5 luxury watch models causing a fever in the world, one costs more than 4.2 billion VND

According to watch information site The Watch Pages, 993 new models were launched in 2024. This is a large number in a challenging economic context.

2024 sees the grand opening of the annual Watches and Wonders exhibition in Geneva, Switzerland, with smaller but still impactful launches scattered throughout the year. There’s certainly no shortage of notable moments in the watch world to get fans excited about.

Brands like Jaeger-LeCoultre, OMEGA and IWC have emerged stronger with innovative designs and impressive marketing, while others seem to struggle, failing to capture the imagination of collectors and enthusiasts.

In a recent article, DMARGE magazine listed the top 5 impressive debuts of the year.

IWC Portugieser Eternal Calendar

It can be said that the IWC Portugieser Eternal Calendar is one of the biggest "winners" of 2024. This watch model impresses with its extraordinary astronomical calendar function, promising incredible accuracy of up to 45 million years.

This unparalleled precision was a bold challenge set by IWC engineers, meaning the wearer will not need to adjust the watch until the year 3999. Notably, this design won the grand prize at the 2024 Le Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève (Photo: Monochrome Watches).

Despite its groundbreaking complexity, IWC has managed to fit the movement into a 44mm case – large but not too heavy – and 15mm thick. The bezel is almost non-existent, allowing for a wide, unobstructed view of the dial.

DMARGE ’s writer says it strikes the perfect balance between innovation and wearability. The design’s success in the Australian market shows its broad appeal, despite the watch’s CHF150,000 price tag (Photo: Monochrome Watches).

Cartier Santos-Dumont Rewind

Cartier is flexing its watchmaking muscle with the unveiling of the Santos-Dumont Rewind at Watches and Wonders 2024, demonstrating the brand's creative prowess.

With its dazzling onyx dial and contrasting Roman numerals, this ultra-thin, limited edition watch has been turning heads in Geneva. Only on closer inspection do those who experience it discover its “hidden talent” (Photo: DMARGE).

The brand calls the movement powering the Santos-Dumont Rewind the 230 MC – a variation of the widely used 430 MC with an inverted gear train, allowing the hours and minutes to run in reverse. The 18-jewel movement offers a 38-hour power reserve, beats at 3Hz, and is just 2.1mm thick.

This limited edition of 200 pieces, priced at $38,400, appeals to a select group of potential customers thanks to its unique way of telling time. Cartier’s huge success with the Santos line and the growing popularity of the Tank show a brand on the rise (Photo: Time and Tides Watches).

OMEGA White Speedmaster

The OMEGA White Speedmaster continues its dominance in the chronograph category, while also bucking the trend of white dials that has been popular throughout the year.

While some may argue that the Speedmaster line is oversaturated, the clean and uncluttered design stands out. The combination of timeless aesthetics and collectability ensures that this is a must-have watch (Photo: DMARGE).

At $8,100, the White Speedmaster with white dial is $100 more than the regular model, making it a more attractive option than the base model (Photo: SJX).

Breitling Chronomat B01 41

To celebrate its 140th anniversary, Breitling launched the Chronomat B01 41 model with a limited edition of 140 pieces, priced at AUD 12,190 (over VND 193 million) (Photo: Breitling).

Each watch is engraved with the words “ONE OF 140” on the back. The matte white dial, black subdials and Rouleaux rubber strap add a playful yet refined feel. The Chronomat B01 41 is powered by the distinctive Breitling Manufacture Calibre 01.

This model doesn't rewrite the rules of watchmaking, but it does illustrate Breitling's gift for producing desirable and wearable chronographs (Photo: Breitling).

Berneron Mirage

Sylvain Berneron honed his craft under the tutelage of industrialist Georges Kern at Breitling, but Berneron dared to dream bigger. He mortgaged everything, pouring his entire net worth into a vision that bore his name. It took him three years of hard work and relentless dedication to make that vision a reality.

The result was the Berneron Mirage watch, which created a sensation in the community. Berneron's creation was considered a triumph of independent watchmaking (Photo: Berneron).

Not long after, Mirage won the Audacity Prize at Le Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève 2024. It was a risky product, which is said to have cost Berneron nearly CHF 1 million (more than VND 28 billion) to develop.

"This design is called Mirage because it combines the 'don'ts' of the watch industry, creating a work that can exist independently, almost like an illusion," founder Sylvain Berneron said of the first independent watch when it was launched (Photo: Berneron).

For Berneron, it all started with a simple idea: a movement that could achieve more efficient technical performance if you were willing to abandon the traditional round case shape.

The Mirage is considered a work that combines exceptional craftsmanship with bold design elements, creating a place in the sights of sophisticated collectors. The Mirage collection has 4 models with different dials, retail prices ranging from CHF 54,000-61,000 (VND 1.5-1.7 billion) (Photo: Berneron).

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