2024 teasers and new releases for other watches at Watches & Wonders

[Ichiran]

For collectors not into traditional round watch with 3 hands - this is your antidote.

https://monochrome-watches.com/hands...n-specs-price/

De Bethune DB Kind of Grande Complication DBK2TV2

Eight complications spread across two dials. The contemporary face of the DBK2TV2 is home to the high-speed De Bethune 30-second tourbillon, the retrograde age of the Moon, the end of the power reserve indication and the time. Commanding the centre of the dial is De Bethune’s hallmark deltoid bridge, with its bright mirror-polished titanium surface supporting the asymmetric gear trains. The gleaming bridge is surmounted by a second, smaller blued-titanium deltoid structure for the minutes and jumping seconds bridge.

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Swivelling the case of the DB Kind of Grande Complication reveals the more classical face, which hosts a perpetual calendar and a 3D moon phase display.

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42.3mm diameter x 13.85mm thickness
CHF 400,000

[FrugalGreubel]

Originally Posted by WatchEater666

For me, Moser sits in a weird spot where I'd rather just spend more and get something from someone with a more unique movement and better finishing or way, way less and basically get the same finishing.

I really do like the brand but I’ve passed on a few releases because the value proposition is very weird. Like you said it’s in that tough area where if I spend more I can get something even better but not for a substantially higher amount of money. I still want a streamliner because I love the design and how it wears on the wrist, but I’d definitely pay more for better finishing.

[dauster]

Originally Posted by FrugalGreubel

Not sure if this counts as part of W&W but there’s a new Rexhep Rexhepi Chronomètre Contemporain II. This one has ruby indices and is limited to 10 pieces. It’s pretty sexy.

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https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/in...xhepi-cc2-ruby

I saw that on IG - that's insane so beautiful unfortunaetly way above my league but a man can dream.

[ILoveFerrari]

Lol

[FrugalGreubel]

Originally Posted by Ichiran

For collectors not into traditional round watch with 3 hands - this is your antidote.

https://monochrome-watches.com/hands...n-specs-price/

De Bethune DB Kind of Grande Complication DBK2TV2

Eight complications spread across two dials. The contemporary face of the DBK2TV2 is home to the high-speed De Bethune 30-second tourbillon, the retrograde age of the Moon, the end of the power reserve indication and the time. Commanding the centre of the dial is De Bethune’s hallmark deltoid bridge, with its bright mirror-polished titanium surface supporting the asymmetric gear trains. The gleaming bridge is surmounted by a second, smaller blued-titanium deltoid structure for the minutes and jumping seconds bridge.

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Swivelling the case of the DB Kind of Grande Complication reveals the more classical face, which hosts a perpetual calendar and a 3D moon phase display.

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42.3mm diameter x 13.85mm thickness
CHF 400,000

I really like De Bethune but this is more of I like that it exists type of watch more so then being one I’d want to own.

[dakkonmc]

Originally Posted by Ichiran

Rainbow Journe anyone?

F.P. Journe Élégante Gino’s Dream
https://watchesbysjx.com/2024/04/fp-...nos-dream.html

Diameter: 48 x 40 mm
Height: 7.95 mm
Material: Titanium or Titalyt-coated titanium, bezel set with 52 baguette-cut ceramic stones
CHF34,500

I am not a big fan of rainbow watches. The black dialed elegante intrigues me. I really don't think I can pull off a rainbow journe.

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[Nav01L]

Originally Posted by Ichiran

Rainbow Journe anyone?

F.P. Journe Élégante Gino’s Dream
https://watchesbysjx.com/2024/04/fp-...nos-dream.html

Diameter: 48 x 40 mm
Height: 7.95 mm
Material: Titanium or Titalyt-coated titanium, bezel set with 52 baguette-cut ceramic stones
CHF34,500

By a man who wanted to sit at a table with Breguet, had he lived in the same era… but I guess it sells and François Paul has to pay the bills like everyone else…

[Nav01L]

This is nice though:

https://revolutionwatch.com/laurent-...-wonders-2024/

[Ichiran]

Cartier Tortue Monopoussoir Chronograph (I have to correct my auto-correct a few times due to that word)

https://monochrome-watches.com/carti...w-specs-price/

34.8mm width x 43.7mm length x 10.2mm thickness - 950 platinum or 18k yellow gold case.

Limited to 200 platinum and 200 yellow gold pieces. Each is delivered with two interchangeable straps. Prices will be EUR 46,000 or CHF 49,100 in gold and EUR 53,000 or CHF 57,000 in platinum.

[Ichiran]

Originally Posted by Nav01L

This is nice though:

https://revolutionwatch.com/laurent-...-wonders-2024/

Thanks. Showing a pic of the LF below.

[Ichiran]

Zenith Defy Skyline Chronograph

https://watchesbysjx.com/2024/04/zen...ronograph.html

Diameter: 42 mm
Material: Stainless steel
Price: CHF11,900

[Ichiran]

Wow this one is awesome. Paging @Russell996

Datograph Perpetual Tourbillon Honeygold “Lumen”

https://watchesbysjx.com/2024/04/lan...old-lumen.html

Diameter: 41.5 mm
Height: 14.6 mm
Limited edition: 50 watches

[Ichiran]

Glorious double punches by Lange.

Datograph’s 25th Anniversary in White Gold and Blue

https://watchesbysjx.com/2024/04/lan...niversary.html

Diameter: 41 mm
Height: 13.1 mm
Limited edition: 125 watches
Price: Approximately US$120,000

[Ichiran]

Monaco Split Seconds Chronograph

https://watchesbysjx.com/2024/04/tag...ronograph.html

Diameter: 47.9 mm
Height: 15.2 mm
Crystal: Sapphire
Material: Titanium
Price: CHF135,000

[Ichiran]

Another nice LUC but I prefer the salmon.

Chopard L.U.C Qualité Fleurier in Lucent Steel

https://monochrome-watches.com/chopa...atch-hands-on/

39mm diameter x 8.92mm thickness - Lucent Steel
Price: CHF 19,300

[charger_vital]

Originally Posted by Ichiran

For collectors not into traditional round watch with 3 hands - this is your antidote.

https://monochrome-watches.com/hands...n-specs-price/

De Bethune DB Kind of Grande Complication DBK2TV2

Eight complications spread across two dials. The contemporary face of the DBK2TV2 is home to the high-speed De Bethune 30-second tourbillon, the retrograde age of the Moon, the end of the power reserve indication and the time. Commanding the centre of the dial is De Bethune’s hallmark deltoid bridge, with its bright mirror-polished titanium surface supporting the asymmetric gear trains. The gleaming bridge is surmounted by a second, smaller blued-titanium deltoid structure for the minutes and jumping seconds bridge.

Attachment 1429032

Swivelling the case of the DB Kind of Grande Complication reveals the more classical face, which hosts a perpetual calendar and a 3D moon phase display.

Attachment 1429033

42.3mm diameter x 13.85mm thickness
CHF 400,000

So good.

[bob101]

Originally Posted by Ichiran

Cartier Tortue Monopoussoir Chronograph (I have to correct my auto-correct a few times due to that word)

https://monochrome-watches.com/carti...w-specs-price/

34.8mm width x 43.7mm length x 10.2mm thickness - 950 platinum or 18k yellow gold case.

Limited to 200 platinum and 200 yellow gold pieces. Each is delivered with two interchangeable straps. Prices will be EUR 46,000 or CHF 49,100 in gold and EUR 53,000 or CHF 57,000 in platinum.

Beauty. Cartier releases are very impressive this year.

[bob101]

Originally Posted by Ichiran

Another nice LUC but I prefer the salmon.

Chopard L.U.C Qualité Fleurier in Lucent Steel

https://monochrome-watches.com/chopa...atch-hands-on/

39mm diameter x 8.92mm thickness - Lucent Steel
Price: CHF 19,300

This is really nice. Lovely micro rotor movement too.

[ChetBaker]

Originally Posted by Ichiran

Thanks. Showing a pic of the LF below.

Nice release from LF - do wish they'd made this a perpetual even if that adds 20k to the price. Patek has the annual calendar market cornered.

[ts3]

Originally Posted by Ichiran

Another nice LUC but I prefer the salmon.

Chopard L.U.C Qualité Fleurier in Lucent Steel

https://monochrome-watches.com/chopa...atch-hands-on/

39mm diameter x 8.92mm thickness - Lucent Steel
Price: CHF 19,300

Not a bad watch but it is missing the higher grade movement and the guilloche dial of the salmon. To me this QF feels overpriced when the salmon felt expensive already despite being much more special. FWIW, the recent Revolution QF was USD 15k and limited to 25 watches.

[Ichiran]

Parmigiani Fleurier Toric Collection

https://monochrome-watches.com/2024-...h-specs-price/

Petite Seconde 40mm
Available in two iterations – one with a sandy gold dial and the second with a soft almond-green gold dial – the Parmigiani Toric Small Seconds has a 40.6mm polished rose gold or platinum case with a slim height of just 8.8mm and a relatively large 6mm crown. 

Rose gold CHF 49,500
Platinum CHF 56,500

Chronographe Rattrapante 42mm
Limited to 30 pcs
Powered by the same PF361 split-second movement, the 18k rose gold case of the new Toric family flaunts its signature knurled bezel. With a 42.5mm diameter and 14.4mm thickness, the polished case is protected on both sides by anti-reflective sapphire crystals and is water-resistant to 50 metres. Instead of the teardrop-shaped pushers of the Tonda PF models, the Toric has round pushers.

CHF 135,000

[eiesh]

Just saw this on IG.

Does any have any information on it?

Especially pricing?


https://www.instagram.com/p/C5iSCEDL...NobjRsNW5zc2dq





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[NYG1121]

That blue dial white gold dato looks incredible!

[tigerpac]

Originally Posted by Nav01L

By a man who wanted to sit at a table with Breguet, had he lived in the same era… but I guess it sells and François Paul has to pay the bills like everyone else…

It makes more sense if you take the time to read the backstory.

[Easy E]

This IWC is fairly nice

[FrugalGreubel]

Originally Posted by Ichiran

Glorious double punches by Lange.

Datograph’s 25th Anniversary in White Gold and Blue

https://watchesbysjx.com/2024/04/lan...niversary.html

Diameter: 41 mm
Height: 13.1 mm
Limited edition: 125 watches
Price: Approximately US$120,000

That’s just beautiful. I’d grab one if I could/had the money to spend.

[Ross E.!]

Originally Posted by Ichiran

Parmigiani Fleurier Toric Collection

https://monochrome-watches.com/2024-...h-specs-price/

Petite Seconde 40mm
Available in two iterations – one with a sandy gold dial and the second with a soft almond-green gold dial – the Parmigiani Toric Small Seconds has a 40.6mm polished rose gold or platinum case with a slim height of just 8.8mm and a relatively large 6mm crown. 

Rose gold CHF 49,500
Platinum CHF 56,500

Chronographe Rattrapante 42mm
Limited to 30 pcs
Powered by the same PF361 split-second movement, the 18k rose gold case of the new Toric family flaunts its signature knurled bezel. With a 42.5mm diameter and 14.4mm thickness, the polished case is protected on both sides by anti-reflective sapphire crystals and is water-resistant to 50 metres. Instead of the teardrop-shaped pushers of the Tonda PF models, the Toric has round pushers.

CHF 135,000

Absolutely gorgeous but the pricing seems very ambitious.

[Ichiran]

Originally Posted by ChetBaker

Nice release from LF - do wish they'd made this a perpetual even if that adds 20k to the price. Patek has the annual calendar market cornered.

Agree the LF AC is nice. This is another wrist shot from Yohann ArtinTime IG.

[dpj17]

Originally Posted by Ichiran

Rainbow Journe anyone?

F.P. Journe Élégante Gino’s Dream
https://watchesbysjx.com/2024/04/fp-...nos-dream.html

Diameter: 48 x 40 mm
Height: 7.95 mm
Material: Titanium or Titalyt-coated titanium, bezel set with 52 baguette-cut ceramic stones
CHF34,500

This is absolutely horrible, put aside the tribute to Gino, Journe really seems to be coasting at this point and laughing at all the fan boys who have hopped on the bandwagon in the last 5 years.

[Nav01L]

Originally Posted by tigerpac

It makes more sense if you take the time to read the backstory.

Does it though?

I mean candidly and with no ill will, I didn’t know Mr Cukrowicz personally. But aside from that one picture they unearthed of him wearing a wild colored jacket, what does any of the press release rehashes that were published on this watch tell us to explain how that particular cliché of modern luxury watch marketing and production is related to his character or who he was as a person?

All I know about him is that he was very dedicated in building the FPJourne brand, which he certainly deserves credit for. But that achievement in classical and conservative watchmaking isn’t a particularly rainbow inspiring story.

Perhaps you knew him or can otherwise shed some more light on how this is more than just a touching story attached to a watch with a commercially really « opportune » theme. I would genuinely like to learn more. But it’s not for the lack of reading what was out there.