Rolex with moon phase, Hublot with Jeff Koons: The watch autumn brings some surprises
Rolex is reviving a watch that Italian collectors once dubbed the "big frying pan". Hublot is bringing one of the most famous pop art artists to the wrist, and Blancpain is making an unexpected statement with a tiny mechanical watch.
Hublot has collaborated with renowned Pop-Art artist Jeff Koons to create a unique watch, the Classic Fusion "Balloon Dog", limited to 200 pieces and priced at 20,800 francs. Rolex has revived a vintage model, the Perpetual Padellone, inspired by a 1950s watch nicknamed "Padellone" or "large frying pan" by Italian collectors, and priced at 64,800 francs.
Blancpain has launched the Lady B, a tiny mechanical watch with a 19mm diameter, celebrating the 70th anniversary of its Ladybird model, and priced from 9,500 francs. Additionally, Oris has released the ProPilot X Gonzo Edition, a limited-edition watch in collaboration with Disney and the Muppets, priced at 8,500 francs, and Certina has unveiled the DS Super PH2000M, a highly water-resistant watch capable of withstanding pressure at a depth of 2,000 meters.
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