New releases from Nivada Grenchen, Norqain, Cartier and more

Pietro Pilla

This week’s selection mainly includes many watches that are off the beaten path. The famous independent MB&F and the very popular Furlan Marri are just an example. There is also a celebratory edition of a watchmaking heavyweight that oozes elegance and design from every angle. Leaving you with the ten selected releases from the past seven days, we wish you a good start to the upcoming week!

Aeronom Aero One BLK

• Having German industrial design in mind, now it’s time to take it a step further coating the original Aero One in black.
• This bold and robust timepiece certainly won’t go unnoticed despite the black stealth look.
• With a 41.5 mm case and a water resistance of 100 metres, its sporty intentions are made clear.

Learn more about the Aeronom Aero One BLK here.

MB&F Legacy Machine Split Escapement EVO Taipei Edition

• The LM Split Escapement Evo this time features a black (or dark grey, depending on the light) base, with a dark green dial and rings.
• This sportier model from MB&F has a 44mm titanium case, with a screw-down crown and a FlexRing shock absorber.
• Unfortunately limited to only 20 pieces, it’s available in the newly refurbished MB&F lab in Taipei.

Learn more about the MB&F Legacy Machine Split Escapement EVO Taipei Edition here.

Certina DS-1 Skeleton

• Certina expands its classic DS-1 collection with the introduction of an open-face dial.
• The movement, visible from both front and back, is the Swatch Group’s classic Powermatic 80.
• Available with a white, brown, or blue dial, it has several strap options that range from leather to different stainless steel bracelets.

Learn more about the Certina DS-1 Skeleton here.

Zenith DEFY Extreme Carl Cox

• Zenith teams up with legendary British club DJ and record producer Carl Cox on a second music-inspired signature edition.
• For the first time ever, the DEFY Extreme’s case is crafted in matte-finished stainless steel and yellow gold.
• It features subdials styled after vinyl records and a stroboscope-effect rehaut styled after a record player.

Learn more about the Zenith Defy Extreme Carl Cox here.

Venezianico Nereide Amazonite

• This Venetian-based brand uses a rare Amazonite stone dial as a tribute to Aztec and Mayan civilizations.
• The watch is powered by the reliable Sellita SW200-1, which is housed in their classic 42mm Nereide case.
• The turquoise rubber strap complements the colour of the stone, but it’s also possible to choose a matching stainless steel bracelet.

Learn more about the Venezianico Nereide Amazonite here.

Norqain Wild ONE Hakuna Mipaka Limited Edition

• Norqain partners with wildlife ambassador Dean Schneider for the third time to support the South African reserve of Hakuna Mipaka.
• The classic Wild One model is coloured in the earthy tones of King Dexter’s fur, Dexter being one of the lions living in the area.
• The automatic Calibre NN20/1, crafted by Kenissi, is chronometer-certified and has a 70-hour power reserve.

Learn more about the Norqain Wild ONE Hakuna Mipaka Limited Edition here.

Vieren Stereo Diamond

• While the original collection was inspired by vintage stereos, these new models took ’70s clubbing style as a reference.
• The funky seven-link bracelet is well-integrated into the rectangular, matching-tone case.
• Each timepiece is hand-set with 93 diamonds and you can choose between stainless steel, gold PVD or black PVD.

Learn more about the Vieren Stereo Diamond here.

Furlan Marri + seconde/seconde/ Hertz Beat

• The success of Furlan Marri merges with the genius of Romaric André, to bring some love to quartz watches.
• Based on the Nero Sabbia model, there’s a beating heart at 9 o’clock that moves using the chronograph.
• Unfortunately already sold out, it was a limited edition of just 200 pieces delivered in a special emergency kit.

Learn more about the Furlan Marri + seconde/seconde/ Hertz Beat here.

Cartier Les Rééditions Tank Cintrée Platinum

• Cartier’s elegantly curved Tank Cintrée gets a luxurious 950 platinum makeover.
• This limited edition celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Tank Cintrée in platinum.
• A thinner case and Jaeger-LeCoultre-sourced movement make this Cintrée particularly refined.

Learn more about the Cartier Les Rééditions Tank Cintrée Platinum here.

Nivada Grenchen F77 Smoked Dial

• The new iteration of the F77 comes straight out of the late ’70s with a smoked brown dial.
• Maintaining its original 37mm case, this stainless steel sports watch has a distinctly vintage vibe.
• Available both with and without a date indication, the automatic movement takes the absence of the date into account, with no ghost position.

Learn more about the Nivada Grenchen F77 Smoked Dial here.