Watches and Wonders Geneva: Day three

Day three of Watches and Wonders Geneva witnessed the launch of some stunning timepieces. From Chanel to Jaeger-Lecoultre there was plenty for watch enthusiasts to get excited about. Here are some of the novelties from day three…

Finished in white ceramic and steel this is the J12 33 mm with the Caliber 12.2 from Chanel. It features a new self-winding movement that has been manufactured exclusively for the brand. It features revised components to ensure the watch delivers its unique performance.

Van Cleef and Arpels revealed a stunning new timepiece inspired by the floral clock concept imagined by Carl Von Linné in 1751. Dubbed the Lady Arpels Heures Florales, the watch is a fantastical rendition of the passage of time with 12 corollas on the dial. It’s a visual spectacle as the flowers blossom and close and the scenery changes every hour. It is one of the most stunning watches so far this year.

The Arceau Le temps voyageur watch is, according to Hermès, a new expression of style that evokes the spirit of travel. The watch is finished in platinum and titanium, or in steel, and features a round case with asymmetrical lugs which reveal a singular reinterpretation of classic Haute Horlogerie complications from across the hours of the world. The “Travelling time” mechanism has been developed exclusively for Hermès.

The Jaeger-Lecoultre Master Grande Tradition Calibre 948, when revealed was the first world-time complication united with a flying tourbillon. However, the renewed aesthetics of the mechanism showcase mastery of the decorative crafts. The watch is created by master artisans and is crafted from a sheet of white gold and decorated with champlevé enamel.