Chronos May issue (vol. 77) on sale April 3rd
Unconventional development capabilities transform luxury watches
New models are released almost every year. Many of them are consumed as a hot topic, and within a month they are gone, fading from our memory. However, without exception, each watch is worth discussing in detail. What were the designers and product managers thinking, and what thoughts did they put into their new products? We asked those involved to talk about their creations.
The Tourbillon Souverain, released in 1999, was not only FP Journe's first mass-produced watch, but also a masterpiece that changed the face of wristwatch tourbillons. Its success paved the way for a new genre in the watch industry: the high-precision tourbillon.
In the past, many people believed that automatic winding was unnecessary for women's watches. With the exception of Rolex, most women's automatic watches were inefficient, inaccurate, and easily magnetized. However, technological advances are bringing the benefits of being able to wind, accurate, and not magnetize, even for women's automatic watches.
The Octo Finissimo has been refined through the vertical integration of the Bvlgari Group. Based on an original and iconic design, it has repeatedly broken the world's thinnest records for thin watches, and even produced "art pieces." We take a closer look at the secrets of the creativity that has led to this watch!
Among the many chronographs, the Autavia has many anecdotes and celebrates its 56th anniversary this year. For its revival, it has been intricately redesigned, but the years of experience give it a tasteful atmosphere.
