Geneva is once again the epicentre of horology as Watches & Wonders 2025 unfolds and brings the industry’s finest together for a week of innovation, craftsmanship, and heritage. With brands unveiling their latest creations — ranging from groundbreaking complications to refined reinterpretations of icons — the fair continues to set the tone for the year in watchmaking. From technical marvels to artistic flourishes, each day offers something new to discover, making this edition one to watch. Here are today’s highlights from Jaeger-LeCoultre, Zenith and Tudor.
Jaeger-LeCoultre
It has been 94 years since the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso graced the polo fields it was initially created for. Since then, it has evolved into an icon of design ingenuity, sports elegance and sophistication. This year’s Reverso Tribute Monoface Small Second creation epitomises the three hallmarks with a pink gold tonal interplay paired with a retro-esque Milanese bracelet. At the heart of the design lies the Reverso Tribute Monoface Small Second blueprint reinterpreted with an 18k pink gold case and matching grained dial with dauphine hands and small seconds indication. Instead of pairing it with the Casa Fagliano leather strap, Jaeger-LeCoultre winds back the years with a Milanese bracelet. Sixteen metres (!) of pink gold threads are intertwined to form a supple fabric-like structure that lends a buttery soft suppleness to the bracelet. The Reverso Tribute Monoface Small Seconds is powered by the hand-wound Calibre 822, which offers a power reserve of 42 hours.
Zenith
The protagonist of Zenith’s 160th-anniversary collection, the G.F.J., takes the initials of Zenith’s founder, Georges Favre-Jacot and marries heritage and modernity as a fitting tribute to the milestone year. Modelled after Zenith’s legendary calibre 135, which won 235 chronometry prizes between 1949 and 1962, the 160-piece limited edition piece features a contemporary reconstruction of the movement. A quick glance through the case back reveals a highly decorated bridge distinguished by the “brick” guilloché finishing, inspired by the distinctive façade of the Zenith Manufacture. Modern-day optimisation of the movement includes better power reserve (72 hours) and enhanced efficiency throughout, all of which contribute to the +/-2 seconds accuracy per day, officially certified by the COSC. With blue being the spiritual colour of Zenith, the central dial Lapis Lazuli radiates a deep blue, while the outer ring features the “brick” guilloché pattern with faceted white gold hour indices.
Tudor
Tudor marks 2025 with the addition of the Black Bay 68 to complement its Black Bay 58 and 54 variants. Consider this the big brother of the three, as it measures 43mm across and completes the trilogy of sizes to cater to all wrist types. Stylistically, the Black Bay 68 is presented in two colour configurations: a silver or blue brushed domed dial with a black aluminium bezel. As Tudor ramps up its Master Chronometer-certified movement production, fans of the brand will be thrilled to learn that the Black Bay 68 is powered by the METAS-certified Manufacture Calibre MT5601-U. Much of the recipe that makes the Black Bay a cult favourite, such as the Snowflake hour hand, Tudor “T-fit”, remains, making this another serial winner amongst Tudor’s lineup.
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