
Bravur x Wingårdh Limited Edition
11 December
Swedish architecht Gert Wingårdh and his son, Rasmus, have partnered with Swedish watch brand Bravur in a rethinking of their clean and minimal silhouettes. The design looks to fishing as an inspiration, tracing the curves on the dial, strap and back side in a geometric fish scale pattern. The result, available in both a light and dark version, brilliantly plays with light while keeping the pared-back style the brand is known for.
Writer: Hannah Silver

Reservoir Tiefenmesser Bronze Plume
5 October
French watch brand Reservoir has collaborated with Paris-brand artisans Atelier M. Marceau to create an elegant series of feather watch bracelets. Plumassier Maxime Leroy - whose customers inculde Chanel, Givenchy and Jean Paul Gaultier - has woven rooster feathers onto leather, braided diagonally in a traditional take. The feathers become a chic foil for the sporty timepiece which uses retrograde minutes and jumping hours to offer a contemporary reading of time.
Writer: Hannah Silver

Hermès Arceau Lift
9 September
The gentle curve of a stirrup was the original inspiration for Henri d’Origny upon designing the first Hermès Arceau model in 1978. Subtly rounded, the stirrup’s outlines became the lugs of the Arceau in a rounded silhouette which still characterises the watch today. The newest member of the family, the Arceau Lift, adds a highly technical edge with a double-gong minute-repeater mechanism - which strikes a pleasing note - and the flying tourbillon complication. The tourbillon itself is sculpted into the shape of an H which nods to the design of Hermès’ Faubourg Saint-Honoré boutique, the pattern of the wrought ironwork echoed in the carriage and bridge.
Writer: Hannah Silver

Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Grande Tradition Calibre 945
8 July
Creating a watch that hits the right note is a huge technical accomplishment; indeed, the minute repeater - a watch that also acts as a miniature musical instrument - is thought by many to be one of the most complex complications there is. Unfazed, Jaeger-LeCoultre have created many chiming watches over the last 150 years, working continuously to improve the accuracy and performance of their timepieces. A silent strike governor introduced 125 years ago works to quieten background noise so the charms can be heard more clearly; synthetic sapphire crystal were introduced on to the gongs in 2005 to act as an amplifier. This latest incarnation adds astronomical accomplishments to its aural ones, marking the pattern of the constellations in intricate filigree. A star chart portrays the brilliance of the Northern Hemisphere night sky, positioned as if we are observing from Jaeger-LeCoultre’s home in the Vallée de Joux.
Writer: Hannah Silver

Richard Mille RM 61-01 Ultimate Edition Yohan Blake
26 June
The collaborators Richard Mille invite for their special editions range from artists or ballet dancers, to actors. Athletes, however, make up the core of their partnerships: requiring an intricate level of technicality without a compromise in style, the brand is a natural fit for their very specific requirements. Jamaican sprinter Yohan Blake has worked with Richard Mille since 2012 and sports the RM 59-01, another in this family of watches. Its sleek, clean lines and a no-fuss silhouette promise not to distract him on the track. The Ultimate Edition builds on this original simplicity, with the bezel and caseback crafted from a unique weave of the brands own carbon and quartz for both extreme lightness and strength. Tweaking the outline of the watch itself so it becomes slightly off-centre, the longer side thus lies between 2 and 5 o’clock, ensuring there is no rubbing on the sprinter’s wrist.
Writer: Hannah Silver

Breitling Superocean Heritage ’57 Limited Edition II
5 June
Originally launched earlier this year, Breitling’s Superocean Heritage ’57 Limited Edition tapped into the mood of the nation with its rainbow-themed design accents. Now, the brand have acknowledged this with a second blue-hued edition, with part of the proceeds donated to the charities supporting frontline healthcare workers in the most affected countries. The Superocean originally appeared in 1957 and, as a dive watch, legibility was the key factor behind its clean design. With its cheerful new rainbow update, there is even less danger of overlooking the time.
Writer: Hannah Silver