One of the reasons WatchTime New York has evolved into the most important and largest luxury watch show in the United States is due to the fact that a number of the fantastic brands attending the show each year chose the weekend as the official launch point for their new timepieces in the United States. This year, we had a number of brands either release new models just in time for the show or use the show as the first opportunity for American-based collectors to see the watches on their own turf. While there were a handful of watches that brands showcased that haven’t been released yet (you’ll see them soon enough), we’re focusing on the watches that had already been announced but hadn’t been seen by the public quite yet. Akrivia:
The Akrivia Chronomètre Contemporain signed with Rexhepi’s name.
The Akrivia Chronomètre Contemporain is a watch that many industry pundits have described as the most impressive timepiece of 2018 and is an early favorite for this year?s GPHG award in the Men?s category. It?s the brand?s seventh timepiece and the first that is signed with founder Rexhep Rexhepi?s signature. More importantly, it represents a new chapter for the brand as it continues to pivot towards unexplored territory in the horological mainstream. With the Chronomètre Contemporain, Rexhepi wanted to create a contemporary wristwatch interpretation of an old-school marine chronometer. He then combined this desire with his love for the refined lug...