New releases from Credor, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Blancpain and more
Pietro PillaThe colours have become darker this week compared to last week, with several military-inspired watches, starting with a long-standing icon: a riff on the iconic Blancpain Fifty Fathoms. But there are also bolder colour choices for cocktail-inspired watches with Tusenö and extremely elegant watches for both him and her among the latest releases from A. Lange & Söhne, Chopard, Credor and Jaeger-LeCoultre. Take a look at what best suits your style, and enjoy the reading!
Credor Goldfeather GBCF999
- Credor expands the Goldfeather range with a new model boasting different urushi lacquer techniques on its glossy black dial.
- Master urushi artisan Isshu Tamura blends lacquer, mother-of-pearl and gold flecks seamlessly around the opening for the tourbillon.
- The new Calibre 6850 powers this 10-piece limited edition, and, visible through the sapphire caseback, it is as adorned as the front while maintaining a compact thickness.
- Price: JP¥25,300,000.
Learn more about the Credor Goldfeather GBCF999 here.
Jaeger-LeCoultre Rendez-Vous Shooting Star
- Jaeger-LeCoultre unveils two new sparkling additions to the Rendez-Vous Shooting Star range first introduced in 2022, enriched by a pink and a blue peony.
- Both models are adorned by brilliant-cut diamonds, totalling 625 stones on the pink gold bracelet model and 189 on the one on the blue alligator strap.
- While the complex dial construction stays the same as the original model, the effect when inactive is hidden by two hand-painted peonies.
- Price: on request.
Learn more about the Jaeger-LeCoultre Rendez-Vous Shooting Star here.
Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Tech 45mm
- Blancpain adds the Fifty Fathoms Tech to its permanent collection, this time with orange highlights.
- The 45mm case now comes with a new interchangeable strap system and bold rubber straps in black, white, or bright orange.
- The black ceramic bezel is unidirectional and features 120 clicks with heavy knurling for easy use with gloves, emphasising its underwater use.
- Price: €22,350.
Learn more about the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Tech 45mm here.
A. Lange & Söhne Zeitwerk Date Rose Gold
- Lange expands the Zeitwerk range with a new date model in rose gold, a material the German brand uses curiously infrequently.
- This impressive mechanical digital watch sports a grey dial, carried over from the white gold model that launched the collection.
- The rose gold pairs particularly well with the German silver details of its complex L043.8 calibre.
- Price: €130,000.
Learn more about the A.Lange & Söhne Zeitwerk Date Rose Gold here.
IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph 41 TOP GUN Miramar
- IWC introduces TOP GUN Miramar, a summery new Pantone colour making its debut with two Pilot’s Watch Chronograph 41 models in ceramic and steel.
- It’s the first time IWC has used one of its Pantone hues in a steel watch, with the colour scheme extending to the dials and rubber straps.
- The TOP GUN Miramar in ceramic is limited to 1,000 pieces, while the steel model is in regular production.
- Price: A$12,200 (steel), A$20,800 (ceramic).
Learn more about the IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph 41 TOP GUN Miramar here.
Chopard Imperiale Four Seasons
- Chopard pays tribute to the passage of time in the most fitting way possible: with a stunning, artisanal gem-set Imperiale with a slow-moving complication.
- The glamorous Imperiale Four Seasons features a gorgeously painted mother-of-pearl marquetry inner dial that rotates once every 365 days, slowly advancing through the colours of each season.
- A limited run of just 25 pieces, this ultra-exclusive piece comes in 18-carat white gold, adorned with diamonds throughout, and features a central lotus flower motif in white gold – an ongoing theme for the Imperiale collection.
- Price: A$166,500.
Learn more about the Chopard Imperiale Four Seasons here.
Porsche Design Chronograph 1 1975 Limited Edition
- Inspired by the original uncoated steel model of 1975, Porsche Design offers the new Chronograph 1 in uncoated titanium to non-Porsche owners for the first time.
- The dial is as minimal as a functional chronograph gets, inspired by vintage Porsche speedometers (as you may expect).
- It is limited to 350 pieces, and this titanium Chronograph 1 will go on to inform the design of a general-release model, with minor tweaks.
- Price: US$9,650.
Learn more about the Porsche Design Chronograph 1 1975 Limited Edition here.
Luminox Mil-Spec 3350 Series
- The Luminox XL.3359.SET is combat-ready with a lightweight yet ultra-durable CARBONOX 46mm case, grade 2 titanium bezel and a 300-meter water resistance rating.
- Developed to be compliant with the U.S. Department of Defence, it’s powered by a specialised ETA F06.412 quartz movement.
- Compared to the other models of the same collection, it features a new Arctic colourway and comes on a white rubber strap and an additional black webbing strap.
- Price: US$895.
Learn more about the Luminox Mil-Spec 3350 Series here.
MeisterSinger Edition Neo J.E
- MeisterSinger continues its philosophy of having just a single hand telling the time, also in this latest edition, inspired by the Jaguar E-Type.
- While the cream-colored dial is reminiscent of the interior and roof of the E-Type, the British racing green of the vehicle’s paintwork finds its place on some highlights of the dial print.
- The cognac details of the minute track are inspired by the colour of the original wooden steering wheel, while the silver numerals pay homage to the chromed wheel rims.
- Price: €2,290.
Learn more about MeisterSinger Edition Neo J.E here.
Nodus × AMMO NYC Sentinel Watch
- Nodus develops a collaboration with automotive detailing company AMMO NYC to meet the demand of the YouTube-famous detailers.
- The 41mm watch is a purpose-driven tool dedicated to anyone whose hands spend as much time under the hood as on the wheel.
- Its stainless steel case features a ‘destro’ crown and houses a La Joux-Perret G101 movement.
- Price: US$999.
Learn more about the Nodus × AMMO NYC Sentinel Watch here.
Venezianico Nereide Ti-Damascus
- The Nereide collection from the Venetian brand gets a new model with a heat-treated Damascus dial.
- The 42mm case housing the iridescent dial is framed by a tungsten insert on the bezel, guaranteeing extremely high scratch resistance.
- This 500-piece limited edition also displays a skeletonised rotor with a violet IP finish, to match some of the tones of the dial.
- Price: €1,075.
Learn more about the Venezianico Nereide Ti-Damascus here.
Tusenö SuperVintage
- Swedish brand Tusenö doesn’t hold back for this summer, releasing a trio of vintage-inspired timepieces paying tribute to iconic summer drinks.
- Brown and cream for the ‘Espresso Martini’, red and orange for the ‘Negroni’ and green for the ‘Mojito’ – each model has character to spare.
- All models are powered by the ETA 7001, hand-wound movement, making them very thin at 9.7mm.
- Price: US$899 (preorder), US$999 (regular price).