Welcome to the next edition of your retrospective look at all of the new watches of the last seven days in the latest Watches Of The Week Edition. In this week's instalment, I'll be highlighting a range of new watches, including a pocket watch from Hermès, a super robust piece from Victorinox and another new drop from the super active Grand Seiko. And let's not forget a very special piece from Tiffany & Co., either.
Happy reading and have a fantastic week ahead.
Hermès Slim d’Hermès Pocket Mysterious Rider
Brand: Hermès
Model: Slim d’Hermès Pocket Mysterious Rider
Reference: -
Case: 45mm x 11.60mm
Case Material: White gold
Water Resistance: 30m
Movement: H1950
Frequency: 3 Hz
Power Reserve: 42 hours
Price: Price on request (Limited to 3 pieces)
Hermès has introduced the Slim d’Hermès Pocket Mysterious Rider, a limited edition pocket watch featuring a champlevé enamel cover designed by Viktor Hachmang. The design showcases a contemporary motorcyclist, echoing Hermès’ equestrian heritage. The watch includes a white enamel dial with hand-painted red numerals, designed by Philippe Apeloig. Housed in an 18k white gold case, it is powered by the ultra-thin calibre H1950 automatic movement with a micro-rotor. Only three pieces are available, each paired with a Rouge H alligator cord and pouch.
Grand Seiko Hi-Beat 36000 GMT “Snow Valley”
Brand: Grand Seiko
Model: Hi-Beat 36000 GMT “Snow Valley”
Reference: SBGJ277
Case: 44.20mm x 14.40mm
Case Material: Stainless steel
Water Resistance: 200m
Movement: Calibre 9S86
Frequency: 5 Hz
Power Reserve: 55 hours
Price: USD6,800
Grand Seiko has unveiled the Hi-Beat 36000 GMT SBGJ277 “Snow Valley,” a timepiece inspired by the winter landscape around Grand Seiko Studio Shizukuishi. This watch features a textured silver dial, symbolizing snow, with green and white accents on the sapphire-covered 24-hour bezel. It includes a stainless steel case, water resistance up to 200 meters, and is powered by the high-frequency Cal. 9S86 movement, which offers a true GMT function and a 55-hour power reserve. Priced at $6,800, it's available at Grand Seiko boutiques.
Victorinox's New Dive Pro Titanium Models
Victorinox has launched the Dive Pro Titanium watches, available in both quartz and automatic versions, with a design inspired by their INOX series. These ISO 6425 compliant diver watches feature titanium or steel cases, water resistance up to 300 meters, and exceptional durability. The quartz model has a Swiss Ronda 715 movement, while the automatic version uses a Sellita SW220 with day/date functionality. The titanium cases are lighter and have a sandblasted finish, and both models come with high-quality rubber straps. Prices range from $800 to $1,500.
Tiffany & Co. Bird on a Flying Tourbillon
Brand: Tiffany & Co.
Model: Bird on a Flying Tourbillon
Reference: 74863264
Case: 39mm
Case Material: White gold
Water Resistance: 30m
Movement: Caliber AFT24T01
Frequency: 3 Hz
Power Reserve: 60 hours
Price: Price on request (Limited to 25 pieces)
Tiffany & Co. has introduced its new Flying Tourbillon watch, a luxurious timepiece that features two intricately sculpted birds set with 147 diamonds each, creating the illusion of flight around the dial. Housed in a 39mm white gold case, the watch is adorned with a total of 848 diamonds, totaling 3.9 carats. The tourbillon mechanism, visible under a dome of sapphire crystal, is powered by the bespoke hand-wound Caliber AFT24T01 movement, developed in collaboration with Swiss manufacture Artime. This exquisite watch is paired with an alligator leather strap.
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