Creativity without boundaries: the art of time in the new 24Hours

The latest issue of 24Hours, on sale from Friday 13 November, is dedicated to special timepieces that embody the diverse creativity of watchmakers. It begins with a cover story featuring the RM 64-01 Tourbillon Colnago, a skeletonised model crafted from cutting-edge materials in a limited edition of just 50 pieces by Richard Mille in collaboration with one of the world’s leading cycling companies: the exposed movement features a tubular structure inspired by bicycle frames. Next come the six Métiers d’Art ‘Tribute to the Animal Kingdom’ concept watches, with extraordinary dials, each featuring a different animal, commissioned by Vacheron Constantin from specialist craftsmen. Next come the watches created by Hublot in collaboration with the artist Jeff Koons and the new releases launched by Patek Philippe at the Watch Art Grand Exhibition in Milan. Next comes Bulgari’s Octo Finissimo Dazzle, which features a distinctive motif on the case, dial and bracelet, drawn from the world of motor racing; the striking dial of Van Cleef & Arpels; the latest instalment in Roger Dubuis’s ‘Knights of the Round Table’ saga; Chanel’s tailoring-inspired watches; the new Venezianico model with an Italian-made movement, featuring a dial adorned with a motif depicting the breath of the wind; a special Royal Oak created by Audemars Piguet in collaboration with tennis legend Serena Williams; and the new, more easy-to-wear iterations of Ulysse Nardin’s Freak [X].

IWC is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Ingenieur, in the version created by watch designer Gérald Genta. Still on the subject of design excellence, the latest Tortue watches from Cartier and the spherical Blancpain Lady B. The interviewees are two sports personalities: Linda Nosková, winner of the most recent Wimbledon and an athlete selected by Rado as one of the rising stars to be supported through the YoungStar programme, and Franco Colapinto, a Formula 1 driver racing for BWT Alpine, a team partnered with watchmaker H. Moser & Cie. Finally, a tour of the refurbished Patek Philippe boutique at Verga 1947 in Milan and a gallery of fashion and accessories that focus on playful enjoyment and light-heartedness.