Helios celebrates 15 years of exceptional timekeeping by presenting the top 15 watch launches of 2023, a year that has truly redefined the art of horology. These watches are not just timekeepers; they are symbols of innovation, merging timeless elegance with cutting-edge technology.Each model in our selection stands out for its unique design, unparalleled craftsmanship, and the story it tells. From classic, sophisticated designs to modern, tech-savvy marvels, this year's lineup offers something for every connoisseur of fine watches. So, let’s check out the watches-
Raksha Bandhan is a time-honoured festival that celebrates the bond of love and protection between siblings. Traditionally, Rakhi gifts have consisted of sweets, clothes, or jewellery. However, in recent years, there has been a growing trend of giving self-care gifts as Rakhi gifts.One ideal self-care gift for this Rakhi is a watch. Watches are not only stylish and functional, but they can also be a reminder to take care of yourself. It also stands out as a symbol of unconditional love between siblings.
No matter what your brother or sister's personality is, there is a perfect watch out there for them. Here are a few of our top picks for the perfect rakhi gifts of self-care.
Navy pilots were sometimes forced to land in unknown, even hostile, territory. So the US Navy operating in the Pacific decided to give them hermetically sealed rubber boxes containing valuable items that would allow them, in the event of a parachute jump or forced landing, to negotiate for information, for their freedom or even their lives.
This “life barter kit” contained among others two rings, a chain with a gold pendant and a watch from Milus, the Snow Star “Instant Date”, with an instant calendar and very stylish look. Choosing a Swiss object as a potential bartering item demonstrates the level of technical and aesthetic appreciation and esteem of the Swiss brand all over the world. These qualities of the original Snow Star have been implemented in its modern counterpart.
THE SNOW STAR 2019 IN TWO VERSIONS
Irradiating its former values, the Snow Star uses one of the most resistant steels, 904L, to assert
Designed to resemble the brands experimentation, the LAB01 features a more modern and technical design that is especially highlighted by the implementation of an exclusive fiberglass dial.
We commonly find fiberglass in boat manufacturing, automotive and various performance products. Looking to fully exploit the advantages of this material: mouldability, rigidity and unique aesthetic, we developed the fiberglass dial, unknown until now in the watch industry.Exclusively developed for Milus, the fiberglass dial provides a unique texture to every piece.
A NOD TO THE FAMOUS DESIGNERS CHARLES & RAY EAMES
In the late 1940s, Charles and Ray Eames participated in a competition, organised by the New York Museum of Modern Art. Their design of a chair with a seat shell moulded to fit the contours of the human body won second prize. Yet, the metal seat shell was too complex and expensive to achieve successful mass production. The
THE MODERN SUCCESSOR OF THE MILUS SUPER COMPRESSOR
Archimèdes by Milus is the modern successor of the Milus Super compressor of the seventies. In the mid-to-late 50s, Swiss case manufacturer Ervin Piquerez S.A. (EPSA) filed patents and began manufacturing their latest and greatest catalog component, the Super Compressor case, for brands such as JLC, Longines, Blancpain and Milus.
During the 70s, it was extremely common for brands to use catalog components from general case manufactures such as EPSA. As a result, many of the vintage Super Compressor that have survived through the years share common and identifiable components.
THE MODERN-DAY ARCHIMÈDES BY MILUS
To create a stunningly contemporary watch, the model’s reinvention was subsequently a question of research and proportions.
The development focused on the 41mm brushed casing and the reflection of the mirror-polished bezel.
Frederique Constant is known for its classical and refined timepieces of exceptional value. Pure lines and a timeless design are the hallmarks of every watch within the Classics collection. Other attributes that never go out of fashion include reliability and durability. Every timepiece within the Classics collection has been engineered to the most exacting standards. The Brand’s philosophy of providing luxury watches at affordable prices holds true across the range.
In 1999, Frederique Constant launched the first models of its Highlife collection. Embodied in a unique design, they were characterized by their integrated strap. Since 2020, the Maison perpetuated this ingenious concept, and brought this collection back in the spotlights with several models fitted with this intelligent feature.
