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Festival of Time, Waterford, Ireland, 22-24 September 2023

Irish watch enthusiasts can look forward to a second helping of hand crafted, artisanal horology, as the world of independent watchmaking comes together at the heart of Ireland’s oldest city for the second edition of the Festival of Time, which takes place in Waterford city centre over the weekend of September 22-24.

Festival of Time, Waterford, Ireland, 22-24 September 2023

IWC PILOT’S WATCH CHRONOGRAPH EDITION "TRIBUTE TO 3705”

Faithfully replicating a model confined to history, the IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph Edition “Tribute to 3705” adds a contemporary twist to a modern classic.

IWC PILOT’S WATCH CHRONOGRAPH EDITION "TRIBUTE TO 3705”

The Bulgari Octo Finissimo Tourbillon Chronograph Skeleton Automatic

With ultra-svelte proportions, the Bulgari Octo Finissimo Tourbillon Chronograph Skeleton Automatic features an automatic openworked tourbillon monopusher chronograph movement, housed within the collection’s signature multi-faceted case.

The Bulgari Octo Finissimo Tourbillon Chronograph Skeleton Automatic

The NOMOS Ludwig 175 Years Watchmaking Glashütte Collection

In a portfolio abound with minimalism, the NOMOS Ludwig watch is the most classically styled of all their models. Renowned for its flat-dialled purity, and wisp-like Roman numerals, it is a watch for all occasions and one which its wearer will never tire of wearing.

The NOMOS Ludwig 175 Years Watchmaking Glashütte Collection

TAG HEUER X FRAGMENT DESIGN CALIBRE HEUER 02 CHRONOGRAPH

Merging retro accents with contemporary styling, the new TAG Heuer x Fragment Design Calibre Heuer 02 Chronograph watch represents the latest dalliance between TAG Heuer and Hiroshi Fujiwara’s design house.

TAG HEUER X FRAGMENT DESIGN CALIBRE HEUER 02 CHRONOGRAPH

Omega De Ville Tourbillon Master Chronometer

With its new Omega De Ville Tourbillon Master Chronometer, Omega demonstrate their proficiency with wrist-worn Tourbillon calibres, and they advance a little further towards perfection.

Omega De Ville Tourbillon Master Chronometer

URWERK UR-210 FINAL EDITION

Known for its dynamic mechanics and futuristic aesthetics, the Urwerk UR-210 has without doubt, enlivened the watchmaking landscape. And, while the company have announced the retirement of this series, it bows out in suitably dramatic style, with a stealthy ultra-exclusive UR-201 Final Edition.

URWERK UR-210 FINAL EDITION

ZENITH CHRONOMASTER REVIVAL MANUFACTURE EDITION

With a trio of counters in varying shades of blue, the Zenith Chronomaster Revival Manufacture Edition is a swansong tribute to the brand’s Revival-cased A386 collection.

ZENITH CHRONOMASTER REVIVAL MANUFACTURE EDITION

HYT SOONOW Instant Rainbow

The new HYT SOONOW Instant Rainbow exhibits a spectrum of audacious, kaleidoscopic colours, yet beyond its intense aesthetics the piece carries a poignant message for us all.

HYT SOONOW Instant Rainbow

Longines Spirit Chronograph and Time and Date

While the new Longines Spirit Chronograph and Spirit Time and Date models stay sensitive to the company’s historical references, both pieces are powered by full-blooded and thoroughly modern mechanical COSC-certified calibres.

Longines Spirit Chronograph and Time and Date

Lundis Bleus Vipera Aspis Blue Green

The Lundis Bleus Vipera Aspis Blue Green is an exquisite and unique artisan timepiece from a thoroughly Independent watch brand, which features a powerful symbolic snake in cloisonné enamel upon its dial, crafted with extraordinary delicacy.

Lundis Bleus Vipera Aspis Blue Green

Chopard Mille Miglia GTS Azzurro Chronograph

For 2020, Chopard’s long-standing relationship with classic motor sport’s jewel in the crown continues with the new Chopard Mille Miglia GTS Azurro Chronograph, featuring the iconic Miglia arrow against a superb deep blue dial.

Chopard Mille Miglia GTS Azzurro Chronograph

Bovet Virtuoso VII with Red or Green Guilloché Dial

The Bovet Virtuoso VII is a breathtakingly beautiful timepiece, and with two exquisite new guilloché dials in jewel-like shades of green or red, the manufacture adds a further dimension to its classical good looks.

Bovet Virtuoso VII with Red or Green Guilloché Dial

Blancpain Villeret Blue Collection Villeret Quantème Complet and Villeret Ultraplate new for 2020

Making a portfolio debut in red gold cases sized at 40mm, paired with midnight blue dials, the Blancpain Villeret Quantème Complet and Villeret Ultraplate models are the epitome of the marque’s characteristically discreet and restrained design.

Blancpain Villeret Blue Collection Villeret Quantème Complet and Villeret Ultraplate new for 2020