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This week was full of big releases! Some of them are unanimously rated highly, while others are more polarizing. We trust your judgment to decide which is which. Omega and Hublot have held several big events announcing new products, and Furlan Mari and Celica have introduced several new models after being in obscurity for a relatively long time. Explore our selection and let us know your favorite. Enjoy reading!
Breguet Tradition Chronograph Independent 7077
Breguet has added a new “Breguet Bleu” configuration to the Tradition Chronograph Independent 7077 (first released in 2015). The watch has two independent gear trains, one dedicated to the time display (3 Hz) and one dedicated to the chronograph (5 Hz). 44mm 18K white gold case, blued solid gold engine, subdials, anthracite coated movement.
Click here to learn more about the Breguet Tradition Chronograph Independent 7077. Price: $93,600
Furlan Mari Mechaquartz ‘Sage Green’
Furlan Mali expands its Mechaquartz collection with a green edition that pays homage to the Middle East. The green and cream reverse panda dial is inspired by the contrasting beauty of a golden desert and a lush oasis. It features a first appearance engraved pusher and is decorated with Hindi and Arabic hour markers.
Click here to learn more about Furlan Mari Mechaquartz “Sage Green”. Price: $620
Capek & Cie. Antarctic Purple Storm
Czapek launches one-of-a-kind hand-varnished dials in a limited series of 10 pieces made from Antarctic canvas. Each dial is unique and manufactured with the expertise of renowned dial maker Metalem. The whole galaxy-inspired idea started when a collector shared his love of space with Czapek & Cie CEO Xavier de Roquemaurel.
Czapek & Cie. Learn more about the Antarctic Purple Storm. Price: $28,000
Celica Parade Reference 1174
Celica disrupts the tool watch diet with its most elegant watch yet, the Parade Reference 1174. The watch is available in two different dial colors: gold and black, with the same soleil and guilloché finish. Despite its more elegant aesthetic, it is water resistant up to 100 meters.
Click here to learn more about Serica Parade Reference 1174. Price: $1,550
Zenith DEFY Skyline CX for collective watch
Zenith and Collective Orology are collaborating for the second time to celebrate the collector group’s 10th collaboration. The model chosen this time is the steel DEFY Skyline, with a microblasted case and bracelet with polished accents. This is the first starry dial in the collection to remove the date window and feature a running seconds counter at the 6 minute position.
Learn more about Zenith DEFY Skyline CX for Collective Horology here. Price: $12,300
Maurice Lacroix Icon Automatic Ceramic
Maurice Lacroix radically revolutionizes his popular icon model by making it ceramic for the first time. Two models were announced: 42mm matte black ceramic and 39mm polished white ceramic. Depending on the color and finish, each piece has a completely different look.
Click here to learn more about the Maurice Lacroix Icon Automatic Ceramic. Price: $3,300
TAG Heuer Monaco Chronograph Skeleton Las Vegas
TAG expands its Monaco Skeleton collection with a colorful edition inspired by the famous Las Vegas Strip. The black DLC titanium case shares its tone with the majority of the dial and serves as a base to accentuate the pink accents. It is equipped with a black strap made from a combination of leather and rubber, with a black DLC titanium buckle to match the rest of the look.
Click here to learn more about the TAG Heuer Monaco Chronograph Skeleton Las Vegas. Price: $11,250
Micro Mil Spec “The Monogram”
Micro Milspec further enhances its commitment to personalized watchmaking by allowing customers to add their own name or initials to the dial. The connection to the monogram is rooted in the brand’s experience with military history and royal heritage, and it has continued to use the monogram since its earliest days. It is made of stainless steel and features a diamond dial pattern inspired by the pattern on a Glock pistol grip.
Click here for more information on Micro Mil Spec “Monogram”. Price: $1,645
Omega Seamaster Diver 300m No Date
Omega has released two new Seamaster Diver 300 meters, one of which was teased on Daniel Craig’s wrist during the Summer Olympics. One has a gray vertical brushed dial (left) and the other has a black wave dial (right). Both have abolished the ceramic bezel in favor of gray titanium (left) and black aluminum (right).
Click here to learn more about the Omega Seamaster Diver 300m No Date. Price: $5,900 (rubber), $6,500 (bracelet)
Hublot Big Bang Unico Novak Djokovic
The Hublot Big Bang Unico Novak Djokovic features a case made from 25 Djokovic racquets and 32 Lacoste polo shirts bonded together with epoxy resin. Weighing only 49.5 grams, this watch is incredibly light thanks to the movement’s use of aluminum instead of brassiere and Gorilla Glass instead of sapphire. The model debuts as a homage to Novak’s record-breaking 2023 season, and features tennis-inspired details throughout, including a tennis ball-shaped bezel screw.
Click here to learn more about the Hublot Big Bang Unico Novak Djokovic. Price: $52,700
Audemars Piguet x KAWS Royal Oak Concept Tourbillon “COMPANION” 43mm
AP has tapped pop artist and designer KAWS to create a sublime and subversive character watch. KAWS’ signature ‘COMPANION’ character continues on the dial of the Royal Oak Concept, framed by the surrounding hands and the tourbillon at 6 o’clock, and powered by the new caliber 2979. The limited edition of 250 pieces features KAWS motifs throughout. Like the artist’s cross that adorns the screws on the Royal Oak’s iconic bezel.
Click here to learn more about the Audemars Piguet x KAWS Royal Oak Concept Tourbillon “COMPANION” 43mm. Price: $223,700
Heinrich Taucher Lume Infused Forged Carbon V2
The Super-LumiNova BGW9 injected into the new Heinrich Taucher dial and bezel combines a unique forged carbon pattern with a mesmerizing glow in the dark. The 41mm brushed stainless steel case is compact with a lug-to-lug size of 47.8mm, ensuring a wearable size despite its large diameter. It is equipped with a 15-link bracelet with screw-down links and a micro-adjustment clasp, inspired by the 70’s.
Learn more about Heinrich Taucher Lume Infused Forged Carbon V2 here. Price: $947
