New releases from Girard-Perregaux, Laco, Panerai and more

Pietro Pilla

Stealthy, utilitarian watches are on the agenda for this week’s releases. Either inspired by automotive brands or designed to withstand the obstacles of a military unit, they share similar colourways despite being destined for very different environments. But it’s not just about tool watches; there are also some long-awaited, innovative releases that are now available. Some explore different design languages and others introduce technical innovations… You’ll easily guess which is which. Enjoy the reading!

Girard-Perregaux Laureato Skeleton Aston Martin Edition

• Girard-Perregaux adds another jewel to its ongoing partnership with automotive royalty Aston Martin.
• The base model chosen to capture the racing spirit is the Laureato, but this time in black ceramic instead of the previous green editions in the same material.
• The skeletonised dial still displays accents in the signature Racing Green of the car brand, both on the indices and hands.
• Price: US$54,300.

Learn more about the Girard-Perregaux Laureato Skeleton Aston Martin Edition here.

Laco Atacama.3

• Following the success of the Atacama.2, this new rugged model fills the shoes of its predecessor with a reduced height.
• The capable model still features the crown at the 12 o’clock position, and the high legibility is well maintained by the two-tone hands and intense Super-LumiNova filling.
• For the first time, in addition to the integrated rubber strap, the watch is also available on a bracelet with matching black DLC.
• Price: €1,130.

Learn more about the Laco Atacama.3 here.

Panerai Submersible Marina Militare PAM01697 and PAM01698

• Panerai partners once again with the Italian Navy, with elements inspired by the flight gear and helmets of the Aviazione Navale (Navy Air Force).
• Both models share the same green-grained matte dials with a black gradient finish, but they differ in case material: one being stainless steel and the other being in the brand’s proprietary Carbotech.
• The watches are powered by the P.900 calibre, and they bear the unit insignia both on the dial and engraved on the caseback.
• Price: £10,300 and £16,800.

Learn more about the Panerai Submersible Marina Militare PAM01697 & PAM01698here.

Anoma A1 Optical

• Anoma releases its third standard production piece, the A1 Optical.
• Inspired by the Optical art movement, it has a wavy dial made of concentric triangles engraved into it.
• The first 300 will be individually numbered and will come with a matching piece of art.
• Price: £2,200.

Learn more about the Anoma A1 Optical here.

Seiko 5 Sports x Pepsi Limited Edition SRPL99 and SSK047

• Pepsi has been an unofficial nickname for red/blue bezels for a long time, and now the cola brand officially partners with Seiko on two distinct editions.
• Developed on two different 5 Sports SKX Series – a diver and a GMT – they feature Pepsi signatures on the dial and, of course, “Pepsi” coloured bezels.
• Both watches are “limited” to 7,000 pieces and come packaged in Pepsi can-shaped boxes.
• Price: A$595 and A$950.

Learn more about the Seiko 5 Sports x Pepsi Limited Edition SRPL99 and SSK047 here.

Hulsman Easy Perpetual

• AHCI member Machiel Hulsman develops the Easy Perpetual, a foolproof perpetual calendar controlled only by the crown.
• With a compact, 39mm case, the Easy Perpetual uses a pair of sapphire prisms to cleverly display the month and day on the caseband.
• Hulsman is only creating 12 pieces in this souscription series, with the 13th and final prototype being auctioned for charity.
• Price: €138,000.

Learn more about the Hulsman Easy Perpetual here.

Timex Intrepid x Dimepiece Edition

• Dimepiece & Foundwell teamed up with Timex to reissue the John F. Kennedy Jr.-famed 1995 Intrepid watch.
• Timex’s initial reissue was faithful to the original at 46mm, but this new Dimepiece Edition sequel is 36mm.
• New size, new cream dial, new purple Indiglo pusher, new timing bezel, same price.
• Price: US$239.

Learn more about the Timex Intrepid x Dimepiece Edition here.

Ball x Oracle Time Engineer II Dazzle

• Ball and our friends at Oracle Time have teamed up to create the Engineer II Dazzle.
• Its eye-catching geometric dial is inspired by World War I ‘dazzle’ camouflage.
• This is limited to 100 pieces and comes on a three-piece stainless steel bracelet.
• Price: £2,480.

Learn more about the Ball x Oracle Time Engineer II Dazzle here.

Bremont Supermarine 500m Polar White

• Bremont brings out a new white variant for the Supermarine 500m, which released with a black dial in April 2025.
• Sharing most of the specifications with the related model, it still measures 43mm in diameter and features a matte ceramic bezel.
• It is available on a multitude of straps: stainless steel bracelet, rubber or two-tone fabric strap.
• Price: from £4,350.

Learn more about the Bremont Supermarine 500m Polar White here.

Namica Shirahama 2

• Namica introduces its idea of a dive watch, with a fun twist to keep it interesting in a world of black divers.
• Despite the colourful appearance, they are capable divers with 200m of water resistance and an unusual double knurling on the bezel giving them a unique look.
• There are five different colourways, and they all share the Miyota 9039 movement, reliable and with 42 hours of power reserve.
• Price: from US$529.

Learn more about the Namica Shirahama 2 here.