New releases from Audemars Piguet, Richard Mille, Breitling and more

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It was a great week for high-end chronographs, with both Parmigiani Fleurier and MB&F releasing two very different examples of artisanal watchmaking, but sharing a similar colour palette. We were also treated to an unexpected, Genta-designed reissue from Credor, an ultra-light RM for Rafa, and a celebratory Voutilainen tourbillon. There’s also a surprising, last-minute addition from Audemars Piguet that relaunches an asymmetrical classic. Discover them all below and enjoy your reading!

Credor Locomotive

• Credor celebrates its 50th anniversary by reintroducing the Locomotive, a Gérald Genta design from 1979.
• In the new model, every detail has been re-examined and reproduced based on the original sketch, while the movement has been updated to an automatic.
• The six screws on the bezel are now functional, and the case and bracelet are made of titanium with different finishings.

Learn more about the Credor Locomotive here.

Richard Mille RM 27-05 Flying Tourbillon Rafael Nadal

• Richard Mille’s and Rafael Nadal’s successful partnership concludes in style with this RM 27-05.
• It nabs two records for a manual winding tourbillon watch: it weighs only 11.5 grams (excluding its strap), making it the lightest RM timepiece, and can withstand over 14,000 G.
• The lightweight and durable case is made possible by the new Carbon TPT B.4 compound, developed over five years in collaboration with composites specialists North Thin Ply Technology (NTPT).

Learn more about the Richard Mille RM 27-05 Flying Tourbillon Rafael Nadal here.

Audemars Piguet [Re]Master 02

• Audemars Piguet launches the second chapter of the [Re]Master collection four years after its first introduction to the world, with a model inspired by the rare reference 5159BA.
• The original reference, of which just 7 examples were made, is an asymmetrical masterpiece celebrating the lines of brutalism: this new version perfectly recaptures its spirit.
• The new model goes with the times by increasing the dimensions of the case, which is made from AP’s new sand gold alloy, and adding a deeply sun-brushed blue dial instead of the more minimalist dial of the original.

Learn more about the Audemars Piguet [Re]Master 02 here.

Breitling Avenger Red Arrows Limited Editions

• Breitling launches two Avenger models as tributes to the Royal Air Force’s Aerobatic Team, the Red Arrows.
• The novelties consist of a 44mm Chronograph and a 42mm automatic watch, both with blue dials and red details.
• The acrobatic team celebrates 60 years since its founding, with a percentage of sales going towards the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund.

Learn more about the Breitling Avenger Red Arrows Limited Editions here.

Hanhart 417 ES Tornado Maiden Flight

• Hanhart, in collaboration with PANAVIA Aircraft GmbH, is celebrating the 50^th anniversary of the maiden flight of the Tornado jet fighter.
• At 9 o’clock, you can see the running seconds counter with the cockade in the colours of the three partner nations behind the Tornado project: Germany, Italy and the United Kingdom.
• This edition is limited to 148 pieces, a number derived from the day and month of the first flight of the aircraft – specifically, the 14th of August.

Learn more about the Hanhart 417 ES Tornado Maiden Flight here.

De Rijke & Co. x Guy Allen Amalfi

• The Dutch atelier De Rijke & Co. has launched a new trilogy of watches with illustrator Guy Allen.
• The trilogy celebrates automotive travel across sky, land and sea with vintage-inspired scenes imagined in champlevé enamel.
• The 38mm Amalfi case can be rotated up to 90°, achieving an easy-to-view angle no matter your driving situation.

Learn more about the De Rijke & Co. x Guy Allen Amalfi here.

Oris Hölstein Edition 2024

• The Oris Hölstein Edition 2024 coincides with the brand’s 120th anniversary.
• It’s Oris’ first black-on-black watch, as well as the first piece in their range combining their Calibre 400 with a diving bezel.
• The in-house Calibre 400 has a 120-hour power supply and is regulated to -3/+5 seconds per day.

Learn more about the Oris Hölstein Edition 2024 here.

Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical 38mm

• The popular Khaki Field Mechanical 38mm gets a trio of new colourways, one of them with a bronze case.
• The bronze-cased version is available with a white dial for the first time.
• In steel, we now have a white dial with green lume instead of beige and a first-ever blue dial for the range.

Learn more about the Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical 38mm here.

Voutilainen 20th Anniversary Tourbillon

• Modelled after the very first watch Voutilainen made, the independent powerhouse is releasing a 61-piece run of this limited edition.
• The dials are decorated in Voutilainen’s renowned guilloché, crafted from a solid silver blank.
• Visible through the caseback, the one-minute tourbillon movement is the star of the show, equipped with two barrels, a Phillips terminal curve and Grossman internal curve.

Learn more about the Voutilainen 20th Anniversary Tourbillon here.

Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF Sport Chronograph

• The sportiest Parmigiani Fleurier gets a trio of new contrasting sub-dial colours, with subtle tones of blue and grey, paired with clou triangulaire guilloché.
• Their large 42mm steel cases stay under 13mm tall, bound to wear with plenty of presence thanks to the integrated rubber strap design.
• It improves on the Tonda GT it replaces with an integrated chronograph movement in place of the modular calibre of its predecessor.

Learn more about the Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF Sport Chronograph here.

MB&F LM Sequential Flyback Platinum

• Stephen McDonnell equips the platinum-cased update to MB&F’s chronograph with a flyback function.
• The 33-piece limited edition sports a sky blue sunburst backdrop to the exposed dual chronograph mechanisms on the dial and the signature flying balance with Breguet overcoil.
• Outfitted with the innovative Twinverter switch, the chronographs can be operated at the same time, or independently of each other.

Learn more about the MB&F LM Sequential Flyback Platinum here.

echo/neutra Cortina 1956 Chrono GMT

• Italian microbrand echo/neutra pairs a Chronograph and a GMT complication for a retro-cool travel watch.
• Both iterations share the same black and bronze palette for a proper vintage vibe.
• The 40mm case features a black ceramic bezel in both cases and you can choose two strap options between a stainless steel three-link, a premium leather strap or a tropic-style rubber.

Learn more about the echo/neutra Cortina 1956 Chrono GMT here.