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Paulin and Hodinkee rework the Mara with a vintage-inspired gilt dial and aged lume.The limited edition uses a slimmer 11.8mm case and Miyota 9039 automatic movement.Limited to 250 pieces, it is priced at $1,000 USD.

Paulin and Hodinkee have teamed up on a limited edition of the Mara, revisiting the Glasgow watchmaker’s first dive watch through the lens of mid-century tool watches. Founded in 2013 and operating alongside sister brand anOrdain, Paulin has built its identity around expressive color, typography and playful modern design, but the Mara Limited Edition for Hodinkee takes a deliberately more archival direction. Its 39.7mm stainless-steel cushion case retains the architecture of the standard Mara, while the dial trades Paulin’s usual geometric markers for classic diver indices, warm gilt accents and antiqued Super-LumiNova inspired by the black-and-gold dive watches of the 1950s and early ’60s.

The defining feature is its genuine galvanic gilt dial, produced using a traditional process rather than simply printing gold-colored details onto a black surface. Each brass dial is first electroplated in gold before the minute track, logos and lettering are masked with a chemical resist; a subsequent galvanic treatment turns the exposed areas matte black, leaving the underlying gold visible through the markings. Paulin then hand-paints the hour markers with aged-tone Super-LumiNova to match the hands and bezel scale. Other period-minded touches include the meters-first depth rating, a gilt Hodinkee signature at 4 o’clock and Paulin’s custom Wim typeface, while a dark grey 120-click bezel uses a double-domed sapphire insert. A black-and-grey striped NATO strap with a Hodinkee-signed buckle completes the vintage-informed treatment.

Inside, the collaboration swaps the Swiss movement used by the standard production Mara for a Miyota 9039 automatic calibre, providing a 42-hour power reserve while helping slim the case from 13.5mm to 11.8mm. Water resistance has correspondingly been reduced from 300 meters to a still practical 100 meters, creating proportions closer to vintage skin divers while retaining modern features including sapphire construction and a screw-down crown.

Limited to 250 individually numbered pieces, the Paulin Mara Limited Edition for Hodinkee is priced at $1,000 USD and is available for pre-order through Hodinkee and Watches of Switzerland, with deliveries expected to begin in mid-November 2026.

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H. Moser & Cie. has collaborated with American football player Saquon Barkley to launch a limited-edition Pioneer timepieceThe watch is engineered with a 42.8 mm steel case a floating aventurine subdial and the skeletonized HMC 811 manufacture calibreProduction is strictly limited to 97 pieces worldwide featuring custom Super-LumiNova numerals honoring Barkley’s jersey number 26

H. Moser & Cie. has officially unveiled the Pioneer Cylindrical Tourbillon Skeleton Aventurine Saquon Barkley, marking an exclusive horological collaboration developed alongside the American football star.

The partnership developed organically after H. Moser & Cie. co-owners Edouard and Bertrand Meylan met with Barkley at his home, discovering a shared alignment in craftsmanship and understated performance. “What inspires us about Saquon is not only what he achieves on the field. It's everything that comes before it: the unseen hours of training, the discipline, perseverance and humility. Beyond the athlete is an authentic, curious and genuinely inspiring person. It's a philosophy that feels very familiar to us,” said Edouard Meylan, CEO of H. Moser & Cie.

Built around the versatile Pioneer chassis, the timepiece features a 42.8 mm steel case with a water resistance rating of 120 metres. Inside, the fully skeletonized three-dimensional architecture exposes the HMC 811 manufacture calibre, driven by a cylindrical hairspring tourbillon handcrafted by the specialists at Precision Engineering AG. Positioned above the mechanical framework sits a domed aventurine subdial, designed to emulate the depth of a star-filled sky.

“I’ve always been drawn to skeleton watches. I love being able to see the complexity of the movement, while the watch itself can still feel incredibly pure and understated,” Barkley shared. “What I particularly like about this piece is how the aventurine dial stands out against the skeletonized movement. It catches your eye, and yet never feels ostentatious. That balance is exactly what I was looking for.”

Personalized motifs are integrated subtly throughout the build. The production run is restricted to 97 examples each selling for $99,000 USD in honor of Barkley's birth year, while the dial's Super-LumiNova® indices feature numerals 2 and 6 that illuminate in an exclusive color after dark to highlight his jersey number 26.

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Phillips and Vacheron Constantin announced 34 finalists for the inaugural Concours d’Elégance Horlogère.A 14-member jury evaluated over 550 vintage timepieces spanning 1755 to 1999.Winners will be revealed in Geneva on November 10 following a public exhibition.

Organized as an initiative by Phillips in Association with Bacs & Russo, Vacheron Constantin has officially announced the finalists for its inaugural Concours d’Elégance Horlogère. Billed as the first-ever "Concours d'Élégance" dedicated exclusively to haute horlogerie, this landmark event pays tribute to the international community of watch collectors and the Swiss manufacturer's 271-year heritage.

The competition invites enthusiasts from around the globe to showcase their historically significant Vacheron Constantin timepieces, celebrating the pure, timeless beauty and enduring legacy of watches that have been cherished and passed down through generations. More than 550 owner-submitted timepieces were entered following the competition’s announcement earlier this year, spanning pocket watches and wristwatches made by Vacheron Constantin between 1755 and 1999. After authentication and evaluation by the Maison’s master watchmakers and Heritage experts, 95 pieces advanced to jury review before being narrowed to 34 finalists.

The competition is divided across seven categories - Chronographs, Métiers d’Art, Chronomètre Royal, Astronomical Complications, Multiple Complications, Design and Chiming Mechanisms - creating a cross-section of more than two centuries of Vacheron Constantin watchmaking. Among the finalists are exceptionally rare and, in some cases, unique pieces: a steel Reference 4072 chronograph from 1940; a 1957 rectangular platinum full-calendar and moon-phase watch produced as a single piece; a one-off 1940 “Don Pancho” minute repeater with retrograde full date; and ornate cloisonné enamel watches depicting maps of the Americas and Europe. The selection also stretches into later neo-vintage territory, including skeletonized perpetual calendars, world timers and highly unusual references whose historical importance has, in some cases, only become clearer through the competition itself.

Judging is being overseen by a panel of international watchmakers, historians, collectors, journalists and industry figures, co-chaired by Aurel Bacs and Christian Selmoni, with members including Felix Baumgartner, Benjamin Clymer, Nicholas Foulkes and Alexandre Ghotbi. Instead of evaluating pieces purely on market value or complexity, the jury considers each watch in broader terms, weighing originality, aesthetics, technical significance, rarity and historical context.

The 34 finalists will be exhibited publicly at the Hôtel Président Wilson in Geneva from November 4 - 8, 2026, during Phillips’ Geneva auction week, before the seven category winners are announced on November 10. An additional Best in Show – Jury’s Special Prize may also be awarded, giving the first Concours a broader role as both competition and public celebration of Vacheron Constantin’s archival legacy.

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Ressence debuts the TYPE 10 DN, its first oil-filled watch powered by an in-house movement.The 41.5mm titanium watch uses a seamless deep-blue “Dark Night” treatment.Its ROCS 10 display and RW-04 calibre deliver dual-time functionality and 60 hours of reserve.

Ressence is introducing the TYPE 10 DN (Dark Night), a 100-piece limited edition that represents one of the Antwerp independent’s most ambitious attempts to make mechanical complexity disappear from view.

Four years in development, the TYPE 10 began as a series of sketches by founder Benoît Mintiens exploring how a watch might evolve if shaped by the same principles of efficiency, integration and fluidity found in nature. The result is Ressence’s first oil-filled watch powered by its own movement, with the case, dial and integrated rubber strap visually merging into a single deep-blue form. Its 41.5mm Grade 5 titanium case is polished and treated with hard DLC, while the oil-filled display optically pulls the dial toward the sapphire crystal, further dissolving the usual boundaries between case, crystal and time display.

Beneath that streamlined exterior sits a remarkably elaborate system comprising 538 components. Ressence’s patented ROCS 10 display replaces conventional hands with rotating discs for the hours, minutes and second time zone, alongside a 120-second runner that also acts as a mechanical shock absorber and a color-coded oil-temperature indicator. Driving it is the newly developed RW-04 self-winding calibre, designed in-house for the TYPE 10 and delivering a 60-hour power reserve from twin barrels.

Because the mechanical movement operates in air while the ROCS display moves through oil, the two are housed in separate hermetically sealed chambers and connected magnetically through a 0.1mm titanium membrane. The arrangement allows power to transfer without a physical shaft passing between the two environments, while an expansion chamber compensates for changes in oil volume as temperatures fluctuate.

Despite the engineering involved, the TYPE 10 DN weighs just 82 grams, reinforcing Ressence’s idea that greater mechanical sophistication should ultimately make a watch feel simpler rather than more complicated. Double-domed sapphire crystals frame the front and rear, with the RW-04 visible through a donut-shaped opening at the back, while the Ressence Compression Lock System provides 5 ATM water resistance.

Limited to 100 pieces, the Ressence TYPE 10 DN will retail for 45,000 CHF (approx. $54,700 USD). The timepiece will make its public debut at WatchTime New York before becoming available via the brand from November 2026.

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Anicorn and Evangelion reunite for a new NGE Collection inspired by EVA-01 and Sachiel.Two watches translate their opposing visual identities into automatic and quartz formats.The wider capsule also includes cuffs, metal prints and launch-exclusive rewards.

Anicorn has announced its latest collaboration, teaming up with the iconic anime series Neon Genesis Evangelion to launch the "NGE" Collection. Reconstructing the pivotal first encounter between Evangelion Test Type-01 and The 3rd Angel (Sachiel) across timepieces, jewelry, and artwork, the drop translates the series' opposing identities into striking objects of design. Anchoring the collection are two highly distinct watches. The first is the Evangelion Test Type-01 Automatic, featuring a black stainless-steel case and a layered dial framework with green numerals, orange details, and a purple inner bezel that mimics the mecha's armored structure. Powered by an automatic movement visible through a red NERV-printed caseback, this model is priced at $820 USD and paired with a black metal bracelet detailed with embossed warning stripes.

Serving as the visual counterpoint is The 3rd Angel Quartz watch, which retails for $250 USD. Defined by deliberate restraint, its glossy black dial strips away conventional hour markers in favor of Sachiel's sculpted face at 12 o’clock and an exposed red core at 6 o’clock. The minimalist 39.1mm stainless-steel watch operates via a Miyota 2025 quartz movement and includes an A.T. Field-inspired geometric motif integrated into the crown. Further extending the thematic universe, the collection also offers a black Evangelion Test Type-01 Cuff Bracelet and two EVANGELION Metal Prints, featuring iconic scenes from the anime.

To accompany the collection’s release, Anicorn is launching the "Global Synchronization Project," an interactive social media campaign where fans can raise the "Global Sync Rate" to unlock exclusive campaign rewards during the first two weeks. Eligible buyers of The 3rd Angel Quartz will receive a custom pin, while purchasers of the Evangelion Test Type-01 Automatic will be rewarded with a Golden EVA-01 Cuff. The Anicorn x EVANGELION "NGE" Collection will be available exclusively through Anicorn’s official website starting October 26, 2026, at 10 p.m. EDT.

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IWC dropped a 500-piece titanium Pilot’s Watch for the Year of the Goat.It features a gold dial, ceramic bezel, and three-goat rotor.The automatic movement swaps the eighth-day numeral for a Chinese "goat" character.

IWC is continuing its annual Chinese New Year series with the Pilot’s Watch Performance Chronograph 41 Year of the Goat, a limited-edition created for the lunar year beginning on February 6, 2027.

Where previous festive releases leaned on deep burgundy tones, the new reference IW388310 becomes the first in the series to use a gold-colored dial, chosen for its associations with fortune, prosperity and prestige in Chinese culture. The warm metallic surface is offset by black chronograph counters and a black ceramic bezel, while the brushed titanium case keeps the overall look rooted in IWC’s performance-oriented Pilot’s Watch language rather than pushing fully into decorative territory.

The symbolism continues beyond the dial. Gold-plated hands complement the main surface, while the chronograph maintains IWC’s familiar vertically aligned subdial layout and a day-date display at 3 o’clock. On the eighth day of each month, however, the usual numeral “8” is replaced by the Chinese character for “goat,” adding a subtle calendar-specific detail.

The most elaborate reference appears on the reverse, where the gold-plated oscillating weight is sculpted as three goats, a motif traditionally associated with bliss and positive energy. Beneath it sits IWC’s automatic 69385 manufacture calibre, running at 4 Hz and offering a 46-hour power reserve, while the 41mm titanium case provides 10-bar water resistance. A black calfskin strap fitted with IWC’s EasX-CHANGE system rounds out the watch, allowing tool-free swaps.

The Pilot’s Watch Performance Chronograph 41 Year of the Goat is limited to 500 examples worldwide and is currently listed by IWC across selected regional markets, priced at 10,400 CHF (approx. $ 12,600 USD).

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Biver released its first steel manual-wind watch, the 38mm AB.The 38mm model pairs black DLC-treated 2N gold with onyx detailing.Its new JCB-004 calibre delivers approximately 120 hours of power reserve.

Biver is answering one of its collectors’ most persistent requests with the new AB, the independent Maison’s first-ever stainless-steel watch — and its first manually wound model. Rather than simply recasing the existing Automatique in steel, Pierre and Jean-Claude Biver approached the project as a clean-sheet exercise, developing a new case, dial construction and movement specifically for the watch.

The result is also Biver’s smallest model to date, measuring 38mm across and 9.8mm thick, with a steel bracelet and more restrained proportions intended to make the watch easier to wear every day. Despite the simpler hours-minutes-seconds format, the AB retains the brand’s highly finished approach, creating a deliberate contrast between its hard-wearing steel exterior and the level of decorative work usually associated with more precious-metal pieces.

The dial is where that contrast becomes most visible. A 2N yellow-gold dial is treated with black DLC and paired with an onyx outer ring, while the minute track itself is rendered in 18K 2N yellow gold using a metallisation technique that lays the track directly onto the stone. Matching yellow-gold hands are satin-finished and hand-bevelled, while a small-seconds display sits at 6 o’clock with Biver’s zero-reset mechanism, snapping the seconds hand back to zero when the crown is pulled for more precise setting.

At 12 o’clock, an arcing power-reserve display uses a small gold pin to indicate remaining energy. The watch is powered by the newly developed JCB-004 caliber, a twin-barrel, manually wound movement delivering approximately 120 hours of power reserve. Its PD210 white-gold mainplate and bridges - a palladium-rich alloy chosen for its resistance to tarnishing - are extensively hand-finished, including circular graining and newly introduced sandblasted bridge surfaces.

Each AB is assembled from start to finish by a single watchmaker and is supplied on Biver’s steel bracelet, with an additional Bahia calf-leather strap and steel buckle included. The case offers 80 meters of water resistance, while the JCB-004 runs at 3 Hz and uses 32 jewels. The timepiece will be available via Biver, retailing at 65,000 CHF approx. $78,700 USD).

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ISSEY MIYAKE has introduced the TL watch series designed in collaboration with Todd BlucherThe timepiece features a stainless steel case curved Hardlex glass and an automatic mechanical NH34 caliber with a 24-hour dual-time handLimited shop-exclusive editions arrive paired with cowhide leather bands priced at 176,000 JPY

ISSEY MIYAKE has officially unveiled the ISSEY MIYAKE TL, a new watch series created in collaboration with designer Todd Blucher. Grounded in the concept of "timeless universality in everyday life," the timepiece is engineered to re-examine daily functionality, usability, and pure aesthetic sensibilities as a cohesive whole.

Constructed without superfluous decoration, the design centers on adaptability across different settings, balancing classic proportions with modern clarity. The watch is housed in a stainless steel case measuring 39.5mm in diameter and 13.4mm in thickness, topped with curved Hardlex glass and set with a 20.0mm lug width. Internally, the watch is driven by a mechanical automatic winding NH34 caliber with manual winding capability, running on 24 jewels with an accuracy rating of +45 to -35 seconds per day and an approximate 41-hour power reserve. A dedicated 24-hour hand delivers integrated dual-time display functionality.

Weighing roughly 65.2 grams, the casing is paired with a cowhide leather band configured for wrist sizes spanning 135mm to 203mm. The construction features an enhanced 5 ATM water resistance rating for daily wear and includes a standard two-year brand warranty.

The watches are set to be available in-stores starting on October 22. Pre-orders are now available online until October 20.

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Temporal Works teams with Lee Yuen-Rapati on the Series A: Romanesque.Custom “Colonnade Romans” rework traditional numerals into architectural forms.Limited to 50 pieces, the 37mm manual-wind watch is priced at $2,500 USD.

Temporal Works is expanding its Series A collection with the new Romanesque, a typography-led limited edition created in collaboration with London-based watch designer Lee Yuen-Rapati.

Adorning the dial are Yuen-Rapati’s custom “Colonnade Romans,” an unconventional reinterpretation of traditional Roman numerals originally developed for his One Hour Watch drawing series in 2022. The system reduces the familiar I, V and X forms to combinations of long vertical and short horizontal strokes, with the repeated lines evoking the rhythm of architectural columns.

For the production model, the numerals were softened with subtle tapers and rounded corners, preserving the narrow proportions historically associated with Roman numeral watch and clock dials while giving them a distinctly contemporary character. The typography is emphasized through a two-piece sandwich dial, with each numeral individually laser-cut from a silver-white opaline upper layer to expose the glossy midnight-blue dial beneath.

The watch itself uses Temporal Works’ familiar 37mm Series A monobloc case in 316 stainless steel, measuring 10mm thick and 45mm lug-to-lug, with a dual anti-reflective sapphire crystal and 50 meters of water resistance. A light grey pebble-grain calfskin strap by Jean Rousseau completes the standard configuration, while a custom mesh bracelet produced by Staib is available separately.

Inside, the Romanesque is powered by the manually wound Sellita SW210-1 b D4, an 18-jewel movement operating at 4 Hz with a 42-hour power reserve and quoted accuracy of ±20 seconds per day. Keeping the watch to hours and minutes alone allows the unusual numeral design to remain the focal point, continuing Temporal Works’ emphasis on straightforward mechanics paired with distinctive visual concepts.

Limited to just 50 pieces, the Series A: Romanesque is priced at $2,500 USD and launches on October 16, 2026 at 10 a.m. ET. It will be available through Temporal Works as well as The Armoury online and at its New York City and Hong Kong stores.

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Ulysse Nardin launched the 15-piece Freak [S Howlite] exclusively for North America.The $190,700 titanium watch features a unique white howlite stone hour disc.Its UN-251 flying carousel movement displays the time without traditional hands.

Ulysse Nardin is marking 25 years of the Freak with one of its most visually distinctive interpretations yet: the Freak [S Howlite], a 15-piece edition created exclusively for North America. The release arrives as the Maison also celebrates its 180th anniversary, revisiting the radical watchmaking philosophy that began with the original Freak in 2001 — a watch that famously discarded the conventional dial, hands and crown in favor of making the movement itself the display. Based on the more technically ambitious Freak S introduced in 2022, the new edition pairs that futuristic architecture with natural howlite, a white mineral distinguished by irregular grey-to-black veining, giving each example a unique geological pattern.

The howlite is used for the rotating hour disc, sitting beneath the Freak S’s three-dimensional flying carousel and providing a stark, almost marble-like backdrop for its mechanical structure. Each disc is individually cut from stone sourced in Canada, with roughly 60% of the raw material rejected during selection to ensure the required color and veining. Above it, the automatic UN-251 calibre places two oversized silicon oscillators at 20-degree angles and links them through what Ulysse Nardin describes as the world’s smallest vertical mechanical differential, averaging their rates to improve stability. The 373-component movement also incorporates DIAMonSIL escapements and the brand’s Grinder automatic winding system, while the entire carousel completes one rotation every 60 minutes to indicate the minutes. As with the original Freak concept, there are no traditional hands or crown; time is adjusted by unlocking the mechanism at 6 o’clock and rotating the bezel.

The Freak [S Howlite] is housed in a 45mm grey titanium case paired with a white ballistic-textured rubber strap and titanium folding clasp, reinforcing the contrast between the pale mineral dial and dark mechanical components above it. The UN-251 delivers a 72-hour power reserve, while the case offers 30 meters of water resistance. Limited to just 15 pieces, the timepiece is available exclusively in North America, retailing at $190,700 USD. For more information, head over to Ulysse Nardin's official website.

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Hublot revisits its 1980 origins with the new Classic Fusion Tributo.Yellow- and white-gold editions retain the original gold-and-rubber formula in a 38mm case.Powered by the HUB1711 automatic movement, both retail for $30,900 USD.

Hublot is returning to the watch that established its defining “Art of Fusion” philosophy. Its new Classic Fusion Tributo, offered in 18K yellow gold and 18K white gold, looks back to 1980, when founder Carlo Crocco debuted the original Hublot under the MDM Genève name -- pairing a precious-metal case with a black rubber strap at a time when that combination was virtually unheard of in Swiss luxury watchmaking.

46 years later, the Tributo deliberately preserves that stripped-back formula - a porthole-inspired bezel, exposed screws, minimal black dial and rubber strap - while updating its proportions and mechanics. The original 36mm footprint grows modestly to 38mm, measuring 9.5mm thick, while 12 slightly domed bezel screws, exposed lugs and the date at 3 o’clock retain the visual language of the 1980 design.

The two references share the same architecture but take noticeably different approaches to the original. The yellow-gold Classic Fusion Tributo stays closest to Crocco’s early watch, combining a polished and satin-finished 18K yellow-gold case and bezel with a matte black lacquered dial carrying a subtle charcoal effect. Gold MDM lettering at 6 o’clock references the original MDM Genève signature, while the sapphire caseback reveals a matching 22K yellow-gold oscillating weight.

Its white-gold counterpart takes a cooler, more formal direction with a polished 18K white-gold case, black-plated titanium H-shaped screws and a polished black onyx dial, complemented by a black tungsten rotor. Both are fitted to lined black rubber straps, deliberately foregoing Hublot’s One Click system to remain closer to the construction of the original, while a screw-down crown helps provide 100 meters of water resistance.

Where the Tributo departs most significantly from its predecessor is inside. The quartz movement of the 1980 model gives way to Hublot’s HUB1711 Manufacture self-winding caliber, a 185-component automatic movement running at 4 Hz and delivering approximately 50 hours of power reserve. Both editions are available through Hublot, retailing at $30,900 USD each.

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Ralph Lauren downsizes its Western Cushion to a 38mm case crafted from engraved and lightly aged sterling silverThe lineup spans a black lacquer dial, an off-white lacquer dial and a dial made from natural turquoise stoneEach watch runs on the self-winding RL514 manufacture movement, produced by Piaget exclusively for Ralph Lauren

Ralph Lauren has introduced the Western Cushion 38mm, a smaller take on its American Western Collection timepiece rendered in engraved sterling silver. The release arrives in three dial variations, each pairing the brand’s Western silverwork motifs with Swiss mechanical watchmaking underneath.

The case is where the Western Cushion 38mm makes its strongest statement, starting with a sculpted cushion shape machined from sterling silver rather than steel or gold. Its surfaces carry dense, intricate engraving, and the metal has been given a light aging treatment that settles into the recesses of the pattern, adding depth and contrast across the case. The trimmed-down 38mm sizing keeps that heavily worked silver wearable on a wider range of wrists.

Three dials sit inside that frame, each built with a different material approach. The Black Dial model uses deep black lacquer set against off-white numerals for a high-contrast read, while the Off-White Dial model reverses the palette with a lacquered off-white surface marked by black Roman and Arabic numerals. The standout is the Turquoise Dial model, whose dial is cut from natural turquoise and polished to bring out the stone’s veining, meaning no two pieces will look exactly alike.

Powering every version is the RL514, a self-winding manufacture movement that Piaget produces solely for Ralph Lauren. The calibre is finished with traditional Swiss decoration, including Côtes de Genève striping and perlage, details reserved for anyone who gets a look at the movement itself. Hand-finished touches carry through the rest of the watch, and each model comes fitted with interchangeable leather straps, letting the wearer shift the overall tone of the piece without changing the watch.

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URWERK’s UR-300 Time Quantum introduces a new T-shaped wandering-hours display.Its hour modules jump, rotate and reconfigure simultaneously at each hourly transition.Two 25-piece titanium editions use the UR-30.01V automatic calibre and 44-hour reserve.

Breaking from its traditional themes of outer space and celestial bodies, independent Swiss watchmaker URWERK has introduced the UR-300 Time Quantum, a highly complex release that explores the invisible interactions of subatomic particles and quantum mechanics.

Moving away from the brand’s familiar orbital satellite carousel, the new model replaces sweeping motions with a sudden, instantaneous forward jump to indicate the transition from one hour to the next. The system relies on two perpendicularly fixed hour modules that form a "T-frame," holding tri-sided hour prisms at each end. As the hour prism at the base of the T travels along a 108-degree arc marked from 0 to 60 minutes, it prepares for a synchronized, system-wide reconfiguration at the top of the hour.

At the end of each hour, the entire assembly undergoes a rapid transformation: the T-frame jumps forward, rotates 72 degrees, both arms exchange roles and all four hour prisms spin simultaneously to present the next hour. The effect replaces the retrograde snap seen in earlier pieces such as the Opus V and UR-150 Scorpion with what URWERK describes as a forward “quantum” jump.

That sudden reconfiguration is the technical centerpiece of the watch. Because several relatively high-inertia components must move at once, URWERK had to precisely balance the amount of stored energy released at the top of each hour, ensuring there is enough force to complete the jump without introducing recoil or unnecessary stress into the movement. The automatic UR-30.01V caliber uses a double mainspring barrel and URWERK’s patented Dual Flow Turbines, operates at 4 Hz and provides 44 hours of power reserve. Its open design exposes much of the mechanism beneath the sapphire crystal, reinforcing the concept of time as a system in constant transition rather than a static readout.

The UR-300 Time Quantum launches in two 25-piece editions. The first uses natural Grade 5 titanium, while the second applies an AlTiN PE-CVD treatment to the same material for a darker, more technical finish. Both versions are priced at 168,000 CHF (approx. $202,500 USD). For more information, head over to URWERK's official website.

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MING and Massena LAB reunite for the 57.09 Secret Honey.Three rotating sapphire discs create a constantly shifting “dynamic guilloché” display.Limited to 125 pieces, it pairs tri-tone titanium lugs with a 50-hour automatic movement.

MING and Massena LAB” are revisiting one of their earliest collaborations with the new 57.09 Secret Honey, a far more elaborate sequel to 2021’s 17.09 Honey and 17.09 Black.

Five years after the original 200-piece collaboration introduced a vintage-inspired honeycomb motif, the two independent names — now fellow members of the Alternative Horological Alliance — have combined both earlier palettes into a single watch. Rather than reproducing the honeycomb literally, the 57.09 transforms the idea into what MING calls “dynamic guilloché,” using three rotating sapphire discs above a dark brown lacquered base dial to create a constantly changing interference pattern. The warm honey tone appears only as the discs move and overlap, giving the “Secret Honey” name a literal role in the design.

Each sapphire disc rotates at a different rate - once every 24 hours, 12 hours and 60 minutes - with individual aperture patterns and luminous treatments in orange-emitting Super-LumiNova and MING Polar White. The 12-hour and 60-minute discs also carry the honey-colored hour and minute indications, while the indices and MING and Massena LAB logos are engraved into the box-style sapphire crystal above, creating a second luminous layer after dark.

Surrounding the display is a 40mm Grade 5 titanium case using MING’s fifth-generation architecture, distinguished here by triple-stepped, tri-tone lugs assembled from nine individual components. Natural titanium forms the outer step, yellow-gold-referencing TiN coats the middle section and rose-gold-toned TiSiN finishes the innermost layer, visually extending the dial’s shifting black-and-honey palette into the case itself.

Powering the watch is the automatic Sellita for MING 330.M2, running at 4 Hz and offering approximately 50 hours of power reserve, with its skeletonized anthracite-coated bridges visible through the sapphire caseback. The case measures 10.17mm thick, offers 100 meters of water resistance and is supplied with both a vachetta-colored goat-leather strap by Jean Rousseau Paris and a black FKM rubber strap, each using MING’s flying-blade tuck buckle with micro-adjustment.

Limited to 125 pieces, the MING × Massena LAB 57.09 Secret Honey is priced at 7,250 CHF (approx. $8,705 USD). Orders open exclusively through MING on October 15, 2026, followed by its public presentation at WatchTime New York between October 16 - 18.

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Spinnaker and seconde/seconde/ return with a fourth “50 Phantoms” collaboration.“CRAZY” reveals its ghosts openly, while “QUIET” hides them until exposed to UV light.Both editions are releasing on October 16, priced at $600 USD.

Spinnaker and French watch designer seconde/seconde/ are bringing back their cult “50 Phantoms” concept for a fourth annual collaboration, this time built around the Fleuss 40 Automatic. The 2026 edition turns the series into a literal game of hide-and-seek, placing 50 ghost figures throughout each watch and leaving their discovery to the wearer.

Two personalities split the release: the openly playful “CRAZY” (SP-5195-11A) and the more restrained “QUIET” (SP-5195-11B). Both use a 40mm stainless-steel Fleuss case with a 47mm lug-to-lug measurement, screw-down crown and box-style sapphire crystal, while a polished white ceramic unidirectional bezel receives a custom wavy edge designed to recall the hem of a ghost’s robe.

The difference lies largely in how each model handles its phantom population. "CRAZY" puts the concept front and center through a multi-layer white dial populated by printed and embossed ghosts in blue, white, green and yellow, distributed between the dial base and crystal and treated with luminous material for an especially animated appearance after dark. "QUIET" initially appears far more conventional, pairing a matte-white dial with applied silver indexes while hiding its ghost graphics until they are exposed to UV light. Swiss Super-LumiNova also appears across the hands, applied markers and bezel on both references.

Power comes from a Miyota 9039 automatic movement, visible through the exhibition caseback, while 10 ATM of water resistance keeps the diver-inspired Fleuss platform intact. Each watch is supplied with a stainless-steel bracelet, orange nylon strap and white silicone strap - with the "CRAZY" version even cutting phantom silhouettes into its silicone strap -alongside a UV torch to uncover the concealed details.

The presentation continues the joke beyond the wrist, with both watches arriving beneath a purpose-built glass ghost display dome surrounding a sculpted EVA-foam phantom, accompanied by a ghost-shaped cleaning cloth. The "CRAZY" edition is limited to 1,500 individually numbered pieces, while the subtler "QUIET" is capped at 850, with both priced at $600 USD.

The Spinnaker x seconde/seconde/ Fleuss 40 Automatic “50 Phantoms” 2026 Edition launches on October 16, 2026, via Spinnaker, followed by a one-week pre-order period for an additional made-to-order production run determined by demand.

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Hermès expands the H08 with Bleu de Malte and Blanc Chantilly editions.Both 39mm models pair ceramic bezels with aluminum-coated glass-fibre composite cases.The H1837 automatic movement provides a 50-hour power reserve.

Hermès is adding two fresh colorways to its contemporary sports-watch family with new H08 editions in Bleu de Malte and Blanc Chantilly.

First introduced in 2021, the H08 has become one of the Maison’s most distinctive modern watch designs, defined by a cushion-shaped case that sits somewhere between a circle and a square, oversized graphic numerals and an emphasis on contrasting technical materials. The latest pair retains that familiar 39mm architecture, but shifts the character through cooler, lighter tones: both use a braided glass-fibre composite case coated with aluminum, framed by satin-brushed ceramic bezels with mirror-polished chamfers and finished with color-matched rubber straps.

The Bleu de Malte version takes the sportier approach, pairing its blue ceramic bezel and rubber strap with a rhodium-plated, crystal-sandblasted dial. Applied ruthenium-plated Arabic numerals are filled with blue Super-LumiNova, while blue PVD-coated hands and a choice of orange or blue minute-track accents sharpen the contrast.

Its Blanc Chantilly counterpart is considerably more tonal, using a white ceramic bezel, white lacquered dial and matching rubber strap to create an almost monochromatic treatment. Grey minute markings, ruthenium-plated numerals and black-gold hands add definition without disrupting the pared-back palette. Both retain the H08’s subtly offset date window at 4:30 and are water-resistant to 10 bar, keeping their cleaner aesthetic grounded in everyday practicality.

Inside both watches is the automatic Hermès Manufacture H1837 caliber, a 193-component movement running at 4 Hz and delivering a 50-hour power reserve. Its finishing includes circular graining, snailing, satin-brushed bridges and an oscillating weight decorated with Hermès’ repeating “H” motif. For more information, head over to Hermès' official website.

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MB&F revives the Legacy Machine N°1 as the sportier LM1 EVO.The 42mm watch keeps independent dual time while adding FlexRing shock protection.Titanium and rose-gold versions feature a 60-hour reserve and Straumann double hairspring.

15 years after the Legacy Machine N°1 opened a new chapter for MB&F, the watchmaker is bringing its foundational dual-time concept into the sportier EVO family with the new LM1 EVO. First introduced in 2011, the original LM1 represented a more classical side of MB&F, drawing from 19th-century watchmaking while retaining the brand’s unmistakably three-dimensional architecture; it went on to claim both the Public Prize and Best Men’s Watch at the 2012 GPHG awards.

The 2026 edition preserves its defining layout - two completely independent hour-and-minute displays flanking a suspended 14mm balance wheel - while shrinking the case from 44mm to 42mm and incorporating the everyday-focused upgrades associated with the EVO series. Crucially, the two time zones remain independently adjustable rather than operating like a conventional GMT, allowing for unusual 30- and 45-minute offsets.

The biggest changes sit around, and within, that familiar architecture. The LM1’s original vertical power-reserve display has been replaced by a more legible inclined indicator at 6 o’clock, while the manually wound calibre now delivers 60 hours of autonomy, up from 45 hours previously. Its oversized floating balance wheel continues to beat at a traditional 2.5 Hz, but is now fitted with a Straumann double hairspring, using two opposing hairsprings to improve positional consistency and isochronism.

A redesigned titanium bridge further emphasizes the regulating organ as part of the visual composition. Around it, the EVO treatment adds MB&F’s FlexRing shock-absorbing system, dual screw-down crowns, 80 meters of water resistance and a bezel-free case topped by a high-domed sapphire crystal. Integrated rubber straps are also interchangeable at both the case and folding clasp, making the traditionally elaborate Legacy Machine considerably easier to wear day to day.
The LM1 EVO launches in two configurations. A Grade 5 titanium version pairs its lightweight case with a rhodium-plated dial plate, black displays and blue accents, while a warmer 5N+ rose-gold edition combines the same architecture with a deep green dial plate and rose-gold-toned details. The latter is limited to just 33 pieces, while the titanium edition is not presented as a limited run. Both versions are available now through MB&F and its retail network, priced at $109,000 USD for titanium and $137,000 USD for rose gold.

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Luxury watchmaking and professional football might seem like fundamentally different worlds, but Hublot found a natural fit when it brought star quarterback Patrick Mahomes on board as a brand ambassador in late 2025. The partnership pairs a three-time champion known for shattering records with a Swiss watchmaker defined by its willingness to challenge conventional standards. Both share an obsession with peak performance, split-second precision, and pushing past traditional limits.

Building on that momentum, Hublot kicked off spring 2026 in Geneva by rolling out the Big Bang Reloaded collection. Marking two decades of the iconic Big Bang lineup and 16 years of its proprietary Unico movement, the release re-engineers the open-worked chronograph from the inside out. The collection reflects Hublot’s transition into a fully realized Manufacture where in-house calibers drive the entire lineup.

At the center of the mechanical redesign is the HUB1280 UNICO caliber, a 354-component flyback chronograph packed with five distinct patented innovations. Visual enhancements make the inner mechanics far more striking, highlighting a color-accented column wheel at 6 o'clock and a dual oscillating clutch at 8 o'clock through the skeleton dial. Practically speaking, it offers a robust 72-hour power reserve and water resistance up to 100 meters, ensuring elite-level performance off the field.

The collection showcases Hublot’s material mastery across five key references, honoring milestone anniversaries like 20 years of the All Black concept and 15 years of Magic Gold. Highlighted by Mahomes, the Magic Gold edition pairs a polished 18K Magic Gold case—a proprietary material developed with EPFL that stands as the world's first scratch-resistant 18K gold—with a black-plated titanium bezel. Additional models offer full-color high-tech ceramics in blue, dark green, and all-black, alongside a lightweight titanium and ceramic hybrid.

Every 44 mm timepiece features Hublot’s patented One-Click interchangeable strap system, shipping with both a classic structured rubber strap and a fabric-inspired rubber band with custom "H" stitching, secured by a ceramic and titanium deployant clasp. To back this engineering, Hublot introduced an extended 10-year warranty structure (through the Hublotista program) starting in 2026, underlining their long-term commitment to quality.

In the hands of an athlete like Mahomes—the only quarterback in history to throw for over 5,000 yards in a single season in both college and the pros—the Big Bang Reloaded serves as a flagship statement for modern luxury. It bridges high-end horology with cultural energy, proving that relentless ambition and cutting-edge craft belong on the exact same team.

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Breitling opens a bespoke Super Chronomat program exclusively for Aston Martin Valhalla owners.Buyers can customize two Super Chronomat models with car-inspired colors and personal engravings.Options include a B19 perpetual calendar chronograph and 38mm diamond-set automatic.

Breitling and Aston Martin have deepened their partnership with a highly exclusive bespoke program designed solely for owners of the Aston Martin Valhalla supercar. Reflecting the engineering and aerodynamic mastery of the limited-production, 1,079 PS hybrid Valhalla, Breitling has opened the design process of its distinctive Super Chronomat collection to these select clients. Through a dedicated configurator, owners can commission a timepiece that mirrors their individual vehicle specification and personal taste, merging the high-performance worlds of British automotive design and Swiss watchmaking.

The bespoke program offers two distinct models for customization, the first being the Super Chronomat B19 44 Perpetual Calendar Chronograph. Housed in a 44mm titanium case on Breitling’s signature Rouleaux bracelet, this model boasts a complex automatic perpetual calendar chronograph movement that requires no major manual adjustments until the year 2100. It features a carbon-fiber dial, a 96-hour power reserve, and a display caseback that showcases a personalized rotor. Valhalla owners can further customize the timepiece by selecting from a range of exclusive colors for the rehaut, seconds hand, and counter hands.

The second option is the Super Chronomat Automatic 38, which balances performance materials with a refined 38mm stainless-steel case and a diamond-set bezel. This three-hand automatic model also incorporates a textured carbon-fiber dial and offers customizable colors for the rehaut and hands, as well as a personalized caseback engraving. Both bespoke timepieces provide an unparalleled ownership experience, which is further enhanced by a complimentary five-year membership to the upcoming Breitling Social Club in New York, set to open in late 2027.

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Toledano & Chan launched the b/1 "Dazzle" and "Double Dazzle" watches.Inspired by WWI dazzle camouflage, the Grade 5 titanium cases feature frosted and brushed stripes.Limited to 188 ($7,700 USD) and 12 pieces ($9,700 USD).

Toledano & Chan is returning to its signature b/1 platform with two of its most graphic interpretations yet: the b/1 “Dazzle” and gem-set “Double Dazzle.” The concept takes its name from the disruptive camouflage developed for naval vessels during the First World War, which was designed not to hide a ship but to confuse an observer’s perception of its size, direction and speed through fractured geometric patterns.

That visual logic sits naturally within the b/1’s already unconventional architecture, whose angular form was inspired by Marcel Breuer’s former Whitney Museum building in New York. Rendered here entirely in Grade 5 titanium, the familiar asymmetric case, left-facing destro crown, integrated bracelet and faceted sapphire crystal become the framework for a pattern intended to visually break apart the watch’s silhouette as it moves.

Toledano & Chan builds it directly into the metal through CNC engraving, followed by alternating diamond-frosted and satin-brushed finishing. Irregular lines continue uninterrupted from the case across the titanium dial and bracelet, allowing different planes to catch the light independently and giving the watch a constantly shifting appearance.

The Double Dazzle pushes that idea toward jewellery, adding 350 natural pavé-set diamonds to the dial while retaining the same disruptive geometry around it. Despite the additional stones, the underlying b/1 proportions remain compact at approximately 33.5mm wide, with the sloping architecture measuring between 9.1mm and 10.4mm thick depending on the point of measurement. Both models are water-resistant to 50 meters.

Inside sits a Swiss-made Sellita SW100 automatic caliber, providing hours and minutes with approximately 42 hours of power reserve. Together, the releases form a 200-piece run, with the standard b/1 Dazzle limited to 188 examples and priced at $7,700 USD, while the diamond-set Double Dazzle is restricted to just 12 pieces at $9,700 USD. Both models are scheduled to become available from October 24, 2026 through Toledano & Chan’s website.

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