HUBLOT
Hublot presented eight novelties at the show, from a Spirit of Big Bang Carbon Blue Great China Limited Edition to the unusually restrained 38mm Big Bang Integrated Time Only, which returns in a pair of two models, one in black and the other in blue. For many, the most eye-catching new releases are likely to be the Big Bang MP-11 Water Blue Sapphire and the equally transparent Spirit of Big Bang Sang Bleu Sapphire, both of which illustrate the brand's increasing use of - and confidence with - a material that's extremely difficult to work with.
The former, which comes in a massive 45mm see-through case of delicate blue (the colour is achieved via a special chemical process), features Hublot's HP-11 seven-barrel movement that gives the watch a staggering power reserve of two weeks. A 50-piece limited edition, the watch is supplied on a matching rubber strap with a titanium deployant clasp - and for those worried about this pristine case being scratched, Hublot says it's "resistant to knocks and scratches".
Likewise, much of the same properties apply to the 42mm Spirit of Big Bang Sang Bleu Sapphire, only this time the transparent case is pigment-free. A further collaboration with the Swiss tattoo artist Maxime PlesciaBüchi, the watch is said to be the result of eight years of research and wears as if "tattooed on the wrist, combining intensity and softness, strength and subtlety".
PIAGET
Piaget marks its 150th anniversary this year, a milestone for which the maison's celebrations began in February with the stunning re-edition of the all-gold Piaget Polo, a cult watch from the '70s that has now been reborn as the Piaget Polo 79. It was, as we mentioned when we first wrote about the watch, a sign of great things to come from the brand. And at Watches and Wonders, we weren't disappointed.
This story is from the {{IssueName}} edition of {{MagazineName}}.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the {{IssueName}} edition of {{MagazineName}}.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
Sailing Into A Dream
Scenes from the fantasy feature Game of Thrones come to life in the otherworldly landscapes of the Arctic Circle.
Here Come The Sun Seats
Italian furniture has long held the crown for blending luxurious, sophisticated design with impeccable craftsmanship.
ABSOLUMENT FAB
France's premier fair for fine-art and antiques returns for its third edition inside its new home in the Grand Palais.
Through the Director's Lens
Filmmaker JIA ZHANGKE and his protégé RAFAEL MANUEL share their perspectives on life, cinema and their current projects.
THE CUTTING EDGE
Having long played quiet supporting roles in the gem industry, gem cutters are finally having their day in the sun. Four acclaimed independent master gem cutters share more about their love of the craft and the creation of their best pieces.
Spheres of Power
Following up on the gold- and titanium-focused Tiffany Titan by Pharrell Williams launch collection, the superstar now turns to pearls for a softer, but no less striking, second act.
Horological Masterpieces Reimagined
Beyond the wrist, these timekeepers transcend all traditional boundaries.
WILD IMAGINATION
Cartier's latest category-spanning Panthère de Cartier novelties showcase the endless ways in which the panther continues to inspire.
READY FOR ACTION
The latest watch to come from the celebrated Richard Mille and McLaren partnership looks set to be another trailblazing timepiece.
THE RIGHT ANGLES
Twenty-five years after the launch of its last new collection, Twenty-4, Patek Philippe introduces the Cubitus range.
