Biggest Watch Brands Poised for a Meteoric Rise in 2025: Top 13 to Watch

A Huge Year for New Watches: 13 Brands Celebrating Major Milestones in 2025
2025 is gearing up to be an enormous year for watch enthusiasts, as a slew of brands mark significant anniversaries. While not all brands make a big deal about their milestones, some seem to relish the opportunity to commemorate each year, like Seiko, which celebrates a new anniversary every year. Others, like Rolex, might let major milestones slide, as they did with the 70th anniversary of the Submariner in 2023.
A Peek at the Brands to Watch in 2025
As we speculate on which brands will make a splash in the coming year, I’ve grouped 13 watchmakers that are each celebrating a notable milestone. Some have already kicked off their celebrations with special releases that hint at more to come in the next 12 months, while others are yet to reveal their hand.
Czapek: 10 Years of Innovation and Passion
Did you know that the Czapek story began way back in 1839 when Patek, Czapek, & Cie. was founded by François Czapek and Antoni Patek? The partnership only lasted six years before the two went their separate ways, with Patek co-founding Patek Philippe and Czapek striking out on his own. Little did we know that Czapek would literally disappear in 1871, leaving behind a legacy that would be revived in 2015 when the brand relaunched with a new spirit of innovation and passion.
The Brands to Watch in 2025:
- Czapek: 10 years of redefining excellence in watchmaking
- Rolex: 130th anniversary of the iconic brand
- Omega: 110th anniversary of the Speedmaster
- Blancpain: 120th anniversary of the Villeret collection
- Girard-Perregaux: 170th anniversary of the brand’s founding
- Vacheron Constantin: 265th anniversary of the oldest ongoing watch manufacturer
- Patek Philippe: 140th anniversary of the iconic brand
- Audemars Piguet: 130th anniversary of the brand’s founding
- Zenith: 135th anniversary of the brand’s creation
- Breguet: 260th anniversary of the Swiss watchmaking tradition
- IWC: 140th anniversary of the International Watch Company
- Jorg Hysek: 10 years of innovative watchmaking
- Fleurier: 140th anniversary of the brand’s founding
Stay tuned to see how each of these brands commemorates their significant milestones in 2025. Will they release limited-edition watches, revamp their collections, or create new partnerships? Only time will tell. But one thing is certain: 2025 promises to be an exciting year for watch enthusiasts worldwide!