The Best New Timepieces for Fall

Every spring, the eyes of watch fans around the world collectively turn toward Geneva, where the world’s most celebrated watchmakers gather to tout their new and often pricey timepieces. Many brands gather for an event known as Watches and Wonders, while others choose to present around the city center, typically in upscale spaces that offer idyllic views of Lake Geneva. It’s a must-attend week for anyone who loves the beauty and immensely intricate craft that goes into the timekeeping device we’ve relied on since the 16th century.

And fall’s arrival means that the majority of new pieces have arrived in watch boutiques. We’re highlighting five terrific options: three that put an accent on travel-friendly features, a dive watch that’s sure to be coveted even if you don’t indulge in deep-water sports, and a piece that blends undeniable artistry with easy wearability.

Alpina Startimer Pilot Quartz Worldtimer

Alpina Startimer Pilot Quartz Worldtimer / Photo: Courtesy of Alpina Watches

Worldtimer functions, which allow the wearer to effortlessly read the time in multiple cities at once, are typically pricey, so it’s always notable when an affordable option arrives. That’s the case with this Alpina Startimer, a quartz watch that offers the convenience of the 24 time zones around the perimeter of its elegant navy and white dial, which is housed in a 41-millimeter steel case with a satin and polished steel bracelet. Other functions include a GMT hand and a date at three o’clock.
$1,095, at alpinawatches.com

Bovet Récital 12

Bovet Récital 12 / Photo: Courtesy of Bovet

Pascal Raffy, owner of Bovet, traditionally has set his artful timepieces on leather straps, all the better to focus on the incredible level of detail. But he has also heard calls from collectors who desire a metal bracelet, so for 2024 Raffy has answered that request. The new Récital 12 features a 40-millimeter case and bracelet crafted in titanium, resulting in an ultralight-weight piece. The case is only 9.10 millimeters thick, revealing the openwork design of the manual-wind movement and a guilloche dial embellished with eight layers of lacquer.
Price upon request, at bovet.com

Patek Philippe World Time With Date, Ref. 5330G-001

Patek Philippe World Time / Photo: Courtesy of Patek

Patek Philippe excels at every type of sought-after function, but its World Time designs always rank high in wow factor. The 5330G started out as a limited-edition piece but proved so popular it was added to the house’s primary collection for 2024. That’s fantastic news for anyone who appreciates the juxtaposition of a high-end world timer with denim-influenced design. This mechanical timepiece features the 24 time-zone cities on a blue-gray opaline dial, while an outer ring is employed for the date. It is all housed in a case of 18-karat gold and set on a calfskin strap.
$76,590, at patek.com

Rolex Deepsea

Rolex Deepsea / Photo: Courtesy of Rolex

You don’t have to be a diver on par with James Cameron to love Rolex’s new Deepsea watch. Crafted in 18-karat yellow gold, this is a stunner of a status watch. It offers all the functions of a dive watch, from the unidirectional bezel to the large Chromalight hour markers for maximum luminescence. But it was the substantial hand feel of its 44-millimeter case and Oyster bracelet, coupled with its eye-catching dial, that quickly vaulted this Deepsea to the top of everyone’s wish list in Geneva. Other functions include a date window at three o’clock.
$54,200, at rolex.com

TAG Heuer Aquaracer Professional 300 GMT

TAG Heuer Aquaracer / Photo: Courtesy of TAG Heuer Aquaracer.jpg

TAG Heuer has released a true beauty as part of its Aquaracer collection. This piece highlights a dial in a brilliant green, housed in a 42-millimeter case, while the bidirectional bezel allows the wearer to track their home city’s time via the 24-hour markers, which are also color-coded to easily gauge the difference between day and night—when you’re in Hong Kong and trying to figure out the time in Chicago, you’ll appreciate that detail. Luminescent hour markers and a date at six o’clock are also among the functions in this automatic watch.
$4,200, at tagheuer.com