Our Favorite Watches From Watches & Wonders 2025

Geneva once again delivered a packed week of new releases, private previews, and unexpected debuts. After days of back-to-back meetings and hands-on sessions, a handful of standout pieces rose to the top. These selections highlight the creativity, diversity, and design mastery shown this year—from slim dress pieces to modern travel watches and bold experimental chronographs.

A. Lange & Söhne 1815 (34mm)

Among all the high-end novelties on display, this compact 1815 captured attention for its pure watchmaking elegance. The new 34mm case houses a brand-new movement Lange’s 75th calibre crafted with the brand’s signature finishing, slim proportions, and impeccable detailing. Offered in white or rose gold with a deep navy dial, it brings haute horlogerie into a wearable, timeless size. For anyone seeking a gateway into top-tier Saxon craftsmanship, this might be one of the strongest offerings of the entire fair.

Nomos Club Sport Worldtimer

One of the show’s most surprising highlights came from Nomos a brand known for minimalist German design and tremendous value. The new Club Sport Worldtimer, released in a vibrant set of colors, proves you don’t have to choose between affordability and legitimate mechanical sophistication.

With a 40mm steel case, 100m water resistance, and an integrated in-house travel caliber, the watch offers real second-time-zone utility at a price few competitors can match. The tactile pusher, playful dial colors, and mapped time-zone ring make it one of the most compelling everyday travel watches introduced this year.

Cartier Mini Baignoire Bangle à Pois

Cartier continues to dominate the women’s watch category by mastering the fusion of jewelry and timekeeping. This year’s Mini Baignoire Bangle à Pois elevates the classic design with a curving yellow-gold bangle set with 46 diamonds—playful, elegant, and instantly iconic.

It brings a fashion-forward sensibility without sacrificing the refined simplicity that defines the Baignoire. The champagne dial and sculptural shape give it effortless “luxury bracelet” energy exactly the kind of piece that signals style with no need for excess.

Chopard L.U.C Quattro Platinum

Chopard reaffirmed its status as one of the most underrated high-horology houses with the latest L.U.C Quattro in platinum. The new “bassine” architecture creates a watch that wears slimmer than its measurements suggest, while the four-barrel movement delivers an astonishing nine-day power reserve.

Blue tones, smaller proportions, and precious metal construction all aligned with this year’s broader design trends—but the execution feels especially refined. For collectors considering a platinum dress piece, this L.U.C model competes directly with the very best from Geneva.

A. Lange & Söhne Odysseus in Honeygold

Few watches sparked as much conversation as the new Odysseus in Lange’s proprietary Honeygold. The color, the weight, and the new tropical-inspired dial give this sport-luxury model a richer character, and its desirability is undeniable.

What once was a polarizing release has evolved into one of the hardest watches to acquire and this latest version cements the Odysseus as a grail-level modern Lange.

Angelus Chronographe Télémètre

Angelus delivered one of the purest expressions of vintage-inspired chronograph design this year. The Chronographe Télémètre blends a slim 37mm case, curved lugs, gold numerals, and a beautifully balanced monopusher layout with an updated movement rooted in a historically significant caliber.

Available in steel or gold, each version carries a calm, understated charm. The warm teardrop hands, recessed subdials, and period-style finishing make it a standout for anyone who loves classical chronograph aesthetics brought into the modern era.

Laurent Ferrier Classic Auto Horizon

Laurent Ferrier’s newest creation embodies the quiet elegance the brand is known for. The Classic Auto Horizon pairs a horizon-blue lacquered dial with 18k white-gold markers, all framed within a 40mm case that sits effortlessly on the wrist.

The taupe strap, the subtle geometry, and the refined automatic movement give the watch a serene beauty. It’s one of those pieces that instantly feels personal, wearable, and deeply considered—Ferrier at his best.

Sinn 613 St UTC

For lovers of hardcore tool watches, Sinn delivered one of the most capable releases of the fair. The 613 St UTC combines a dive watch, GMT, and chronograph into one highly functional steel instrument.

It packs 500 meters of water resistance, a customized caliber with jump-setting UTC functionality, a sturdy bracelet with tool-free adjustment, and trademark Sinn legibility. Under $4,000, it offers tremendous value—and stands as the brand’s most impressive all-around release this year.

Final Thoughts

Watches & Wonders 2025 showcased a rare mix of experimentation and restraint. From high-art enamel work to slim dress watches and no-nonsense tool pieces, this year offered something for every kind of collector. As brands blend heritage with modernity, we’re seeing some of the strongest and most thoughtful watchmaking in years.