Bvlgari Octo Finissimo Perpetual Calendar.
Summertime certainly has plenty of added significance for fans of horology as some of the most notable watch houses out there are releasing their Watches & Wonders 2025 debutants to the world!
Here are some of the highlights.
Pushing its Octo Finissimo concept even further with three bold new interpretations, Bvlgari introduces an ultra-thin tourbillon with a rare marble dial, a perpetual calendar rendered in rose gold and a new skeleton model boasting an eight-day power reserve.
Bvlgari Octo Finissimo 8 Days Black.
Once again, Italian flair meets Swiss precision in a collection set to shape the future of contemporary watchmaking.
The Octo Finissimo Marble Tourbillon exemplifies Bvlgari’s distinctive approach to haute horlogerie, showcasing the record-setting super-thin BVL 268 calibre.
Housed in a satin-brushed finish, 18K yellow gold case measuring 40mm and just 4.85mm in thickness, the watch has a unique Verde Alpi green marble dial with natural veining.
Yellow gold-plated hands and indexes provide optimal legibility against the striking marble background, while the matching green alligator strap completes its refined aesthetic.
Meanwhile, the Finissimo Perpetual Calendar effectively combines the ultra-thin in-house movement with elegant, contemporary aesthetics.
Bvlgari Octo Finissimo Green Marble.
Crafted in sandblasted 18K rose gold, it showcases a rose gold dial with brown hands and indexes, creating a luxurious contrast against the backdrop.
Requiring no adjustment until 2100, this timepiece embodies a distinctive fusion of Italian design and Swiss watchmaking expertise, enhanced by the sophistication of rose gold.
The Finissimo Skeleton 8 Days boasts a powerful and contemporary monochromatic look.
Its black DLC-coated titanium case is paired with a matching rubber bracelet, creating a sophisticated yet sporty aesthetic. With an impressive eight-day power reserve and a skeletonised dial, this timepiece offers a glimpse into the inner workings of its spectacular hand-wound, super-slim manufacture movement, housed in the iconic ultra-thin octagonal case.
Norqain Freedom 60 Chrono Ice Cream.
Chopard has always been keen to blend high-precision watchmaking with the elegance of fine jewellery.
Drawing inspiration from its gem-studded timepieces of the 1960s and ’70s, its L’Heure du Diamant has become a coveted collection, with each timepiece crafted from luxurious materials and steeped in the Scheufele family’s century-old expertise.
Now, the collection welcomes a new 26mm model in ethical 18K white gold, featuring a textured mother-of-pearl dial surrounded by diamonds, showcasing Chopard’s craftsmanship.
It continues the tradition of striking aesthetics, with its textured mother-of-pearl dial that exudes femininity and iridescence.
Chopard L’Heure du Diamant.
This dial is encircled by more than two carats of brilliant-cut diamonds, put into place by Chopard’s signature crown-setting technique.
Inside ticks the brand’s 10.01-C mechanical manual-winding movement.
At just 15.7mm in diameter and 2.9mm in thickness, it’s one of the smallest and thinnest movements. Yet despite its compact size, it offers an impressive 45-hour power reserve, demonstrating a superb blending of high-performance with exceptional beauty.
This watchmaker’s latest entry looks like it rolled straight out of an ice-cream parlour and onto one’s wrist!
Norqain definitely wants to make it clear that this new watch isn’t just another 40mm chronograph – it’s actually one with a cheeky grin and a wink, ready to scoop out a serving of pure summer spirit!
Tudor Pelagos Ultra.
With hues of choc chip, raspberry ripple and blueberry burst, the vibrant new edition delivers a taste of playfulness with every glance of the wrist.
Emblazoned with the phrase “Enjoy Life” on the caseback, it’s a watch that doesn’t take itself too seriously, yet still shows off Norqain’s craftsmanship and mechanical muscle.
The chronograph subdials and sectors of the outer ring are highlighted in baby blue, candy pink and mint green, while the first of every month plus each subsequent seventh day is marked in the date window with a whimsical depiction of a three-scoop ice-cream cone.
The case, crown and chronograph pushers are of polished stainless steel, while a choice of a stainless-steel bracelet or a white rubber strap is on offer.
Powering the watch is the in-house Calibre N19 – a self-winding chronograph movement with a 62-hour power reserve.
Engineered specifically to overcome the challenges associated with saturation diving, this is the most technically capable Pelagos ever made, with 1,000m of water-resistance, a proprietary bracelet adjustment system and a 43mm titanium case composed of both grade 2 and 5 titanium.
It represents a giant stride in technical advancements with a Master Chronometer Certification from the Swiss Federal Institute of Metrology (Metas).
The watch measures 43mm and 14.5mm thick, but doesn’t look overly large thanks to its 22mm lug width, which gives it the visual proportions of something a little smaller.
With this watch, Tudor introduces a new teal accent colour.
On its dial, branding is also applied in this tone, and used as an indicator on the distinct “rapid adjustment system” spring-loaded clasp.
Powering the Ultra is the MT5612-U master chronometer calibre, and it is also the second Pelagos that is Metas-certified after the FXD GMT.
The watch definitely pushes the Pelagos family to new technical depths, offering a purpose-built tool for serious divers that builds on the foundation of Tudor’s modern dive watch legacy.
