The watch industry's largest new product trade fair, "Watches and Wonders Geneva 2023," will be held from March 27 to April 2, 2023. Formerly known as "SIHH (Geneva Salon)," the fair will be attracting attention from around the world, with Rolex, Patek Philippe, Vacheron Constantin, and Japan's world-famous Grand Seiko also participating, following its 2022 anniversary.
This time, we will focus on the new models announced at Watches and Wonders Geneva 2023 and introduce five noteworthy models!
*Source: https://www.watchesandwonders.com/en/geneva-2023/brands
[Chopard] "LUC 1860"
Reference 168860-3003
Specifications
| Case diameter | 36.5mm | Bezel | SS |
| Dial | Salmon | Luminous | - |
| material | SS | bracelet | calf |
| Waterproof | 3 ATM | Drive system | Automatic |
| Cal | LUC 96.40-L | Power reserve | Approximately 65 hours |
"point"
- A modern reproduction of the original "LUC 1860" model released in 1997.
The movement, LUC Cal.96.40-L, is only 3.3mm thick, but is equipped with a gold bidirectional micro-rotor and twin barrels to achieve a power reserve of 65 hours.
- Made of Lucent Steel A223, with a case size of 36.5mm and a case thickness of 8.2mm, it is comfortable to wear.
- It is equipped with a salmon-colored dial made by Metalem, a company acquired by Chopard, and features beautiful guilloche engraving.
・Domestic suggested retail price: 3,267,000 yen
The movement, LUC Cal.96.40-L, is only 3.3mm thick, but is equipped with a gold bidirectional micro-rotor and twin barrels to achieve a power reserve of 65 hours.
- Made of Lucent Steel A223, with a case size of 36.5mm and a case thickness of 8.2mm, it is comfortable to wear.
- It is equipped with a salmon-colored dial made by Metalem, a company acquired by Chopard, and features beautiful guilloche engraving.
・Domestic suggested retail price: 3,267,000 yen
*Source: https://www.chopard.com/ja-jp/watch/168860-3003.html
[IWC] Ingenieur Automatic 40
Reference IW328901
Specifications
| Case diameter | 40mm | Bezel | SS |
| Dial | black | Luminous | - |
| material | SS | bracelet | SS |
| Waterproof | 10 ATM | Drive system | Automatic |
| Cal | 32111 | Power reserve | Approx. 120 hours |
"point"
A reproduction model of the iconic Ingenieur SL, commonly known as "Jumbo", Ref. 1832, created by Gerald Genta in the 1970s.
- The use of polygonal screws to secure the bezel to the case ensures stable positioning (the first-generation Ingenieur SL was fixed with a five-hole screw-type).
- It features an antimagnetic soft iron inner case, which is synonymous with the Ingenieur, an antimagnetic watch for engineers, and a crown guard that was not included in the original model.
The Ingenieur Automatic 40 is available with three dials (black, blue-green aqua, and white) and in titanium (cool grey).
・Domestic suggested retail price: 1,567,500 yen (Titanium model: 1,958,000 yen)
- The use of polygonal screws to secure the bezel to the case ensures stable positioning (the first-generation Ingenieur SL was fixed with a five-hole screw-type).
- It features an antimagnetic soft iron inner case, which is synonymous with the Ingenieur, an antimagnetic watch for engineers, and a crown guard that was not included in the original model.
The Ingenieur Automatic 40 is available with three dials (black, blue-green aqua, and white) and in titanium (cool grey).
・Domestic suggested retail price: 1,567,500 yen (Titanium model: 1,958,000 yen)
*Source: https://www.iwc.com/jp/ja/watch-collections/ingenieur/iw328901-ingenieur-automatic.html
[Cartier] "Privé Tank Normal"
Reference CRWGTA0111
Specifications
| Case diameter | 32.6×25.7mm | Bezel | PT |
| Dial | gray | Luminous | - |
| material | PT | bracelet | PT |
| Waterproof | Not waterproof | Drive system | hand-rolled |
| Cal | 070 | Power reserve | Approximately 38 hours |
"point"
- Cartier Privé, which adds a rare timepiece every year, is a collection for enthusiasts who admire and explore the Maison's legendary models, and is produced as a limited edition with an individual number.
- The Tank Normale, announced as the seventh product of Cartier Privé, is a model that inherits the iconic design of the early Tank model born in 1917.
The design was inspired by the Renault tanks that were used in the trench warfare of World War I, and the first-generation "Tank Normal" is a rare model that was only produced for about two years.
- The PT (platinum) model uses a ruby as the cabochon, while the 18KYG (yellow gold) model uses a blue sapphire.
- The hands are not Breguet hands, but rather the Epee hands of the Tank Normale from the 1940s.
- The case size has been increased from 29.6mm x 23mm on the original Tank Normal to a more modern 32.6mm x 25.7mm.
- The bracelet is a seven-link replica of the Maillon bracelet from the 1920s.
- Released in PT (platinum) and 18KYG (yellow gold), each limited to 100 pieces worldwide.
・Domestic suggested retail price: 7,788,000 yen (YG model: 6,798,000 yen)
- The Tank Normale, announced as the seventh product of Cartier Privé, is a model that inherits the iconic design of the early Tank model born in 1917.
The design was inspired by the Renault tanks that were used in the trench warfare of World War I, and the first-generation "Tank Normal" is a rare model that was only produced for about two years.
- The PT (platinum) model uses a ruby as the cabochon, while the 18KYG (yellow gold) model uses a blue sapphire.
- The hands are not Breguet hands, but rather the Epee hands of the Tank Normale from the 1940s.
- The case size has been increased from 29.6mm x 23mm on the original Tank Normal to a more modern 32.6mm x 25.7mm.
- The bracelet is a seven-link replica of the Maillon bracelet from the 1920s.
- Released in PT (platinum) and 18KYG (yellow gold), each limited to 100 pieces worldwide.
・Domestic suggested retail price: 7,788,000 yen (YG model: 6,798,000 yen)
*Source: https://www.watchesandwonders.com/en/geneva-2023/brands/cartier/cartier-prive
[Capek] Antarctic Titanium Dark Sector
Reference:
Specifications
| Case diameter | 40.5mm | Bezel | T.I. |
| Dial | gray | Luminous | - |
| material | T.I. | bracelet | T.I. |
| Waterproof | 120m | Drive system | Automatic |
| Cal | SXH5 | Power reserve | Approximately 56 hours |
"point"
- In 2020, the Antarctic was launched as Capek's first luxury sports model.
- The Dark Sector name and dial design were inspired by the Dark Sector Research Station in Antarctica and the South Pole Telescope at Amundsen-Scott Station.
-The "C" link of the SS (stainless steel) model could be chosen from a mirror finish or a satin finish, but the "C" link of the Dark Sector titanium bracelet is only available in a satin finish.
- Optional second hand finishes can be chosen from full red, silver, or red tip.
The movement is equipped with the automatic winding "Cal. SXH5" that uses a micro rotor made from recycled PT (platinum) and boasts a power reserve of up to 60 hours.
The transparent caseback allows you to see the unique structure with seven skeleton bridges, inspired by the 19th century pocket watches made by François Capek.
- Limited production of 100 bottles per year, with deliveries scheduled to begin in January 2025.
・Domestic suggested retail price: 5,500,000 yen
- The Dark Sector name and dial design were inspired by the Dark Sector Research Station in Antarctica and the South Pole Telescope at Amundsen-Scott Station.
-The "C" link of the SS (stainless steel) model could be chosen from a mirror finish or a satin finish, but the "C" link of the Dark Sector titanium bracelet is only available in a satin finish.
- Optional second hand finishes can be chosen from full red, silver, or red tip.
The movement is equipped with the automatic winding "Cal. SXH5" that uses a micro rotor made from recycled PT (platinum) and boasts a power reserve of up to 60 hours.
The transparent caseback allows you to see the unique structure with seven skeleton bridges, inspired by the 19th century pocket watches made by François Capek.
- Limited production of 100 bottles per year, with deliveries scheduled to begin in January 2025.
・Domestic suggested retail price: 5,500,000 yen
*Source: https://czapek.com/dark_sector/
[Laurent Ferrier] "Grand Sport Tourbillon Pursuit"
Reference LCF044.T1.RN1
Specifications
| Case diameter | 44mm | Bezel | T.I. |
| Dial | Salmon | Luminous | Luminova |
| material | T.I. | bracelet | T.I. |
| Waterproof | 10 ATM | Drive system | hand-rolled |
| Cal | LF619.01 | Power reserve | Approximately 80 hours |
"point"
-Laurent Ferrier and François Servin, who compete in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, announced the Grand Sport Tourbillon in 2019 as their first luxury sports model.
- Features a dial with a beautiful salmon pink opaline finish with a gradation inspired by the sky over a race circuit at dawn, as well as the company's iconic assegai (spear-shaped) hands and indexes made of 18KWG (white gold), and an onion-shaped crown.
- The cushion-shaped case is made from titanium (grade 5), weighing just 118g.
- The hand-wound movement "Cal. LF619.01", which has been certified as a chronometer by the Besançon Observatory, is equipped with a tourbillon with a double balance spring, and its beautiful finish and structure can be viewed through the see-through case back.
・Domestic suggested retail price: 26,950,000 yen
- Features a dial with a beautiful salmon pink opaline finish with a gradation inspired by the sky over a race circuit at dawn, as well as the company's iconic assegai (spear-shaped) hands and indexes made of 18KWG (white gold), and an onion-shaped crown.
- The cushion-shaped case is made from titanium (grade 5), weighing just 118g.
- The hand-wound movement "Cal. LF619.01", which has been certified as a chronometer by the Besançon Observatory, is equipped with a tourbillon with a double balance spring, and its beautiful finish and structure can be viewed through the see-through case back.
・Domestic suggested retail price: 26,950,000 yen
*Source: https://laurentferrier.ch/
summary
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Rolex has been making waves by completely redesigning the Daytona to celebrate its 60th anniversary, but each brand has also announced very attractive new models. Which watch model did you find most interesting at Watches and Wonders Geneva 2023? If you come to our store, we would love to talk to you about watches.
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