2025 was supposed to be the year LVMH Watch Week made its anticipated West Coast debut in Los Angeles. Instead, devastating wildfires across California have seen last minute relocations to New York and Paris. Now split between the two iconic cities over two weeks, some of the biggest names in horology have rallied to give us a look at their new novelties for the year ahead.
This year, nine maisons showcased its premier timepieces, marking the event’s evolution as more than just a pre-cursor to Watches & Wonders in Geneva. Original participants Bulgari, Hublot, TAG Heuer, and Zenith return for another stint after being joined in recent years by Daniel Roth and Gérald Genta. Newcomers Louis Vuitton, Tiffany & Co., and L’Epée 1839 are rounding out the lineup for 2025.
Now in its sixth edition, LVMH is aiming to expand the influence of its watch showcase under the leadership of Frédéric Arnault, who was appointed Chief Executive Officer of LVMH Watches in 2024. The family, led by his father Bernard Arnault, currently ranks fifth on Forbes’ Real-Time Billionaires List with a combined net worth of US$184.2 billion.
“New York to Paris is a perfect theme for this sixth edition of LVMH Watch Week, linking two essential regions for our Maisons and the LVMH Group,” Frédéric Arnault said. “Our decision to organise Watch Week in the United States for the second consecutive year reflects the key position of this market, which remains at the core of our strategy.”
While there are still more reveals to play out during week two in Paris, which kicks off on 30 January, we’ve put together a look at some of the highlights from a private showing at Bondi Icebergs this week.
Hublot
Spirit of Big Bang Year of the Snake
- Diameter: 42mm
- Water Resistance: 10 ATM / 100 M
- Power Reserve: 50 hours
- Price: AU$52,300
- Details: Continuing its tradition of celebrating the Chinese zodiac, Hublot introduces the Spirit of Big Bang Year of the Snake. Limited to just 88 pieces, this timepiece features a lifelike gold-plated snake entwined across the dial, crafted with laser-engraved details. The microblasted and polished black ceramic case complements the snake motif, extending to an innovative rubber strap embossed with a snake-skin texture.
Big Bang Tourbillon Automatic Green SAXEM
- Diameter: 44mm
- Movement: MHUB6035 Manufacture Automatic Tourbillon Movement
- Water Resistance: 30 M
- Power Reserve: Approx. 72 hours
- Price: AU$345,000
- Details: Hublot’s Big Bang Tourbillon Automatic Green SAXEM combines sapphire-like transparency with rare earth minerals in a limited run of 18 pieces. A micro-rotor and a 60-second tourbillon power this striking design, making it a collector’s dream – at a cost.
Spirit of Big Bang in Ceramic
- Diameter: 42mm
- Price: AU$40, 800
- Water Resistance: 10 ATM / 100 M
- Power Reserve: Approx. 50 hours
- Details: The Spirit of Big Bang adds three new ceramic colourways: Sand Beige, Dark Green, and Sky Blue. These lightweight, scratch-resistant designs showcase Hublot’s industrial-meets-luxury aesthetic.
Big Bang MECA-10 (King Gold)
- Diameter: 42mm
- Price: Starting from AU$34,300
- Water Resistance: 10 ATM / 100 M
- Power Reserve: 10 days
- Details: First launched in 2016, the Big Bang MECA-10 set itself apart with an innovative movement that brought a playful, almost architectural approach to watchmaking. In 2025, Hublot reintroduces this icon with an optimised calibre in a more compact 42mm case, available in three striking variations: King Gold ($63,800), Titanium ($34,300), and Frosted Carbon ($40,800).
TAG Heuer
Carrera Chronosprint × Porsche Rallye
- Diameter: 42mm
- Price: Stainless Steel: AU$15,000 / Gold: AU$36,000
- Water Resistance: 100 metres
- Power Reserve: 80 hours
- Details: This collaboration celebrates the 1965 Monte Carlo Rally with 911 stainless steel pieces and 11 gold editions. The Carrera Chronosprint’s standout feature is its chronograph hand, designed to mimic the acceleration curve of Porsche’s iconic 911.
Formula 1 Chronograph x Oracle Red Bull Racing
- Diameter: 44mm
- Price: Approx. AU$8,900
- Water Resistance: 200 metres
- Power Reserve: 42 hours
- Details: TAG Heuer’s Formula 1 collection brings racing to the wrist with five bold new models. Highlights include the Oracle Red Bull Racing edition, featuring a checkered flag dial and titanium case.
Carrera Chronograph
- Diameter: 39mm
- Price: Approx. AU$13,400
- Water Resistance: 100 metres
- Power Reserve: 80 hours
- Details: This might just be an instant classic from TAG. The blue diamond-set Carrera Chronograph brings a refined take to TAG Heuer’s iconic collection. Its circular-brushed dial, framed by a diamond-set flange with 72 stones, balances elegance with practicality. Rhodium-plated indexes, each accented by a diamond, add a subtle sparkle without overpowering the design. A tasteful glow-up to the Carrera.
Zenith
Chronomaster Sport Rainbow
- Diameter: 41mm
- Movement: El Primero 3600 automatic
- Water resistance: 10 ATM
- Power reserve: Approx. 60 hours
- Price: AU$173,200
- Details: Zenith’s Chronomaster Sport Rainbow pairs technical precision with a bezel of gradient sapphires. Powered by the El Primero calibre, it’s a statement piece with a playful edge.
Defy Skyline Chronograph Skeleton
- Diameter: 41mm
- Movement: El Primero 3600SK automatic
- Water resistance: 10 ATM
- Power reserve: approx. 60 hours
- Price: AU$23,900
- Details: Open-worked dials and the El Primero 3600 calibre define Zenith’s Defy Skyline Chronograph Skeleton. Available in blue and dark grey, it’s a modern twist on sports watches.
Louis Vuitton
Tambour Convergence
- Diameter: 37mm
- Power Reserve: 45 hours
- Water-Resistance: 30 metres
- Price: AU$58,000
- Details: Louis Vuitton’s Tambour Convergence debuts as a 37mm timepiece blending vintage aesthetics with modern mechanics. Available in pink gold or platinum, it features a unique “dragging hours and minutes” display powered by the in-house Calibre LFT MA01.01 with a 45-hour power reserve.
