Irish watch enthusiasts can look forward to a second helping of hand crafted, artisanal horology, as the world of independent watchmaking comes together at the heart of Ireland’s oldest city for the second edition of the Festival of Time, which takes place in Waterford city centre over the weekend of September 22-24.

Ushering in the new year with a pair of 25-piece limited editions from his S.U.F brand, Finnish independent Stepan Sarpaneva kicks off his twentieth anniversary celebrations with the new 180 Noki and 180 Noki Nero models.

The world of contemporary independent watchmaking touches down on Irish soil for the very first time, as the inaugural International Festival of Time takes place in a quite spectacular setting in the heart of Ireland’s oldest city.

Faithfully replicating a model confined to history, the IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph Edition “Tribute to 3705” adds a contemporary twist to a modern classic.

With ultra-svelte proportions, the Bulgari Octo Finissimo Tourbillon Chronograph Skeleton Automatic features an automatic openworked tourbillon monopusher chronograph movement, housed within the collection’s signature multi-faceted case.

Introducing the new Linde Werdelin Oktopus MoonLite, a stunning glow in the dark moonphase diver’s watch encased entirely in a proprietary lightweight case material.

Hard Stone, soft styling - the Jaquet Droz Grande Seconde Off-Centred Chronograph Black Onyx edition brings a new façade to the collection.

Sometimes simple authenticity is enough and the new Longines Heritage Classic Tuxedo and Classic Chronograph Tuxedo models have it in abundance.

In a portfolio abound with minimalism, the NOMOS Ludwig watch is the most classically styled of all their models. Renowned for its flat-dialled purity, and wisp-like Roman numerals, it is a watch for all occasions and one which its wearer will never tire of wearing.

Going all-out deluxe with a resplendent new edition, the Frederique Constant Classic Worldtimer Manufacture Rose Gold wears its miscellany of indications with equipoise.

Glashütte Original gives its diver-themed SeaQ collection a deluxe makeover with two new editions, the Glashütte Original SeaQ Panorama Date Bicolour and SeaQ Panorama Date Red Gold.

Merging retro accents with contemporary styling, the new TAG Heuer x Fragment Design Calibre Heuer 02 Chronograph watch represents the latest dalliance between TAG Heuer and Hiroshi Fujiwara’s design house.

With its new Omega De Ville Tourbillon Master Chronometer, Omega demonstrate their proficiency with wrist-worn Tourbillon calibres, and they advance a little further towards perfection.

Known for its dynamic mechanics and futuristic aesthetics, the Urwerk UR-210 has without doubt, enlivened the watchmaking landscape. And, while the company have announced the retirement of this series, it bows out in suitably dramatic style, with a stealthy ultra-exclusive UR-201 Final Edition.

With a trio of counters in varying shades of blue, the Zenith Chronomaster Revival Manufacture Edition is a swansong tribute to the brand’s Revival-cased A386 collection.

With a mesmerising flying tourbillon the focal point on a superb guilloché dial, the new Parmigiani Fleurier Toric Tourbillon Slate is an elegant and beautifully finished timepiece inside and out.

It’s rare that a new watch collection is a crowd-pleaser across the board, but the Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control Collection for 2020 skirts elegantly along the lines of perfection.

The new HYT SOONOW Instant Rainbow exhibits a spectrum of audacious, kaleidoscopic colours, yet beyond its intense aesthetics the piece carries a poignant message for us all.

While the new Longines Spirit Chronograph and Spirit Time and Date models stay sensitive to the company’s historical references, both pieces are powered by full-blooded and thoroughly modern mechanical COSC-certified calibres.

The Lundis Bleus Vipera Aspis Blue Green is an exquisite and unique artisan timepiece from a thoroughly Independent watch brand, which features a powerful symbolic snake in cloisonné enamel upon its dial, crafted with extraordinary delicacy.

For 2020, Chopard’s long-standing relationship with classic motor sport’s jewel in the crown continues with the new Chopard Mille Miglia GTS Azurro Chronograph, featuring the iconic Miglia arrow against a superb deep blue dial.

The Bovet Virtuoso VII is a breathtakingly beautiful timepiece, and with two exquisite new guilloché dials in jewel-like shades of green or red, the manufacture adds a further dimension to its classical good looks.

The Cartier Privé Tank Asymétrique Skeleton limited edition watch pays a contemporary tribute to a legendary collection.