EDITOR Angel Huang｜TRANSLATOR Aurora Lin
自 1930 年代 Louis Cottier 發明世界時間裝置，將地球二十四個時區濃縮於方寸錶盤之上，高級製錶便展開了一場關於空間、時間與人類移動文明的探索。從遠洋客輪穿越大西洋的黃金年代，到噴射客機串聯世界的現代旅程，再到今日跨越洲際與時區早已成為日常的全球化生活，腕錶所丈量的，早已不只是時間本身。對當代旅人而言，時間是一種流動的座標。當紐約的晨光映照曼哈頓天際線，巴黎正迎來午後的從容，而東京則逐漸步入夜色。世界時間腕錶以精密機械將這些遙遠卻同步發生的時刻凝聚於腕間，使佩戴者得以在瞬息之間掌握地球另一端的節奏。於是，腕錶不再只是計時工具，而是一幅流轉於手腕上的地理圖景。當跨越時區的晝夜更迭與頂級製錶工藝相互交織，每一次指針的推移，都映照著人類對遠方的嚮往，以及對世界持續探索的渴望。
A Geography Written in Time
Where Horology Meets the World
Ever since Louis Cottier devised the world-time mechanism in the 1930s—an ingenious system capable of condensing the globe’s twenty-four time zones into the confines of a watch dial—haute horlogerie has pursued an enduring dialogue between geography, time, and the movement of human civilization.The complication emerged during an era when transatlantic ocean liners carried travelers across vast oceans and distant destinations still held the romance of discovery. It evolved alongside the rise of commercial aviation, when jet travel transformed the way people experienced the world. Today, as crossing continents and time zones has become an ordinary part of modern life, the significance of the world-time watch extends far beyond practical timekeeping.For the contemporary traveler, time is no longer measured solely in hours and minutes. It exists as a shifting network of coordinates connecting one city to another, one horizon to the next. As morning light spills across Manhattan, Paris settles into the ease of the afternoon, while Tokyo gradually surrenders to evening. Though separated by oceans and continents, these moments unfold simultaneously, linked by the perpetual rotation of the Earth.Through the precision of mechanical watchmaking, the world-time watch brings these distant realities together upon the wrist. In doing so, it becomes more than an instrument of measurement. It transforms into a miniature atlas in motion—a constantly evolving portrait of a world that never stands still.Within its rotating city discs and twenty-four-hour rings lies a uniquely human aspiration: the desire to remain connected to places beyond our immediate reach. Every movement of the hands becomes a reminder that the world is larger than the horizon before us, and that curiosity has always been among humanity’s most enduring companions.
PATEK PHILIPPE
在百達翡麗的作品之中，世界時間腕錶始終佔有特殊位置。原因不僅在於這項複雜功能與品牌歷史之間深厚的連結，更因為它是一種極少數能將機械、地理與人類移動經驗同時納入方寸之間的時計語言。自1930年代與 Louis Cottier 合作以來，百達翡麗幾乎參與了現代世界時間腕錶發展的每一個重要篇章。全新 Ref. 7129J-001 延續這條清晰的血脈。搭載品牌於1999年取得專利的世界時間顯示系統，佩戴者僅需透過10時位置按鈕，便能完成城市環與時區顯示的同步調整。複雜的機械邏輯被收納於簡潔操作之後，這向來是百達翡麗最擅長的事情。然而，這枚作品最值得注意的，或許並非其機械結構。而是色彩。長久以來，世界時間腕錶往往帶有某種典藏意味。無論是掐絲琺瑯地圖、手工雕刻，或繁複的城市環配置，都讓這項功能與傳統製錶美學緊密相連。Ref. 7129J-001 卻選擇了另一種表達方式。36毫米黃金錶殼之中，是一面鮮明的緋紅色漆面錶盤。中央籃織交錯圖案隨光線產生細微變化，黃金立體時標與菱形指針則為整體構圖帶來俐落秩序。城市環、面盤與鱷魚皮錶帶採用近乎一致的色彩配置，使世界時間腕錶少見地呈現出強烈而完整的視覺個性。百達翡麗極少以色彩作為主角。因此當這抹緋紅出現在世界時間腕錶之上時，其意義遠比視覺本身更值得玩味。它沒有改變世界時間腕錶的本質，卻悄悄改變了人們觀看它的方式。
Among the many complications cultivated by Patek Philippe throughout its history, few are as intrinsically linked to the manufacture’s identity as the world-time watch.Its significance extends well beyond technical sophistication. Few complications possess the ability to unite mechanical ingenuity, geographical awareness, and the experience of travel within such a refined and intuitive display. Since its collaboration with Louis Cottier in the 1930s, Patek Philippe has played a defining role in shaping the evolution of the modern world-time watch, contributing to many of the milestones that have come to define the genre.The new Ref. 7129J-001 continues this lineage with quiet confidence. Equipped with the patented world-time mechanism introduced by the manufacture in 1999, the watch allows all indications to be adjusted simultaneously via the pusher positioned at 10 o’clock. A single press synchronizes the city ring, twenty-four-hour display, and local time indication, concealing considerable mechanical complexity behind an interface of remarkable simplicity—an approach that has long distinguished Patek Philippe from its peers.Yet the true fascination of Ref. 7129J-001 lies elsewhere.Traditionally, world-time watches have carried a distinctly classical character. Cloisonné enamel maps, hand-engraved motifs, and intricately detailed city rings have historically anchored the complication within the vocabulary of traditional haute horlogerie. Rather than reinforcing that familiar narrative, Patek Philippe chooses a different expression.At the heart of the 36 mm yellow-gold case sits a striking lacquered dial rendered in a vivid crimson hue. The basket-weave motif at its center responds subtly to changing light, creating a dynamic interplay of texture and depth. Applied gold hour markers and faceted hands introduce clarity and structure, while the city ring, dial, and alligator strap are united through an unusually cohesive chromatic palette.Color has rarely occupied center stage within Patek Philippe’s world-time creations. That is precisely why this shade of crimson feels so significant. It does not alter the essence of the complication itself; rather, it reframes the way we experience it. The watch remains every bit the world-time instrument it has always been, yet it projects a newfound confidence—one that feels less archival and more contemporary, less retrospective and more expressive.In a category often defined by tradition, Ref. 7129J-001 demonstrates that evolution can emerge not only through mechanics, but also through emotion.
ROLEX
2026年，勞力士迎來蠔式腕錶誕生一百週年。回顧近代腕錶發展史，很難找到另一項技術對產業產生如此深遠的影響。1926年問世的蠔式腕錶，不僅重新定義了防水腕錶的可能性，也奠定了現代腕錶最重要的技術基礎之一。此後近一個世紀，無論設計如何演變，蠔式錶殼始終是勞力士最鮮明的標誌。因此，當品牌選擇以 Oyster Perpetual 36 紀念這個重要時刻時，人們原本期待看到的或許是一項全新的技術突破。但勞力士沒有這麼做。這枚作品最值得注意的地方，不在機芯，也不在錶殼。而是面盤。重新回歸的「紀念花紋圖案」（Jubilee Dial）最早可追溯至1970年代末。透過當代印刷工藝重新詮釋後，由不同色彩構成的「ROLEX」字樣形成規律排列的圖騰在秩序與節奏之間取得微妙平衡。它保留了品牌一貫的嚴謹，同時流露出少見的輕鬆氣息。這樣的設計出現在勞力士身上，格外有趣。因為長久以來，人們總習慣將勞力士與精準、可靠、功能性聯繫在一起。相較之下，幽默感從來不是最常被提起的關鍵字。然而這面盤提醒了我們另一件事。真正成熟的品牌，往往不需要透過劇烈改變來證明自己仍在前進。36毫米蠔式鋼錶殼依舊熟悉，3230型自動上鏈機芯依舊可靠，Parachrom游絲與Chronergy擒縱系統依舊提供一貫出色的穩定性。百年之後，蠔式腕錶最核心的價值幾乎沒有改變。這一次，勞力士只是讓人重新看見它。
In 2026, Rolex celebrates the centenary of one of the most influential innovations in modern watchmaking: the Oyster.Few technical achievements have left such a lasting mark on the industry. Introduced in 1926, the Oyster fundamentally redefined the possibilities of the waterproof wristwatch and established one of the cornerstones upon which modern watchmaking would be built. Nearly a century later, regardless of how aesthetics and technologies have evolved, the Oyster case remains among the most recognizable forms in horology.For such a milestone anniversary, many expected Rolex to unveil a groundbreaking technical advancement. Instead, the manufacture chose a subtler gesture.The most intriguing element of the commemorative Oyster Perpetual 36 is neither its movement nor its case. It is the dial.The return of the Jubilee Dial revives a design language first introduced in the late 1970s. Reinterpreted through contemporary manufacturing techniques, the repeated “ROLEX” motif forms a rhythmic tapestry of color and pattern, balancing precision with an unexpected sense of levity. It retains the discipline that has long defined the brand while revealing a character rarely associated with its watches.That contrast is precisely what makes the design so compelling.Precision, reliability, and functionality have long formed the core of the Rolex vocabulary. ayfulness, by comparison, has seldom occupied a prominent place within the conversation. Yet the Jubilee Dial serves as a reminder that truly established icons rarely need radical reinvention to demonstrate relevance.The familiar Oystersteel case remains unchanged in its proportions and purpose. The Calibre 3230 continues to deliver the performance for which Rolex is renowned, while the Parachrom hairspring and Chronergy escapement uphold the standards of precision and stability that collectors have come to expect.A century after its debut, the Oyster remains remarkably faithful to its original principles.This time, Rolex has not reinvented its icon. It has simply invited us to look at it differently.
JAEGER-LECOULTRE
在積家的複雜功能體系中，Geographic 始終是一個獨特的存在。它不像世界時間腕錶那樣試圖將全球時區盡收眼底，也不以繁複的顯示方式彰顯機械實力。相反地，Geographic 將焦點放在另一座與自己有所連結的城市，以更直覺、更貼近現代旅行需求的方式，詮釋時間與距離之間的關係。自問世以來，這項功能始終是積家旅行腕錶最具代表性的篇章之一。全新 Master Control Geographic 玫瑰金款延續系列一貫的優雅氣質。40毫米玫瑰金錶殼線條流暢而克制，搭配具快速更換系統的棕色大鱗鱷魚皮錶帶，在正式與休閒之間取得恰到好處的平衡。銀灰色太陽放射紋面盤展現 Master Control 系列經典的秩序美學。鍍金數字時標與太子妃形指針勾勒出清晰輪廓，時分秒、日期、動力儲存與第二時區顯示則被巧妙整合於面盤之上，在豐富資訊與閱讀性之間維持難得的平衡感。真正讓 Geographic 與眾不同的，是位於面盤下方的城市顯示窗。透過簡潔直觀的操作方式，佩戴者得以快速切換參考城市，掌握另一個時區的時間變化。相較於世界時間腕錶所展現的全球視野，Geographic 更像是一種個人的時間座標。它不試圖呈現整個世界。而是專注於其中一座城市。那裡或許是下一段旅程的目的地，也可能是家人、朋友或合作夥伴所在之處。對許多人而言，這樣的時間顯示已經足夠。腕錶內部搭載積家自製939型自動上鏈機芯，透過藍寶石水晶底蓋可欣賞機芯運作之美。對積家而言，旅行從來不只是跨越地理疆界，而是一種與世界保持連結的方式。Geographic 所記錄的，也從來不只是時間差。更多時候，是另一座城市的存在。
Within Jaeger-LeCoultre’s constellation of complications, the Geographic occupies a category of its own.Unlike a traditional world-time watch, it does not attempt to display the entire globe at once. Nor does it rely on visual complexity to communicate mechanical prowess. Instead, it focuses on a more personal relationship between travel and time—one that feels particularly relevant in today’s interconnected world.Since its introduction, the Geographic has remained one of the manufacture’s most distinctive travel complications.The new Master Control Geographic in pink gold continues this legacy with characteristic elegance. Its 40 mm case displays the restrained proportions and flowing lines that have become synonymous with the collection, while a brown large-scale alligator strap fitted with a quick-change system allows the watch to move effortlessly between formal and casual settings.The silver sunray-brushed dial reflects the refined order that defines the Master Control collection. Gilt numerals and dauphine hands establish a clear visual hierarchy, while the hours, minutes, seconds, date, power-reserve indicator, and second-time-zone display are integrated with remarkable coherence.The true signature of the Geographic, however, lies within the city display positioned in the lower section of the dial.Through an intuitive adjustment system, the wearer can instantly select a reference city and track the corresponding local time. Compared with the expansive perspective offered by a world-time watch, the Geographic feels more intimate—less concerned with the entirety of the globe and more focused on a single meaningful destination.That city may be the next stop on a journey. It may also be where family, friends, or business partners reside. For many travelers, that connection is far more relevant than a display of all twenty-four time zones.Visible through the sapphire crystal caseback, Jaeger-LeCoultre’s in-house Calibre 939 automatic movement powers the watch with characteristic refinement.For Jaeger-LeCoultre, travel has never been solely about distance. It is about maintaining a connection with places that matter. The Geographic measures more than a time difference; it preserves the presence of another city.
CHOPARD
Mille Miglia不是一場賽事。對蕭邦而言，它更像是一段關於速度、風景與機械工藝的義大利旅程。自1988年成為 Mille Miglia 千里賽官方合作夥伴以來，品牌便持續以腕錶記錄這場被譽為「世界最美麗賽事」的公路傳奇。從布雷西亞出發，穿越托斯卡尼丘陵、亞得里亞海沿岸與義大利中部古城，這一千英里的路程所承載的，從來不只是競速本身，而是一種將駕駛視為生活美學的態度。全新 Mille Miglia Classic Chronograph 延續系列與古董賽車世界的深厚連結。三款環形緞面打磨面盤分別以櫻桃紅、復古淺綠與賽車黑呈現，色彩靈感來自不同年代經典跑車的車身塗裝與內裝細節。光線掠過面盤時，細膩紋理展現出近似金屬車身的流動質感，讓速度感不必透過誇張設計便能自然浮現。40.5毫米錶殼採用蕭邦獨家 Lucent Steel™ 精鋼打造，具備優異耐用性，並融入高比例循環再造材質，回應當代製錶對永續的要求。呼應煞車踏板的滾花計時按鈕、Grade X1 超級夜光指針與測速計刻度，則將賽車語彙轉化為細節之中的功能美學。腕錶內部搭載通過 COSC 瑞士官方天文台認證的自動上鏈機芯，具備54小時動力儲存、停秒與計時功能。搭配靈感源自賽車手套的小牛皮錶帶，Mille Miglia Classic Chronograph 既保留計時碼錶的實用本質，也帶有紳士車手所熟悉的公路氣息。真正令人難忘的，往往不是終點。而是一路向前時，風景在腕間與眼前同時流動的瞬間。
The Mille Miglia has never been merely a race.For Chopard, it represents an enduring celebration of speed, craftsmanship, and the romance of the open road. Since becoming the official partner of the Mille Miglia in 1988, the Maison has continually paid tribute to what Enzo Ferrari famously described as “the most beautiful race in the world.”From Brescia through the rolling hills of Tuscany, along the Adriatic coast and across the historic towns of central Italy, the thousand-mile route offers far more than competition. It embodies a distinctly Italian vision of travel, where driving becomes an expression of culture and lifestyle.The new Mille Miglia Classic Chronograph continues this dialogue between watchmaking and motoring heritage.Its circular satin-brushed dials, offered in Cherry Red, Vintage Green, and Racing Black, draw inspiration from the paintwork and interior finishes of classic automobiles from different eras. Under changing light, the textured surfaces evoke the reflections of polished coachwork, creating a subtle sense of movement and energy.The 40.5 mm case is crafted from Chopard’s proprietary Lucent Steel™, combining exceptional durability with a significant proportion of recycled material. It reflects a contemporary commitment to sustainability while maintaining the robustness expected of a sports chronograph.Knurled pushers inspired by brake pedals, a tachymeter scale, and Grade X1 Super-LumiNova® hands translate the language of motorsport into purposeful design details.Beneath the dial beats a COSC-certified automatic chronograph movement offering a 54-hour power reserve, stop-seconds functionality, and precise timing performance. Paired with a perforated calfskin strap inspired by vintage driving gloves, the watch captures the unmistakable spirit of the gentleman driver.The most memorable part of any journey is rarely the destination.More often, it is the moment when the road unfolds endlessly ahead and the landscape moves in harmony with the rhythm of time itself.
CARTIER
在現代腕錶的發展史中，Santos-Dumont 始終是一個無法繞過的名字。1904年，巴西飛行先驅 Alberto Santos-Dumont 希望能在飛行途中更方便地讀取時間。Louis Cartier 因此為他打造出一枚能夠佩戴於手腕之上的時計。這項看似簡單的改變，不僅回應了飛行時代的需求，也悄然改寫了人們觀看時間的方式。百餘年後，Santos-Dumont 依然保有最初的精神。羅馬數字時標、外露螺絲、圓珠形錶冠與藍色凸圓形寶石等經典元素悉數保留，在俐落比例與純粹線條之間，展現卡地亞歷久彌新的設計語言。相較於許多不斷演化的經典腕錶，Santos-Dumont 的魅力恰恰來自於它幾乎不需要改變。本次新作最引人注目的亮點之一，是首次採用墨西哥金曜石打造面盤。這種源自火山活動的天然礦石，經過細緻切割與拋光後，呈現深邃而富有層次的光澤。當光線掠過表面，礦石內部細微的天然紋理與氣泡若隱若現，為極簡設計增添難以複製的個性，也讓每一枚作品都擁有獨特面貌。卡地亞同時從1920年代的歷史作品汲取靈感，打造由394枚細緻鍊節組成的黃K金鍊帶。纖薄而柔順的結構緊密貼合手腕，在珠寶工藝與製錶美學之間取得微妙平衡，也再次展現品牌深厚的金工底蘊。腕錶搭載430 MC型手動上鏈機芯，以纖薄輪廓延續 Santos-Dumont 一貫優雅比例，並同步推出黃K金、鉑金與皮革錶帶等不同版本選擇。1904年，人們透過它抬頭望向天空。而今天，它依然保留著那個時代對遠方的想像。或許這正是 Santos-Dumont 歷經一個多世紀仍然令人著迷的原因。
Few names are as closely intertwined with the history of the modern wristwatch as Santos-Dumont.In 1904, the pioneering aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont sought a practical way to read the time while flying. Louis Cartier responded by creating a watch designed to be worn on the wrist—an innovation that would quietly transform the relationship between timekeeping and everyday life.More than a century later, the Santos-Dumont remains remarkably faithful to that original spirit.Roman numerals, exposed screws, a beaded crown, and the signature blue cabochon remain integral to the design, reflecting Cartier’s enduring mastery of proportion and restraint. Unlike many icons that have evolved dramatically over time, the Santos-Dumont derives much of its appeal from continuity.Among the highlights of the latest edition is the introduction of a dial crafted from Mexican obsidian, a first for the collection.Formed through volcanic activity, this natural stone reveals extraordinary depth once carefully cut and polished. As light travels across its surface, subtle inclusions and delicate variations emerge from within, lending each watch a distinct personality that cannot be replicated.Drawing inspiration from historical Cartier creations of the 1920s, the Maison has also introduced a yellow-gold bracelet composed of 394 individually crafted links. Its supple construction drapes effortlessly around the wrist, achieving a delicate equilibrium between jewelry craftsmanship and watchmaking refinement.Powering the watch is the manually wound Calibre 430 MC, whose slim architecture preserves the elegant profile that has long characterized the Santos-Dumont. Versions in yellow gold, platinum, and leather strap configurations further expand the collection.In 1904, it encouraged people to look toward the skies.Today, it continues to embody that same spirit of possibility and exploration.
Perhaps that is why the Santos-Dumont remains every bit as captivating now as it was more than a century ago.
DIOR
時間是精準運行的刻度。它同時關乎風格、色彩，以及巴黎高級訂製工坊對細節近乎執著的追求。2026年，Chiffre Rouge 系列透過全新作品再次展現 Dior 獨有的製錶語言——當瑞士製錶工藝遇見巴黎高訂精神，時間便不再只是被閱讀，而是被穿戴。新作靈感來自 Dior 2026 夏季系列伸展台上的柔和粉色調。38毫米精鋼錶殼之中，一面粉紅色珍珠母貝面盤映現細膩光澤，其上雕飾品牌經典 Cannage 籐格紋圖案。隨著光線移動，珍珠母貝與立體紋理交織出豐富層次，讓面盤展現近似高級訂製面料的質感表情。玫瑰金鑲鑽錶圈與粉紅色鱷魚皮錶帶延續同樣的色彩語言，在柔和與華麗之間取得恰到好處的平衡。然而，Chiffre Rouge 最具辨識度的個性從未缺席。位於4時位置的紅色旋入式錶冠與鮮紅色秒針依然醒目。對 Christian Dior 而言，紅色象徵生命、熱情與幸運；而日期窗中特別標示的數字「8」，則呼應這位品牌創辦人畢生珍視的幸運符碼。這些細節讓 Chiffre Rouge 不只是腕錶設計，更成為 Dior 美學語言的一部分。腕錶搭載 CD.002 自動上鏈機芯，具備50小時動力儲存與100米防水性能，並配備可快速更換的錶帶系統，在製錶工藝與時裝精神之間維持著自然平衡。如果粉紅色款展現的是 Dior 感性而細膩的一面，那麼兩款全新藍色計時碼錶則呈現更鮮明的運動氣息。41毫米錶殼搭配深藍色 Cannage 籐格紋面盤，三枚計時盤賦予作品更豐富的視覺層次與功能性。兩款作品透過不同材質配置展現截然不同的風格表情。型號 CD08462X1826 透過霧面灰色精鋼與玫瑰金細節形成鮮明對比，在低調之中展現奢華質感；型號 CD08461X1825 則以藍色錶圈、藍色鱷魚皮錶帶與同色系面盤構築完整的 Tone-on-Tone 美學，呈現更加純粹而一致的設計語言。
世界或許變得愈來愈近。但人們對遠方的好奇，從未因此減少。從一座城市到另一座城市，從一個時區到下一個時區，時間始終提醒著我們：世界比眼前所見更加遼闊。而腕間方寸之地所承載的，也從來不只是精密機械。更多時候，是人類持續向前的目光。
Few names are as closely intertwined with the history of the modern wristwatch as Santos-Dumont.In 1904, the pioneering aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont sought a practical way to read the time while flying. Louis Cartier responded by creating a watch designed to be worn on the wrist—an innovation that would quietly transform the relationship between timekeeping and everyday life.More than a century later, the Santos-Dumont remains remarkably faithful to that original spirit.Roman numerals, exposed screws, a beaded crown, and the signature blue cabochon remain integral to the design, reflecting Cartier’s enduring mastery of proportion and restraint. Unlike many icons that have evolved dramatically over time, the Santos-Dumont derives much of its appeal from continuity.Among the highlights of the latest edition is the introduction of a dial crafted from Mexican obsidian, a first for the collection.Formed through volcanic activity, this natural stone reveals extraordinary depth once carefully cut and polished. As light travels across its surface, subtle inclusions and delicate variations emerge from within, lending each watch a distinct personality that cannot be replicated.Drawing inspiration from historical Cartier creations of the 1920s, the Maison has also introduced a yellow-gold bracelet composed of 394 individually crafted links. Its supple construction drapes effortlessly around the wrist, achieving a delicate equilibrium between jewelry craftsmanship and watchmaking refinement.Powering the watch is the manually wound Calibre 430 MC, whose slim architecture preserves the elegant profile that has long characterized the Santos-Dumont. Versions in yellow gold, platinum, and leather strap configurations further expand the collection.In 1904, it encouraged people to look toward the skies.Today, it continues to embody that same spirit of possibility and exploration.
