New releases from Piaget, Furlan Marri, Hermès and more
Pietro PillaFrom Hermès presenting an enamelled pocket watch, to Furlan Marri introducing a quirky flying saucer from another era, and Piaget entering the rainbow craze, in this week’s selection there isn’t a single boring piece. There is plenty to discover below: let us know on Instagram which watches are your favourites from the roundup!
Piaget Polo Date Rainbow
- Piaget is claiming its jewellery crown, giving the Polo Date a rainbow treatment both on the bezel and the indices.
- The rose gold case and bracelet are paired with a mother-of-pearl dial engraved with the Decor Palace technique.
- Both the case and the bracelet feature polished and brushed finishes and the crown is set with a ruby.
Learn more about the Piaget Polo Date Rainbow here.
Furlan Marri Disco Volante
- Furlan Marri launches its most daring watch yet, inspired by the “Disco Volante” watches of the 1930s.
- While previously Disco Volante (flying saucer) has only been a nickname, this time it’s the name of this retro-futuristic model.
- Three dial colours are available, and they remain very thin thanks to the hand-wound Peseux 7001 movement.
Learn more about the Furlan Marri Disco Volante here.
Hermès Slim d’Hermès Pocket Mysterious Rider
- Hermès unveils a white gold pocket watch with an ivory enamel dial and a champlevè enamel cover depicting a Mysterious Rider.
- The subject on the cover reinterprets the scarf motif created by illustrator and designer Viktor Hachmang.
- It’s a limited edition of just three pieces, based on the Slim d’Hermès model designed by Philippe Delhotal in 2015.
Learn more about the Hermès Slim d’Hermès Pocket Mysterious Rider here.
David Candaux DC1 Titanium
- David Candaux presents the DC1 Titanium that, with its hand-grained 18-carat gold dial and titanium case, merges tradition and modernity.
- To ensure symmetry, the high-precision titanium calibre features a tourbillon inclined at 30° at the 9′ position and the hours and minutes at 3′.
- The movement was conceived and developed around a “magic crown” located at 6′, which is protected by several patents.
Learn more about the David Candaux DC1 Titanium here.
Makina Mephisto III
- Makina has revisited the Mephisto for the first time in seven years, bringing new sophistication to the devilish design.
- The Mephisto III is Makina’s first watch with an integrated bracelet, with sculpted, concave edges.
- It’s powered by the Sellita SW200-1, with a 38-hour power reserve and 4Hz beat rate.
Learn more about the Makina Mephisto III here.
Christopher Ward The Twelve 38mm Ice Cream
- Christopher Ward announces a limited-edition series of The Twelve, available in four, fresh ice cream-inspired colours.
- It is available strictly in a ‘Goldilocks’ 38mm size and is sold with a stainless steel bracelet plus a bundled colour-matched rubber strap.
- The 200-piece limited editions are also equipped with a new steel clasp design, which was initially available only on titanium models.
Learn more about the Christopher Ward The Twelve 38mm Ice Cream here.
Doxa SUB 300T Sharkhunter Clive Cussler
- Doxa introduces a new iteration of their Clive Cussler collaboration, this time with a black dial.
- With the distressed finish of the case and bracelet continuing on the dial as well, it perfectly captures the essence of Clive Cussler and his fictional hero Dirk Pitt.
- Limited to just 93 pieces, it’s supplied with a distressed ‘beads of rice’ bracelet and a textured FKM rubber strap, both with an antique-looking folding clasp.
Learn more about the Doxa SUB 300T Sharkhunter Clive Cussler here.
Venezianico Nereide Aureo
- Italian brand Venezianico launches a diver with a unique 24-carat gold finished dial that recalls the ancient art of lamination.
- Gold art has had a very strong presence in the history of Venice, as it is possible to see from all the decoration of the St. Mark Basilica and many other buildings.
- The bezel features a polished tungsten insert, to maintain an understated look but ensure an unmatched scratch resistance.
Learn more about the Venezianico Nereide Aureo here.
Mr Jones Mispoes!
- London-based Mr Jones Watches reveals a playful reminder of the English idiom “a game of cat and mouse”.
- With the cat’s paw indicating the hours and the mouse showing you the minutes, it looks like the two animals are in endless pursuit.
- The watch, designed by Belgian art student Kaat Deceuninck, will be part of the brand’s permanent collection.
Learn more about the Mr Jones Mispoes! Here.
Swatch ProTeam Collection
- Swatch drops a collection for the first time in collaboration with its ProTeam athletes.
- Every watch is representative of the athlete’s universe: Andy Anderson and skateboarding; Coco Ho and surfing; Matthias Dandois and BMX; and Sam Pilgrim and mountain biking.
- All watches in the collection are water-resistant to reflect the active nature of the athletes.