New releases from Ressence, Roger Dubuis, Cornell and more

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Independent watchmaking sometimes means using unconventional materials and vibrant colours, and at other times it means adopting more conservative styles with a unique twist. Well, this week we really had options for every category. Ressence partners with Seddiqi on a Type 9 with real sand on the dial, Hermès introduces a multi-layered paint technique on the dial of the latest Arceau and Cornell, while classic at first glance, has a custom typeface on a stepped dial made of German silver. Discover the rest of our selection and let us know what you prefer. Enjoy the reading!

Ressence Type 9 S75

• Ressence joins forces with acclaimed UAE retailer Ahmed Seddiqi to release a limited-edition Type 9 with a remarkable difference.
• Released to commemorate Seddiqi’s 75th anniversary, Ressence has incorporated sand from each of the seven Emirates into the Type 9 S75.
• To drive the Middle Eastern inspiration home, the watch’s finishing touch is a leather strap made from genuine camel hide.
• Price: CHF 19,900.

Learn more about the Ressence Type 9 S75 here.

Roger Dubuis Excalibur Monotourbillon Dr Woo Episode III

• Roger Dubuis unveils its third collaboration with one of the world’s most famous tattoo artists, Dr Woo.
• Based on the Excalibur Monotourbillon and inspired by the Whirlpool Galaxy, this two-tone manual-winding piece is chock-full of spacy motifs.
• Dr Woo’s signature spider appears at 10 o’clock, and his distinctive hieroglyphic letters are laser-engraved on the watch’s bezel and bracelet links.
• Price: on request.

Learn more about the Roger Dubuis Excalibur Monotourbillon Dr Woo Episode III here.

Cornell Watch Co. Lozier

• Chicago-based watchmaker Cornell announces a classic three-hand piece with strong vintage inspirations.
• The three-part stainless steel case maintains vintage proportions at 37.4mm across and 8.5mm thick (including the sapphire crystal).
• A three-tier German silver dial completes the monochromatic look, with a grained finish and diamond-cut edges.
• Price: US$6,200.

Learn more about the Cornell Watch Co. Lozier here.

Wren Diver 38 Seafoam

• Craig at Wrist Enthusiast introduces an improved version of the Diver One in the eternal quest for the perfect dive watch.
• In addition to the attractive seafoam tone on the dial, this model features a slimmer, more compact case and upgraded finishing on both the case and the movement.
• The watch is now 10.7mm thick, including both sapphire crystals, with the one on the back showing the ETA 2892, replacing the previous Sellita SW200.
• Price: US$1,595.

Learn more about the Wren Diver 38 Seafoam here.

Vacheron Constantin Les Cabinotiers Temporis Duo Grand Complication Openface

• Vacheron Constantin combines a minute repeater, a split-seconds chronograph, and a tourbillon in the latest Les Cabinotiers masterpiece.
• The Calibre 2757 S, visible through both the sapphire dial and the sapphire caseback, is highly finished while maintaining a modern look.
• This is a unique piece with a 45mm 5N pink gold case housing almost 700 components for the complicated movement. 
• Price: on request.

Learn more about the Vacheron Constantin Les Cabinotiers Temporis Duo Grand Complication Openface here.

Furlan Marri Mechaquartz Sabbia Rosa & Ardesia Blue

• Furlan Marri continues the tremendous success of its Mechaquartz line with two new additions.
• The first of the two is called Sabbia Rosa (pink sand, in Italian), with a 4N rose gold PVD coating and a rosy champagne dial.
• The second, called Ardesia Blu (slate blue, if we’re translating), changes dial layout with a single 60-minute counter at 9 o’clock.
• Price: £630.

Learn more about the Furlan Marri Mechaquartz Sabbia Rosa & Ardesia Blue here.

Bovet 19Thirty 10th Anniversary Special Edition

• Bovet celebrates a decade since the first introduction of the 19Thirty with three special editions.
• The 7-day power reserve watch is available in three different lacquer colours: blue, moss green and glitter black.
• While they maintain the well-known 42mm Fleurier case, they feature a new, more essential dial design.
• Price: on request.

Learn more about the Bovet 19Thirty 10th Anniversary Special Edition here.

Amida Digitrend Open Sapphire

• Amida continues its retro-futuristic mission with a Digitrend that exposes its jump hour mechanism.
• The new Digitrend Open Sapphire keeps the prism to read the time through the case sides like the previous version, but now the top of the case is made of a curved sapphire cover.
• Available on an Alcantara strap or a metal bracelet, this is the first batch of 50 out of a total of 150 pieces.
• Price: €5.760.

Learn more about the Amida Digitrend Open Sapphire here.

Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Chronograph Ocean Grey

• The Polaris Chronograph gets the Ocean Grey dial first seen on the Polaris Date and Polaris Geographic from 2024.
• The dial requires 35 layers of lacquer and is decorated with three finishes.
• It is equipped with the in-house, chronograph Calibre 761, housed in a 42mm stainless steel case.
• Price: US$14,900.

Learn more about the Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Chronograph Ocean Grey here.

Oris Aquis Date Diamonds 36.5mm

• Oris expands the Aquis collection with two new variations of the Date Diamonds in 36.5mm.
• One version features a glossy black dial with brilliant cut indices, while the second has baguette-cut diamond indices, a brilliant set bezel and a mother-of-pearl dial.
• Both variants are available both on a stainless steel bracelet or on a rubber strap, colour matched to the dial tone.
• Price: from US$2,800.

Learn more about the Oris Aquis Date Diamonds 36.5mm here.

Omega Aqua Terra 30 MM

• Omega presents 12 new models (12!) part of the Aqua Terra collection, this time in 30mm.
• They are all focused towards a more feminine audience, and the minute hand loses the arrow tip. Will we be seeing the same on the bigger models, too?
• There are five material configurations, spanning from stainless steel to two-tone, until reaching the full Moonshine and Sedna gold models.
• Price: from £5,900.

Learn more about the Omega Aqua Terra 30 MM here.

Laco Kiel.2 Blau

• Laco has unveiled a new dial variation for its successful Kiel.2 chronograph.
• Finished in a deep and purposeful sunray blue, the new dial brings a touch of dressy class to the military pilot’s piece.
• The Kiel.2 Blau arrives with either a smooth dark brown leather strap or a sporty stainless steel multi-link bracelet.
• Price: from €2,190.

Learn more about the Laco Kiel.2 Blau here.

Hermès Arceau Hermès Locomotion

• Hermès reimagines the Arceau model with a new dial paying tribute to a futuristic, pop-art vision of the Hermès boutique in Paris.
• The dial design has been created by French designer and director Ugo Bienvenu for a scarf, and on the watch, it uses multiple paint layers on different levels to reach the desired result.
• This is a 12-piece limited edition, paired with a mauve pale alligator strap crafted in the Maison’s workshops.
• Price: on request.

Learn more about the Hermès Arceau Hermès Locomotion here.

Depancel Allure D[R]IVER Calendar

• French brand Depancel expands its motorsport-inspired catalogue with a new racing triple calendar watch, the Allure Driver Calendar.
• Taking the spirit of the golden age of motorsport, Depancel combines the use of vibrant colours and retro-inspired style.
• Available in two finishes, the Driver Calendar features either a sunray blue dial and bezel or a deep black dial, complemented by a black and red night/day bezel.
• Price: €895.

Learn more about the Depancel Allure D[R]IVER Calendar here.

Venezianico Arsenale Platino

• Venezianico expands the Arsenale collection with a new dial material for another elegant monochromatic iteration.
• The dial undergoes controlled tumbling and a platinum galvanic treatment instead of the previous meteorite insert.
• This is a 300-piece limited edition developed on the 40mm, 9.95mm thick, stainless steel case of the previous iterations.
• Price: €1,200.

Learn more about the Venezianico Arsenale Platino here.

Nodus Duality II Night Shade LE

• Nodus presents its take on a compressor-style dive watch with a matte black DLC coating.
• The finish of the case continues also on the three-link bracelet, and the colour is present also on both the dial and the internal bezel for a stealth appearance.
• It is a limited edition of 75 pieces, with 300 metres of water resistance and superior scratch resistance thanks to the coating
• Price: US$875.

Learn more about the Nodus Duality II Night Shade LE here.

Parea Sector

• Sydney-based microbrand Parea enters the market with a modern take on a sector dial model.
• The 39mm x 46mm stainless steel case houses the reliable Miyota 9039 automatic movement.
• It is available on Kickstarter in five different colourways: blue, red, purple, green, and black.
• Price: US$399.

Learn more about the Parea Sector here.