“Top Ten Novelties From Watches & Wonders 2023”

[Cru Jones]

Nice selection.


https://monochrome-watches.com/recap...rera-glassbox/


If there is one that doesn’t belong in the list, it’s the Ingenieur, IMHO. Generic movement, ugly crown guards and way overpriced.

[GB-man]

A slow year. What all of our wallets needed no doubt.

[Ichiran]

My own top 6 (I can't make it to 10, apologies):
1) Petermann Bedat 2941
2) Simon Brette yet-to-be-released Souscription
3) FP Journe FFC
4) Daniel Roth Tourbillon Souscription
5) LUC 1860 salmon
6) Reverso Tribute Chronograph

[llngoc]

Originally Posted by GB-man

A slow year. What all of our wallets needed no doubt.

Definitely a year to recover from last year’s excitement for our wallets.

Originally Posted by Ichiran

My own top 6 (I can't make it to 10, apologies):
1) Petermann Bedat 2941
2) Simon Brette yet-to-be-released Souscription
3) FP Journe FFC
4) Daniel Roth Tourbillon Souscription
5) LUC 1860 salmon
6) Reverso Tribute Chronograph

This is a list of mostly unobtainium and I am surprised you don’t have PP 5316 and 5531 on your list.

This year only the FFC and the 5316 are exciting but out of my reach.

[Ichiran]

Originally Posted by llngoc

This is a list of mostly unobtainium and I am surprised you don’t have PP 5316 and 5531 on your list.

These Patek references have been released for a while hence I did not include them. I thought #5 and #6 are very accessible for collectors as they are not limited. That LUC 1860 production is 100 per year starting in 2024.

[llngoc]

Originally Posted by Ichiran

These Patek references have been released for a while hence I did not include them. I thought #5 and #6 are very accessible for collectors as they are not limited. That LUC 1860 production is 100 per year starting in 2024.

5316 is an old release?

4/6 is "mostly"

[enjoythemusic]

Originally Posted by Ichiran

My own top 6 (I can't make it to 10, apologies):
1) Petermann Bedat 2941
2) Simon Brette yet-to-be-released Souscription
3) FP Journe FFC
4) Daniel Roth Tourbillon Souscription
5) LUC 1860 salmon
6) Reverso Tribute Chronograph

^^^ this

Love Monochrome mag, but their list on that page really misses the mark

Looking forward to Simon's timepiece reaching enthusiasts.

[Ichiran]

Originally Posted by llngoc

5316 is an old release?

4/6 is "mostly"

The 5316P was a 2017 novelties, but there are of course small changes to the 2023 version like the sapphire dial.

[Ichiran]

Originally Posted by enjoythemusic

Looking forward to Simon's timepiece reaching enthusiasts.

I'm excited to see his new watch in 3 days' time. However I understand they were all sold a while back.

[enjoythemusic]

Can easily see all being sold now (spoke with Simon in January). From the 'sneak peek pics' back then, it was easy to see the very high handcraftsmanship. Bravo to Simon and the watchmakers.... and very much look forward to your pics :)

[Ichiran]

1 more day!
@simon_brette_watches

[charger_vital]

Of the watches listed, the Reverso Chrono would be my choice. I'm not a huge dress watch fan, but that is one that I would happily wear to any formal or semi-formal occasion. Stunning watch in the flesh.