Press release: GENEVA – 11 May 2025 – Phillips in Association with Bacs & Russo achieved a remarkable total of CHF 43.4 million at The Geneva Watch Auction: XXI, underscoring strong market confidence and reaffirming its global leadership position. A tightly curated sale, combined with sustained global demand, drove exceptional results – more than doubling the pre-sale estimate. With participation from 1,820 registered bidders across 71 countries, including 1,580 online, along with a packed saleroom, energetic telephone banks, and dynamic online activity, the auction demonstrated the enduring strength of the market and a robust global appetite for rare and important timepieces.  

Press release: Geneva, 8 May 2025 – Swiss and international watch brands are invited to register as of today for the 25th edition of the GPHG. Entries will be open until 20 June 2025 via the dedicated digital platform.

Press release: MT1: CHRONOMÈTRE TOURBILLON 7 JOURS

The first model in the signature collection of its founder, Marco Tedeschi Geneva, April 1, 2025 — On the occasion of its first participation at Watches & Wonders Geneva, Kross Studio unveils an exclusive timepiece inaugurating a new collection, a reflection of the personal vision of its founder, Marco Tedeschi. Entirely manufactured in-house at Kross Studio, this exceptional creation embodies horological excellence.

Press release: This spring, the Geneva-based family-owned watchmaker introduces six new 35 mm models and three 39 mm chronographs. For the 35 mm range: four new millesime small second models and two new millesime central second models join an iconic collection.

BRINGING LUXURY WATCHMAKING TO A BROADER AUDIENCE: THE SECOND HAND THAT CHANGES EVERYTHING RAYMOND WEIL continues to grow its millesime collection with six new 35 mm timepieces, reaffirming its commitment to delivering refined, contemporary, and accessible Swiss watchmaking.

Press release: The Geneva Watch Auction: XXI on 10-11 May to Feature a Historically Important and Unique 1924 Cartier Portico Mystery Clock No.3

The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XX on 23-25 May to Feature a Unique Mystery Clock with a Beautiful Coral Sculpture Depicting a Chinese Mythological Creature and Dragon.

Press release: Geneva, April 14th, 2025 – In a remarkable gesture to celebrate its 25th anniversary and support a critical and contemporary cause, Gerald Charles is proud to announce the donation of the Maestro GC39 Remaster featuring a rare Australian Fire Opal stone to Action Innocence, a foundation devoted to protecting the dignity and integrity of children, teenagers, and individuals with special needs in their use of screens and digital technologies.

Press release: IWC Schaffhausen launched the Ingenieur Automatic 35 at Watches and Wonders Geneva. With this new automatic model, the Swiss luxury watch manufacturer complements its Ingenieur collection with the 35-millimetre version. The model is crafted from 18-carat 5N gold featuring a gold-coloured dial. The new Ingenieur Automatic 35 offers the same enhanced ergonomics and highly detailed finishing as the 40-millimetre version.

Press release: PHILLIPS TO PRESENT F.P.JOURNE’S HISTORIC BREGUET SYMPATHIQUE N°1 AT THE GENEVA WATCH AUCTION: XXI

GENEVA – 7 APRIL 2025 – This May, Phillips in Association with Bacs & Russo will present one of the most historically and technically important horological creations of the 20th century: the Breguet Sympathique N°1, designed and built by François-Paul Journe in 1991.

Auction News: Geneva is about to experience an extraterrestrial encounter as Sotheby's, in collaboration with the creative watch collective heist-out, announces AREA_51, a captivating exhibition and live auction of "alien wristwear." This otherworldly event, coinciding with Watches & Wonders, promises to be a thrilling continuation of their groundbreaking partnership. Read what we know.

Mark your calendars! From April 1st to 6th, the historic Villa Sarasin, nestled next to Palexpo, will transform into the epicenter of horological innovation during Geneva's spring watchmaking week. Time to Watches 2025 is set to showcase the latest creations from over 70 independent watch brands, each driven by a shared spirit of audacity and a commitment to challenging the norms of traditional watchmaking. Read what we know here.