Eleven Incredible Watches to See at WatchTime New York 2025

Next month, WatchTime New York 2025 celebrates its milestone 10th anniversary as the premier U.S. luxury watch collector event. Taking place October 17–19 at Gotham Hall in New York City, the three-day showcase will bring together enthusiasts, collectors, and over forty prestigious brands for a classic celebration of horology. Guests will discover the latest highlights, meet with watchmakers, and experience the energy of one of the most important events on the global watch calendar.

Among the many participants, eleven standout watches from Chronoswiss, Gerald Charles, Greubel Forsey, Konstantin Chaykin, L. Leroy, Leica, Massena LAB, MB&F, Oris, Parmigiani, and Sarpaneva will be on display. Below, we take a closer look at these highlights.

Chronoswiss Opus Purple Rain

Founded in Lucerne in 1983, Chronoswiss is known for its skeletonized dials and regulator displays. The new Opus Purple Rain continues that tradition, presented in a 41mm stainless steel case with a skeletonized dial accented in vivid purple. Inside is the C.741S automatic chronograph movement with a 46-hour reserve, Geneva stripes, and blued screws. Limited to 50 pieces, it shows the brand’s ongoing focus on mechanical transparency through skeletonized watchmaking.

Gerald Charles Maestro 3.0 Chronograph

Gerald Charles, an independent brand established by Gérald Genta in 2000, brings its architectural design codes to the Maestro 3.0 Chronograph, a sport-chic chronograph housed in the brand’s signature Maestro case.

The asymmetrical stainless steel case of the watch measures 39mm and is water resistant to 100 meters, paired with an integrated bracelet for a sport-chic look. Power comes from the automatic caliber GCA 3022/12, providing precise chronograph functionality in a streamlined package.

Greubel Forsey Hand Made 2

Based in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Greubel Forsey has become synonymous with hand-finished haute horlogerie. The new Hand Made 2 follows the path of the Hand Made 1, with 95% of its components created entirely by hand.

The 43.5mm white-gold case houses a hand-wound caliber with small seconds, power reserve, and central hours and minutes, decorated with frosted bridges, guilloché, and polished bevels. Produced in extremely limited numbers due to complexity, the watch works to exemplify the brand’s dedication to preserving traditional techniques at the highest possible level.

Konstantin Chaykin Wristmons Panda

Independent watchmaker Konstantin Chaykin continues his whimsical Wristmons series with the Panda, the first of the brand’s new “East” collection.

The titanium case of the watch measures 42mm and features carbon-fiber lugs, a ribbed bezel engraved “PANDA,” and a crown at 6 o’clock. Its Joker-style dial uses eyes to show hours and minutes, with a moonphase forming the panda’s mouth. The K.18-22 caliber, based on a La Joux-Perret automatic, integrates a Sichuan-inspired bridge and detailed dial finishes.

L. Leroy Osmior Bal du Temps

Founded in 1785, Parisian maison L. Leroy returns to WatchTime New York with the Osmior Bal du Temps. Combining French artistic heritage with Swiss precision, the Bal du Temps exemplifies some of the best historically informed watchmaking available.

The 43mm platinum case houses an openworked dial that reveals a flying tourbillon at 6 o’clock and a minute repeater mechanism, activated by a slide at 9 o’clock. The display features a single central hand for the hours, while the minutes are indicated acoustically via a chiming sound.

Powering the watch is the manually wound calibre L601SQ, composed of 321 components. The movement offers a 90-hour power reserve and showcases refined hand-finishing, including a rhodium-plated bridge, frosted and polished surfaces, and mirror-polished hammers visible through the sapphire back.

Leica ZM 12 Steel Blue Orange

Leica expands its watchmaking presence with the ZM 12 Steel Blue Orange, a 39mm model that refines the brand’s minimalist design ethos.

Crafted in stainless steel and fitted with the automatic Leica Calibre LA-3002, the watch delivers 60 hours of power reserve and chronometer-grade accuracy. The dual-layered blue dial is paired with bold orange strap options in technical textile or high-grade rubber, combining clean aesthetics with distinctive character.

Vianney Halter x Massena LAB Old Soul

New York-based Massena LAB, founded in 2018 by William Massena, has become known in its expansive horological work for its historically inspired collaborations. The Old Soul, released earlier this year, is one example, being a manually wound chronograph co-created with independent watchmaker Vianney Halter.

The timepiece is housed in a 39mm stainless steel case with a gilt black dial and cream-colored subdials inspired by mid-20th-century design. A hand-finished column-wheel chronograph movement powers the watch, underscoring the blend of traditional mechanics and vintage aesthetics that have in part defined Massena LAB’s work.

MB&F HM8 Mark 2 Purple

Geneva-based MB&F is known for its sculptural, concept-driven horology. The HM8 Mark 2 Purple continues this work, being a driver’s watch with a 47mm by 41.5mm titanium and CarbonMacrolon case.

The watch is best known for its unique time display, opting for prism-projected discs seen beneath a sapphire “windshield.” Powered by a Girard-Perregaux base automatic with MB&F’s signature battle-axe rotor, the edition is limited to 33 pieces.

Oris Big Crown Calibre 113

Independent Swiss brand Oris has produced mechanical watches since 1904 in Hölstein and in the Big Crown Calibre 113, the watchmaker revisits its in-house movement heritage.

A complication-packed model within its signature pilot’s line, the model makes use of a 43mm stainless steel case and a dial showing day, date, week, month, and a non-linear power reserve indicator. Its in-house Calibre 113 provides a 10-day power reserve from a single barrel, combining long autonomy with practical complications.

Parmigiani Toric Petite Seconde

Founded in Fleurier in 1996, Parmigiani Fleurier revisits its earliest collection with the Toric Petite Seconde— a refined dress watch marking a return to one of the brand’s earliest collections. Offered in Golden Hour and Dune editions, the 40.6mm rose gold case is paired with dials finished in barley-grain guilloché. Inside, the PF780 automatic micro-rotor caliber provides refined mechanics visible through the sapphire back.

Sarpaneva Supernova 2025

Helsinki-based independent Sarpaneva, founded by Stepan Sarpaneva in 2003, is recognized for its bold moonphase designs. The Supernova 2025 continues this work, being presented in a 46mm stainless steel case with a multi-layered dial that glows under UV light. A proprietary moonphase module is integrated into a Swiss automatic movement, pairing technical execution with the brand’s signature dramatic visuals.

These eleven highlights represent just a portion of what awaits at WatchTime New York 2025. From Greubel Forsey’s artisanal Hand Made 2 to MB&F’s futuristic HM8, each brand offers its own perspective on contemporary watchmaking. Join us at Gotham Hall this October to see these timepieces— and many more— up close.

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