Watches Of The Week: 07/10/2024 - 13/10/2024

Another week down, another feature of all the latest new watch releases in your go to retrospective round up, Watches Of The Week. Last week was rather light in comparison to weeks prior. This week, however, was full of some surprising new watches.

We had Panerai and TAG Heuer unveil their own respective new pieces, H. Moser & Cie. dropped a trio of new watches for Bucherer, Vacheron Constantin celebrates 20 years of the Patrimony and Hermès flexed its artistic might.

I hope you enjoy this week's edition and have a great week ahead.

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TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Tourbillon x Porsche Panamericana

TAG HEUER

• Brand: TAG Heuer

• Model: Carrera Chronograph Tourbillon x Porsche Panamericana

• Reference: CBS5012.FC6571

• Case: 42mm x 15.10mm

• Case Material: Stainless steel

• Water Resistance: 100m

• Movement: Calibre TH20-09

• Frequency: 4 Hz

• Power Reserve: 65 hours

• Price: AUD53,300 (Limited to 225 pieces)

  
  

TAG Heuer has unveiled the limited-edition Carrera Chronograph Tourbillon x Porsche Panamericana to mark 70 years since Porsche's 1954 Carrera Panamericana triumph. This 42mm timepiece features a skeletonized silver dial with black chronograph counters inspired by the Porsche 550 Spyder's design, accented with a sporty yellow touch. It houses a COSC-certified TH20-09 movement with a one-minute tourbillon and a 65-hour power reserve. Limited to 225 pieces, the watch is priced at CHF 35,000, merging luxury with a rich motorsport heritage.

H. Moser & Cie. x Bucherer Collaborations

H. MOSER & CIE.

H. Moser & Cie has collaborated with Bucherer to launch an exclusive trio of amber-toned watches, including the Pioneer Centre Seconds, Pioneer Tourbillon, and the rare Endeavour Concept Minute Repeater Tourbillon. Each piece features striking amber sand fumé dials and exemplifies Moser's minimalist design with a focus on craftsmanship and no visible branding. The collection spans from automatic to hand-wound complications, emphasizing both luxury and technical mastery, with prices ranging from EUR 15,990 to EUR 395,000. This release highlights limited production and horological innovation.

Panerai Luminor Venticinque PAM02025

PANERAI

• Brand: Panerai

• Model: Luminor Venticinque PAM02025

• Reference: PAM02025

• Case: 44mm

• Case Material: Brunito steel

• Water Resistance: 300m

• Movement: Calibre P.6000

• Frequency: 3 Hz

• Power Reserve: 72 hours

• Price: CHF7,800 (Limited to 1,000 pieces)

  
  

Panerai has launched the Luminor Venticinque PAM02025 to commemorate 25 years of the Paneristi fan community. This 44mm limited-edition piece reinterprets the classic Luminor 1950 PAM00127, featuring an aged "brunito" steel case, smoked blue sandwich dial, and gilt pencil hands. Powered by the manual-winding P.6000 movement with a 72-hour power reserve, it combines vintage charm with modern elements. Limited to 1,000 units, the watch is priced at CHF 7,800, with deliveries starting in September 2025.

Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Self-Winding Ora ïto

VACHERON CONSTANTIN

• Brand: Vacheron Constantin

• Model: Patrimony Self-Winding Ora ïto

• Reference: 85180/000J-H069

• Case: 40mm x 8.5mm

• Case Material: Yellow gold

• Water Resistance: 30m

• Movement: Calibre 2450 Q6/3

• Frequency: 4 Hz

• Power Reserve: 40 hours

• Price: USD35,300 (Limited to 100 pieces)

  
  

To celebrate 20 years of the Patrimony line, Vacheron Constantin has introduced a special edition designed by Ora ïto. The 40mm timepiece features an 18k yellow gold case and a gilded brass dial with a wave-like concentric pattern, exemplifying Ora ïto's minimalist “Simplexity” style. Powered by the in-house Calibre 2450 Q6, it provides a 40-hour power reserve. Limited to just 100 pieces, the watch also includes a discreet date window and is priced at $35,300, blending heritage with contemporary design.

Hermès Slim d’Hermès Flagship

HERMÈS

• Brand: Hermès

• Model: Slim d’Hermès Flagship

• Reference: -

• Case: 39.50mm x 7.50mm

• Case Material: Yellow gold

• Water Resistance: 30m

• Movement: H1950

• Frequency: 3 Hz

• Power Reserve: 48 hours

• Price: CHF97,000 (Limited to 12 pieces)

  
  

Hermès has introduced the Slim d'Hermès Flagship, a whimsical and artistic creation featuring a hand-painted aventurine-glass dial depicting the Hermès Paris flagship as a sailing ship. Enhanced by intricate miniature painting and a gold appliqué, the dial includes a free-spinning shooting star disc. The 39.5mm yellow gold case houses the automatic H1950 movement with a micro-rotor, combining elegance with craftsmanship. Limited to 12 pieces, this exclusive watch is priced at CHF 97,000, showcasing Hermès' signature blend of art and horology.