Direct from Geneva, the latest horological news from Tatler Asia’s watch editors attending the international luxury watch trade show
Watches & Wonders, the world’s largest luxury watch trade show, returns in full force from March 27-April 2 in Geneva; this year, for the first time, the event is opened to the public but only from April 1-2. A total of 48 maisons, from traditional watch brands like Rolex, Patek Philippe, and Vacheron Constantin to independent watchmakers such as Hautlence and Louis Moinet, will be showcasing their latest novelties.
Tatler Asia’s watch editors are in Geneva to report on the latest innovations, movements, designs, and experiences that will set the tone for the industry this year. For four consecutive days from March 27-30, we will highlight some of the key pieces—and what you need to know about them. On March 31, we will round up the 10 best watches at Watches & Wonders 2023—the ones that surpass expectations, make our jaws drop, or are just simply smart.
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So stay with us as we discover the best in horology this year. Keep reading for all the highlights from Day 1.
Chanel
As part of the Chanel Interstellar capsule collection, many of Chanel’s novelties this year are inspired by the cosmos, science fiction, and time travel. These are interpreted in various ways, with the new J12 Cybernetic being a particularly eye-catching graphic one.
The white pixelated motif appears on the J12 for the first time, creating not only a great contrast with the black bezel and black lacquered dial but also playfully combines the effects of two merging worlds. It's almost as if the watch is crossing over from the physical reality into a digital one. Housed in a ceramic and steel case, the Caliber 12.1 self-winding movement provides the J12 Cybernetic with a power reserve of 70 hours.