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The 2024 Watches and Wonders fair in Geneva showcased a wide array of new timepieces from major brands like Rolex and Patek Philippe as well as lesser-known brands such as Krayon, SpaceOne, and Vanguart, offering a diverse range of options for watch enthusiasts. Bloomberg Pursuits editor Chris Rovzar provides a firsthand account of the event, highlighting the excitement and variety of the new watches on display.
Watches & Wonders 2024 showcases confident new releases from top watchmakers, including A. Lange & Söhne's Datograph Perpetual Tourbillon Honeygold Lumen and Datograph Up Down, Cartier's Tortue Privé and Santos collections, and Chopard's Alpine Eagle Frozen and XL Chrono models. These timepieces feature innovative designs, limited editions, and special materials, reflecting a bold and exciting direction for luxury watchmaking.
Rolex unveiled its 2024 collection at Watches and Wonders, focusing on harmonies of materials, colors, and textures. The new offerings include a gray and black bezel GMT-Master II, variations on the classic Day-Date, an updated Perpetual 1908, a diamond-adorned Daytona, and a new bracelet for the Sky-Dweller. The collection aims for a relatively understated approach compared to previous years, with a focus on unique combinations and luxurious details.
Rolex's 2024 watch debuts at the Watches and Wonders trade show in Geneva signal a return to normalcy after the hype of 2023, with refreshed looks and precious metals. Key releases include a new GMT-Master II in stainless steel, a bold 18K gold Deepsea, and upscale versions of the Cosmograph Daytona. While the new models may not match the hype of last year, they are still expected to be sales hits and investments, despite a weakening secondary market. Rolex is addressing supply issues by introducing a certified pre-owned program and expanding production, but CEO Jean-Frédéric Dufour warns of challenges ahead due to a strong Swiss franc, material costs, and higher interest rates.
Rolex's 2024 collection features classic and elegant updates, including the GMT-Master II with a gray and black ceramic bezel, the Deepsea in yellow gold with a Cerachrom bezel, the Cosmograph Daytona with a diamond bezel and mother-of-pearl dials, the Day-Date 40 & 36 in precious metals, and the Sky-Dweller in rose and yellow gold. The lineup also includes the 1908 in platinum with an ice blue dial, showcasing the brand's dedication to timeless and sophisticated designs.
Rolex's biggest release of 2024 includes a casual stainless steel version of the GMT-Master II, two new stone-dial versions of the Cosmograph Daytona, a new icy blue dial for the 1908 dress watch, gold versions of the Deepsea and Sky-Dweller, and more fun takes on the classic Day-Date, including one with an arctic blue dial and a bezel frosted in diamonds.
Julia Roberts surprised everyone with a new full fringe haircut at a Watches and Wonders event in Geneva, where she discussed sustainability as part of her partnership with Chopard. The actress has yet to reveal who cut her hair, but fans are speculating it was her go-to hairstylist, Serge Normant. Other celebrities like Julia Garner and Florence Pugh have also recently jumped on the bangs bandwagon.
Rolex has announced its new releases for 2023 at Watches & Wonders, including a revamped Daytona with subtle refinements, a luxurious GMT-Master II in full gold, a jigsaw Day-Date with a dial featuring a puzzle image and affirmative words, a light Yacht-Master in titanium, a bubbly Oyster Perpetual with multi-colored bubbles, and a totally new dressy piece called the 1908. The new Sky-Dwellers also come in teal or mint-green dials. Rolex's new releases are colorful, fun, and technically proficient.
Watches & Wonders 2023 showcases new releases from top luxury watchmakers including A. Lange & Sohne's Odysseus Chronograph, Bulgari's Octo Roma collection, and Cartier's Privé Tank Normale. A. Lange & Sohne's new chronograph features the brand's first automatic movement, while Bulgari's Octo Roma collection adds blue, anthracite, and white-dialed models. Cartier's Privé Tank Normale offers seven takes on the brand's defining timepiece, the 1917 Tank.