Feature: Patek Philippe’s 2025 Watches & Wonders releases
As one of the industry’s most revered brands,Patek Philippe’s launches are always eagerly awaited at Watches & Wonders. Read on to discover several highlights unveiled at this year’s event, including a new variation of the Calatrava and a diamond-adorned Haute Joaillerie Nautilus.
Calatrava, reference 5328G-001
The Calatrava may be considered the quintessential dress watch, but Patek Philippe continues to offer models that go way beyond the pared-down time-only style this flagship collection is best known for.
This 41mm version in white gold bears many of the familiar Calatrava features, such as the round case, manual-wind movement and Clous de Paris guilloche work—albeit on the case band rather than the bezel. But it’s also given a fresh twist thanks to the power reserve indicator at 12 o’clock, a textured blue gradient dial and day-date displays that jump instantaneously at midnight. Bold Arabic numerals and syringe-style hands add a slight military aesthetic.
This model comes with a brand-new calibre, the 31-505 8J PS IRM CI J, which boasts two series-coupled spring barrels, guaranteeing perfectly accurate operation for eight days, with a ninth “reserve” day displayed in red on the indicator.
Quadruple Complication, reference 5308G-001
This incredible Quadruple Complication Reference 5308 featuring a minute-repeater, split-seconds chronograph and instantaneous perpetual calendar isn’t entirely new. A version was originally presented at the Watch Art Grand Exhibition in Tokyo in 2023, but that version was in platinum and came with a rose gilt opaline dial.
It’s now presented in white gold and with a sunburst ice-blue dial which is complemented by the navy-blue alligator strap. One of the most complicated and best-looking watches in Patek’s current catalogue, we’re happy to see this one get an update rather than being consigned to the back catalogue.
Nautilus, reference 5811/1460G
This new Nautilus model takes Patek Philippe’s famous steel sports watch and adds some serious glamour. Made of 18k white gold, it artfully plays with gem cuts to enhance the Nautilus’ iconic design.
The rounded octagonal bezel is highlighted by a row of 32 baguette-cut diamonds, while the dial is adorned with rows of brilliant-cut diamonds, as well as baguette-cut diamond hour markers. The gem-setting continues onto the bracelet, too; its central links are set with baguette-cut diamonds, while the main links feature regular rows of brilliant-cut ones.
This Haute Joaillerie Nautilus is powered by the self-winding calibre 26-330 S.
Calatrava, reference 6196P
Far more in line with the minimalist Calatrava models of yesteryear is this new model in platinum, which is enhanced by the vintage touch of a sleek opaline rose-gilt dial.
This striking dial is complemented by the anthracite white gold applied and faceted "obus"-style hour markers—the colour of which perfectly contrasts with the salmon hue. The shiny chocolate-brown alligator leather strap complements the hour markers and transitions perfectly from the slender lugs.
This piece runs on the manual-wind caliber 30 255 PS with small seconds.
Feature: Jaeger-LeCoultre shares latest models at Watches & Wonders 2025
By Heidi Merrony
In true Jaeger-LeCoultre style, the master watchmaker has been showcasing the very best of its watchmaking capabilities via a selection of stunning and technically advanced Reverso models. Here are the ones you need to know.
Reverso Tribute Minute Repeater, reference Q7122480
Jaeger-LeCoultre has once again added one of the most difficult-to-produce complications to its iconic Reverso—the charming minute repeater.
The Reverso Tribute Minute Repeater is powered by a newly developed movement, Calibre 953, which, like all Jaeger-LeCoultre movements, has been entirely conceived, designed and produced in-house by its master watchmakers. It incorporates seven existing patents, including key inventions that enhance chime quality—trébuchet hammers, crystal gongs and silent-interval elimination.
Aesthetically, this is a stunning watch with its rose-gold case and guilloche barley-seed front dial made of teal grand feu enamel. Even more impressive is the skeleton reverse dial which appears once you flip the front dial over, allowing you to admire the watch’s movement in all its glory.
This is a limited edition of just 30 pieces.
Reverso Tribute Geographic, reference Q714845J
The Reverso Tribute Geographic is the ultimate display of the Grande Maison’s watchmaking expertise. On the front, the Art Deco-style lacquered blue dial features a patented Grande Date, offering exceptional legibility.
You’ll have to flip the dial over, though, to reveal the true highlight of this piece—the innovative display of the world time complication. The 24-hour world time disc rotates while the names of the cities are engraved directly onto the steel case. In the centre, polished silver continents pop against a hand-lacquered blue ocean. It’s set via a hidden sliding pusher at the top of the case that allows corrections to be made one hour at a time.
It’s powered by the new manual-wind Jaeger-LeCoultre Calibre 834 with a 42-hour power reserve.
This reference comes with two interchangeable straps designed by Argentinian leather supremo, Casa Fagliano—one in blue leather, the other in blue leather and canvas. A limited-edition pink-gold version of this watch is also available.
Reverso One Precious Flowers Purple Arums, reference Q3292435
This Reverso One model is an expert display of gem-setting and enamel work.
Limited to just 10 pieces, this stunning timepiece boasts an enamelled bouquet of arum flowers with a mix of luscious purple and pink petals. These flowers are surrounded by snow-set diamonds on the fully paved rose-gold case. In total, it took 100 hours of work to snow- and grain-set this watch with diamonds.
Swivel the case around to reveal the watch’s dial in mother of pearl with Arabic numerals and Art Deco brackets that frame the dial. The diamonds and flower motif are visible on this side of the case, too, framing the dial.
It is completed by the vibrant shiny purple alligator leather strap. It’s powered by the in-house calibre 846 with a 50-hour power reserve.
Reverso Hybris Artistica Calibre 179, reference Q39434E1
Jaeger-LeCoultre originally introduced the Reverso Hybris Artistica Calibre 179 in 2023—an exceptional timepiece that combined the highest watchmaking expertise with intricate artistic decoration—and this year they have revisited it once more.
This new version in 18k white gold boasts a stunning blue lacquer dial with a skeleton reverse dial revealing components coated in blue lacquer.
The standout feature of this piece is of course the Gyrotourbillon—visible on both sides of the dial—which combines the fastest flying Gyrotourbillon with the Duoface concept. The Calibre 179 brings to life two dials with two distinct personalities, displaying a different time zone as well as a 24-hour indicator on the reverse dial.
