Watches and Wonders 2025: A Closer Look At What Stood Out

Watches and Wonders is where the industry puts its best foot forward : a showcase of creativity, precision, and design thinking across every corner of watchmaking. With so much to see and absorb, it’s always fascinating to observe the range of interpretations, materials, and complications each brand brings to the table.

Here are some watches from this year’s edition that stood out to me, each for a different reason. From technical innovation to reimagined icons, this mix reflects just how diverse and exciting the watch world continues to be.

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Rolex Land-Dweller

One of the most discussed pieces at the fair, the Land-Dweller drew curious glances and repeat visits. It adds a fresh reference point within Rolex’s professional line, a design that balances vintage cues with modern detailing. Clean, robust, and quietly confident, this one sparked more than a few “what do you think?” conversations, in the best way.

TAG Heuer Solargraph

TAG’s Formula 1 connection runs deep, and their booth was buzzing with that racing energy. The Solargraph felt like a natural fit : solar-powered, punchy, and made for days spent chasing speed or sun. It’s not the kind of watch you need to overthink, and that’s what I liked most about it. Just strap it on and go. F1 meets everyday practicality.

Tudor Black Bay 58 Burgundy

The Black Bay has become a pillar in Tudor’s line up, and this new Burgundy version continues that story with style. Now slimmer, METAS-certified, and with a striking burgundy dial and burgundy unidirectional rotatable bezel, that adds depth and warmth, it’s a watch that feels refined without losing its edge. Tudor also celebrated its growing presence in motorsport, and their booth had all the F1 energy you could ask for.

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Montblanc Iced Sea 0 Oxygen

This one had me at the dial. The icy texture feels like a frozen lake under moonlight. Add the zero-oxygen tech and you’ve got a story that’s as cool (pun intended) as the design. Montblanc keeps leaning into the adventure space, and this watch feels like something you’d pack if your idea of a weekend getaway involves crampons and altitude.

Frédérique Constant Classic Perpetual Calendar

A reminder that traditional watchmaking can still be remarkably accessible. This perpetual calendar doesn’t shout for attention, it whispers sophistication. The layout is beautifully balanced, the execution is refined, and the value it offers is one of the best kept secrets in industry.

Cartier Tank à Guichets

Cartier always knows how to pull a surprise, and this one got people talking. No hands. No traditional dial. Just those mysterious apertures showing hours and minutes, like a whisper of time. It feels like a watch you’d wear to a private dinner in a hidden room somewhere in Paris. Elegant, enigmatic, and just the right amount of eccentric. First introduced in the 1920s, the Tank à Guichets remains one of Cartier’s most elusive creations.

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Piaget Andy Warhol

This was one of the more distinctive pieces at the fair, elegant with an edge. The tiger’s eye dial has a rich, natural depth that pairs beautifully with the dark brown alligator strap, all housed in a sculpted white gold case. A refined tribute to Piaget’s iconic design worn by Warhol himself, reimagined for today with just the right amount of attitude.

IWC Ingenieur Perpetual Calendar

This one really stood out. The first time IWC has brought a perpetual calendar to the Ingenieur line, and the result is pure harmony. It’s Gerald Genta’s design language reinterpreted with the mechanical genius of Kurt Klaus. The moonphase at 6 adds a touch of poetry to what is otherwise a bold, architectural statement. Form and function, perfectly balanced.