Face-to-face communication, dinners, travel… A fulfilling daily life and a rich flow of time have returned. This autumn, I want to get an important partner = watch to enjoy the time of abundance together. 2024 will surely be an even better year to spend with one of the gems.
Photographs: Fumito Shibasaki （donna） Styling: Naomi Takahashi
Design: ANAGUMA Realization: Ken Sudo
All prices for this project include consumption tax. The case material notation in this project is as follows.
SS = Stainless Steel, YG = Yellow Gold, WG = White Gold,
PG = Pink Gold, RG = Red Gold or Rose Gold.
The size of the watch photo is not full-size. Please check the caption for case size.
VACHERON CONSTANTIN|Ejerry Automatic (right)
Leather strap comes in 3 colors in dark brown for autumn and winter
The pleated pattern, created by applying the tapestry technique, shines with a silver-opaline finish on the dial. The bezel is set with 58 round-cut diamonds. The date is displayed on a ring between 1 and 2 o’clock with 34 diamonds. The alligator strap comes in three colors. Automatic, PG, Case diameter 35mm, 4,884,000 yen Vacheron Constantin ☎0120-63-1755
PATEK PHILIPPE|Gondolo Serrata Ref.4962 (left)
A jewellery watch that stands out for its unique style
The new rose gold case, which has been enlarged in size, is set with 94 brilliant-cut spessartite (garnet, 2.02 cts). The rack-brown dial is decorated with a floral motif in a matte/polished finish. Quartz, Case Size 28.6×40.85mm, Calfskin Band, 6,072,000 yen Patek Philippe Japan Information Center ☎03-3255-8109
CARTIER Tank Louis Cartier (right)
Wearing the origin of the square clock icon
The origin of the “tank” collection that Louis Cartier, the third owner, himself loved. Contemporary details such as the distinctive rectangular form with rounded corners and bold lines are the forerunners of “Art Deco” watches. Hand-wound, YG, case size 33.7×25.5mm, alligator leather strap, 1.98 million yen Cartier Customer Service Center ☎0120-1847-00
AUDEMARS PIGUET|CODE 11.59 BY AUDEMARS PIGUET AUTOMATIC (MEDIUM)
The popular circular 3-hand model now has a new 38mm case
A new 38mm case has been added this fall. Of course, the elaborate and beautiful structure of the octagonal middle case sandwiched between an ultra-thin bezel and a round caseback is followed. The embossed expressive dial is available in ivory as well as purple. Automatic, PG, Alligator Strap, 4,400,000 yen Audemars Piguet Japan ☎03-6830-0000
HUBLOT One Click Monochrome Steel Diamond (Left)
Unified in silver one-tone, Japan limited model
The dial, case, hands, and indexes are coordinated in one tone of silver. The bezel is set with diamonds, giving the entire watch a beautiful sparkle. Self-winding, SS, Case diameter 33mm, Silver alligator + black rubber strap, Japan only. JPY 1,914,000 LVMH Watches & Jewellery Japan Hublot ☎03-5635-7055
Type XX 2067 (right)
A long-awaited new addition to the lineage of legendary aviation watches
The latest model of the Type XX (20), which is used by other pilots of the French Air Force and Navy, and boasts a history and tradition of about 70 years. The 2067 has a 15-minute totalizer at 3 o’clock, a 12-hour totalizer at 6 o’clock, and a small seconds at 9 o’clock. The ivory-colored luminescent paint creates a sense of warmth. Automatic, SS, case diameter 42mm, calf strap, NATO strap included, 2,585,000 yen Breguet Boutique Ginza ☎03-6254-7211
Jaeger-LeCoultre|Master Ultra Slim Moon (Medium)
Enjoy the exquisite harmony of blue and pink gold
A large moon phase is placed at 6 o’clock on the dial. Against the backdrop of a deep blue sunray-finished dial with a discreet gradation, the phases of the moon are displayed and captivating with a variety of expressions. The aesthetic balance is outstanding, including the blue alligator strap. Automatic, PG, case diameter 39mm, 3,366,000 yen Jaeger-LeCoultre ☎0120-79-1833
A.LANGE & SÖHNE|Grand LANGE 1 (left)
A solitary and supreme being that resembles nothing else
A solitary masterpiece with an off-center design dial, a gold-trimmed double-glazed out-of-size date display, and a large power reserve display. The grey dial made of solid silver is the latest model, and the 8.2mm thin case is available in two versions: WG and PG. The hand-wound movement has a long power reserve of 72 hours. WG, case diameter 41mm, 7,260,000 yen A. Lange & Söhne ☎0120-23-1845
BREITLING B01 Chronograph 43 (right)
The latest model for pilots and airplane enthusiasts
A new chronograph model for pilots with a continuous history dating back to the 1950s. The iconic classic rotating slide rule and domed sapphire crystal windshield have been retained, but the details and finishes have been refined, and a new color dial is available in copper, blue and green. Automatic, SS, case diameter 43mm, 1,243,000 yen Breitling Japan ☎0120-105-707
PANERAI|Radiomir Tre Giorni PAM01350 (Medium)
Warm retro-style finish matches autumn/winter fashion
A new work for 2023 that has been designed and processed as if it were used for the dial, case, and strap in the “beige shade”. It has a warm and retro feel, and it will go well with autumn/winter fashion. Tre Giorni means “3 days” and refers to the length of the power reserve. Hand-wound, SS, case diameter 45mm, calf leather strap, 939,400 yen Officine Panerai ☎0120-18-7110
OMEGA|Seamaster Aqua Terra World Timer (left)
Elaborate design and materials, a world watch that tickles the spirit of travel
Around the dial, the names of the world’s major cities are displayed in red (GMT = London), blue (regions with daylight saving time), and Sedona ™ gold (areas without daylight saving time). It is a world timer with an elaborate design that expresses the blue sea and continents in the center in three dimensions. The case and hands are 18K Sedona ™ gold. Automatic, case diameter 43mm, 4,455,000 yen OMEGA Customer Service Center ☎03-5952-4400
Bell & Ross|BR 03 Copper (top right)
41mm square case and new copper dial in harmony
This year, the BR 03, which represents Bell & Ross, has been redesigned with a 41mm case, which has been reduced by 1mm. A new galvanically treated copper dial has been introduced. The dial is decorated with metallic blue hands, creating a retro and modern feel. Self-winding, SS, case width 41mm, calf leather + synthetic fabric strap, 550,000 yen Bell & Ross Ginza Boutique ☎03-6264-3989
ORIS × Breathnet (bottom right)
A dial with a unique pattern made from reused fishing nets
ghostIt was born in collaboration with “Breathnet”, a social contribution project that upcycles nets (discarded fishing nets) to make accessories. The kaleidoscopic green dial is made by polishing colored sheets heated and cooled from waste fishing nets cut into small pieces, and no two patterns are the same. Automatic, SS, case diameter 36.5 mm (43.5 mm available), 300m water resistance, 385,000 yen Oris Japan ☎03-6260-6876
MONTBLANC|1858 ICE SEA AUTOMATIC DATE (TOP LEFT)
Divers who inspire a sense of adventure with a new green dial
Inspired by the Mer de Grasse (sea of ice) formed by glaciers in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, the glacier-patterned dial has been added with a trendy green color. It also comes with a black rubber strap with green outline, which can be quickly and easily swapped for a bracelet. Automatic, SS, Case diameter 41mm, 300m water resistance, 534,600 yen Montblanc ☎0800-333-0102
TUDOR|Black Bay 39 (bottom left)
Champagne color that shines in autumn and winter A wide variety of case sizes are also attractive.
This collection boasts a full range of case sizes of 31/36/39/41mm. This is a chic model that combines a 39mm case with a light champagne color that shines in autumn and winter. The new five-row link bracelet can adjust the length with simple tool-free operation. The power reserve is 70 hours. Automatic, SS, Case diameter 39mm, 519,200 yen Japan Rolex / Tudor ☎0120-929-570
FREDERIQUE CONSTANT|Classic Carré Automatic Heartbeat (top right)
White × navy limited edition model Japan to be released this fall
A Japan limited edition model that combines a classic rectangular case with a white dial that allows you to enjoy the brand’s iconic “heartbeat” mechanism. The large Roman indexes, hands, and straps are all in dark navy to create a calm atmosphere. Automatic, SS, case size 38.7×30.7mm, 247,500 yen Frederick Constant Consultation Office ☎0570-03-1988
Orient Star|M45 F7 Mechanical Moon Phase (Bottom Right)
The autumn night sky with light clouds and the surface of the lake are expressed with white butterfly shells
Thin clouds slowly drifting by, and the moon peeking out from between them. The night scene of Lake Tazawa in Akita Prefecture, the company’s manufacturing base, is depicted on a white butterfly shell dial dyed in brown. The moon phase is located at 6 o’clock and the power reserve is placed at 12 o’clock. It is a watch that seems to be made by a Japan manufacturer with a delicate and emotional design. Automatic, SS, case diameter 41mm, 220,000 yen Orient Customer Service Center ☎042-847-3380
HYSEK|ABYSS AB4402T15 (top left)
A chronograph in bright purple for autumn and winter outfits
Heizek is a brand founded in 1997 by Berlin-born German watchmaker Jörg Isek. ABYSS is a diver chronograph with a dynamic and powerful appearance with a large crown guard. This model has a bright purple dial and leather. Automatic, titanium, case diameter 44mm, 1,100,000 yen MISUZU ☎03-3247-5585
TISSOT|Gentleman Powermatic 80 Open Heart (Bottom Left)
High cost performance and long-term operation are attractive The “open heart” design that allows the movement to peek out from the dial is adopted. It is equipped with a long-running movement with a power reserve of up to 80 hours, and has a see-through back, making it attractive for its high cost performance. The bracelet can be easily removed without tools and can be replaced with an optional strap. Automatic, SS, Case diameter 40mm, 135,300 yen Tissot ☎03-6254-5321
source : Weekly Bunshun November 9, 2023 issue
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