Diamonds, skeletons and Earth from the Moon: new watches from Jaeger-LeCoultre, Swatch x Omega and more

Jaeger-LeCoultre Rendez-Vous Shooting Star

Jaeger-LeCoultre has unveiled a poetic new interpretation of its Rendez-Vous Shooting Star, a complication which captures the fleeting magic of a shooting star.

First introduced in 2022, it is now reimagined with intricately hand-painted peonies adorning the dial.

Activated by the motion of the wrist, a shimmering star darts across a layered dial of sapphire glass, mother-of-pearl and silvery metal, creating the illusion of a cosmic flash. Brilliant-cut diamonds trace its path in glittering arcs.

The watch’s heart is the automatic Calibre 734, which comprises 335 components, crafted entirely in-house. Variations include a fully diamond-set pink-gold bracelet and a radiant blue alligator strap.

Price: €93,000 (S$139,450) (strap), €185,000 (bracelet)

Swatch x Omega Mission To Earthphase – Moonshine Gold

The newest star in the Bioceramic MoonSwatch Collection is Swatch and Omega’s Mission To Earthphase – Moonshine Gold. Adding a clever twist to classic watchmaking complications is its Earth phase indicator.

Unveiled in 2024, it reimagines the familiar moon phase by flipping the perspective: You see Earth as it would appear from the Moon.

Unlike the moon phase’s clockwise cycle, the Earth phase moves counter-clockwise, a cheeky nod to the retrograde displays lauded in haute horlogerie. The moon phase indicator’s two radiant full moons are coated with Omega’s patented Moonshine Gold.

The effect is enchanting. When the Moon is full, Earth fades into darkness; when Earth beams bright, the Moon retreats into shadow. Beneath this cosmic stage, Snoopy and his ever-loyal co-pilot Woodstock sit peacefully on the lunar surface, gazing back at the blue planet.

Under UV light, a hidden phrase – “I beat everybody…” – flickers to life. It is a cheeky line lifted from a classic Peanuts strip in which Snoopy boasts about being the first beagle to land on the Moon.

Like the rest of the Bioceramic MoonSwatch family, the Mission To Earthphase – Moonshine Gold is made from Swatch’s patented Bioceramic, an eco-forward blend of two-thirds ceramic and one-third biosourced castor oil.

The case is in deep navy blue, a colour created exclusively for this collection. Even the battery cover gets a special touch, with an Earth-inspired design. The watch is fitted with a navy velcro strap.

Price: $535

Bell & Ross BR-05 Sincere White Lum

A collaboration with Singapore watch retailer Sincere to mark SG60, the Bell & Ross BR-05 Sincere White Lum introduces a Full Lum dial in radiant white accented with bold red indices, a tribute to the nation’s flag.

This special edition has a 40mm angular stainless-steel case, with polished and satin-brushed surfaces, which is integrated with a steel bracelet. The white dial flaunts red Arabic numerals that glow in the dark, thanks to Super-LumiNova X2.

It is powered by the BR-CAL.321 automatic movement with a 54-hour power reserve.

Price: $7,900

Girard-Perregaux Laureato Skeleton Aston Martin Edition

Yet another collaboration between Swiss watchmaker Girard-Perregaux and British luxury car manufacturer Aston Martin, the new Laureato Skeleton Aston Martin Edition is crafted entirely from sleek black ceramic.

Lightweight and scratch-resistant, the watch flaunts the model’s signature octagonal bezel and integrated bracelet, which pays homage to the classic 1975 Laureato.

The open-worked GP01800 calibre is a head-turner, its intricate mechanics revealed in full through the sapphire crystal caseback. Aston Martin’s iconic Racing Green accents the luminescent skeleton hands, floating indices and even the gold rotor.

With 55 hand-finished internal angles, advanced shock resistance and a 54-hour power reserve, this creation is an aesthetic and technical triumph.

Price: $80,300

Breguet’s new Ion boutique

To celebrate its 250th anniversary, Swiss watchmaker Breguet has opened a second Singapore boutique – after the success of its Marina Bay flagship – at Ion Orchard.

Taking a leaf from its Zurich flagship, the 138 sq m boutique marries walnut wood, soft marble and curved design lines with signature Breguet blue accents. Details such as guilloche-inspired carpets and fluted furniture are a nod to the brand’s design codes.

There are intimate zones and private consultation areas where visitors can discover Breguet’s 2025 novelties, from the elegant Classique Souscription to the aviation-inspired Type XX Chronographe 2075 to the artistic Tradition Seconde Retrograde 7035.