A new wave of luxury timepieces leans into relaxed elegance—where high-tech performance meets everyday wearability. From ceramic and titanium builds to refined dials and ultra-thin movements, these designs blend effortless style with horological substance. Whether on the track, in the air, or at ease, this season’s standout pieces prove that sport watches can be at once serious, stylish and little laid back.
Cartier Tank à Guichets
A revival of one of Cartier’s most avant-garde designs
The Tank à Guichets returns in a limited edition, staying true to its 1928 design. Instead of hands, jumping hours and dragging minutes are displayed through apertures. The satin-finished case with polished brancards is available in yellow gold, rose gold, and platinum. A hand-wound 9755 MC movement ensures precision, while the platinum model (limited to 200 pieces) modernizes a 1930s variation with angled apertures.
Richard Mille x Ferrari RM 43-01 Tourbillon, Split-Seconds, Supercar DNA
A timepiece imbued with the spirit of the track
Richard Mille and Ferrari continue their high-octane collaboration with the RM 43-01 Tourbillon Split-Seconds Chronograph Ferrari. Limited to just 150 pieces, 75 in microblasted titanium and 75 in Carbon TPT, this timepiece is inspired by Ferrari’s design language and engineered with racing precision, it features a skeletonised titanium baseplate, Carbon TPT bridges, and dual-function displays including power reserve and torque indicators. Ferrari’s Centro Stile influenced the aesthetic details, from the Prancing Horse emblem to the strap’s Purosangue-inspired pattern. The movement, developed with APLL, delivers 70 hours of power and includes an advanced split-seconds chronograph. With components and finishes echoing Ferrari engines, this watch is not just a timekeeper, it’s a mechanical tribute to performance and innovation.
Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Monoface Small Seconds
Timeless elegance reimagined
A refined take on an icon, the new Reverso Tribute Monoface Small Seconds pairs Jaeger-LeCoultre’s signature Art Deco design with a Milanese link bracelet in 18k pink gold. Recently introduced, this sleek interpretation features a matching grained dial and the manually wound Calibre 822 movement with a 42-hour power reserve. Originally created in 1931 for polo players, the Reverso has evolved into a design legend. This latest edition highlights its dual nature—sporty yet elegant, vintage yet modern—with the bracelet’s fluid construction echoing its timeless silhouette. Subtle and sophisticated, it reaffirms the Reverso’s place in the pantheon of horological icons.
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore in Ceramic
Bold greens and deep blacks
This timepiece features a 43 mm black ceramic case accented with a green ceramic bezel, crown, and push-pieces — a first at this size. Titanium elements add contrast, while the dial showcases a dark green PVD Méga Tapisserie pattern with black accents and silver-toned luminescent hands. A sapphire and titanium caseback reveals the Calibre 4401 movement inside. Finished with a dark green leather strap or a black rubber strap, it blends elegance with sportiness.
Rolex GMT-Master II
A Cerachrom debut on a left-crown masterpiece
Rolex debuts its first ceramic dial on a white gold GMT-Master II with a green Cerachrom dial matching its green-black bezel. The left-crown watch features a 9 o’clock date, calibre 3285 movement, and Oyster bracelet. It combines technical innovation, dual-time functionality, and high durability with signature luxury craftsmanship.
Chopard Alpine Eagle 41 SL Cadence 8HF
A stunning lightweight sport chronometer
Crafted in ceramicised titanium, the Alpine Eagle 41 SL Cadence 8HF is Chopard’s lightest, sportiest Alpine Eagle yet. Its 41mm bead-blasted case, rubber strap, and Pitch Black titanium dial create a rugged, modern look. Powered by a high-frequency 01.14-C movement, it delivers elite chronometer precision for extreme adventures.
Bvlgari Octo Finissimo Ultra Tourbillon
The world’s thinnest flying tourbillon
Bvlgari’s Octo Finissimo Ultra Tourbillon sets a new ultra-thin world record at just 1.85mm thick. Sculpted from titanium and tungsten carbide, it redefines sport-luxury with architectural inspiration from Rome. Skeletonisation maximises light diffusion, creating a masterpiece of mechanical transparency and daring contemporary design.
Chanel J12 Bleu Caliber 12.1 38MM
A sapphire spark meets sporty chic
The J12 Bleu, limited edition, reinterprets sport elegance with matte blue ceramic, black-coated steel, and a dazzling sapphire-set dial. Powered by the COSC-certified Caliber 12.1, it promises a 70-hour reserve and 200 metres of water resistance, making it the ultimate sleek yet resilient luxury sports watch.
Hermès Cut Le Temps Suspendu
Playful time suspension with a twist
Hermès brings its whimsical “Le Temps Suspendu” complication to the bold Hermès Cut line, blending assertive modern design with playful horology. The Hermès Cut Le Temps Suspendu’s quirky new charm includes a counter clockwise-running subsidiary seconds on a 24-second cycle. It’s a surprising yet refreshing twist on the tradition of freezing time with elegance and flair.
TAG Heuer Monaco Split-Second Chronograph
Formula 1 spirit, split-second precision
Marking a decade of partnership with Formula 1, the Monaco Split-Second Chronograph is a tribute limited to just 10 exclusive pieces—one for each year of shared racing heritage. Its bold design pays homage to F1’s iconic palette, with sleek white ceramic and striking red accents evoking the sport’s unmistakable colours. The chronograph dials bear the legendary phrase “Lights out & away we go,” encapsulating the thrill of the grid. A masterstroke of precision engineering, this timepiece channels the speed, spirit, and adrenaline of Formula 1—crafted for those who live life in the fast lane.
Hublot Big Bang 20th Anniversary Limited Edition
Celebrating two decades of bold innovation
Hublot’s Big Bang 20th Anniversary Limited Edition captures two decades of avant-garde spirit. A checkered pattern dial, ridged bezel, and straps crafted from red ceramic, matte black ceramic, and Magic Gold (scratch-proof gold) showcase cutting-edge materials. Sporty, rebellious, and unmistakably Hublot, it’s a celebration of pure innovation and design audacity.
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