Watches & Wonders 2025
Discussion
Surprised to not see a thread on this, unless I've missed one... what are you thoughts? Very underwhelmed for me this year.
The Patek's are lovely, though way out of my price range.
Nothing standing out from Rolex for me, in fact I'd go as far as to say the Land Dweller is pretty hideous. I would actually say the gold 1908 is the nicest looking thing, but then again I don't do gold.
Actually looks wise, probably my favourite release is the new Carrera Day Date. If it were a little smaller and on a bracelet this would definitely be on my radar...
I don't mind the new F1 watches either.
Tudor is something I was hopeful to get good releases, but again a bit meh. The new Black Bay Pro is nice, but people are saying it's too thick at nearly 15mm? I guess I need to try in real life. I don't really like the burgundy colour either, but I do like the new Jubilee bracelet, so I hope that becomes available in other configurations. Other than that, everything is way too big!? Why 43mm in this day an age.
So what are your favourites, and others I may have missed?
The Patek's are lovely, though way out of my price range.
Nothing standing out from Rolex for me, in fact I'd go as far as to say the Land Dweller is pretty hideous. I would actually say the gold 1908 is the nicest looking thing, but then again I don't do gold.
Actually looks wise, probably my favourite release is the new Carrera Day Date. If it were a little smaller and on a bracelet this would definitely be on my radar...
I don't mind the new F1 watches either.
Tudor is something I was hopeful to get good releases, but again a bit meh. The new Black Bay Pro is nice, but people are saying it's too thick at nearly 15mm? I guess I need to try in real life. I don't really like the burgundy colour either, but I do like the new Jubilee bracelet, so I hope that becomes available in other configurations. Other than that, everything is way too big!? Why 43mm in this day an age.
So what are your favourites, and others I may have missed?
Think the blue dial Daytona is brilliant and also great to see the meteorite dial return for the Daytona.
Everose GMT with tiger stone obviously stunning.
Land dweller interesting, but not my ‘cup of tea’!
As for Patek, the 5308 quad comp is awesome, but at over £1m so is the price, and the 6159 with smoked dial looks very interesting, but best needs seeing in the metal.
Otherwise, nothing else shone out from the other manufacturers, other than FP Journe’s chronomtere looks interesting dial, but again needs to be seen, and the Ulysse Nardin air dive watch looks a great watch, but would need to try that one on.
Everose GMT with tiger stone obviously stunning.
Land dweller interesting, but not my ‘cup of tea’!
As for Patek, the 5308 quad comp is awesome, but at over £1m so is the price, and the 6159 with smoked dial looks very interesting, but best needs seeing in the metal.
Otherwise, nothing else shone out from the other manufacturers, other than FP Journe’s chronomtere looks interesting dial, but again needs to be seen, and the Ulysse Nardin air dive watch looks a great watch, but would need to try that one on.
TAG Monaco F1 limited edition would be interesting at maybe up to 15k, not the 150k they're asking rofl.
Quite like the land dweller although the name feels retarded. Also like the daytona in tiffany blue and meteorite dial although suspect my ability to get the latter is non-existent at RRP. I was submitted for one once by WOS on the previous model (nomination piece) and didn't get the allocation. I'll try again ofc but seems unlikely. AD believes the blue dial will not be nomination piece so hoping is easier to get.
Annoyed that the Falcon Eye Yachtmaster looks to have been discontinued, had been waiting for one of those for a while, now looks like will only be able to get one used which I won't buy.
Quite like some of the new IWC models for the F1 movie tie in, the chronograph perpetual calendar though looks... weird to me but I do like the Pilot watch steel chronograph.
I also quite like some of the Hublot Big Bang 20th anniversary limited editions but as much as I like them, can't see that I'd ever buy one and wear it as usual with Hublot's for me. The all black one in particular is cool although legibility will likely be s
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Quite like the land dweller although the name feels retarded. Also like the daytona in tiffany blue and meteorite dial although suspect my ability to get the latter is non-existent at RRP. I was submitted for one once by WOS on the previous model (nomination piece) and didn't get the allocation. I'll try again ofc but seems unlikely. AD believes the blue dial will not be nomination piece so hoping is easier to get.
Annoyed that the Falcon Eye Yachtmaster looks to have been discontinued, had been waiting for one of those for a while, now looks like will only be able to get one used which I won't buy.
Quite like some of the new IWC models for the F1 movie tie in, the chronograph perpetual calendar though looks... weird to me but I do like the Pilot watch steel chronograph.
I also quite like some of the Hublot Big Bang 20th anniversary limited editions but as much as I like them, can't see that I'd ever buy one and wear it as usual with Hublot's for me. The all black one in particular is cool although legibility will likely be s
t.I was delighted to see a new tapered Bracelet on the Tudor chronographs. I think the new Burgandy 58 looks great. Vacheron stole the show with their new watches. I own a Grand Seiko but didn’t like any new models. The new Rolex were disappointing but it’s nice to see the precious metal Daytona come back with blue and green dials. So far all a little boring. I am an omega fan and they have been launching amazing watches throughout the year. Maybe Omega would have more of an impact if they launched watches at shows like this when everything else is mediocre. I am hoping in the current financial climate brands like Nomos start getting the recognition they deserve.
I was delighted to see a new tapered Bracelet on the Tudor chronographs. I think the new Burgandy 58 looks great. Vacheron stole the show with their new watches. I own a Grand Seiko but didn’t like any new models. The new Rolex were disappointing but it’s nice to see the precious metal Daytona come back with blue and green dials. So far all a little boring. I am an omega fan and they have been launching amazing watches throughout the year. Maybe Omega would have more of an impact if they launched watches at shows like this when everything else is mediocre. I am hoping in the current financial climate brands like Nomos start getting the recognition they deserve.
BOR said:
Some utter bling horrors, as expected, but this Cartier re-issue is far more interesting:
Now THAT is utterly stunning. A shame it's also north of $100k (if my info is correct).Hopefully there'll be a $100 knock-off on Ali Express shortly so I can indulge myself for a few weeks wearing it before putting it away and forgetting about it (much like the purchasers of the real thing)
I do love that, pick of the bunch for me, and reminds me of the watch that first got me interested (cousin's blue one) how did it wear? Looks great on your wrist.
NOMOS is a good shout, they look good, it's a shame most colours are limited edition though, and the prices seemed to have been bumped up quite a bit?
Why don't Swatch group attend? Would like to see new Longines as well.
NOMOS is a good shout, they look good, it's a shame most colours are limited edition though, and the prices seemed to have been bumped up quite a bit?
Why don't Swatch group attend? Would like to see new Longines as well.
GaryG182 said:
Haven’t kept up with the watch world but got dragged out shopping and saw this! Thought it was the Kith one for a minute but then realised TAG released it at W&W…£1650 though but I can’t get it out of my head, much restraint was exerted!
I feel like it's pretty expensive for a quartz. I wonder what they will be like used..?Bob_Defly said:
GaryG182 said:
I feel like it's pretty expensive for a quartz. I wonder what they will be like used..?Gassing Station | Watches | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff