New releases from Greubel Forsey, Audemars Piguet, Bell & Ross and more

Pietro Pilla

From reinterpretations of icons to cinematic timepieces, this week has it all. Audemars Piguet has experimented with a new method of premiering, announcing two location-exclusive releases that will then be available everywhere. Limited and special editions are the order of the day, making each novelty a little more unique and adding a sense of urgency to the customer. At the same time, it is essential always to offer an addition to the regular catalogue, and in our selection, you will find a bit of both. Happy reading!

Greubel Forsey Balancier Contemporain Final Edition

• Greubel Forsey unveils the final edition of the Balancier Contemporain, a model that made history and helped consolidate the brand as an independent powerhouse.
• First released in 2019, it’s now crafted from GF’s rarest material: stainless steel, and paired with different shades and finishes of blue.
• It’s a limited edition of 33 pieces, which will be built and delivered exclusively in 2025.
• Price: CHF 220,000.

Learn more about the Greubel Forsey Balancier Contemporain Final Edition here.

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 41mm White Gold Smoked Blue

• Audemars Piguet quietly releases two white gold Royal Oak variants as Japan special editions.
• These are two new colourways based on the 41mm time-only and chronograph models that resemble the Jumbo Extra-Thin Titanium/Platinum.
• Both models share the same smoked blue Grande Tapisserie dial and will be available worldwide after an initial Japanese release.
• Price: from €68,400.

Learn more about the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 41mm White Gold Smoked Blue here.

Bell & Ross BR-05 Skeleton Phantom Ceramic

• Bell & Ross presents an all-black ceramic BR-05 for a very stealthy-looking model, adding to the black-on-black colour scheme now characteristic of the brand.
• Everything plays around the black tone, including the black Super-LumiNova with green emission and a black-tinted sapphire crystal dial.
• This edition, similar to last year’s regular collection release, will be limited to 500 pieces.
• Price: £8,900.

Learn more about the Bell & Ross BR-05 Skeleton Phantom Ceramic here.

Orient Star M34 F8 Date

• Orient Star has unveiled two new Contemporary Collection M34 watches, featuring all-new luxurious dials: one in a unique green, and the other with a meteor-shower-inspired motif created using nanoparticle technology.
• The black dial model is inspired by the Perseid meteor shower cascading across the night sky, and as the flagship model is limited to 160 pieces.
• Both models represent over 70 years of Orient Star’s advanced Japanese craftsmanship, utilising dial finishing techniques never seen before.
• Price: from £2,375.

Learn more about the Orient Star M34 F8 Date here.

Vacheron Constantin Métiers d’Art Tribute to The Celestial

• With hand-guilloché motifs set with diamonds representing the constellations, the Vacheron Constantin Tribute to The Celestial is the ultimate stargazer’s watch.
• The 39mm white gold cases are set with baguette-cut sapphires to match the colour scheme, extending to the crown and pin buckle.
• Powered by a peripheral rotor tourbillon calibre, the Tribute to The Celestial collection is a VC boutique exclusive.
• Price: €240,000.

Learn more about the Vacheron Constantin Métiers d’Art Tribute to The Celestial here.

TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Limited Edition

• The Carrera Chronograph returns for another limited edition, this time paying respects to Heuer’s heritage association with Abercrombie & Fitch.
• TAG Heuer’s new vintage-inspired chronograph evokes the spirit of the Abercrombie & Fitch Seafarer line, which ran between the 1950s and 1970s.
• Limited to 500 pieces, the watch features subtle details such as the blue subdial quarters, though without the tide indicator of the OG.
• Price: €7,350

Learn more about the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Limited Edition here.

echo/neutra Rivanera White Dial

• The very popular Rivanera from Italian brand echo/neutra gets a new dial colour.
• Following the black and grey dial offerings from 2024, now it’s also possible to choose a white dial.
• The fine-grained, sandblasted finish gives the dial a matte appearance, which matches the finish of the titanium case for a very understated style.
• Price: €1,490.

Learn more about the echo/neutra Rivanera here.

Paulin GSA Modul

• This is a collaboration between the Glasgow School of Art and Paulin, and it is designed by recent graduate Beth Law.
• It features bespoke typography printed in a subtle gloss lacquer on a brushed rhodium dial, giving the impression it’s embossed on the surface.
• Housed in Paulin’s typical 35mm Modul case, it’s available for pre-orders, with a discounted price for GSA students and alumni.
• Price: £375.

Learn more about the Paulin GSA Modul here.

Schwarz-Etienne 1902 Réserve de Marche

• The 1902 collection at Schwarz-Etienne just got bigger, with the introduction of two new models showing the power reserve on the dial.
• Both housed in a 39mm x 10.9mm grade titanium case, they feature either a silver or 4N gold-coloured dial.
• They are powered by the in-house calibre MSE 311.00, hand-wound with twin barrels that generate 120 hours of power reserve (visible on the dial at 1.30).
• Price: CHF 19,500.

Learn more about the Schwarz-Etienne 1902 Réserve de Marche here.

Casio G-Shock MRGB2000 “Kurogane-iro”

• G-Shock has added a new addition to their premium MRG line inspired by the traditional Japanese colour of kurogane-iro.
• This deep shade of blue-green comes from the tone that iron reaches when heated to make traditional Japanese armour and helmets.
• The case materials reflect the metallurgical inspiration of the model, with a deep-layer hardening process and a green DLC coating applied to the titanium exterior.
• Price: US$3,300.

Learn more about the G-Shock MRGB2000 “Kurogane-iro” here.

Artisans de Genève Rolex Cosmograph Daytona ‘La Montoya’ Rose

• Independent watch customiser Artisans de Genève continues its collaboration with former F1 pilot Juan Pablo Montoya with a new skeletonised Daytona model.
• Several aspects are taken from previous editions: an open dial in the colours of Colombia, a fully skeletonised movement, and a forged carbon tachymeter bezel.
• The open caseback allows a view of the 22k oscillating weight, skeletonised in a triangular shape with both satin and polished finishes.
• Price: on request.

Learn more about the Artisans de Geneve Rolex Cosmograph Daytona ‘La Montoya’ Rose here.

Vario SG60 Merlion Trench Watch

• Vario celebrates Singapore’s 60 years of independence with a special edition based on the 1918 Trench.
• The Singapore-based watchmaker chose for the dial a vibrant red enamel with contrasting white details, inspired by Singapore’s national colours.
• It’s a limited edition of 60 pieces, and proudly bears a Merlion emblem both at 12 o’clock and on the caseback.
• Price: US$470.

Learn more about the Vario SG60 Merlion Trench Watch here.