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The Pattern Recognition B-Theory Series 1, created by Michael Friedman’s new brand Pattern Recognition, blends high‑end horology with jewelry, featuring a curved titanium case that measures 32 mm wide, 52 mm long and 9.6 mm thick along an 18° curve. The watch incorporates a moon‑phase
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The CVSTOS Sealiner PS Arman Tsarukyan Edition is a limited‑run watch of only 100 pieces, marking the brand’s first foray into white ceramic cases. Developed in close collaboration with UFC lightweight Arman Tsarukyan, the timepiece pairs a tonneau‑shaped ceramic case with 5N rose‑gold accents on the
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The ProPilot X Gonzo Edition blends Oris’s high‑end watchmaking with the playful spirit of Disney’s Muppets, featuring a vibrant gradient dial inspired by Gonzo’s blue fur, a chili‑pepper power‑reserve hand, and a laser‑etched face that appears and fades within the mainspring as the
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The Girard‑Perregaux Laureato Fifty Tourbillon Micro‑Rotor 39 mm revives the brand’s sports watch lineage with a striking blend of high‑tech movement and artisanal finishing. Powered by the in‑house GP8410 automatic tourbillon calibre, the watch features a micro‑rotor, a distinctive gold‑bridge tourbillon cage, and
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The new M.A.D.Editions M.A.D.3 Vincent Calabrese continues the brand’s collaboration‑focused approach, pairing the avant‑garde spirit of MB&F with Calabrese’s renowned wandering jump‑hour complication. Drawing on the original Baladin mechanism, the watch displays time through a rotating disc
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The David Candaux DC6 Wildfire is a limited‑edition, 45 mm titanium watch wrapped in unidirectional carbon, featuring a striking orange‑sunburst semi‑spherical dial, a vertical‑telescoping magic crown, and a highly decorated tourbillon movement with 47 jewels, a 55‑hour power reserve, and 31 components in the crown
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The review highlights Movado’s Heritage Kingmatic as a well-executed reissue of the brand’s classic 1956 model, blending vintage aesthetics with modern proportions. The watch features a 35 mm cushion‑case, polished and brushed surfaces, a domed sapphire crystal, and a Sellita SW200‑1 automatic movement, delivering a
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The Zelos Helmsman Diver has been refreshed with five distinct dial options—Aventurine, Sky Blue, Carbon, Garnet, and Teal MOP—each showcasing unique materials such as crushed stone, mother‑of‑pearl, forged carbon and sparkling glass. Built on a 40 mm 316L stainless‑steel case that measures 12.5 mm
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The Special Edition 02SERIES Mantis by Studio Underd0g transforms a high‑end chronograph into a functional nightlight, featuring a multi‑layer brass dial coated with seven layers of X1 Super‑LumiNova that glows a vivid green in darkness. Housed in a 37.5 mm stainless‑steel case with a matte
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The piece examines why the Rolex Submariner ref. 14060 is considered the most uninteresting version of the iconic diver, focusing on the small index size and overall dial design that fail to excite the writer. It contrasts the 14060 with earlier models such as the Maxi‑dial 5513 and later
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Chronoswiss’s PULSE GMT Silver Guilloché is a limited‑edition, grade‑5 titanium travel watch that combines a modern aesthetic with dual‑time functionality. Introduced as part of the PULSE collection, the 41 mm case features an integrated bracelet, a curved sapphire crystal, and 100 m water resistance. The watch
New Watches
Louis Vuitton’s Tambour Spin Time returns as a permanent collection, expanding the line with five new references that showcase the iconic jumping‑hour display of twelve rotating cubes. The collection includes the classic close‑dial Green in White Gold, the opulent Australia’s Opal in Rose Gold, and three
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Louis Vuitton has refreshed its Tambour Spin Time collection with five new models, introducing fresh color schemes, gemstone settings, and a limited‑edition tourbillon while retaining the core jump‑hour mechanism built around the LFT ST13.01, ST12.01, and ST05.01 movements. The updates are primarily cosmetic, featuring new
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The C63 Sealander GMT has been significantly refined, offering a 39 mm black‑dial version that feels smaller and more balanced on the wrist thanks to slimmer case proportions, a revised light‑catcher case, and a larger, shallower fixed bezel. Powered by the Sellita SW330‑2 movement, it delivers a
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The Leica ZM 11 Titanium Coffee Black is a modern luxury sports watch that combines a 41 mm titanium case with a dark brown “Coffee Black” dial, gold‑toned applied indexes, and Super‑LumiNova‑filled hands. It features an integrated titanium bracelet, a quick‑release system for swapping to a
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The Bulgari Octo Finissimo Dual Time collaboration with Vianney Halter merges the brand’s minimalist Octo Finissimo platform with Halter’s steampunk aesthetic, offering two versions: a sandblasted titanium model and an 18 k rose‑gold edition. Both feature a 40.5 mm case, a 9.7 mm height at
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The Favre Leuba Deep Raider Day Date returns as a 300‑meter dive watch with a striking two‑tone aesthetic, combining a stainless‑steel case and bracelet with yellow‑gold‑treated accents. Available in black, blue, and green sunburst dials, the models feature a 40 mm case, ceramic bezel insert,
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The Chanel J12 Caliber 12.1 38 mm watch (reference H11684) combines a matte‑blue ceramic case with steel accents, offering a modern, masculine take on a traditionally feminine size. Its 38 mm diameter and 12.6 mm thickness provide a comfortable, versatile wrist presence, while the sapphire crystal‑protected
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The M.A.D. 3 Vincent Calabrese, part of the M.A.D. Editions series, is a limited‑edition watch released on September 7 2026. It combines MB&F’s collaboration with watchmaker Vincent Calabrese, featuring a reimagined Calabrese Balladin movement that offers a smooth, fluid jumping‑hour animation.
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The Kerbedanz 65’27’’ collection, showcased live from GWD26, features a distinctive two‑hand watch where the hour disc rotates once every 12 hours and the hands overlap every 65 minutes and 27 seconds, creating a unique visual effect highlighted by a small diamond on the disc. The watch is
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Raymond Weil celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2026 with the limited‑edition Millesime “The Fifty” chronograph, a collection of just 50 pieces that revives a vintage Valjoux 23‑6 movement from 1976, rebranded as the caliber RW1976. The manually wound movement operates at 3 Hz, offers a 48‑hour power
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The Seiko 5 SRPL93 “Gene Kranz” reissue proves its durability during a two‑day camping trip at Frazer Beach, where it endured salt water, sand, sunscreen and rugged outdoor conditions without any issues. Its 100 m water resistance, reliable 4R36 automatic movement, and comfortable strap options make it suitable for
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Renaud Tixier’s Monday Organica collection expands with two limited‑edition pieces, the Black and Burgundy models, each produced in a run of only seven examples. The Black version features a platinum case while the Burgundy version is crafted in 5N rose gold, both hand‑engraved and finished with polished
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The Ba111od Chapter 7 Skeleton watch is presented in natural steel with both bracelet and rubber strap options, while a launch model features an anthracite PVD coating. The movement, supplied by Soprod, is showcased through an open‑work dial that highlights the intricate mechanics, though the skeleton version is not
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The piece presents a hands‑on impression of the newly released Ferdinand Berthoud FB 3 SPC.4‑1, showcased at GWD26. The watch features a grey ceramicised titanium case, a 42.3 mm size that feels smaller than expected, and a pale blue fabric strap, delivering a sporty yet refined
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The new Chopard L.U.C 1963 Heritage collection showcases two distinct pieces—a chronograph and a regulateur—released as a 25‑piece limited edition exclusively through Chopard boutiques. Crafted in ethical white gold with a 40 mm diameter case and a slim 10.30 mm profile, the watches feature
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The H. Moser Pioneer Centre Seconds Arctic Blue is a 40 mm stainless‑steel sports watch that balances bold design with refined details. It features an Arctic‑blue fumé dial, a sapphire crystal, rubber strap, 120 metre water resistance, and is powered by the in‑house HMC 200 automatic movement
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The Frederique Constant Classics Moneta, presented at GWD26, combines a refined in‑house La Joux Perret movement with a distinctive “dégrade” dial that transitions from a dark edge to a smoked salmon hue. Its 38.5 mm stainless‑steel case feels solid yet wearable, while the polished crystal and faceted
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The David Candaux DC6 Wildfire, unveiled at GWD26, builds on the previous DC6 Night Forest model by replacing the nocturnal forest palette with a vibrant sunrise-inspired orange scheme, a color favored by David Candaux. The watch retains the familiar DC6 architecture, including the double dome tourbillon and hour‑minute
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The hands‑on session at WWG26 showcased Perrelet’s expanded Weekend Stone Dial collection, adding turquoise, black onyx, tiger eye and lapis lazuli to the existing aventurine and malachite models. The 39 mm cases retain their slim bezels, allowing the stone dials to appear larger, while the automatic Soprod movement
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The Greubel Forsey Balancier GMT Convexe, released on September 3 2026, showcases a striking blue titanium plate that mirrors the oceanic hues of its globe dial, while new rubber inserts on the crown and a matching rubber strap add a fresh pop of colour. The watch’s convex case, renowned
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Louis Vuitton’s Escale Twin Zone collection introduces a sophisticated dual‑time complication that allows two independent 12‑hour time zones to be displayed on a single dial. The design draws inspiration from the brand’s iconic luggage hardware, featuring overlapping hour and minute hands with a day/night indicator
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The CIGA Design Everest China 65th Anniversary automaton watch commemorates the first Chinese ascent of Mount Everest in 1960, reenacting the heroic “human ladder” moment when Liu Lianman offered his shoulders as a foothold at the Second Step. Housed in a 45 mm Grade 5 titanium case with a 13.
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Girard‑Perregaux unveils the Laureato Fifty Tourbillon Micro‑Rotor, a 39 mm stainless‑steel piece celebrating the model’s 50th anniversary. The watch features a striking blue grand‑feu enamel dial with in‑house Clous de Paris guilloché, a visible tourbillon at six o’clock housed in a lyre‑shaped
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The Speake-Marin Tourbillon Royal Blue, part of the Piccadilly case collection, is presented in red gold with a striking royal‑blue dial that contrasts against silver‑hued hands. Measuring 42 mm in diameter, the watch sits comfortably on a wrist and features lugs with the brand’s signature design.
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The Xhevdep Rexhepi Minute Inerte, a platinum limited‑edition watch priced at CHF 89,391, features a unique jumping‑minute complication where the seconds hand completes a full rotation in 58 seconds, pauses for two seconds at the 12 o’clock position, and then restarts, prompting the minute hand to
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The Maurice Lacroix Aikon‑IC Frozen Carbon collection expands the brand’s successful Aikon line with six new models, three of which are limited editions of 500 pieces each. These watches feature 43 mm bronze, Damascus steel, titanium or black‑DLC‑coated titanium cases, matte black or green ceramic bezels,
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Dominique Renaud’s Pulse 60 is a striking watch that combines a 39.5 mm titanium case with a lug‑less design, allowing the case to flow seamlessly into rubber straps for a comfortable fit. The piece is offered in titanium for CHF 49,000 and in rose‑gold‑titanium
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The new Frederique Constant Highlife Moonphase Date Manufacture combines a moon‑phase display and date function within a single sub‑dial at 6 o’clock, housed in a compact 39 mm tonneau‑shaped stainless‑steel case. Featuring an in‑house FC‑716 automatic movement with a 72‑hour power reserve,
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The Zenith Chronomaster Solo Sport is a new 40 mm dive watch that combines a stainless‑steel case with a 200‑metre water resistance and a high‑beat El Primero 3620 automatic movement. Its case measures 13.13 mm thick including the sapphire crystal, and the watch features ceramic dials—
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The collaboration between Bulgari and independent watchmaker Vianney Halter brings together the brand’s ultra‑thin Octo Finissimo case with Halter’s distinctive Antiqua‑inspired aesthetic. The resulting Dual Time watch features four separate displays: local hours and minutes, a second hand for a second time zone, a GMT indicator,
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The Citizen Eco-Drive Photon celebrates the 50th anniversary of the brand’s light‑powered technology with a limited‑edition watch that combines cutting‑edge quartz movement, a full‑year power reserve, and a Super Titanium case and bracelet. Available in two versions—one with a natural‑tone dial and
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The Zenith Chronomaster Solo Sport reimagines the brand’s iconic chronograph line by stripping away the chronograph function and presenting a sleek three‑hand watch powered by the high‑frequency El Primero 3620 movement. Housed in a 40 mm stainless‑steel case with a rotating ceramic bezel, the watch offers
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The Gerald Charles Masterlink Atelier Edition, unveiled at Geneva Watch Days, is a limited‑edition release of the popular Masterlink model featuring hand‑hammered dials crafted from Maillechort. Each of the three colourways—rose gold, yellow gold, and rhodium—receives a unique, free‑hand texture created by an artisan’s
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Czapek & Cie marks a milestone by reopening its historic boutique at Quai des Bergues 27 in Geneva, celebrating its heritage while showcasing two new limited‑edition watches. The brand introduces the Quai des Bergues “Midnight in Geneva,” a stainless‑steel 40.5 mm model with a dark‑blue aventurine
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The launch of two ultra‑exclusive watches, the Louis Moinet Moon Meteorite and the Stellarium, showcases the brand’s innovative use of rare meteorite materials and haute‑horology craftsmanship. Both limited editions are priced at CHF 48,000 and CHF 148,000 respectively, feature hand‑painted dials with luminescent pigments,
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The Piaget Polo Minute Repeater combines ultra‑thin engineering with a strikingly rich acoustic experience. Developed over three years by six engineers, the Calibre 1290P movement houses 430 components in a case only 4.8 mm thick and 34.9 mm in diameter, delivering hours, minutes and a minute repeater
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The new TAG Heuer Monza Flyback Chronograph Carbon Limited Edition celebrates the iconic Monza’s racing heritage while incorporating modern materials and technology. Crafted from lightweight forged carbon, the 42 mm case features a carbon bezel, crown, and DLC‑coated titanium caseback, complemented by a black perforated calfskin strap with
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The DWC Terra is a uniquely rectangular field watch from Delhi Watch Co., combining military-inspired simplicity with an unconventional design that resembles a futuristic space‑truckers’ timepiece. Measuring 32 mm by 44 mm, the titanium or stainless‑steel case features angular cut‑outs for strap attachment instead of traditional
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The prototype Rexhep Rexhepi Chronograph Flyback No.1 was examined during a hands‑on session in Geneva, revealing a striking blend of vintage inspiration and modern engineering. The watch features a stormy‑blue grand‑feu enamel dial, a symmetrical chronograph movement finished to exacting standards, and a stainless‑steel case