Cover We round up the hottest horology news of January (Photo : Instagram / Scuderia Ferrari HP @scuderiaferrari)
We round up the hottest horology news of January (Photo : Instagram / Scuderia Ferrari HP @scuderiaferrari)
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We round up the hottest horology news in January 2025
Following an abrupt change of venues due to the recent California fires, LVMH Watch Week has wrapped in New York City and is scheduled to bring the fanfare to Paris this January 30-31. Among the highlights is Tag Heuer’s strapping, five-piece Formula 1 collection, marking its much-awaited comeback to the pinnacle of motorsport. And then there is the imminent Lunar New Year—happening on Wednesday, January 29—which has studded the horological domain with incredible snake-themed selections of limited production.
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It is truly a big year for watch enthusiasts, and January has proven to be no exception in terms of thrilling releases and news. Let us catch you up on some of them:
Vacheron Constantin kicks off its milestone year
Celebrating its 270th anniversary this 2025, Vacheron Constantin revives an icon for its first release of the year. The Historiques 222 is revealed in stainless steel, a welcome update to the 2022 reissue in yellow gold. Housed in a 37mm case, the steel edition is paired with a matte blue dial but retains some elements from its latest predecessor, like the specially designed oscillating weight that is etched with the original ‘222’ logo. Also seen through the sapphire crystal case-back is the automatic in-house Calibre 2455/2.
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The Tudor Black Bay Chrono gets a tropical makeover
Spotted on David Beckham and Jay Chou before the official announcement, the Tudor Black Bay Chrono fitted with an eye-catching, new ‘Flamingo Blue’ dial is undoubtedly made to stand out. It’s a suitable match for last year’s widely beloved ‘Pink’ edition, which had likewise been paired with a stylish five-link bracelet, the robust Manufacture Calibre MT5813, and Tudor’s “T-fit” rapid adjustment clasp.
Oris can’t get enough of The Muppets
Speaking of pink…this one came in hot. The indisputably joy-inducing Oris ProPilot X Kermit Edition released in 2023 has now met its match in the new Miss Piggy Edition, which features a 34mm case, a hot pink dial and a baguette-cut lab-grown diamond at 12 o’clock. The reference to the Muppets character is subtle—with a spyhole on the case back revealing a portrait of coy Miss Piggy—and yet it is a statement watch that encapsulates her glamorous style and bold, confident persona.
Bulgari unveils a timeless serpentine selection
The Year of the Snake sets the perfect stage for a new chapter of Bulgari’s iconic Serpenti. Beating at the core of a new lineup of slender timepieces is the Lady Solotempo BVS100 automatic movement, which packs a 50-hour power reserve within a compact design. The culmination of years of in-house development, the calibre boasts an intricately engraved oscillating weight, adorned with seven serpent-inspired scales that are animated by the wearer’s motion.
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Lewis Hamilton dons red and Richard Mille
It’s finally happened. The conversation around Lewis Hamilton’s switch to Richard Mille, Ferrari’s watch sponsor, began as early as the world champion’s surprise announcement in February 2024. Recently, along with his debut in red at the Maranello headquarters, watch enthusiasts quickly spotted the vibrant RM 67-02 ‘Italy’ edition on his wrist. At a mere 32 grams, this exclusive model is ultra-thin and ultra-light, powered by the self-winding CRMA7 movement that is revealed through its skeletonised design.
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