Summer Reflections: The Best New Collections of 2025 (So Far)
Rolex’s Land-Dweller innovates, Piaget’s Sixtie revives 1960s glamour, and Cartier shines with its new Tressage jewelry watches.
By Sébastien Aeberli
Design, Content & Social Media
At Watches and Wonders 2025 in Geneva, we saw the introduction of several new collections, but as the year has progressed, three have stood out. First and foremost, the Land-Dweller from Rolex pushes boundaries with its groundbreaking calibre 7135 and sleek, integrated design – where innovation meets timeless style. Then, there is the Sixtie collection from Piaget, which revives 1960s glamor with bold trapezoid shapes and vintage elegance, perfect for today’s confident woman. And last, but certainly not least, there are the dazzling Tressage Jewelry watches from Cartier, which blend exquisite craftsmanship and high-jewelry artistry to create unforgettable timepieces.
Let’s take a look back at these standout new collections.
The Rolex Land-Dweller: A Bold, Everyday Watch
Designed as the ultimate everyday companion for modern men and women, the new Land-Dweller collection, Rolex’s latest release, marks a fresh chapter beyond its iconic Sea-Dweller and Sky-Dweller lines.
Available in sleek 36mm and 40mm sizes and crafted from premium materials like Rolesor, Everose gold, and platinum, the Land-Dweller’s versatile style effortlessly bridges work and leisure, offering a sophisticated yet sporty look with standout details like a honeycomb dial motif and luminescent hands.
Most importantly, at the heart of the Land-Dweller beats the groundbreaking Calibre 7135. A movement that was seven years in the making and protected by 32 patents, the Calibre 7135 features the innovative Dynapulse escapement, which replaces the traditional Swiss lever, enhancing resistance to magnetism, reducing weight, and boosting energy efficiency.
Paired with a high-frequency oscillator and silicon hairspring, this calibre can measure time down to a tenth of a second while still maintaining an impressive 66-hour power reserve – a technical marvel wrapped in elegance.
Visually, the Land-Dweller captivates with its integrated Flat Jubilee bracelet that flows seamlessly into a restyled Oyster case, delivering Rolex’s slimmest, most dazzling profile yet. Offered with options like diamond-set or fluted bezels, a white or ice blue dial, and a variety of luxurious metals, this collection starts at $13,900 – an irresistible new icon for collectors craving innovation and timeless style in one package.
Ready to meet the next evolution of Rolex’s daily wear? The Land-Dweller is here to impress.
The Piaget Sixtie: Returning to the Glamor of the 1960s
Unveiled at Watches and Wonders 2025, Piaget’s new Sixtie collection is a stunning revival of the brand’s bold and avant-garde spirit from the 1960s. Inspired by the iconic trapezoid-shaped case – once a radical break from traditional watch design – the new Sixtie merges vintage flair with contemporary elegance.
This collection pays homage to a time when Piaget blurred the lines between jewelry and timekeeping, creating statement pieces that captured the freedom and creativity of the Swinging Sixties.
The modern collection offers four variations, including pink gold and stainless steel options, some adorned with dazzling diamond bezels. Measuring a delicate 29mm by 25.3mm with a slim profile, the Sixtie’s asymmetrical case surrounds a radiant white solar satin dial, complete with stylized Roman numerals and baton hands.
Meanwhile, the supple bracelets, crafted from interlaced trapeze-shaped links, hug the wrist with a sensuous drape, echoing the fluidity and grace of Yves Saint Laurent’s legendary trapeze dress – a symbol of liberation and femininity in the late 1960s.
More than just a tribute to the past, the Sixtie collection channels the confident, self-assured woman of today who embraces versatility and style without compromise. Whether paired with casual denim or a tailored suit, these timepieces effortlessly transition from day to night, embodying both heritage and modernity.
Ready to step into Piaget’s world of timeless glamor reimagined for the 21st century? The Sixtie invites you to do just that.
The Cartier Tressage: Sculptural Masterpieces
Launched in 2023, Cartier’s Tressage collection is one of the newest additions to the Maison’s jewelry catalog, bringing a fresh perspective to the storied Cartier Libre line. (Fun Fact: Since 2002, the Cartier Libre jewelry collection has served as a creative sandbox, allowing the brand to deconstruct iconic motifs and rebuild them with modern sensibilities.)
The Tressage, true to this spirit, blends bold craftsmanship with innovative materials to create pieces that feel both contemporary and deeply rooted in Cartier’s design legacy. And although the Libre line introduced jewelry watches in 2017 with designs inspired by the Baignoire, Tressage marks a new chapter by transforming its signature woven jewelry forms into horological works of art.
The visual language of Tressage is all about contrast, playing with volume, tension, and the interplay of mixed materials. Echoes of Jeanne Toussaint, Cartier’s legendary first female Creative Director, resonate throughout the collection’s daring aesthetics and fearless combinations of textures.
The 2025 Tressage timepieces showcase four distinct styles, each wrapping a rectangular dial in intricate twists of metal and gemstone detailing. These ornamental structures seamlessly transition into sculptural leather straps, adding a tactile, dynamic element to the silhouette. The effect mimics a bangle bracelet, yet remains wearable as a traditional wristwatch – an elegant fusion of jewelry and function that captures Cartier’s commitment to innovation and luxury craftsmanship.
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