LVMH Watch Week touched down in New York, additional cementing the significance of the American market on this planet of luxurious horology.
Initially slated to bow in Los Angeles, the sixth version of the occasion rapidly pivoted to New York and Paris in response to the devastating wildfires that the town continues to face.
The 2025 version marked an essential subsequent step for the occasion bringing 9 manufacturers — a number of for the primary time — beneath the LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton secure collectively on 57th Road for an unique first have a look at the newest creativity and technical feats that embody the savoir-faire of every maison.
Louis Vuitton hosted attendees in a personal salon inside its in depth non permanent flagship house, debuting the Tambour Taiko Spin Time, a brand new assortment of limited-edition watches utilizing the Spin Time complication. Made up of six limited-edition fashions, the Tambour Taiko Spin Time assortment is the primary to be completely powered by in-house actions developed by La Fabrique du Temps Louis Vuitton.
The model’s second debut, Tambour Convergence, introduced collectively the Louis Vuitton ateliers in Geneva — La Fabrique du Temps, motion design; La Fabrique des Boîtiers, case making, and La Fabrique des Arts, uncommon handcrafts, showcasing the fragile dance of magnificence, historical past and technical may in a timepiece. A “dragging indication” of hours and minutes, learn on the conjunction of two rotating discs with a gold or platinum lozenge marker with guichet that frames the time indication, was impressed by the ornamental arabesques discovered within the inside structure of the Louis Vuitton household dwelling in Asnières, France.
Simply down the road at The Landmark, Tiffany & Co.’s flagship and largest retailer globally, performed host to a number of manufacturers, serving because the centerpiece for the occasion over two days. The American model seized the chance to affirm its lengthy historical past of watchmaking, exhibiting its dedication to the class with a number of “wow” second creations that married its legacy in jewellery with modern timepieces.
Tiffany & Co.’s presentation at LVMH Watch Week in New York.
Living proof, the Carat 128 Aquamarine Watch, impressed the Tiffany Diamond with a cushion-shaped case, faceted on the entrance, paying homage to the type of the dear gemstone and creating a singular geometric silhouette. A second model, The Carat 128 aquamarine excessive jewellery watch, is a one-of-a-kind piece that includes a 27mm diamond-set case in 18-karat white gold, with a complete of 897 diamonds totaling greater than 29 carats set on its case and five-row bracelet.
Throughout the road at Bulgari, the Lunar 12 months of the Snake was prime of thoughts, with chief govt officer Jean-Christophe Babin teasing that there’s far more to return on the Watches and Wonders truthful in Geneva. In Manhattan, the starring position went to the brand new in-house Woman Solotempo BVS100 Automated motion. “This innovation targets a brand new clientele, significantly girls who’re more and more concerned about mechanical watches,” the manager mentioned.
The CEO mentioned the design has garnered curiosity from different manufacturers throughout the LVMH secure and the Roman jeweler is eager to share its experience and expressed pleasure what that might imply for the broader watch group transferring ahead.
CEO of Tag Heuer Antoine Pin just lately moved over from Bulgari and he made a degree to spotlight that the American market is the model’s largest. He has motorsports on his thoughts, a sport the model has a deep historical past with, now returning as official timekeeper for Formulation 1 on Jan. 1 as a part of LVMH’s 10-year world partnership deal inked in October. Watch Week noticed the model debut 5 new timepieces within the Tag Heuer Formulation 1 assortment — 4 chronographs and the Tag Heuer Formulation 1 Chronograph x Oracle Crimson Bull Racing.
“Formulation 1 represents the essence of Tag Heuer’s DNA — expertise, boldness and the fixed drive to defy one’s personal fears and surpass the bounds,” Pin mentioned.
Regardless of the challenges of 2024, Tag Heuer demonstrated “exceptional resilience,” and the CEO feels optimistic concerning the 12 months forward. “Our confidence first lies within the energy of our model and its fairness, constructed on over 160 years of heritage and innovation. This distinctive stability of timeless craftsmanship and cutting-edge expertise resonates with a world and numerous viewers,” he mentioned.
Zenith’s Rainbow Chronomaster
A 12 months into the position, Zenith CEO Benoit de Clerck is gearing up for a milestone anniversary for the model, marking 160 years. One of many debut types at Watch Week paid homage to its historical past of chronographs. Reimagining in rainbow gem stones the 41mm Chronomaster Sport case, it was topped by a bezel set in “Rainbow” model with 50 baguette-cut gem stones, 40 sapphires and 10 diamonds, highlighting the watchmaker’s gem-setting experience.
De Clerck sees the American buyer as “refined and altering,” including that “many manufacturers are very showcase” however he sees a U.S. shopper on the lookout for authenticity. That fits him simply fantastic, labeling Zenith as “a model for folks within the know.”
Hublot additionally mined its heritage, marking the 20-year anniversary of The Massive Bang assortment, returning with the Massive Bang Meca-10 with an optimized calibre in a extra compact 42mm case in king gold, titanium and frosted carbon. “With this celebration, Hublot desires to ship the message that we’re dedicated to pushing the boundaries of watchmaking via our distinctive strategy of mixing conventional craftsmanship with cutting-edge expertise and innovation,” CEO Julien Tornare mentioned.
L’Épée 1839, acquired by LVMH in summer time 2024, made its Watch Week debut with a intelligent tackle a watch field, a storing and displaying case that turns the watch it comprises into an artwork piece.
“These are usually not toys, we’re making objet d’artwork,” CEO Arnaud Nicolas defined.
The Swiss clockmaker fields various bespoke orders, Nicolas reported. “If it’s a technical problem, we by no means say no, nevertheless it has to suit into our mind-set and DNA,” he mentioned.
