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This was a rather quiet week in terms of the number of watches launched in the market, but as important as it was quiet in terms of launch quality and importance. Tissot and Swatch both take us to the heart of the 1980s and 1990s, but the star for the past seven days must be Vacheron Constantin. To continue the 270th celebration, the Louvre was closed and presented an astronomical clock that was surprisingly complex (I highly recommend reading it here). Enjoy reading!
Tissot Rockwatch
Tissot makes 80’s rock watches a subtle difference, but maintains its original spirit. The 38mm case is exactly what you can guess about Jungfrau Mountain. This granite watch is a limited edition of 999 pieces and is available in a black leather strap with a pin buckle. Price: £995.
For more information about Tissot Rockwatch, click here.
Swatch Neon
What screams the 90s more than a brightly colored sample? This neon collection update will bring us back in time. Six new watches have been unveiled, all of which share the same brave and colorful spirit that made the swatch wonderful. These are available in 42 or 34mm cases and only select times for complications on the chronograph or calendar. Price: Starting from 75 euros.
For more information about Swatch Neon, click here.
Vacheron Constantin pays homage to the quest for time
Vacheron Constantin celebrates its 270th anniversary with a proper celebration and unveils a monumental astronomical clock with time-reading automatons. Inspired by it, they also presented a white gold watch with double retrograde motion with an automata similar to the clock. The watch is a limited edition of 20 pieces, bringing together a brand new movement with exceptional craftsmanship. Price: on request. For more information about Vacheron Constantin, check out our homage to the Time Quest.
SARTORY BILLARD SB04 ‑ E Small Bang
We are used to seeing eye-catching imaginative dials from Saltry Billard, but their latest work, the 20-piece limited edition SB04-E small bang, shows off a technique rarely seen in watchmaking: Raden. This Japanese craft is the art of sliced mother-of-pearls into thin layers, cut by hand, and embedding them in a quiet lacquer, and the nature of the technique means that each execution is completely unique. The result is a 3D dial that resembles a multicolored supernova emitted from the central pinion. Price: 9,950 euros.
For more information about Sartory Billard SB04 ‑ E Small Bang, click here.
Norqain Freedom 60 43mm Off-White
Following the success of the Freedom 60 Chrono 40mm Fave Life, Norqain releases a slightly larger Panda dial chronograph. The 43mm stainless steel watch features a cream dial with black Leauto and subdials, and completes the package with gold-plated indexes and hand. This 300-piece limited edition comes in three strap solutions: stainless steel, black perlon, or brown aracantara.
For more information about the Norqain Freedom 60 43mm Off-White, click here.
Trilobe Trente-Deux
Trilobe will also debut its first integrated bracelet watch and its first in-house campaign. The brand’s sportiest watch, named after the address of a Paris workshop, is the first to come out of the brand’s newly opened manufacturer just outside of Paris. Trilobe’s signature digital display remains, with both blue and grey dial variants available.
For more information about Trilobe Trente-Deux, click here.
IWC Schaffhausen Automatic Moon Phase
IWC announces the latest addition to the Portofino collection, adding monthly complications to the 18K 5N gold model. The 40 x 11.1mm case frames the moon and silver-plated dials at 12 o’clock. It features a caliber 35,800 with a 50-hour power reserve beat on the 4 Hertz. Price: 20,900 euros.
For more information about the IWC Schaffhausen Automoon Phase, click here.
Bell & Ross Br-X3
Bell & Ross is expanding its flight instrument collection with two titanium sease models, following the recent BR-03 skeleton. The 41mm square grade 2 titanium case comes with BR-Cal. It was created in collaboration with 323 Kenissi. Available with color match elastic straps, with blue or black variants available. Price: 7,400 euros.
For more information about the Bell & Ross Br-X3, click here.
My son who woke up – Silver leaf
French favourite Awakening will revive his son My Silver Leaf after it sold out last year, adding five new colors. Like the previous edition, it combines sanded Vietnamese lacquer with pure silver leaves. Four versions are now part of the regular collection, but there is a limited edition of 100 pieces with a vignette orange dial. Price: 2,000 euros.
For more information about Awake Son Mai – Silver Leaf, click here.
Nivada Grenchen Antarctic Gmt Hodinkee Limited Edition
The first limited edition since Hodinkee’s acquisition of Switzerland watches is a modest and highly considered retro tool watch. Rare Antarctic GMT of the 1960s, ref. 87013, it emerged through the Hodinky Shop. It combines mid-century proportions with modern Lume and Oudles with compressor-style GMT features. Price: USD 1,740.
For more information about the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic Gmt Hodinkee Limited Edition, click here.
