New releases from Laurent Ferrier, Qin Gan, Omega and more

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In the past seven days, we welcomed many novelties, including an ambassador special from Omega, an Australian limited edition from TAG Heuer and an unexpected collaboration between Christopher Ward and YouTube favourite Andrew Morgan. Discover the rest of our selection below and let us know your favourite. Enjoy reading!

Christopher Ward x Andrew Morgan Bel Canto ‘The Red One’

• Christopher Ward partners with Andrew Morgan Watches for the first-ever official Bel Canto collaboration.
• Its distinctions from standard models include a vibrant red dial, clear sapphire jewels in place of rubies, and Andrew Morgan’s signature engraved on the case back.
• The watch is a time-limited edition, with all orders made between June 27 3 pm BST and July 3 5 pm BST to be honoured, with pricing starting at £3,195.

Learn more about the Christopher Ward x Andrew Morgan Bel Canto ‘The Red One’ here.

Mr Jones The Golden Hour

• The whimsical London-based brand strikes again with a watch inspired by English gardens.
• The timepiece is designed by Andy Wilx and features two tones of solid gold gilt for maximum shininess.
• It’s powered by a Swiss automatic movement housed in a black DLC case.

Learn more about the Mr Jones The Golden Hour here.

TAG Heuer Carrera Tourbillon Australian Limited Edition

• TAG Heuer release a 10-piece limited edition dark blue take on their Carrera Tourbillon for the Australian market.
• This release shortly follows the brand’s refurbishment of its flagship Sydney boutique, which has long ranked as one of the biggest-selling TAG Heuer boutiques in the world.
• Each watch comes in a box that includes a SwissKubik watch winder.

Learn more about the TAG Heuer Carrera Tourbillon Australian Limited Edition here.

Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra x Armand “Mondo” Duplantis

• Omega releases another variation of the 41mm case Aqua Terra, inspired by Swedish pole vaulter Armand “Mondo” Duplantis.
• A current Olympic champion, Duplantis an 8-time world record breaker and one of the greatest athletes in the history of pole vaulting.
• The watch palette evokes the Swedish national flag, featuring a blue dial and rubber strap with yellow details.

Learn more about the Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra x Armand “Mondo” Duplantis here.

Laurent Ferrier x Hervé Di Rosa Classic Micro Rotor

• Laurent Ferrier joins forces with renowned artist Hervé Di Rosa to launch a sculptural piece.
• The sand-coloured dial is reminiscent of an original Hervé Di Rosa art piece called ‘Dirosapocalyps’.
• This special edition of just 5 pieces is equipped with a hand-engraved, white gold dial.

Learn more about the Laurent Ferrier x Hervé Di Rosa Classic Micro-Rotor here.

Richard Mille RM 65-01 Automatic Split-Seconds Chronographs

• Richard Mille debuts two new Split-Seconds Chronographs in dark yellow and pastel blue quartz TPT.
• Made of about 600 components, their movements rank as the most complex Richard Mille have ever crafted.
• Some of the innovations these movements boast include variable-inertia rotors and balances, as well as a rapid winding mechanism that fully resets the barrel.

Learn more about the Richard Mille RM 65-01 Automatic Split-Seconds Chronographs here.

Bell & Ross BR 05 Artline Steel & Gold

• Bell & Ross channels Art Deco in the design of its new two-tone BR 05 Artline.
• The rich chocolate dial is framed by a rose gold grooved bezel, with the same texture continuing down the centre links of the strap.
• This 99-piece limited edition blends architectural rigour, industrial aesthetics and aeronautical aspects in a 40mm case.

Learn more about the Bell & Ross BR 05 Artline Steel & Gold here.

Frederique Constant Highlife Chronograph Automatic Limited Edition Green & Opaline

• Frederique Constant launches a new iteration of its Highlife Chronograph exploring a green and opaline panda colourway.
• Released as part of the brand’s twenty-fifth-anniversary celebrations, this is an 1888-piece limited edition.
• While the green suede strap holds a certain character, an additional integrated stainless steel bracelet is also available.

Learn more about the Frederique Constant Highlife Chronograph Automatic Limited Edition Green & Opaline here.

Qin Gan Pastorale II

• Chinese independent watchmaker Qin Gan announces the second chapter of the Pastorale, this time in an 18k gold case.
• With a refined dial and an upgraded movement finish, it is the epitome of a modern dress watch.
• Only 15 pieces will be produced every year, and you can choose between a white gold case with a champagne dial or a rose gold case with a silver dial.

Learn more about the Qin Gan Pastorale II here.

Retter Mistral

• Retter gives us a modernized take on Vacheron Constantin’s Cornes de Vache lugs in their recent Mistral model.
• The dial features three distinct textures with applied indices and logos.
• We can find an ETA 7001 as the heart of this watch, with bead-blasted anthracite bridges and heat-blued screws as decorations.

Learn more about the Retter Mistral here.