contact.
4. Lange & Söhne / Odysseus
The Odysseus is the brand’s shift into the sports watch category to meet the demands of the market, which is looking for timepieces made of light and durable materials. Limited to 250 pieces, available exclusively at Lange boutiques.
Price: €56,000
5. Cartier / Privé Tank Chinoise
Cartier’s Privé Collection is a series of limited edition and numbered pieces. The new Tank Chinoise is offered in six versions, the most popular being the simplified iterations of the flagship series in 18K yellow gold, 18K rose gold and platinum with polished horizontal bars. Limited edition of 150 individually numbered watches.
Price: €28,000
6. Chanel / J12 Black Star
Chanel created a watch that will go down in history for its style, its mechanism, the puzzle of 342 ceramic pieces and 160 diamonds. Limited to 12 pieces.
Price: Upon contact
7. Chopard / Alpine Eagle Flying Tourbillon
It is the first tourbillon version of the Alpine Eagle, Chopard’s flagship sports watch. Its case is only 8mm thick, paired with Latin numerals and an embossed blue Aletsch dial.
Price: Upon contact
8. Hermès / Arceau Le Temps Voyageur
Designed by Hermes artistic director Henri d’Origny in 1978, this model features a complex 122-component movement inside that activates hours, minutes and a dual time display with matching city combination.
Price: Upon contact
9. Hublot / Square Bang Unico All Black
Hublot’s Unico is now available in a square case, and the brand is creating five models in the Square Bang Unico series. The All Black special edition of 250 pieces is the continuation of the successful All Black range that was introduced in 2006 and was the starting point of a new trend.
Price: €26,000
10. IWC / Top Gun “Woodland” and “Lake Tahoe”
Light and extremely strong, resistant to scratches and bumps. IWC has been using the ceramic material since the 80s, but modern models such as the 2019 Top Gun Edition have increased demand. The company released two new Top Guns: the ‘Lake Tahoe’ in white and the ‘Woodland’ in green. The number of each model is limited to 1,000 pieces per year.
Price: €11,000
11. Jaeger-LeCoultre / Master Hybris Artistica 945 Galaxia και Atomium
Work of art. It captures everything that a special group of watchmakers can inspire when they want to make history. The sky map is surrounded by an elaborate 18-carat lattice dome, with planets and constellations depicted using grisaille, an enamel technique with subtle shades of gray using white on black or blue enamel. Only five pieces.
Price: Five pieces in 18K white gold – €535,000 and five pieces in 18K rose gold – €515,000
12. Panerai / Luminor Goldtech Calendario Perpetuo
With the classic configuration of the movement that automatically adjusts the day and date of each month while correcting for leap years, the new Luminor Goldtech Calendario Perpetuo is a limited edition watch and only available in 33 pieces.
Price: €83,700
13. Piaget / Altiplano Ultimate Concept
Piaget is back with the world’s thinnest watch, the Ultimate Concept, with a dial plate decorated with stars illuminated by Super-LumiNova. The 2mm Altiplano Ultimate Concept became the starting point for many Piaget innovations. The Altiplano Ultimate Concept is adaptable to the owners’ requirements and thus is only built on request.
Price: Unique, upon request
14. Ulysse Nardin / Freak S
With vertical, three-dimensional movement, they house the first automatic double oscillation system. Freak watches, the Freak S, the time is set with a turn of the bezel. Limited edition, with only 75 pieces
Price: €137,200
15. TAG Heuer / Monaco Gulf Special Edition
The Monaco stands out for design features such as the large case that is cut at right angles. It is guaranteed to be water resistant to a depth of 100 meters and features a Caliber Heuer 02 movement that is visible from the case back.
Price: €7,500
16. Vacheron Constantin / Traditionelle Perpetual Calendar Chrono
It features two high-quality complications: a chronograph and a perpetual calendar that does not need to be adjusted until 2100. The perpetual calendar displays a moon phase with a starry sky and two 3D moons.
Price: Upon request
