The West Bund Art Center in Shanghai is currently playing host to the second global installation of Watches and Wonders. Starting Friday, August 30, the event opens its doors to the public for the first time, extending the opportunity to explore the designs and craftsmanship on display.

Unlike the major exhibition in Geneva, the event in Shanghai is scaled down to just nine exhibiting brands. For all new releases, we’ve got the full list right here.

A. Lange & Söhne: Datograph Handwerkskunst

A. Lange & Söhne commemorates the 25th anniversary of its iconic Datograph with the launch of the limited-edition Datograph Handwerkskunst. Artisanal craft takes center stage as evident by the ornate dial and movement decorations, featuring intricate tremblage engraving that creates a three-dimensional structure with delicate light reflections.

The black-rhodiumed main dial and rhodiumed, light-grey totalisers feature the elaborate decorative technique, one which is achieved using a tool called burin to produce a finely grained, almost frosted texture on the metal’s surface. The term “tremblage” comes from the French word “trembler,” which means “to tremble” or “to quiver.”

The logo, graduations, and tachymeter scale are untouched by this, which instead complement the applied Roman numerals and markers that have been chamfered and straight-grained; the hands of this edition are finely crafted with circumferential chamfers and straight graining.

Within the 41mm yellow-gold case, the manually-wound caliber L951.8 reveals meticulous finishing, including black-polished chronograph levers that reflect light in a unique way, appearing jet black from one angle and mirror-like from others. The granular surface of the German silver bridges mirrors the dial’s tremblage.

Limited to just 25 pieces, the Datograph Handwerkskunst will also be exhibited at the Concours of Elegance at Hampton Court Palace.

Vacheron Constantin: Fiftysix Self-Winding, Métiers d’Art The Legend of the Chinese Zodiac Year of the Snake

Vacheron Constantin introduces a new Fiftysix Self-Winding model that shows off time and date against a striking black tone with dual finishes: opaline at the center and sunburst on the chapter ring. The sector-style dial that’s framed within a 40mm 18K pink gold case is complemented by matching pink gold Roman numerals, hour markers, and hands, which are coated with luminescent material.

The watch’s vintage appeal is highlighted by a box-type sapphire crystal and is complemented by an anthracite nubuck calfskin leather strap with ecru stitching. On the reverse side, the self-winding Calibre 1326 movement is visible through a sapphire crystal caseback, adorned with Côtes de Genève finishing. 

Ahead of the upcoming Lunar New Year, Vacheron Constantin unveils its new Métiers d’Art series, The Legend of the Chinese Zodiac, celebrating the Year of the Snake with two limited editions. 

The snake, symbolizing wisdom, renewal, and prosperity, is elegantly depicted as a cobra on the dials of these timepieces. Each watch features a finely detailed cobra sculpted from pink or white gold, set against a rock. The intricate textures and colors — ochre for the pink gold version and anthracite gray for the platinum model — are achieved through a combination of engraving and miniature painting. The dials are enhanced with gradient Grand Feu enamel and flux-coated miniature opaque enamel, creating a rich array of hues and delicate floral motifs.

Limited to just 25 pieces each, these 40mm watches are powered by the in-house Calibre 2460 G4. This movement features a unique display of hours, minutes, day, and date through four discs.

IWC: Portofino Automatic Moon Phase 37 Year of the Snake, Portofino Chronograph 39 on bracelet

IWC Schaffhausen marks the Year of the Snake with a special edition in its Portofino collection: the Portofino Automatic Moon Phase 37 Year of the Snake. Limited to 500 pieces, this timepiece features a striking burgundy dial that harmonizes beautifully with the golden moon in its moon phase display. It recalls the Year of the Dragon that IWC released for the limited-edition Lunar New Year model earlier in January. Now instead of the dragon-shaped oscillating mass, it’s serpent-shaped this time in reference to the snake, the sixth animal in the Chinese zodiac.

The 37mm stainless steel case houses the IWC-manufactured 32800 caliber, providing automatic winding and a power reserve of five days. The moon phase display, located at 12 o’clock, is precise, deviating by just one day every 122 years. The golden moon and stars, along with the gold-plated hands and appliques, create a stunning contrast against the deep red dial — a color symbolizing fire and celebration in Chinese culture.

The watch comes with two calfskin straps, one in black and the other in burgundy, both equipped with a butterfly clasp and a quick-change system. 

They’ve also unveiled, for the first time, a Portofino Chronograph 39 with a stainless steel bracelet designed with five links. It also includes an integrated quick-change system, allowing easy swaps with other straps.

Matching the steely uniform is a silver-plated dial paired with rhodium-plated hands and appliques. The watch is powered by the IWC-manufactured 69355 caliber, a column-wheel chronograph movement that allows for the measurement of stop times up to 30 minutes and is visible through the sapphire glass case back. 

Roger Dubuis: Orbis in Machina Central Tourbillon, Excalibur Double Tourbillon Cobalt Chrome

As so aptly named, a central tourbillon takes residence in Roger Dubuis’ new Orbis in Machina Central Monotourbillon. The watch’s design is based on a series of concentric circles in 18K pink gold, here adorned with 132 baguette-cut gems, including rubies and diamonds. The transparent sapphire crystal caseback exhibits the hand-finished Calibre RD115 movement (which includes two patent-pending systems for the tourbillon), certified by the prestigious Poinçon de Genève. This limited edition is limited to just eight pieces worldwide.

The Excalibur line is also expanded with the new Double Tourbillon Cobalt Chrome. The use of advanced materials, in this case, Cobalt Chrome, makes up the 45mm case. It’s an alloy typically used in aerospace and automotive industries for its durability and resistance that not only offers superior scratch and corrosion resistance but also adds a distinctive silvery-grey sheen, brighter than stainless steel or titanium.

The manual-winding RD108SQ caliber features two flying tourbillons linked by a differential. The intricate skeletonized design showcases the caliber’s 319 components, all hand-finished to meet the exacting standards of the Poinçon de Genève certification.  The watch is limited to just 28 pieces.

Panerai: Luminor Dieci Giorni GMT Ceramica PAM01483

Panerai expands its Luminor Complicazioni collection with the Luminor Dieci Giorni GMT Ceramica PAM01483. Encased in a 44mm black ceramic case with a green sun-brushed sandwich dial, the watch also includes a striking orange GMT arrow, all housed underneath a sapphire crystal dome. 

The PAM01483 is powered by the P.2003 calibre, Panerai’s first automatic movement developed in its Neuchâtel Manufacture. It boasts a 10-day power reserve that’s a modern take on the historical SF240 movement used in the 1960s. The P.2003 features a GMT function, a linear power reserve indicator, and a seconds reset device, enhancing both functionality and precision.