New releases from MB&F, TAG Heuer, Tudor and more

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Racing and the car world in general have been strong inspirations for this week’s releases. It doesn’t really matter if the brand was big or small, independent or part of a bigger group; the past seven days have been giving a nod to the automotive industry. You’ll find TAG Heuer partnering with Goodwood, Louis Moinet with a unique pieces series, MB&F announcing another colourway of their driver’s watch and both Chopard and Maurice de Mauriac sponsoring iconic races. However, the novelty of the week has arguably been the new “Lagoon Blue” colourway of the Black Bay 54, which took everyone by surprise. Make sure to check all our picks below and enjoy your reading!

MB&F HM8 Mark 2 Purple

• Following the success of the initial white model and limited editions in green and blue, the HM8 Mark 2 comes back for a 2025 limited edition in purple.
• The purple body panels on the watch are treated with metallic pigments of mineral origin, similar to those used in high-end automotive paints.
• It’s a limited edition of 33 pieces, the same amount as the previous runs.
• Price: CHF 68,000.

Learn more about the MB&F HM8 Mark 2 Purple here.

TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph x Festival of Speed

• TAG Heuer celebrates the Goodwood Festival of Speed with a watch developed on the Carrera Chronograph 42mm as a base.
• The dial features a hobnail texture in a fitting Goodwood Green, complemented by red accents. To complete the racing look, it’s paired with a leather rally strap.
• It is a limited edition of 100 pieces, first offered to Members of the Goodwood Road Racing Club before it reaches the general public.
• Price: £6,450.

Learn more about the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph x Festival of Speed here.

Tudor Black Bay 54 “Lagoon Blue”

• Tudor introduces a new, summery look for the Black Bay 54.
• It pairs a light blue, sand-textured dial with a mirror-polished steel bezel.
• Part of Tudor’s “Daring Watches” collection of more exclusive models, it’s only available on a five-link bracelet with T-Fit clasp.
• Price: £3,590.

Learn more about the Tudor Black Bay 54 “Lagoon Blue” here.

Seiko Prospex SRPL81K Jaws 50th Anniversary

• Seiko celebrates the 50th anniversary of Steven Spielberg’s classic thriller/horror movie with a limited-edition ‘Turtle’.
• It features a silver-to-blue gradient dial with a subtle depiction of the famous killer shark, as well as a laser-engraving of Quint’s boat, the Orca, on the caseback.
• It’s a limited edition of 5,000 individually numbered pieces, and comes in a limited-edition box modelled after the Jaws movie poster.
• Price: A$1,200.

Learn more about the Seiko Prospex SRPL81K Jaws 50th Anniversary here.

Louis Moinet Time to Race Rush & Mt. Fuji

• Louis Moinet expands its Time to Race unique series with two new colourways: Rush in metallic blue and Mt. Fuji in white with red details.
• Collectors will be able to choose a one or two-digit “lucky number” to be painted on the dial, with every number-colour combo being unique.
• The grade 5 titanium case houses an automatic chronograph movement with over 300 components in total.
• Price: on request.

Learn more about the Louis Moinet Time to Race Rush & Mt. Fuji here.

Chopard Mille Miglia Classic Chronograph – Tribute to Sir Stirling Moss

• As its name suggests, this new version of the Mille Miglia chronograph is dedicated to the racing legend Stirling Moss, in particular to his Mille Miglia victory 70 years ago.
• Both its Lucent Steel case and the silver dial bring back the tone of the Mercedes used by the pilot for most of his career.
• It is a limited edition of 70 pieces, one for each year that has passed since the unforgettable victory of the British driver.
• Price: CHF 9,750.

Learn more about the Mille Miglia Classic Chronograph – Tribute to Sir Stirling Moss here.

Maurice de Mauriac Chrono Modern ‘Le Mans’

• Maurice de Mauriac will take part in the iconic endurance race on the wrist of Finn Gehrsitz with his racing number on the dial.
• Each watch will be customizable on the dial in the same way by the customer.
• The watch is either available on a matching stainless steel bracelet or on a tri-colour fabric strap.
• Price: from CHF 3,850.

Learn more about the Maurice de Mauriac Chrono Modern ‘Le Mans’ here.

Farer Aqua Compressor

• Farer’s dual-crowned Aqua Compressor diver arrives in grade 2 titanium and a selection of well-considered dial styles.
• The biggest change, though, is the new movement, as it now sports the La Joux-Perret G101.
• Available in three variants, including an awesome full-lume dial with a PVD blue case, and will soon be available from the Time+Tide Shop.
• Price: £1,175.

Learn more about the Farer Aqua Compressor here.

Konstantin Chaykin “Joker Iron & Golden Mask”

• Konstantin Chaykin continues on the path of the very recognisable Joker collection, with two new skeleton models.
• While the “Joker Golden Mask” evokes 18th and 19th century pocket watches, the “Joker Iron Mask” evokes monochromatic colourways from the mid-17th century.
• These two models come to market after two years of development for the skeletonisation of the movement.
• Price: CHF 40,800.

Learn more about the Konstantin Chaykin “Joker Iron & Golden Mask” here.

Breitling SuperOcean Heritage B31 Automatic 40

• Breitling refreshes its iconic dive watch collection with the introduction of 30 new configurations.
• The new references span across four sizes: 36, 40, 42 and 44mm.
• The model portrayed in the picture above is the quintessential 40mm dive watch, which is just 11.73mm thick thanks to the B31 movement.
• Price: US$6,200.

Learn more about the Breitling SuperOcean Heritage B31 Automatic 40 here.

Blancpain Fifty Fathoms 38mm

• Blancpain unveils two 38mm Fifty Fathoms with mother-of-pearl dials.
• While the first is more conservative with a red gold case and black dial and bezel, the second pushes the limits with its rose dial and titanium case.
• Both models are sold on a fabric strap matching the dial colour, with the red gold having a rubber option and the titanium having a matching bracelet to choose from.
• Price: from €18,550.

Learn more about the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms 38mm here.

Seiko 5 Sports Heritage Design Re-creation Limited Edition

• The original Gene Kranz model gets a new re-edition, reminiscent of the one worn by the flight director for Apollo 13.
• Housed in the recognisable Seiko 5 Sports case with the crown at 4 o’clock, it maintains the white dial configuration, and it adds a black variant as well.
• Both the 38.2mm case diameter and the domed Hardlex crystal take hints from the vintage era of the inspiration.
• Price: A$695.

Learn more about the Seiko 5 Sports Heritage Design Re-creation Limited Edition here.

Paulin x Hands on Horology x John Nichol

• Paulin offers an event-limited edition at Hands on Horology this Saturday in London.
• Only nine watches will be made, all with a dial hand painted by Glasgow artist John Nicol.
• It’s an artistic take on the Neo model, a 38mm watch powered by the robust Seiko NH35A.
• Price: £750.

Learn more about the Paulin x Hands on Horology x John Nichol here.

Héron Mirabel GMT

• Héron brings back the GMT complication in a more elegant configuration compared to the current trend of GMT sport watches.
• The C-shaped case measures 37.5mm to maintain the vintage proportions of the 60s that serve as inspiration for this release.
• Five dial configurations are available, and it’s possible to choose between a stainless steel or a gold PVD case finish.
• Price: US$690.

Learn more about the Héron Mirabel GMT here.