New releases from Zenith, Seiko, JLC and more
Pietro PillaEven if you say you are not going to buy one of them, you were probably eagerly waiting for the new Swatch x Blancpain collaboration. Well, it leaked before the scheduled date and it made the cut as one of the best releases of the week. AP also surprised everyone with six new additions to the Royal Oak collections, and Seiko celebrates the 110th anniversary of the Laurel, Japan’s first wristwatch. More about the other seven selections below. Enjoy!
TAG Heuer Carrera Chronosprint x Porsche Editions
- Based on the Glassbox platform, these two releases from Tag Heuer offer an explicit connection to the racing world
- Powered by the new automatic in-house chronograph calibre TH20-08, the shape of the rotor is the same as the iconic Porsche steering wheel
- Available either in a stainless steel or a yellow gold case, both feature red details on the shimmery dial
Learn more about the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronosprint x Porsche Editions here.
Swatch x Blancpain Bioceramic Scuba Fifty Fathoms
- Blancpain’s iconic dive watch receives the MoonSwatch treatment
- Powered by a SISTEM51 automatic movement, it’s water-resistant to 91m
- Five colours are available, each named after different oceans and inspired by colourful sea slugs
Learn more about the Swatch x Blancpain Bioceramic Scuba Fifty Fathoms here.
Zenith Chronomaster Original
- Zenith releases a Chronomaster Original with a black dial and three multi-coloured counters for the first time
- As always, it’s powered by the El Primero movement, running at 36,000vph and with 60 hours of power reserve
- With a stainless steel case, it’s available on a matching steel bracelet or a black calfskin leather strap
Learn more about the Zenith Chronomaster Original here.
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Jumbo Extra-Thin 16202XT Titanium & BMG
- Audemars Piguet pairs ultra-light titanium and bulk metallic glass for its new Jumbo model
- The smoked burgundy dial has pink gold applied hour markers and a tone-on-tone date window
- The iconic 39mm case is a sapphire sandwich, with the skeletonised, signed rotor visible from the back
Learn more about the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Jumbo Extra-Thin 16202XT Titanium & BMG here.
Brew x Worn & Wound Metric Chrono Regulator
- Maintaining the classic ’70s vibes, the Brew Metric this time has a Regulator dial layout
- Developed in collaboration with Worn & Wound, it’s available in three different colours
- It’s powered by the Seiko VK68 mechaquartz movement, and the dial is decorated with a circular pattern that emanates from the hours subdial
Learn more about the Brew x Worn & Wound Metric Chrono Regulator here.
Nullarbor Terrain
- Nullarbor packs an adventure spirit fueled by its Australian origin into the Terrain
- Inspired by Swiss divers from the ’60s, the bezel is designed as a compass to help you navigate with the help of the Sun
- It’s available in three colour configurations that represent the Australian nature: Outback Brown, Forest Green and Ocean Blue
Learn more about the Nullarbor Terrain here.
HYT Conical Tourbillon Titanium Blue
- This alien-like timepiece uses a titanium case and a highly domed sapphire crystal to obtain the extraterrestrial look
- The hand-wound, 701-TC movement is composed of 533 pieces and has a sand-blasted, black-coated finish
- With blue liquid to tell the hours, and the same liquid being present in three rotating balls on the conical tourbillon, this watch certainly carries the wow factor.
Learn more about the HYT Conical Tourbillon Titanium Blue here.
Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Chronograph
- Five years on, the Polaris Chronograph gets a subtle update with new dials and movements
- Dials now feature 35 layers of hand-applied clear lacquer as well as a new light grey colour variant
- The new Calibre 761 boasts a running seconds feature in place of a 12-hour counter
Learn more about the Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Chronograph here.
Seiko Prospex Alpinist Limited Edition SPB409
- The new Seiko Alpinist turns white to homage the Laurel from 1913
- The 6R54 automatic movement provides this timepiece with a GMT complication and 72 hours of power reserve
- It’s a limited edition of 1500 pieces, to celebrate the 110th anniversary of the first wristwatch in Japan
Learn more about the Seiko Prospex Alpinist Limited Edition SPB409 here.
Minase Uruga 42 and Uruga 31
- The new Uruga collection is a shift from the Japanese brand’s angular designs
- It features a unique sandwiched case design with Sallaz-polished elements
- A modified ETA movement powers the collection