{"id":481306,"date":"2024-04-18T12:34:05","date_gmt":"2024-04-18T02:34:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/?p=481306"},"modified":"2024-10-30T07:26:14","modified_gmt":"2024-10-29T20:26:14","slug":"best-watches-wonder-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/watches\/best-watches-wonder-2024","title":{"rendered":"10 Standout Watches from Watches &#038; Wonders 2024 That Stole the Show"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>450 watches, 54 brands, 4 days and 2 men. Watches &amp; Wonders has been a huge event for DMARGE this year so we thought to share our Founder Luc Wiesman\u2019s top picks from the event. These watches are the ones that gave him the shpilkes. <\/strong><\/p><hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-iwc-portugieser-eternal-calendar\">IWC Portugieser Eternal Calendar<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/iwc-calender-eternal-1400x933.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-481322\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/iwc-calender-eternal-1400x933.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/iwc-calender-eternal-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/iwc-calender-eternal-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/iwc-calender-eternal-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/iwc-calender-eternal-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 400px, (max-width: 640px) 600px, (max-width: 768px) 700px, (max-width: 1024px) 800px, (min-width: 1025px) 1000px, 2048px\" \/><\/figure><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iwc.com\/au\/en\/watches-and-wonders\/eternal-calendar.html\" target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IWC\u2019s Portugieser Eternal Calendar<\/a> just strutted into Watches and Wonders 2024, and it\u2019s not just flaunting any old calendar \u2014 it\u2019s the brand\u2019s first secular perpetual calendar. What\u2019s the big deal? This bad boy won\u2019t need any manual updates until the year 3999 thanks to a 400-year gear that smartly sidesteps those pesky Gregorian leap year exceptions. Oh, and it\u2019s packed in a snazzy platinum case.<\/p><p>And get this: its moon phase is so precise, that it\u2019ll only be off by a day after 45 million years. Talk about overachieving! If you\u2019re into tracking celestial movements with absurd accuracy, this masterpiece is your kind of extra. Imagine only changing your underwear once every 45 million years.<\/p>    <div class=\"content-subscribe\">\n        <div class=\"subscribe-box\">\n            <p class=\"subscribe-title\">Curated news for men, <br\/>delivered to your inbox.<\/p>\n            <form class=\"subscribe-form\" method=\"POST\">\n                <div class=\"subscribe-input\">\n                    <label class=\"screen-reader-text\" for=\"subscribe-email\">Email:<\/label>\n                    <input type=\"email\" name=\"email\" id=\"subscribe-email\" placeholder=\"Enter your email\" required class=\"form-control\" autocomplete=\"on\" \/>\n                    <button type=\"submit\" class=\"button button-primary subscribe-button\">Sign Up<\/button>\n                    <input type=\"hidden\" name=\"source\" value=\"article\" \/>\n                    <input type=\"hidden\" id=\"_wpnonce\" name=\"_wpnonce\" value=\"e2df992756\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wp_http_referer\" value=\"\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/481306\" \/>                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"form-result\"><\/div>\n            <\/form>\n            <p class=\"subscribe-copy\">Join the DMARGE newsletter \u2014 Be the first to receive the latest news and exclusive stories on style, travel, luxury, cars, and watches. Straight to your inbox.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-tag-heuer-monaco-split-second\">TAG Heuer Monaco Split Second<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/tag-monaco-split-second-1400x933.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-481380\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/tag-monaco-split-second-1400x933.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/tag-monaco-split-second-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/tag-monaco-split-second-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/tag-monaco-split-second-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/tag-monaco-split-second-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 400px, (max-width: 640px) 600px, (max-width: 768px) 700px, (max-width: 1024px) 800px, (min-width: 1025px) 1000px, 2048px\" \/><\/figure><p>This isn\u2019t just any Monaco; it\u2019s TAG\u2019s first mechanical split-seconds chronograph, powered by the spanking new TH81-00 caliber developed with Vaucher Manufacture Fleurier. Peek through the all-sapphire caseback and you\u2019ll see the oscillating mass, shaped like the TAG Heuer shield, flaunting a hand-painted gradient in either fiery red or cool blue.<\/p><p>The watch itself is a choice between red or blue. The red version mixes up a hot combo of red and black with a matching textile strap, sporting the word \u2018Rattrapante\u2019 (that\u2019s split-seconds for the uninitiated) on one of its sub-dials \u2014 a fresh style move from TAG. Opt for the blue, and you get a nod to the Steve McQueen era, but with a modern twist reflected in gradient blue dial arches.<\/p>                <div class=\"row row-center collapse\">\n                    <div class=\"column\">\n                        <div class=\"dmg-ad\"><div id=\"incontent-22937399\" class=\"ad-container\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\">var load_372852739 = function () {googletag.cmd.push(function () {var slot_372852739 = googletag.defineSlot(\"\/1017963\/DMarge\/incontent\",[[250,250],[300,100],[300,250],[320,100],[336,280]],\"incontent-22937399\").addService(googletag.pubads()).setTargeting('refresh', 'true');if (gamData && gamData.sizeMap && gamData.sizeMap.hasOwnProperty('incontent')) {slot_372852739.defineSizeMapping(gamData.sizeMap['incontent']);}googletag.display(\"incontent-22937399\");});};adsQueue.push(load_372852739);<\/script><\/div><\/div>                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <p>Cased in ultra-light grade-5 titanium and sporting a sapphire dial, each piece measures an easy-wearing 41mm and will be individually numbered on the oscillating weight. Set to launch this June, brace yourself for the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tagheuer.com\/au\/en\/timepieces\/collections\/tag-heuer-monaco\/no-size-th81-00\/CBW2182.FC8339.html\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">price tag of $200,000 Aussie dollars<\/a>, placing this Monaco in the same ballpark as a Richard Mille \u2014 seems TAG Heuer is not playing it safe.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-vacheron-constantin-overseas-aussie-aussie-aussie-edition\">Vacheron Constantin Overseas <em>Aussie Aussie Aussie!<\/em> Edition<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/800_vac-pr-overseas-4605v-200r-b969-4520v-210r-b967-lfst.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-481360\" style=\"width:839px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/800_vac-pr-overseas-4605v-200r-b969-4520v-210r-b967-lfst.jpg 800w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/800_vac-pr-overseas-4605v-200r-b969-4520v-210r-b967-lfst-640x426.jpg 640w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/800_vac-pr-overseas-4605v-200r-b969-4520v-210r-b967-lfst-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/800_vac-pr-overseas-4605v-200r-b969-4520v-210r-b967-lfst-255x170.jpg 255w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/800_vac-pr-overseas-4605v-200r-b969-4520v-210r-b967-lfst-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 400px, (max-width: 640px) 600px, (max-width: 768px) 700px, (min-width: 769px) 800px, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vacheron-constantin.com\/au\/en\/collections\/overseas\/4520v-210r-b967.html?_gl=1%2a1algj67%2a_up%2aMQ..&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjw5v2wBhBrEiwAXDDoJfpaCVvLuiMiaxUc1LkRn0GE3oWx_3UPvr_UWoYT64MNMJPau0G_uxoCh84QAvD_BwE&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Vacheron Constantin\u2019s Overseas collection<\/a> is diving into the green scene, pairing deep emerald dials with luscious 18K pink gold cases and bracelets. <\/p><p>This lineup includes four models: a dainty 35mm with a diamond-set bezel for the small wrist crowd, a 41mm time and date, a 42.5mm chronograph, and a 41mm dual time. Each is water-resistant up to 150 meters and features a no-tool-needed quick-release clasp for easy strap swapping between the included leather and rubber options, both in matching green.<\/p><p>The vibe? Rich green meets gold, exuding luxury in a subtle whisper, not a shout. The perfect watch to wear when cheering Australia on at the Olympics.<\/p>                <div class=\"row row-center collapse\">\n                    <div class=\"column\">\n                        <div class=\"dmg-ad\"><div id=\"incontent-1280028319\" class=\"ad-container\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\">var load_1097027634 = function () {googletag.cmd.push(function () {var slot_1097027634 = googletag.defineSlot(\"\/1017963\/DMarge\/incontent\",[[250,250],[300,100],[300,250],[320,100],[336,280]],\"incontent-1280028319\").addService(googletag.pubads()).setTargeting('refresh', 'true');if (gamData && gamData.sizeMap && gamData.sizeMap.hasOwnProperty('incontent')) {slot_1097027634.defineSizeMapping(gamData.sizeMap['incontent']);}googletag.display(\"incontent-1280028319\");});};adsQueue.push(load_1097027634);<\/script><\/div><\/div>                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-chopard-l-u-c-quattro-spirit-25\">The Chopard L.U.C Quattro Spirit 25<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/chlopard-ww24-1400x933.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-481358\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/chlopard-ww24-1400x933.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/chlopard-ww24-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/chlopard-ww24-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/chlopard-ww24-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/chlopard-ww24-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 400px, (max-width: 640px) 600px, (max-width: 768px) 700px, (max-width: 1024px) 800px, (min-width: 1025px) 1000px, 2048px\" \/><\/figure><p>Chopard\u2019s spicing things up at Watches &amp; Wonders 2024 with a slick new version of the L.U.C Quattro Spirit 25. This time it\u2019s all about understated luxury with a white gold case and a jet-black enamel dial. They\u2019re keeping it exclusive with just 100 pieces up for grabs.<\/p>                <div class=\"row row-center collapse\">\n                    <div class=\"column\">\n                        <div class=\"dmg-ad\"><div id=\"incontent-368241913\" class=\"ad-container\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\">var load_1300136804 = function () {googletag.cmd.push(function () {var slot_1300136804 = googletag.defineSlot(\"\/1017963\/DMarge\/incontent\",[[250,250],[300,100],[300,250],[320,100],[336,280]],\"incontent-368241913\").addService(googletag.pubads()).setTargeting('refresh', 'true');if (gamData && gamData.sizeMap && gamData.sizeMap.hasOwnProperty('incontent')) {slot_1300136804.defineSizeMapping(gamData.sizeMap['incontent']);}googletag.display(\"incontent-368241913\");});};adsQueue.push(load_1300136804);<\/script><\/div><\/div>                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <p>The watch packs a serious punch with a jumping hour display, minimalistic design, and a massive eight-day power reserve, thanks to Chopard\u2019s beefy Quattro movement. Wrapped in a swanky black gator strap and tagged at $52,000, this isn\u2019t just a watch; it\u2019s a statement. For those in the know, Chopard\u2019s pulling no punches with this limited gem.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-masterpiece-collection-kodo-constant-force-tourbillon-dawn\">Masterpiece Collection Kodo Constant-force Tourbillon \u2018Dawn\u2019<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"820\" src=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Grand-Seiko-Masterpiece-Collection-Kodo-Constant-force-Tourbillon-daybreak-SLGT005-KV-1400x820.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-481354\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Grand-Seiko-Masterpiece-Collection-Kodo-Constant-force-Tourbillon-daybreak-SLGT005-KV-1400x820.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Grand-Seiko-Masterpiece-Collection-Kodo-Constant-force-Tourbillon-daybreak-SLGT005-KV-960x562.jpg 960w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Grand-Seiko-Masterpiece-Collection-Kodo-Constant-force-Tourbillon-daybreak-SLGT005-KV-640x375.jpg 640w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Grand-Seiko-Masterpiece-Collection-Kodo-Constant-force-Tourbillon-daybreak-SLGT005-KV-768x450.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Grand-Seiko-Masterpiece-Collection-Kodo-Constant-force-Tourbillon-daybreak-SLGT005-KV-480x281.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 400px, (max-width: 640px) 600px, (max-width: 768px) 700px, (max-width: 1024px) 800px, (min-width: 1025px) 1000px, 2048px\" \/><\/figure><p>In 2022, Grand Seiko launched the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.grand-seiko.com\/au-en\/collections\/slgt005g\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kodo Constant-force Tourbillon<\/a>, smashing horology records by melding a tourbillon with a constant-force mechanism on the same axis \u2014 a first. This not only scooped up the <strong>Chronometry Prize at the Grand Prix d\u2019Horlogerie de Gen\u00e8ve<\/strong> but also marked a serious high point for Grand Seiko. Welcome to the party, Pal.<\/p><p>The original Kodo had a twilight theme, but the latest version is all about dawn. It features morning-light vibes with silver-tone movements and some cool blue sapphires instead of rubies, all encased in ultra-tough Brilliant Hard Titanium. <\/p><p>Plus, it comes with a snazzy white leather strap treated with urushi lacquer, making it not just a watch, but a total showstopper.<\/p>                <div class=\"row row-center collapse\">\n                    <div class=\"column\">\n                        <div class=\"dmg-ad\"><div id=\"incontent-1900719479\" class=\"ad-container\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\">var load_848451629 = function () {googletag.cmd.push(function () {var slot_848451629 = googletag.defineSlot(\"\/1017963\/DMarge\/incontent\",[[250,250],[300,100],[300,250],[320,100],[336,280]],\"incontent-1900719479\").addService(googletag.pubads()).setTargeting('refresh', 'true');if (gamData && gamData.sizeMap && gamData.sizeMap.hasOwnProperty('incontent')) {slot_848451629.defineSizeMapping(gamData.sizeMap['incontent']);}googletag.display(\"incontent-1900719479\");});};adsQueue.push(load_848451629);<\/script><\/div><\/div>                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-monsieur-de-chanel-superleggera-edition-intense-black\">Monsieur de Chanel Superleggera Edition Intense Black<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Monsieur-de-Chanel-Superleggera-Edition-Intense-Black-2024-1-1400x933.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-481349\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Monsieur-de-Chanel-Superleggera-Edition-Intense-Black-2024-1-1400x933.webp 1400w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Monsieur-de-Chanel-Superleggera-Edition-Intense-Black-2024-1-960x640.webp 960w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Monsieur-de-Chanel-Superleggera-Edition-Intense-Black-2024-1-640x427.webp 640w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Monsieur-de-Chanel-Superleggera-Edition-Intense-Black-2024-1-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Monsieur-de-Chanel-Superleggera-Edition-Intense-Black-2024-1-480x320.webp 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 400px, (max-width: 640px) 600px, (max-width: 768px) 700px, (max-width: 1024px) 800px, (min-width: 1025px) 1000px, 2048px\" \/><\/figure><p>We were invited to Chanel and whilst there the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chanel.com\/au\/watches\/p\/H6823\/monsieur-superleggera-edition-watch\/\" target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Monsieur de Chanel Superleggera Edition Intense Black<\/a> caught our eye. The Monsieur de Chanel first strutted onto the scene in 2016, turning heads with its slick, geometric dial layout \u2014 from the retrograde minutes at the top, ticking down to the seconds, and a suave jump hour window at the base. <\/p>                <div class=\"row row-center collapse\">\n                    <div class=\"column\">\n                        <div class=\"dmg-ad\"><div id=\"incontent-1818172394\" class=\"ad-container\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\">var load_1970032666 = function () {googletag.cmd.push(function () {var slot_1970032666 = googletag.defineSlot(\"\/1017963\/DMarge\/incontent\",[[250,250],[300,100],[300,250],[320,100],[336,280]],\"incontent-1818172394\").addService(googletag.pubads()).setTargeting('refresh', 'true');if (gamData && gamData.sizeMap && gamData.sizeMap.hasOwnProperty('incontent')) {slot_1970032666.defineSizeMapping(gamData.sizeMap['incontent']);}googletag.display(\"incontent-1818172394\");});};adsQueue.push(load_1970032666);<\/script><\/div><\/div>                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <p>Initially launched in those oh-so-lush precious metals, it later embraced high-tech vibes without losing an ounce of Chanel\u2019s classic elegance. Fast forward to Watches and Wonders 2024, and we\u2019ve got the \u201cSuperleggera\u201d edition, which has the streamlined grace of a race car, decked out in a 42mm black ceramic and steel case. <\/p><p>This bad boy\u2019s dial mimics a race car speedometer, slightly open-worked to sneak a peek at the movement, while textures like Clous de Paris add layers of depth. This year\u2019s model trades up its red accents for a splash of yellow-gold, keeping things fresh. <\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-montblanc-iced-sea-0-oxygen-deep-4810\">Montblanc Iced Sea 0 Oxygen Deep 4810<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/montct-1400x933.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-481389\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/montct-1400x933.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/montct-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/montct-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/montct-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/montct-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 400px, (max-width: 640px) 600px, (max-width: 768px) 700px, (max-width: 1024px) 800px, (min-width: 1025px) 1000px, 2048px\" \/><\/figure><p>Sometimes a watch doesn\u2019t just keep time; it makes a statement loud enough to get its own collection. Enter Montblanc\u2019s Iced Sea lineup, swaggering onto the scene with three fresh faces. Leading the pack is the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montblanc.com\/en-au\/wrist-watch_cod1647597341708901.html\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Montblanc Iced Sea 0 Oxygen Deep 4810<\/a>, a beast that dives as deep as Mont Blanc is high \u2014 4,810 meters, for those counting. Fancy a change? There\u2019s also a bronze-cased Automatic Date and a steel charmer with a burgundy dial.<\/p><p>The 0 Oxygen concept is where Montblanc flexes its tech muscles, crafting a case devoid of oxygen to withstand the underwater abyss without fogging up or fizzing out. <\/p>                <div class=\"row row-center collapse\">\n                    <div class=\"column\">\n                        <div class=\"dmg-ad\"><div id=\"incontent-285932504\" class=\"ad-container\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\">var load_229854585 = function () {googletag.cmd.push(function () {var slot_229854585 = googletag.defineSlot(\"\/1017963\/DMarge\/incontent\",[[250,250],[300,100],[300,250],[320,100],[336,280]],\"incontent-285932504\").addService(googletag.pubads()).setTargeting('refresh', 'true');if (gamData && gamData.sizeMap && gamData.sizeMap.hasOwnProperty('incontent')) {slot_229854585.defineSizeMapping(gamData.sizeMap['incontent']);}googletag.display(\"incontent-285932504\");});};adsQueue.push(load_229854585);<\/script><\/div><\/div>                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-hublot-big-bang-unico-pink-sapphire\">Hublot Big Bang Unico Pink Sapphire <\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Big-Bang-Unico-Pink-Sapphire-42-mm-LS-2_0-1400x933.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-481382\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Big-Bang-Unico-Pink-Sapphire-42-mm-LS-2_0-1400x933.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Big-Bang-Unico-Pink-Sapphire-42-mm-LS-2_0-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Big-Bang-Unico-Pink-Sapphire-42-mm-LS-2_0-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Big-Bang-Unico-Pink-Sapphire-42-mm-LS-2_0-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Big-Bang-Unico-Pink-Sapphire-42-mm-LS-2_0-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 400px, (max-width: 640px) 600px, (max-width: 768px) 700px, (max-width: 1024px) 800px, (min-width: 1025px) 1000px, 2048px\" \/><\/figure><p>One of Hublot\u2019s standout pieces from Watches &amp; wonders was the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hublot.com\/en-au\/watches\/big-bang\/big-bang-unico-pink-sapphire-42-mm\" target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Big Bang Unico Pink Sapphire<\/a>. This little rocket is created from a single piece of sapphire and requires a delicate touch when engineering the casing to avoid shattering. <\/p>                <div class=\"row row-center collapse\">\n                    <div class=\"column\">\n                        <div class=\"dmg-ad\"><div id=\"incontent-39553229\" class=\"ad-container\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\">var load_1857187921 = function () {googletag.cmd.push(function () {var slot_1857187921 = googletag.defineSlot(\"\/1017963\/DMarge\/incontent\",[[250,250],[300,100],[300,250],[320,100],[336,280]],\"incontent-39553229\").addService(googletag.pubads()).setTargeting('refresh', 'true');if (gamData && gamData.sizeMap && gamData.sizeMap.hasOwnProperty('incontent')) {slot_1857187921.defineSizeMapping(gamData.sizeMap['incontent']);}googletag.display(\"incontent-39553229\");});};adsQueue.push(load_1857187921);<\/script><\/div><\/div>                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <p>It\u2019s highly wearable with a 42mm size and should be popular with both men and women. It\u2019s completely translucent which makes the timepiece all the more special. It\u2019s limited to just 100 pieces and will retail in Australia for $180,000. <\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bell-amp-ross-br05-black-ceramic\">Bell &amp; Ross BR05 Black Ceramic<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/br05-1400x933.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-481386\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/br05-1400x933.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/br05-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/br05-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/br05-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/br05-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 400px, (max-width: 640px) 600px, (max-width: 768px) 700px, (max-width: 1024px) 800px, (min-width: 1025px) 1000px, 2048px\" \/><\/figure><p>The BR05 isn\u2019t just a watch; it\u2019s a cockpit-inspired instrument built for the high-flying demands of aviation, available in three 41mm versions: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bellross.com\/au\/br-05-black-ceramic\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">a classic black ceramic dial<\/a>, a sleek open-worked skeleton, and a model with B&amp;R\u2019s iconic LUM treatment for a standout matte finish.<\/p><p>Under the hood, the BR05 features the BR-CAL.321-1 calibre with a 54-hour power reserve. Whether it\u2019s the solid dial at $11,900 AUD, the skeleton at $15,400 AUD, or the LUM at $14,900 AUD, these pieces are ready to become staples in the Bell &amp; Ross lineup, blending high-flying aesthetics with ground-breaking functionality.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-jaeger-lecoultre-duometre-chronograph-moon\">Jaeger-LeCoultre Duometre Chronograph Moon <\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/jaeger-duo-1400x933.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-481387\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/jaeger-duo-1400x933.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/jaeger-duo-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/jaeger-duo-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/jaeger-duo-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/jaeger-duo-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 400px, (max-width: 640px) 600px, (max-width: 768px) 700px, (max-width: 1024px) 800px, (min-width: 1025px) 1000px, 2048px\" \/><\/figure><p>At Watches &amp; Wonders 2024, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jaeger-lecoultre.com\/au-en\/watches\/duometre\/duometre-chronograph-moon-platinum-q622656j\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jaeger-LeCoultre reintroduces the Duometre<\/a>, a collection that sits at the pinnacle of its technical achievements. This year, they\u2019re showcasing the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jaeger-lecoultre.com\/au-en\/watches\/duometre\/duometre-chronograph-moon-platinum-q622656j\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Duometre Chronograph Moon<\/a>, driven by the newly developed calibre 391, which smartly combines a high-precision chronograph with a celestial complication. The model, refreshed with new cases and dial tweaks, stands out as a key release for 2024.<\/p><p>The original Duometre mechanism, launched in 2007, tackled the challenge of complications draining the power reserve and affecting precision with its innovative Dual-Wing system. This design features two separate barrels and gear trains \u2014 one for timekeeping and one for complications \u2014 ensuring steady power despite demanding functions.<\/p>                <div class=\"row row-center collapse\">\n                    <div class=\"column\">\n                        <div class=\"dmg-ad\"><div id=\"incontent-488762240\" class=\"ad-container\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\">var load_850908914 = function () {googletag.cmd.push(function () {var slot_850908914 = googletag.defineSlot(\"\/1017963\/DMarge\/incontent\",[[250,250],[300,100],[300,250],[320,100],[336,280]],\"incontent-488762240\").addService(googletag.pubads()).setTargeting('refresh', 'true');if (gamData && gamData.sizeMap && gamData.sizeMap.hasOwnProperty('incontent')) {slot_850908914.defineSizeMapping(gamData.sizeMap['incontent']);}googletag.display(\"incontent-488762240\");});};adsQueue.push(load_850908914);<\/script><\/div><\/div>                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <p>For its 2024 comeback, the Duometre sports new case options: platinum with a copper-coloured dial and pink gold with a silver dial, each reflecting a modern take on the brand\u2019s classic 19th-century pocket watches. The new 42.5mm cases maintain a sleek 14.2mm profile, marrying traditional aesthetics with contemporary function.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cartier-santos-dumont-rewind\">Cartier Santos Dumont Rewind<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Cartier-Santos-Dumont-Rewind-CRWGSA0089-1-1400x933.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-481318\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Cartier-Santos-Dumont-Rewind-CRWGSA0089-1-1400x933.webp 1400w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Cartier-Santos-Dumont-Rewind-CRWGSA0089-1-960x640.webp 960w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Cartier-Santos-Dumont-Rewind-CRWGSA0089-1-640x427.webp 640w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Cartier-Santos-Dumont-Rewind-CRWGSA0089-1-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Cartier-Santos-Dumont-Rewind-CRWGSA0089-1-480x320.webp 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 400px, (max-width: 640px) 600px, (max-width: 768px) 700px, (max-width: 1024px) 800px, (min-width: 1025px) 1000px, 2048px\" \/><\/figure><p>Cartier takes the cake for 2024\u2019s most inventive design with the Santos-Dumont Rewind. This isn\u2019t just any limited edition \u2014 crafted in platinum, it features a striking Carnelian red stone dial. But here\u2019s the twist: everything runs backwards. <\/p><p>Yes, the hands and numerals tick counterclockwise! It\u2019s this kind of high-end whimsy that only Cartier could dream up, blending traditional luxury with a playful, head-turning feature. Sadly they are all sold out and at $38,000 a piece, they\u2019re not for the faint of heart.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-a-lange-sohne-datograph-perpetual-tourbillon-honeygold-lumen\">A Lange Sohne Datograph Perpetual Tourbillon Honeygold \u201cLumen\u201d<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/alange-1400x933.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-481388\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/alange-1400x933.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/alange-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/alange-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/alange-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/alange-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 400px, (max-width: 640px) 600px, (max-width: 768px) 700px, (max-width: 1024px) 800px, (min-width: 1025px) 1000px, 2048px\" \/><\/figure><p>This year, A. Lange &amp; S\u00f6hne is pulling out all the stops for its 30th brand anniversary and the 25th birthday of its Datograph. It\u2019s party time, and the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alange-soehne.com\/au-en\/timepieces\/saxonia\/datograph-perpetual-tourbillon-honeygold-lumen\/datograph-perpetual-tourbillon-honeygold-lumen-in-18-carat-honeygold-740-055\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Datograph Perpetual Tourbillon Lumen in Honeygold <\/a>is crashing the scene \u2014 decked out in Lange\u2019s signature style, it\u2019s nothing short of spectacular.<\/p><p>Enter the Datograph Perpetual Lumen. This isn\u2019t just any watch; it\u2019s a walking history lesson wrapped in a luxe package. Celebrating 25 years of the Datograph, it\u2019s the sixth of Lange\u2019s \u201cLumen\u201d releases and the 14th trot out in Honeygold. <\/p>                <div class=\"row row-center collapse\">\n                    <div class=\"column\">\n                        <div class=\"dmg-ad\"><div id=\"incontent-303575193\" class=\"ad-container\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\">var load_1452385663 = function () {googletag.cmd.push(function () {var slot_1452385663 = googletag.defineSlot(\"\/1017963\/DMarge\/incontent\",[[250,250],[300,100],[300,250],[320,100],[336,280]],\"incontent-303575193\").addService(googletag.pubads()).setTargeting('refresh', 'true');if (gamData && gamData.sizeMap && gamData.sizeMap.hasOwnProperty('incontent')) {slot_1452385663.defineSizeMapping(gamData.sizeMap['incontent']);}googletag.display(\"incontent-303575193\");});};adsQueue.push(load_1452385663);<\/script><\/div><\/div>                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <p>What\u2019s Honeygold, you ask? Only Lange\u2019s exclusive, harder-than-your-average 18k gold with a glow that hits the sweet spot between yellow and rose gold. The case keeps its classic 41.5mm by 14.6mm size but tricks you into thinking it\u2019s slimmer with a cleverly raised flange on the caseback.<\/p><p>Cool tech, but invisible to the eye, so you get a certificate to flaunt the invisible magic. Montblanc\u2019s not just <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/watches\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">making watches<\/a>; they\u2019re making waves with a dive watch as robust as it is chic.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ulysse-nardin-freak-s-nomad\">Ulysse Nardin Freak [S NOMAD]<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/un-freak-nomad-1400x788.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-481834\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/un-freak-nomad-1400x788.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/un-freak-nomad-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/un-freak-nomad-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/un-freak-nomad-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/un-freak-nomad-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 400px, (max-width: 640px) 600px, (max-width: 768px) 700px, (max-width: 1024px) 800px, (min-width: 1025px) 1000px, 2048px\" \/><\/figure><p>Swiss luxury watchmakers <strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ulysse-nardin.com\/row_en\/2513-500le-4a-gui-3a\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ulysse Nardin<\/a><\/strong> were certainly feeling freaky at this year\u2019s Watches &amp; Wonders, releasing a certified novelty, in every sense of the word, in Geneva.<\/p><p>We saw many intricate configurations on the shop floor last week, but the Freak S NOMAD was an indelible iteration due to its unique aesthetic features\u2026 or lack thereof. The watch brand releases the Freak S NOMAD with no dial, no hands, no crown and supposedly no boundaries. To be honest, I\u2019m surprised there\u2019s an actual watch behind this out-there concept. <\/p><p>Presented in a beastly 45mm diameter case, the Ulysse Nardin Freak S NOMAD is a real eye-catcher that shows the Swiss watchmakers fully flexing their horological muscles. <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The hottest picks since Hans Blix.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":481419,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_stopmodifiedupdate":false,"_modified_date":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[249],"tags":[],"coauthors":[146525],"class_list":{"0":"post-481306","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-watches"},"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/481306","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=481306"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/481306\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/481419"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=481306"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=481306"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=481306"},{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/coauthors?post=481306"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}