Tatler’s sneak a peek at the hottest timepieces at Watches and Wonders 2024

What happens at the world’s largest Swiss watch fair certainly does not stay there, and as your dedicated horological herald, Tatler GMT is here to dish the dazzling details. More than 50 luxury watch maisons gathered in Geneva at Watches and Wonders 2024 to unveil their latest masterpieces that blend traditional craftsmanship with mind-boggling innovation to nearly 50,000 watch aficionados.

This year, the fair wasn’t just about showcasing triple axis tourbillons or melodious minute repeaters. We also witnessed the return of the classic smaller case sizes, sautoir necklace watches and splashy debuts of bold new colours. And how can I forget to mention the poetic métiers d’art pieces? 

And oh, the buzz! From the celebrity sightings—yes, Jackson Yee, Kylian Mbappé and Gisele Bündchen were there, resplendent as the watches they endorsed—to horological workshops that took you out of the fair and into the city itself. 

If there has ever been a time to keep your eye on the clock, it is now.

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I urge you, dear Tatler GMT readers, to luxuriate in our detailed reports—may they guide you to handpick your next favourite watch—and have a weekend that’s as grand as some of these complications.

Amrita Katara
Editor, Tatler GMT Hong Kong

It’s hard to whittle down our favourites to just 10 out of hundreds, but here they are, in no particular order: Tatler’s take on the best of the best at Watches & Wonders 2024. These are the ones that surpass expectations, make our jaws drop, or are just simply smart.

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Among the expansive slate of new references of familiar models at Watches and Wonders 2024, a handful delivered the wow factor. Vacheron Constantin, Jaeger-LeCoultre and Piaget were among those that pushed the technical envelope.

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This year’s Watches and Wonders paid special tribute to jewellery watches that have transcended the utilitarian aspect of time-telling to become objets d’art. Timepieces from leading brands such as Chopard, Chanel, Van Cleef & Arpels and Cartier took centre stage.

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Opulent timepieces with intricate craftsmanship will always receive their fair share of spotlight and adulation. But of course, many of them come with eye-watering price tags. If you’re looking to make a smaller investment in a piece that delivers on the design and innovation fronts but that won’t require its own security detail, we’ve got you.

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Amid the rustic charm of a transformed barn near Geneva, Chopard unveils a new timepiece that symbolises the enduring bond between Chopard co-president Karl Friedrich Scheufele and Jacky Ickx. Here is everything you need to know about the limited editions of the Mille Miglia Classic Chronograph JX7.

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