Story Highlight
– Inhorgenta features 1,334 brands from 38 countries.
– British brand Fears launches Brunswick 40.5 Jump Hour.
– Doxa updates professional dive watch SUB 750T model.
– Junghans preserves Bauhaus design in classic timepiece.
– G-Shock introduces advanced shock-resistant full-metal model.
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Inhorgenta, a prominent event in the watch industry since its inception in 1974, showcases 1,334 brands from 38 nations, attracting 25,000 professionals from the trade to Munich this week. This year, various exceptional watchmakers are spotlighted, each bringing unique creations to the exhibition.
The British brand Fears draws inspiration from celestial phenomena with their Brunswick 40.5 Jump Hour ‘Celestial’. Celebrating its 180th anniversary, this timepiece features a deep blue aventurine glass dial contrasted with a white mother-of-pearl centre, reminiscent of stars in the night sky. Its jump-hour display is adorned with bespoke Breguet numerals, adding a touch of classical elegance. The price is set at £4,350.
Alexander Shorokhoff’s Kandy Fantasy represents the brand’s innovative spirit, characterised by vibrant colours and intricate designs. This limited edition of just 30 pieces showcases a bold dial that incorporates graphic patterns, mother-of-pearl, and colourful glass inserts, all complemented by elongated cut-out hands. The timepiece is priced at €3,290.
Swiss watchmaker Doxa, established in 1889, is renowned for its robust dive watches and its historical connections to professional divers. The recently updated SUB 750T, originally launched in 2002, is designed for serious underwater exploration, featuring a cushion-shaped case that is 45mm in width, with water resistance up to 750 metres. The new model has been refined to a slimmer 11.95mm profile, retaining the original’s bold design. It is priced at £2,490 or $2,790.
Junghans continues to celebrate its Bauhaus heritage through a watch originally crafted in 1961 by Max Bill. The hand-wound model preserves its minimalist charm with a 34mm case, rounded numerals, and a domed crystal, providing 50 metres of water resistance. This classic piece is available for £1,145 or $1,300.
Maurice Lacroix’s AIKONIC collection is a modern take on timekeeping, known for its stylish yet practical design. Built from advanced materials such as technical ceramic, this versatile 43mm watch is designed for everyday wear and has gained popularity, now priced at £2,950 or $3,400.
YEMA, a family-run French brand based in Morteau, reinterprets dive watch aesthetics with the Navygraf Pearl. Its mother-of-pearl dial is safeguarded by sapphire crystal, and it offers exceptional accuracy through an in-house micro-rotor calibre CMM.20, featuring a power reserve of up to 70 hours. The price is £2,031 or $2,490.
G-Shock, a leader in shock-resistant watches since 1983, presents a new full-metal model that pays homage to the original 5000 series. Drawing on four decades of engineering experience, this innovative design incorporates enhanced durability features, including a resin internal protector, and is priced at £619 or $720.
Herbelin, a French watchmaker established in 1947, exemplifies affordable luxury with its Cap Camarat Square Automatic. The 39mm timepiece, characterised by a slim 10.35mm profile, combines a modern black sunray dial with the precision of a Swiss SW200-1 automatic movement, retailing for £850 or €950.
Depancel, inspired by vintage motorsport, unveils the Autosport Silver, which combines classic racing aesthetics with contemporary automatic mechanics. This 39mm watch displays time alongside the day, month, and date, powered by a Miyota 9122 automatic movement, and is priced at £650 or $750.
