Platinum is watchmaking’s quiet power metal, being heavier, rarer, and harder to master than gold. From refined calendar watches to extreme haute horlogerie, these six timepieces show how brands use platinum to signal their most serious creations.
The Classique Tourbillon 7357 revives the brand's first modern tourbillon wristwatch, the Classique Tourbillon Sidéral 7255 debuts Breguet's first flying tourbillon, and the Marine Tourbillon Équation Marchante 5887 pays tribute to the company's legacy in marine chronometry.
Vacheron Constantin revisits one of its most innovative complications with a new Traditionnelle Twin Beat Perpetual Calendar. Featuring an optimized dual-frequency movement and a striking open-worked dial, the latest version extends its power reserve to an impressive 70 days.
Limited to just 10 pieces, the G.F.J. Calibre 135 Double Signed pairs one of the most celebrated chronometer movements in watchmaking history with the understated elegance and meticulous craftsmanship of independent Japanese watchmaker Naoya Hida.
Patek Philippe marks half a century of the Nautilus with four limited models that distill the essence of one of watchmaking’s most enduring icons. They combine ultra-thin mechanics with refined materials and the unmistakable sporty elegance. Surprise: There is also a desk clock included.
A special edition of the Lange 1 Tourbillon Perpetual Calendar rendered in platinum and paired with a dark, semi-transparent dial, comes to life after dark thanks to A. Lange & Söhne’s distinctive “Lumen” concept. Limited to fifty examples.
With the introduction of the Tradition 7037, 7038, 7097, and GMT 7067, Breguet advances its emblematic openworked aesthetic while paying homage to the genius of Abraham-Louis Breguet, combining historic architecture with updated materials, finishes, and displays.
With the Constellation Observatory collection, Omega introduces the first two-hand wristwatches to achieve Master Chronometer certification. It is enabled by a newly developed acoustic testing method at its Laboratoire de Précision.
With a new limited-edition tribute to the legendary Concorde and two highly complex perpetual-calendar chronographs, Breitling underscores the enduring relevance and technical breadth of its iconic Navitimer collection.
