The first timepieces to come from the Maison's state-of-the-art Watch Lab in Cortaillod includes a minute repeater and a brand new line.

When <a href="https://www.hommessingapore.com/style/best-runway-looks-sabato-de-sarno-debut-menswear-collection-gucci-fall-winter-2024" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Gucci</a> opened its new Watch Lab last year, it was a sign that the brand was doubling down on its <a href="https://www.hommessingapore.com/watches/watches-wonders-2024-roundup-cartier-piaget-vacheron-constantin-jaeger-lecoultre" target="_blank" rel="noopener">horological</a> efforts. Now, the first timepieces from the state-of-the-art Cortaillod workshop are revealed, combining groundbreaking innovation with unmistakable <a href="https://www.hommessingapore.com/style/gucci-celebrates-70th-anniversary-of-horsebit-loafer-with-special-exhibition" target="_blank" rel="noopener">House codes</a>. Here's a look at the latest chapter of Gucci High Watchmaking:

Never thought we&rsquo;d see the day, but here&rsquo;s a Gucci-signed minute repeater. The horological milestone is presented in the Gucci 25H &mdash; a favourite vehicle for the Maison&rsquo;s High Watchmaking endeavours &mdash; featuring three miniature hammers that strike different notes for the hours, quarters and minutes. Instead of a conventional pusher, the chiming mechanism is activated by twisting the bezel &mdash; an unexpected surprise. Architectural pattern on the dial is inspired by sound waves, while new typography for the hour numerals draws from the twinning form of the Interlocking G. A flying tourbillon adds visual splendour to this sonic masterpiece.

Sapphire cases have become something of a signature in Gucci High Watchmaking, and this year the 25H Skeleton Tourbillon is blessed with the magic of transparency. If the horizontal bridges and movement gear train weren&rsquo;t conspicuous before, they are positively see-though now with a 360-degree vantage view. The crystal-clear cases continue to exemplify Gucci&rsquo;s manufacturing prowess, requiring a skilled hand to sculpt without shattering the hard material.

Inspired by the iconic House code, Gucci Interlocking is a debut collection that combines two emblematic complications, the flying tourbillon and jumping hours. Roman numerals &mdash; once again with typology inspired by the line&rsquo;s namesake &mdash; leap forward every 60 minutes, emerging from under the smoked sapphire glass to indicate the correct hour through an aperture. The minute hand travels the periphery, floating above a shimmering aventurine layer that moves in sync with the oscillating weight behind. Together with the same flying tourbillon found in the minute repeater, the entire scene is a revolutionary dance performed within a new elegant cushion case.

Like the aurora borealis&rsquo; dancing ribbons of light, the G-Timeless Planetarium is a chromatic spectacle of pirouetting gemstones revolving around a central tourbillon. Fiery opals and garnets, sunny beryls, verdant peridot and tourmaline, tranquil topaz and tanzanite, lustrous amethysts, and fancy pink rubellites &mdash; all of their precious brilliance is reflected off the new textured guilloch&eacute; base to spellbinding effect. A diamond-set flower replaces the star at the top of the firmament, bringing a different sort of enchantment to the dazzling animation.

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