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Dimitri Tsilioris

Watches Of The Week: 02/12/2024 - 08/12/2024



Another week down, another retrospective round up of all the latest news and new watch releases in the next Watches Of The Week edition. It seems like there was a missed memo about the end-of-year wind down, with many mainstay watchmakers continuing to release banger after banger. This week was jam-packed with new watches from the likes of Zenith, IWC, Breguet, Armin Strom and Omega -- like I said, finishing the year REAL strong.


Happy reading everyone and have a brilliant last few weeks of the year.




Omega Seamaster Diver 300M






  • Brand: Omega

  • Model: Seamaster Diver 300M

  • Reference: 210.92.42.20.10.001/210.90.42.20.10.001

  • Case: 42mm x 13.80mm

  • Case Material: Titanium (with bronze-gold bezel, crown and helium escape valve)

  • Water Resistance: 300m

  • Movement: Calibre 8806

  • Frequency: 3.5 Hz

  • Power Reserve: 55 hours

  • Price: AUD16.475


Omega expands its Seamaster Diver 300M collection with a stunning new watch crafted in Grade 2 Titanium and Bronze Gold, offering fans a fresh and distinctive take on the iconic design. Inspired by the Seamaster Diver 300M 007 Edition from No Time To Die, this new model departs from the familiar ceramic styles, featuring a vintage-inspired domed sapphire crystal and a striking green aluminium dial. The brushed 42 mm case and matching mesh bracelet, both made from lightweight and corrosion-resistant Grade 2 Titanium, ensure durability and comfort, making it ideal for adventurous pursuits. Contrasting this is Omega's exclusive Bronze Gold, used for the bezel, crown, helium escape valve, and hands, offering a timeless pink hue that resists oxidation and enhances magnetic resistance. The combination of materials is further elevated with blackened indexes and a vintage Super-LumiNova diving scale on the bezel. Powering this new watch is the Co-Axial Master Chronometer Calibre 8806, visible through a sapphire crystal caseback, ensuring exceptional precision and magnetic resistance. Customers can choose between the classic titanium mesh bracelet or a versatile green rubber strap for this standout addition to Omega's lineup of new watches.


Zenith DEFY Extreme Jungle






  • Brand: Zenith

  • Model: DEFY Extreme Jungle

  • Reference: 95.9202.9004/26.I001

  • Case: 45mm x 15.40mm

  • Case Material: Titanium and Tiger's Eye gemstone

  • Water Resistance: 300m

  • Movement: El Primero 9004

  • Frequency: 5 Hz (Time); 50 Hz (Chronograph)

  • Power Reserve: 50 hours

  • Price: AUD41,500 (Limited to 50 pieces)


The DEFY Extreme Jungle, a new watch limited to just 50 pieces, concludes Zenith's trilogy of 1/100th of a second chronographs inspired by extreme environments, following the Desert and Glacier editions. This bold new watch draws on the untamed energy of the jungle, incorporating Tiger’s Eye—a natural stone with striking golden-brown hues—into its brushed titanium 45mm case and dodecagonal bezel. Each piece is unique, reflecting the stone’s natural variations and evoking the tiger’s mystique and strength. The open sapphire dial, tinted in jungle green with tiger-stripe-inspired counters, offers a captivating view of the high-frequency El Primero 9004 caliber, the fastest automatic chronograph movement in production, enabling 1/100th of a second precision. Designed for versatility and rugged performance, it includes an interchangeable strap system with options like a titanium bracelet, a khaki green rubber strap, and a black Velcro strap. Water-resistant to 20 ATM and engineered for durability, this final installment in the DEFY Extreme series blends technical mastery with exotic design, making it a standout among Zenith's new watches.



Armin Strom Tribute² Copper Edition






  • Brand: Armin Strom

  • Model: Tribute² Copper Edition

  • Reference: ST24-TRI.HM.AC.M.A4.FC

  • Case: 38mm x 9mm

  • Case Material: Stainless steel

  • Water Resistance: 50m

  • Movement: Calibre AMW21

  • Frequency: 3.5 Hz

  • Power Reserve: 100 hours

  • Price: CHF27,000 (Limited to 10 pieces)


Armin Strom unveils its new watch, the Tribute2 – Copper Edition, expanding the Tribute collection with a striking combination of openworked mechanics and intricate hand-finishing. Limited to just 10 pieces, this exclusive timepiece showcases a copper-coloured main plate adorned with a unique grattage texture—an artisanal technique where surfaces are meticulously scraped by hand to create a delicate, brushstroke-like pattern. The off-centre fumé grey dial enhances depth with its gradient design, while 18K rose gold-coated hands and indexes add a touch of warmth. Powered by the in-house AMW21 hand-wound movement, the new watch offers a remarkable 100-hour power reserve, with innovative features like a skeletonised motor barrel and hand-polished bridges that highlight Armin Strom’s mastery of craftsmanship. Encased in a sleek 38mm stainless steel case with a comfortable grey Alcantara strap, the Tribute2 blends modern design with timeless elegance. Priced at CHF 27,000, it is exclusively available on Armin Strom's website and Instagram, making it a standout in the world of high-end new watches.


IWC Ingenieur Automatic 40






  • Brand: IWC

  • Model: Ingeniuer Automatic 40

  • Reference: IW328907

  • Case: 40mm x 10.80mm

  • Case Material: Stainless steel

  • Water Resistance: 100m

  • Movement: Calibre 32111

  • Frequency: 4 Hz

  • Power Reserve: 120 hours

  • Price: AUD17,300


IWC expands its Ingenieur collection with a stunning new watch, the Ingenieur Automatic 40 (Ref. IW328907), now featuring a striking blue dial. Inspired by Gérald Genta’s iconic 1970s Ingenieur SL design, this model blends vintage luxury sports watch aesthetics with modern precision and wearability. The 40mm stainless steel case, integrated H-link bracelet, and signature round bezel with five functional screws showcase meticulous finishing, combining polished and satin surfaces for a refined look. The blue dial’s stamped "grid" pattern, applied with PVD coating, adds visual depth, while rhodium-plated hands and markers filled with Super-LumiNova® ensure legibility in any lighting. Powered by the IWC-manufactured 32111 calibre, this self-winding movement offers an impressive five-day power reserve and is protected by a soft-iron inner case for antimagnetic durability. This new addition to the Ingenieur lineup exemplifies IWC’s commitment to timeless design and advanced watchmaking, solidifying its appeal among enthusiasts of luxury new watches.


Breguet Classic Tourbillon 3358






  • Brand: Breguet

  • Model: Classic Tourbillon 3358

  • Reference: 3358BB/8D/986 D0

  • Case: 35mm x 9.30mm

  • Case Material: White gold

  • Water Resistance: 30m

  • Movement: Calibre 187D

  • Frequency: 2.5 Hz

  • Power Reserve: 50 hours

  • Price: AUD276,800


Breguet’s new watch, the Classique Tourbillon 3358, is a dazzling showcase of horological mastery and gem-setting artistry, blending Abraham-Louis Breguet’s technical genius with timeless elegance. Powered by the in-house calibre 187D, this manually wound movement features the revolutionary tourbillon regulator, patented in 1801 to counteract gravitational effects on timekeeping precision. Encased in a 35mm 18K white gold case adorned with brilliant-cut diamonds, this masterpiece offers a 50-hour power reserve and beats at a frequency of 2.5 Hz, ensuring exceptional performance. The dial is a radiant spectacle, with a snow-set diamond centre, a mother-of-pearl hour track accented by Breguet numerals, and blued steel hands. At 6 o’clock, the tourbillon rotates gracefully within an elliptical gold frame, enhanced by a ribbon of diamonds. The sapphire caseback reveals a uniquely stippled decoration resembling the Moon’s surface, while the sky-blue alligator strap, secured by a diamond-set clasp, completes this luminous creation. This new watch epitomises Breguet’s legacy of precision and artistry, standing out as a beacon among luxury new watches.

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