Cover LVMH Watch Week is back (Photo: courtesy of Hublot)

The much-anticipated watch week in Miami showcased some exceptional timepieces, from a watch with no hands to another that harnesses solar power

The fifth edition of LVMH Watch Week, which took place in Miami from January 28 to February 1, brought some of the finest timepieces of 2024 to the event. The novelties this year—presented by Bulgari, Hublot, Tag Heuer and Zenith—offered a glimpse into the future of haute horlogerie. Daniel Roth and Gérald Genta, both considered to be revived legends of watchmaking, also previewed their first LVMH collections at the showcase. All six maisons unveiled original timepieces in an exclusive setting, highlighting the momentum of LVMH watchmaking.

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1. Bulgari Octo Finissimo Automatic

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Above Bulgari Octo Finissimo Automatic (Photo: courtesy of Bulgari)

The Bulgari Octo Finissimo Automatic watch, with 40mm diameter, features an extra-slim in-house calibre BVL 138 movement with self-winding platinum micro-rotor. The polished 18-karat yellow gold case houses the 2.23mm thin movement with a 60-hour power reserve. It has an open caseback displaying the manufacture movement. The crown features a black ceramic insert. A polished gold bracelet with a folding clasp completes the 100m water-resistant timepiece. The blue lacquered dial has a sunburst finish with applied gold hour markers and hands, along with a small seconds sub-dial.

2. Hublot MP-10 Tourbillon

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Above Hublot MP-10 Tourbillon (Photo: courtesy of Hublot)

Sleek yet complex, the new Hublot MP-10 Tourbillon captivates with rounded angles and a sapphire crystal that looks like it belongs in the future. Within lies a sophisticated movement fusing form and function in perfect harmony. Hublot reinvents classic complications through disruptive mechanics that are as visually arresting as they are practically accomplished—the MP-10 has no hands—instead the time is indicated via rotating discs, while a power reserve etched in red and green occupies the centre. Suspended on an inclined tourbillon of aluminium, seconds tick off directly on the cage. With its architectural design and expressive transparent movement, the MP-10 masterfully merges mechanics and aesthetics into a modern vision.

3. Zenith Chronomaster Sport

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Above Zenith Chronomaster Sport (Photo: courtesy of Zenith)

Zenith’s newest Chronomaster Sport dazzles with an 18-karat rose gold case and bezel paved with diamonds, black spinels, and grey and blue sapphires. The signature El Primero tricolour scheme is eye-catching too. The meteorite dial reveals a golden pattern set with baguette-cut diamond hour markers and chronograph counters in shades of grey and blue. Inside beats the El Primero 3600 movement with 1/10th second precision and a 60-hour power reserve. This limited-edition watch is exclusively available at Zenith boutiques, along with a green dial version. 

4. Tag Heuer Aquaracer Professional 200 Solargraph

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Above Tag Heuer Aquaracer Professional 200 Solargraph (Photo: courtesy of Tag Heuer)

Tag Heuer propels its iconic Aquaracer into a new era of innovation with the Aquaracer Professional 200 Solargraph. Five fresh 34mm models pay homage to the timepiece’s adventurous legacy. The calibre TH50-01 powers these watches that harness solar energy for up to 10 months of power reserve. Sleek indexes and polished cases exude everyday luxury, while the mother-of-pearl dials add a shimmer. With 200m water resistance, unidirectional bezels and luminous hands, these timepieces fuse high-performance and grace.

5. Gérald Genta Mickey Mouse watch

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Gérald Genta Mickey Mouse watch (Photo: courtesy of Gérald Genta)
Above Gérald Genta Mickey Mouse watch (Photo: courtesy of Gérald Genta)

This white gold octagonal unique piece, a nod to Swiss clockmaker and designer Gérald Genta, features polished and brushed finishes. A synchronised minute repeater, jumping hours and retrograde minutes showcase horological mastery. The swivelling Mickey Mouse arm pointing to minutes and jumping hour display Genta’s signature flair. Overseen by Michel Navas and Enrico Barbasini, who worked extensively with the legend himself, Calibre GG-001 was engineered at Louis Vuitton’s La Fabrique du Temps. Traditional decorations like perlage adorn the movement. The fully enamelled dial required years to master. The minute repeater mechanism engineered fully in-house ensures uncompromising sound. This masterpiece brings to life complications Genta previously only sketched—a meaningful tribute to the maestro.

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