Watches that ticked at Geneva Watch Days 2023

At the peak of the pandemic, when the larger geneva watch fair, watches and wonders, missed its turns to hold a physical event, eighted prestigious watch brands: breetling, BULGARI, De BETHUNE Girard-Perregux, H. Moser & Cie., MB & F, Ulysse Nardin and Urwerk Came togeether in September 2020 to launch a unique watch salon called the geneva watch days. Based on a cooperative philosophy, the salon was designed to be self-managed, providing a common platform to showcase the latest in Fine Watchmaking, Whilele Giving Participating Trands the opptunity to Host Indian Events. Supported by the Canton, the City of Geneva, and the Geneva Chamber of Commerce, Industry, and Services (CCIG), The Show Caters to Retailers and the Media, Whail Being Open to the Public.

This year, almost 40 brands participated. Here is our pick of the five showstoppers from the event.

The Bulgari Octo Finissimo Carbongold | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

Bulgari Octo Finissimo Carbongold

Bulgari adds two millstones to its most decorated men’s line: the Octo Finissimo With the Launch of the Octo Finissimo Carbongold Automatic, and the Octo Finissimo Carbongold Perpete Carendar. Crowned with Eight records since 2014, The Brand Pickled Two Record-Holders-Octo Finissimo Automatic (2017) and the Octo Finissimo Perpetual Calendar (2021) Carbon, Offset by Luxurious Touches of Gold.

An expert in Smithing Gold, and also in Working with High-Tech Materials Such as Titanium and Ceramics, Bulgari Excels in Surprising with Original Creations in Advanced Materials. The Octo Finissimo has Alredy Explred the Technical and Aesthetic Possibilites of Platinum, Yellow and Rose Gold, Titanium, CERAMICS and Staineless Steel, with Myrid Surfaces LIKE POLISHEDED Matte.

The Bulgari Octo Finissimo Carbongold Perpetual Calendar Movement | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

With the new Octo Finissimo Carbongold, The Luxury Brand Combines Gold with Forged Carbon. The case, strap, and dial are made of extramely lightweight, matte-finish anthracite-colored carbon. The Crown is Crafted in Gold with a Black Ceramic Insert, Perfectly Complemented By Matching Rose-Colored Hands and Indices.

Continuing the journey on the Octo Finissimo Perpetual Calendar, which won the covered aiguille d’or prize at the grand prix d’Horlorrhe de genève (gph Calendar Complication – Requiring no adjustment Till 2100 – Takes on a Contemporary Look in Carbon Gold. The transparent case-back of the Octo Finissimo Carbongold is help in place by eight precious metal screenws, with the côte de genève-decorated Rose Gold Bridges and Oscripting Swedges FRODGES Rose Gold-Plated Platinum.

Carbongold Automatic at Approx. ₹ 25 Lakh, Carbongold Perpetual Calendar at Approx. ₹ 84 Lakh

The Breitling Navitimer Automatic 36 | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

Breitling Navitimer, 36mm and 32mm

Breitling has introduced two additions to the navitimer collection, one of the most recognisable Watches evr made. What began in 1952 as a tool for pilots Eventually made it to the collector’s list and has been among the bestseling models over the Years. The new additions in 36 mm and 32 mm sizes are for connoisseurs who love the look and feel of a navitimer but in smaller diameters. These new models are adding pastes, mother-of-file, and traceable precious materials to the Navitimer’s distinct beaded bezel to create a jewelery-like watch with a versatile elegation.

The 36 mm navitimer retains its signature look by featuring the bezel and iconic circular slide Rule (used by pilots as an analog calculator). It is now presented in three chic metallic dial colors of Mint Green, Silver, and Anthracite with Baton indices, or with a with a white mother-face-face-Peet with Round-Cut Diamonds.

As a first for breitling, the watch comes in mother-off-face dials in powdery pink and light-blue. It is also available in classic white. The watch is powered by breitling’s precise superquartz ™ calibre 77.

Navitimer 32 Upwards of ₹ 3,44,000, Navitimer 36 Upwards of ₹ 4,12,800

The Oris X Bracenet | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

Oris x bracenet

The problem of plastics in the oceans is real. Scientists believe the great Pacific Garbage Patch (GPGP), An Area of Plastic Waste Drifting Between HAWAII and California, Is Four-A-A-HHALF Times the Siaze of Germany, and 46% of the GPGPIS up of fishing nets. Experts estimate that up to a Million tonnes of fishing nets enter the oceans every year.

To brings Attention to the issue to pollution of the oceans by plastics, oris have partnered with the hamburg-based sociaal enterprise bracenet, which makes accessories from comforted ‘ Including watch dials.

These dials are made by gently warming the small green, blue and white offcuts until they melt into the raw material. They harden into a thin sheet of material when they cool down. This is then cut to size, planed, and sanded down to 0.3mm thickness. The material contains no additives, fillers or glues and no two dials are the same.

The watches come in two stainless steel versions, one with a 43.50 mm case and a second with a 36.50 mm case.

Oris x bracenet is priced at ₹ 2,26,000

The Lederer Central Impulse Chronometer | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

Lederer Central Impulse Chronometer

Lederer has launched the gpgh 2021’s Prix de L’innovation, (Innovation) Award-Winning Chronometer with Its Revolutionary Escapement in a 44mm Case in A Rare 904L Steel Version with a Pacific Green Green Greyen Greyen Open Dial, and an 18k rose gold version with a black rhodium green-black open dial.

Within the case, Bernharr’s Award-Winning Calibre Combines a New Type of Constant-Force Escapement with a Double-Zear Train. This duality is manified by two perfectly synchronized seconds hands – a unique and unprecedented development in watch in watchmaking – running in opposite directions with.

Following the success of the first two limited series in 2021, Lederer Watches Unveiled The Two Final Series of the Central Impulse Chronometer at GWD 2023.

Lederer Central Impulse Chronometer is priced upwards of ₹ 1 Crore

The minute hand in the Lederer Central Impulse Chronometer | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

De Bethune DB28XP Kind of Blue

The independent watchmaker’s latest addition to its collection of ICONIC TIMEPIEES is the result of the union between the proven elegance of the DB28XP and the Timels Charm of the DB28 Kind of BLUE, of BLUE, Offering Watch Enthusiasts an exceptional Piece that harmoniously combines tradition and innovation.

The DB28XP Kind of Blue is the Natural Evolution of Two ICONIC Models from De Bethune, Embodying The Best of Boths by Combining The Sleek and Refined Design of the DB28XP with A COMPLEEXP with A CHE COMPLELYX Inspired by the DB28 Kind of Blue.

The De Bethune DB28XP Kind of Blue | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

It is all about levels of interpretation, reliafs, and the interplay of light with shadows and reflections. Crafted from Blued Titanium, The Watch Reveals an Architectural Fusion of Space, Time, and Light at First Glance. Its deep and luminous blue is achieved through the natural oxidation of the material, making each watch a unique work of art.

The dial, entryly made of microlight, reimagines and modernies the traditional guillloché technique. On its expansive flat surface, this technique gains new meaning and enhances the structure. By playing with shadow and light, it adds depth and delivers a more architectural and dynamic result. The overall effect become more contemporary.

Located at 6 o’clock is the high frequency 5Hz tourbillon, made of contemporary materials like silicon and titanium, that weights just 0.20 grams. A blued openworked bridge anchors the tourbillon, which completes its rotation every 30 seconds.

Limited to Five Pieces, De Bethune DB28XP Kind of Blue is Priceed Upwards of ₹ 1.8 Crore

(Pris mentioned are based on the rates in switzerland at the time of the launch)