LVMH Watch Week unveils 8 striking watches: Hublot Novak Djokovic, TAG Heuer Seafarer, chrono Tiffany and Louis Vuitton

In January, the LVMH Watch Week unveiled the watches that enthusiasts have come to expect. The group’s houses clarified their priorities, from materials to calibers, without any fancy tricks. In this way, the event set a concrete course for the year, between useful innovation and wearable elegance.

What LVMH Watch Week reveals

What’s more, this meeting serves as a high-end barometer prior to major trade shows. Product strategy, industrialization levels and distribution targets are discussed. Watches are tested with the media and retailers, then adjusted.

At TAG Heuer, the chronograph remains central, with clearer dials and contained cases. The brand also pushes reliability, and anchors style in everyday use. The result speaks to drivers, sportsmen and women, but also to Monday wearers.

At Hublotthe material leads the way, between tinted ceramic, technical carbon and shaped sapphire. On the other hand, diameters have stabilized, making them easier to wear under a sleeve. This refocusing puts the emphasis on wearability, rather than mere prowess.

“The success of a show is to make people want to put a piece back on their wrist.”

Concrete trends: materials, sizes and colors

Colored ceramic remains visible, but titanium is gaining ground for its lightness. Tinted sapphire remains an image marker, used sparingly to preserve legibility. As for the dials, smoky greens are on the wane, while deep blues are taking hold.

The micro-rotors are a sign of finesse, with a better-managed reserve and contained height. As a result, watches gain in comfort, without sacrificing precision or reliability. The message is clear: wear more, repair less, and keep the style.

• Light materials on the rise, with titanium making a notable comeback.
• Controlled case heights for discreet wear under the sleeve.
• Sober colors, deep blues and satin finishes.
• Legible, race-inspired chronographs designed for the city.
• Focus on versatile, easy-to-adjust parts.

Focus brands: Louis Vuitton, Hublot, TAG Heuer, Tiffany & Co.

At Louis Vuitton, the Tambour continues its muse on an integrated bracelet, with refined finishes. From now on, the angle is chic, refined and less demonstrative than before. The work of La Fabrique du Temps reinforces the line’s legitimacy and credibility.

TAG Heuer‘s modernized Carrera consolidates its racing heritage, with a better-balanced case. The convex dial makes for smoother reading, even when the action speeds up on the track. In this way, these watches speak to purists, while reassuring newcomers.

For Hublot, color serves design, not the other way around, and refines volumes. However, the tone remains sporty, frank and assertive, and designed for everyday wear. Thinner pieces confirm a promise of comfort, even on small wrists.

At Tiffany & Co. the focus remains on jewellery, with a credible nod to watchmaking. The readability is clear, the cases meticulous, and the finishing on the bracelets masterful. In this way, Tiffany & Co. offers a precise range, tailored to a sober urban style.

Price, availability and smart buying

Overall, prices are rising slowly, depending on complexity, material and desired distribution. In boutiques, lead times are becoming shorter for mid-range references, depending on the region. Nevertheless, certain watches remain rare at launch, to preserve the balance of the order books.

Before you buy, try on two sizes and two metals, under natural light. Also, check the thickness at the wrist, as this determines lasting comfort. A precise wristband adjustment is better than a hasty price reduction.

How to tackle the next wave of watchmaking

Set a priority use: office, travel, or light sport, depending on your habits. Then, calmly assess readability in low light and direct sunlight. In this way, you can avoid mistakes dictated by emotion and pressure.

Compare the warranties, then the advertised service intervals, with supporting evidence. Then ask the chronocomparateur for a run-through, and keep the printed statement. This simple gesture reveals the real regularity of movement within your range.

Take care with rotation, to space out the wear on bracelets and clasps. In short, alternating watches preserves cases, gaskets and precision. A soft winder is sufficient for periods of non-use, especially in winter.

Stay curious, but keep a clear course, especially at the beginning of the year. What’s more, make a note of your tests and impressions as soon as you’ve tried them on. As a result, your future watches will fit in better with your daily life.

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