The week that was featured a plethora of exciting new watches, with stand out examples from Audemars Piguet, Breguet and Omega drawing the headlines. And while the week that just passed might have lacked that higher horology quality that the prior week seemed to be defined be, it still had its fair share of interesting and cool new watch releases.
So, without further adieu, welcome to the next Watches Of The Week edition, and with that we welcome the first day of Summer (Or Winter, for our Northern Hemisphere-based cohort). In this week's round up, we'll be featuring a range of new watches from the likes of Jaeger-LeCoultre, Tudor, Ressence and Bell & Ross, along with a pretty significant positional shake up at the head of the table for Vacheron Constantin and Jaeger-LeCoultre.
Happy reading, have a great start to the month and a great week ahead.
Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Hybris Mechanica Calibre 362
Brand: Jaeger-LeCoultre
Model: Master Hybris Mechanica Calibre 362
Reference: Q1313581
Case: 41mm x 7.80mm
Case Material: White gold
Water Resistance: 30m
Movement: Calibre 362
Frequency: 3 Hz
Power Reserve: 42 hours
Price: Price on request (Limited to 5 pieces)
Jaeger-LeCoultre celebrates a decade of its Master Hybris Mechanica Calibre 362 with a stunning new watch—a five-piece limited edition featuring a deep midnight-blue sunrayed dial housed in an ultra-thin 18k white gold case. Renowned for its technical ingenuity and refined aesthetics, this timepiece remains the thinnest minute repeater with a tourbillon in Jaeger-LeCoultre’s collection at just 7.8mm thick. The manually wound movement, Calibre 362, comprises 566 components and introduces six patents developed specifically for this model, including a flying tourbillon with an S-shaped hairspring and a peripheral rotor for automatic winding. Acoustic innovations such as crystal gongs and trebuchet hammers enhance the chiming clarity, while a silent-timelapse reduction mechanism ensures seamless transitions between chimes. Paying homage to the brand’s heritage in ultra-thin watchmaking, this new watch blends technical brilliance with understated elegance, showcasing Dauphine hands, baton hour markers, and haute horology finishes like Côtes de Genève. The case design draws inspiration from Jaeger-LeCoultre's iconic 1907 pocket watches, underscoring the Maison’s commitment to innovation and timeless design.
Tudor Black Bay Ceramic “Las Vegas Grand Prix” for the Visa Cash App RB Formula One Team
Brand: Tudor
Model: Black Bay Ceramic “Las Vegas Grand Prix” for the Visa Cash App RB Formula One Team
Reference: -
Case: 41mm x 14.50mm
Case Material: Ceramic
Water Resistance: 200m
Movement: Calibre MT5602-1U
Frequency: 4 Hz
Power Reserve: 70 hours
Price: Piece unique
Tudor has introduced a bold new iteration of its iconic Black Bay collection, the Tudor Black Bay Ceramic Las Vegas Grand Prix Edition, a watch designed to celebrate the high-octane world of Formula 1. The new watch combines the brand's hallmark craftsmanship with a sporty, modern aesthetic. Encased in 41mm of scratch-resistant black ceramic, the piece features a sleek blue dial that mirrors the color scheme of its racing team partner. While this special edition retains the technical excellence of its predecessors, including the METAS-certified MT5602-1U movement offering a 70-hour power reserve, it stands out with unique visual cues such as its flat blue dial and matching strap with blue stitching. Unfortunately, this new watch remains exclusive to the team, adding to its allure. As Tudor continues to push creative boundaries in its collaborations and designs, the Black Bay Ceramic exemplifies the brand’s ability to seamlessly merge performance and luxury.
Louis Erard Le Régulateur Louis Erard x Vianney Halter II
Brand: Louis Erard
Model: Le Régulateur Louis Erard x Vianney Halter II
Reference: 85246AA03.BVA172/85246AA02.BVA172
Case: 43mm x 10.95mm
Case Material: Stainless steel
Water Resistance: 50m
Movement: Sellita SW266-1
Frequency: 4 Hz
Power Reserve: 38 hours
Price: CHF4,444 (Limited to 178 pieces each)
The latest collaboration between Louis Erard and Vianney Halter, the Le Régulateur Louis Erard x Vianney Halter II Antiqua, delivers a bold reinterpretation of Halter's signature steampunk-inspired design language. This new watch showcases a double-layered dial with a brushed upper plate and a sandblasted lower plate, adorned with Halter's distinct typography and blued steel hands resembling fountain pen nibs. Drawing inspiration from Halter's iconic Antiqua, the crown is rivet-studded, enhancing the industrial aesthetic. Powered by the Sellita SW266-1 movement with a regulator-style display, the stainless steel case measures 42mm in diameter and 12.25mm thick, ensuring a robust yet elegant presence. Limited to just 178 pieces, this new watch seamlessly blends accessible luxury with avant-garde watchmaking, priced at CHF 3,500. A must-see addition to Louis Erard's collaborations, this timepiece pushes the boundaries of creativity in horology.
Musical Chairs At Richemont
Richemont, the luxury powerhouse behind iconic watch and jewelry brands, has announced significant leadership changes aimed at strengthening its operations. Jérôme Lambert, who has previously held key roles at Jaeger-LeCoultre and Montblanc, has been reappointed CEO of Jaeger-LeCoultre. Concurrently, Laurent Perves, a former Vacheron Constantin executive, has stepped into the CEO role at Vacheron. These reshuffles are designed to optimise management and prepare the group for future challenges in the evolving luxury market. Richemont's ability to strategically appoint proven leaders like Lambert and Perves demonstrates its commitment to maintaining the prestige and innovation of its watch brands. These changes come at a time when the luxury watch industry continues to adapt to shifting consumer expectations and global economic conditions.
Arnold & Son Perpetual Moon 41.5 Platinum Fern Green Edition
Brand: Arnold & Son
Model: Perpetual Moon 41.5 Platinum Fern Green Edition
Reference: 1GLBX.F01A.C285X
Case: 41.50mm x 11.30mm
Case Material: Platinum
Water Resistance: 30m
Movement: Calibre A&S1512
Frequency: 3 Hz
Power Reserve: 90 hours
Price: CHF46,700 (Limited to 28 pieces)
Arnold & Son has unveiled its latest creation, the Perpetual Moon 41.5 Platinum Fern Green Edition, a new watch that exudes luxury and technical precision. Limited to just 28 pieces, this exquisite timepiece features a captivating fern-green dial that highlights a large, luminous moon phase display, hand-painted with Super-LumiNova accents. The platinum case measures 41.5 mm, housing the manually-wound A&S1512 calibre, which boasts a remarkable 90-hour power reserve and offers moon phase accuracy requiring adjustment only once every 122 years. The reverse side includes a secondary moon phase indicator for added precision. Paired with a Cornwall green alligator leather strap, this new watch epitomises Arnold & Son's dedication to craftsmanship, combining celestial artistry with cutting-edge horology.
Ressence Type 9
Brand: Ressence
Model: Type 9
Reference: -
Case: 39mm x 11mm
Case Material: Titanium
Water Resistance: Splash resistant only
Movement: Calibre ETA 2894/2 with ROCS 9 module
Frequency: 4 Hz
Power Reserve: 36 hours
Price: CHF12,500
Ressence has introduced its new watch collection, the Type 9, featuring fresh, modern designs that continue the brand's minimalist ethos. The collection includes sleek new models in "Grey" and "Aqua," emphasizing clarity and simplicity in both aesthetics and function. True to Ressence's hallmark, these watches replace traditional hands with rotating discs that indicate time, offering a unique and highly legible design. Housed in lightweight titanium cases, the new watch models are incredibly ergonomic, further enhanced by anti-reflective domed sapphire crystals. Driven by the patented ROCS (Ressence Orbital Convex System), the watches offer precision performance with mechanical elegance. With its innovative engineering and contemporary design language, this new watch collection exemplifies Ressence’s commitment to redefining timekeeping for modern enthusiasts.
Bell & Ross BR-05 Skeleton Arctic Blue
Brand: Bell & Ross
Model: BR-05 Skeleton Arctic Blue
Reference: BR05A-AB-SKST/SST
Case: 40mm x 10.33mm
Case Material: Stainless steel
Water Resistance: 100m
Movement: BR-CAL.322-1
Frequency: 4 Hz
Power Reserve: 54 hours
Price: AUD12,800 (Limited to 250 pieces)
Bell & Ross expands its contemporary BR 05 line with the new BR 05 Skeleton Arctic Blue, showcasing a cracked ice sapphire dial that perfectly complements the icy blue tones. This limited-edition release is crafted in the signature angular, integrated 40mm stainless steel case of the BR 05 collection. The translucent, crackled sapphire dial reveals the skeletonised BR-CAL.322 movement, based on the Sellita SW300, offering a dynamic interplay of mechanics and aesthetics. Available on a matching steel bracelet or a sporty blue rubber strap, this new watch blends cutting-edge design with everyday functionality.
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