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See what you missed in this week’s watch news in our speedy weekly round-up

The WorldTempus App

The arrival of our new WorldTempus App is definitely the main news for us this week. Whether you are on your daily commute or relaxing at home on the weekend, this new app has all your favourite watch news in a beautifully designed app that is not only packed with information, but is easy to navigate too. It features all our exclusive written and video content, with a new audio feature that allows you to listen to all the articles while on the go. If you haven’t downloaded it yet, here is the QR code below, or if you are already on your mobile, click here.

QR Code WorldTempus Application © WorldTempus

The WorldTempus Team Test with Armin Strom

For this week’s Team Test, we had the opportunity of trying on the new Armin Strom Gravity Equal Force Jungle Green, which was an instant hit for the WorldTempus team. Our journalists particularly appreciated the jungle green colour, which is quite out there for a fine timepiece. It seems that after a decade or more of the “vintage” trend, watchmakers are starting to find their crazy side again, and we love it! Discover our thoughts about this limited edition of 15 pieces here. 

Gravity Equal Force Jungle Green © WorldTempus/Jordy Bellido

Louis Vuitton in Megève

The WorldTempus team was in the French ski station of Megève last week for the launch of Louis Vuitton’s novelties. Just like Armin Strom, above, creativity is certainly at the forefront at Louis Vuitton’s new range of timepieces that really catch the eye. Check out the Tambour Spin Time Air Quantum, the Tambour Slim Vivienne Jumping Hours and the Tambour Slim Vivienne Jumping Hours Casino for a variety of colours, gem-settings, and fun! 

Tambour Slim Vivienne Jumping Hours - Casino © Louis Vuitton

New Releases

There was an eclectic choice of new timepieces this week, starting with a new collaboration between Jacob & Co. and Warner Bros. for a timepiece called “Gotham City” that was inspired by the Batman series. There are 36 pieces in black DLC titanium and another 36 pieces in rose gold.

The Batman by Jacob & Co. Double Tourbillons © Jacob & Co.

Omega released a new Speedmaster Moonwatch in 18k Moonshine Gold, with one featuring an 18kt Moonshine dial, back ceramic bezel ring and blackened subdials, and the other with a green PVD-coated green dial with green ceramic bezel ring. Both are powered by the brand’s Co-Axial master Chronometer Calibre 3861. 

Speedmaster Moonwatch – Or Moonshine © Omega

Trilobe is the first brand from Watches and Wonders to release one of its wonders. Check out the new Une Folle Journée with an x-centric movement that is somewhere between skeletonization and open-work. 

Une Folle journée Noire © Trilobe

Patek Philippe Rare Handcrafts 2022

For watch lovers who appreciate the decorative arts, Patek Philippe is offering a rare treat this week, with the announcement of its new Rare Handcrafts collection 2022 that will be held is open to the public on Rue du Rhône 41 every day except Sundays from April 6 to 23, 2022, from 11 am to 6 pm. Visitors are requested to preregister online at the patek.com website starting on March 28, 2022. For watch lovers in Paris, the “Haut Artisanat 2022” exhibition will also take place in Paris: From May 14 to 22, 2022, in a gallery on Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré 85, that will be totally remodeled for this event.

20118M “Bol d’Or” / Dome table clock in cloisonné and paillonné enamel © Patek Philippe