Watches and Wonders Geneva Opens its Doors to the Public
In a groundbreaking move, the Watches and Wonders Geneva watch fair opened its doors to the public for the first time last year. Previously, the event was only accessible to brands, retailers, media, and select V.V.I.P.s, leaving regular watch buyers and enthusiasts out in the cold. However, a new organizing committee decided to sell tickets to the public for the weekend days, and this year, the event extended to three days.
Today marks the final day of the show, and organizers are expecting a full house despite the 70 Swiss francs ($77) price tag for the most expensive adult day pass. There was even talk of welcoming local school groups to the event.
The fair featured 54 exhibiting brands showcasing a wide range of high-end watches. One of the highlights of the event was the display of moon phase watches, a niche complication in the world of watchmaking. These watches, which track the waxing and waning of the moon, are known for their poetic and intricate designs.
Some of the standout moon phase watches showcased at the event include the Patek Philippe 5236P-010 In-Line Perpetual Calendar, the Jaeger-LeCoultre Duomètre Heliotourbillon Perpetual, the Laurent Ferrier Classic Moon, the Baume et Mercier Riviera Calendrier Perpétuel, the Frederique Constant Classic Moonphase Date Manufacture, and the Raymond Weil Millesime Automatic Moon Phase Midnight Blue.
In addition to moon phase watches, the event also featured a range of other luxury timepieces from brands like Cartier, Vacheron Constantin, Chanel, Zenith, Montblanc, Panerai, Roger Dubuis, H. Moser & Cie, Ulysse Nardin, Parmigiani, Arnold & Son, and Angelus.
Overall, the Watches and Wonders Geneva watch fair proved to be a must-visit event for watch enthusiasts and collectors, offering a rare opportunity to see some of the most exquisite and innovative timepieces in the world.
