For a whole week, thrilling new timepiece launches and bedazzling A-listers claimed centre stage at Geneva in Switzerland, as Watches and Wonders 2024 shone a spotlight on the charms of watchmaking.

The most prominent event in the horological world, recorded several new highs.

With eight new brands and a record 54 maisons in attendance, the showcase held from April 9 to 15 drew more than 49,000 unique visitors, an increase of 14% from 2023.