The 2022 edition of Watches & Wonders launched in Geneva yesterday, introducing the latest creations in the world of Haute Horology. Below, we’re looking back at the debuts from Parmigiani Fleurier, Zenith, H. Moser, Baume & Mercer, and Piaget.
Tonda PF Flying Tourbillon, courtesy of Parmigiani Fleurier.
From Parmigiani Fleurier’s “Tonda” series, our model of note is the PF Flying Tourbillon. Its round 42mm case is accompanied by a platinum chain link bracelet, which makes for a clean, professional appearance that offers a sleek upgrade to your office wardrobe. A simplistic platinum dial completes the monochrome look, outfitted with hands for hours and minutes, and a visible tourbillon feature.
Chronomaster Sport, courtesy of Zenith.
Zenith introduced new variations to its Chronomaster Sport line, expanding with a suite of gold and two-tone designs that each feature an Automatic El Primero column-wheel chronograph movement. The 41mm timepieces include several functions like hours, minutes, small seconds, a central chronograph hand rotating every 10 seconds, and 60-minute and 60-second counters. Enclosing the wrist with chain-link bracelets, the gorgeous Chronomaster Sport models are available in color combinations like rose gold with a white matte dial, rose gold with a black lacquered dial, and a combination of stainless steel and rose gold, which accompanies a silver sunray dial.
Pioneer Cylindrical Tourbillon Skeleton, courtesy of H. Moser.
If you’re looking for a memorable piece to adorn your wrist, you’ll likely love H. Moser’s Pioneer Cylindrical Tourbillon Skeleton as much as we did. A crystalline enclosure makes the inner workings of the 42.8mm timepiece viewable from both sides, revealing the cogs and gears of its self-winding three-dimensional Manufacture caliber. Encased in steel and featuring a blue sunburst sub-dial reading hours and minutes, the watch is complete with a black alligator leather strap.
Classima timepiece, courtesy of Baume & Mercier.
Of Baume & Mercier’s debuts, our favorites were the updates to the maison’s Classima timepieces, offering three variations for men and one for women. The new iterations of the iconic self-winding watch included a 42mm style in nature-inspired tones of sand, muted green, and blue—each featuring a canvas strap and an opposing colored dial with Roman numerals marking hours, minutes, and seconds—while a delicate 34mm model in polished steel was imagined with a metal strap and an elegant burgundy dial.
Altiplano Ultimate Concept, courtesy of Piaget.
Finally revealed after six years in the making, Piaget’s Altiplano Ultimate Concept is a watchmaking marvel, measuring in at an astounding 2mm thickness. Its 41mm cobalt alloy case has been painted with a SuperLuminova constellation representing the sky at its place and time of creation, and also holds a sub-dial bearing hours and minutes. The sleek model is for perfect everyday wear and can be updated for more elevated occasions, as it comes equipped with both a blue Baltimora textile strap and a glossy strap in alligator leather.
