Watch 2024 New Releases: My Collection Picks

jlux · 2024-12-31T09:45:34Z

Explore jlux's top 2024 watch acquisitions, featuring Longines Legend Diver, Tudor Black Bay, Blancpain Fifty Fathoms, and the Chopard L.U.C XPS 'Forest Green'. Discover his unique collecting philosophy.

jlux

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In a refreshing take on year-end roundups, jlux, a seasoned collector, shares his personal acquisitions from the 2024 new releases. This article delves into the specific models that resonated with his collecting philosophy, highlighting pieces that prioritize wearability, design, and horological value over sheer complication or exorbitant pricing. His selections offer a unique perspective on what truly captivates a collector in a year of diverse releases.

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Some of the new watch releases from this year caught my attention in a way that they are now part of my collection.

Nothing super fancy or highly complicated ...or outrageously priced,but just well made watches that spoke to me.

1. The dive watches that finally got their size right :

Longines Legend Diver with the 39mm case.

Tudor Black Bay "monochromatic" with the slimmer case profile.

And finally a Blancpain Fifty Fathoms with the perfect (42.5 mm) case size.

2. The "French Connection" : my first French made watches in the collection.

Yema Navygraf Slim with its interesting micro-rotor movement.

And the sparkling Pequignet Royal Paris with a spectacular aventurine dial.

3. Small is beautiful ....or,good watch design is priceless!

The 38 mm Nomos Tangente "Zirkus" : a present from my family !!!

The stunning echo/neutra Rivanera : my choice for best watch design in 2024.

4. Overall my personal favorite for 2024 :

The beautiful Chopard LUC XPS "Forest green".

That's all folks ...and now on to 2025 !!

Best wishes,

Gerard

Key Points from the Discussion

The Chopard L.U.C XPS 'Forest Green' was chosen as the personal favorite for its exceptional proportions, high horology movement, and overall package, offering what the author considers the best value in high horology for the year.
The Blancpain Fifty Fathoms in its new 42.5mm case size, crafted from brushed titanium, was a significant addition, fulfilling a long-standing desire for a Fifty Fathoms within a collection heavily inspired by diver watches, with the new dimensions deemed perfect.
A collector appreciates the author's curated selection for its strong style points and how it uniquely expresses the collector's aesthetic, contrasting with less interesting brand-centric collections.
A fellow enthusiast inquired about the specific reasons behind the Chopard L.U.C XPS being the top choice and further thoughts on the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms, noting a personal alignment with many of the author's 2024 acquisitions.
The high-quality product photography, specifically the absence of light reflections on the watches, was noted and praised, prompting a question about the techniques used.

The Discussion

Goh

Dec 31, 2024

Those are some great additions.

The Chopard LUC XPS is so beautiful.

jlux

Dec 31, 2024

Thanks,the Chopard is such a delight on the wrist.

Dec 31, 2024

You had a great year, Gerard! It will be a hard year to top in 2025.

jlux

Dec 31, 2024