New releases from Parmigiani Fleurier, MB&F, Zenith and more
Pietro PillaThe weeks before Christmas and the holiday season are usually a busy period for watch brands, as they present the last products for the year to help you find the perfect gift for a dear one (or yourself). These past seven days have been especially packed with releases and I’d be very curious to know who receives the latest Parmigiani Fleurier piece unique as a gift. Jokes aside, discover our selection below and let us know if you find anything for you. Enjoy the reading!
Parmigiani Fleurier L’Armoriale Répétition Mystérieuse
- Parmigiani Fleurier celebrates Michel Parmigiani’s birthday on Dec 2nd with a stunning horological creation.
- Inspired by Doric columns, it hides the movement behind a green grand feu enamel with a pinecone guilloché pattern.
- The time is visible only on the case’s backside – or the minute repeater can play it on demand.
- Price: On Request.
Learn more about the Parmigiani Fleurier L’Armoriale Répétition Mystérieuse here.
MB&F LM Perpetual Evo Silicon Valley
- The LM Perpetual Evo gets an 18k yellow gold case for the first time, inspired by the alternative way of doing things in Silicon Valley.
- The new case material is paired with an ocean blue dial plate, which acts as the backdrop of the nearly 600 movement components.
- This is a limited edition of 18 pieces, and it’s available exclusively at the MB&F Lab soon opening in Menlo Park – famously the home of Meta.
- Price: US$210,000.
Learn more about the MB&F LM Perpetual Evo Silicon Valley here.
Zenith Defy Extreme Jungle
- After the Desert and Glacier editions, Zenith completes its extreme environments trio with a Jungle edition.
- Hardstones, when used, usually find their place on watch dials, in this case, Zenith uses tiger’s eye for the dodecagonal bezel and pusher protectors.
- It is limited to 50 pieces and it’s paired with a green rubber dial that mirrors the tone of the tinted green sapphire dial.
- Price: US$26,900.
Learn more about the Zenith Defy Extreme Jungle here.
Czapek Promenade Transparencies “Viridian Green” x Fratello
- A green sapphire dial and a skeletonised movement are the highlights of Fratello’s latest collaboration with Czapek.
- Using the brand’s new Promenade collection as a base, the Transparencies “Viridian Green” is cased in steel, and measures in at 38mm in diameter.
- The watch is limited to 50 pieces, with pre-order deposits being accepted starting 06/12/2024, and deliveries expected in July 2025.
- Price: US$34,000.
Learn more about the Czapek Promenade Transparencies “Viridian Green” x Fratello here.
Baltic Hermétique Tourer Bronze
- Baltic outfits the latest Hermétique with a mixed-finish bronze case and green dial.
- The CuAl8 bronze alloy is generally the less reactive one, though still expect patina to develop over time.
- You can expect the Hermétique Tourer Bronze in the T+T Shop soon.
- Price: US$630.
Learn more about the Baltic Hermétique Tourer Bronze here.
Dan Henry 36mm 1964 Gran Turismo
- Dan Henry pays tribute to vintage proportions with a 36mm chronograph collection.
- It’s available in two dial configurations with two counters plus date or three counters, and you can choose between straps or bracelets.
- There are five different colourways: Panda, Reverse Panda, Silver Panda, Silver and a special one with mother of pearl dial and blue counters.
- Price: US$250.
Learn more about the Dan Henry 36mm 1964 Gran Turismo here.
Hublot Big Bang Tourbillon Carbon SR_A by Samuel Ross
- Miami Art Week is again the launching pad for Samuel Ross and Hublot’s third collaboration.
- The Big Bang Tourbillon Carbon SR_A by Samuel Ross brings carbon into the design for the first time, along with new blue colour accents.
- This eye-catching piece is limited to 50 pieces.
- Price: US$143,000.
Learn more about the Hublot Big Bang Tourbillon Carbon SR_A by Samuel Ross here.
Breitling Heritage Superocean B20 UK & Ireland LE
- Breitling presents a limited edition of the Heritage Superocean available exclusively in the United Kingdom and Ireland.
- It features an anthracite sunray dial, paired with a classic black polished ceramic bezel.
- The 200m diver is available either on a stainless steel mesh bracelet or on a black rubber textured to resemble a mesh.
- Price: US$5,680.
Learn more about the Breitling Superocean Heritage B20 UK & Ireland LE here.
IWC Ingenieur Automatic 40 Blue
- A year after its release, IWC introduces a blue-dialled, steel-cased Ingenieur.
- The 40mm model is based on the Genta design cues established by the Ingenieur SL in the 1970s.
- It sports a Baumatic-derived 32111 movement with a five-day power reserve.
- Price: US$11,700.
Learn more about the IWC Ingenieur 40 Blue here.
Studio Underd0g x Wristcheck 01Series Gen 3 Uneggspected Series
- Studio Underd0g gets in the kitchen with leading global watch platform Wristcheck on a trio of egg-themed limited editions.
- Based on the recently-released third-gen 01Series Chronograph recipe, the B0iled Egg and Fried Egg offer tasty yellow tones, while the R0tten Egg goes for a surprisingly appealing green.
- All three orders come with both a Milanese bracelet and a Saffiano leather strap.
- Price: US$800.
Learn more about the Studio Underd0g x Wristcheck 01Series Gen 3 Uneggspected Series here.
Omega Seamaster Diver 300M Titanium and Bronze Gold
- Omega introduces hints of bronze gold to the No Time to Die-inspired segment of Seamaster Diver 300M for the first time.
- Grade 2 titanium case; matte green dial; bronze gold bezel, crown, and hands.
- The mesh bracelet configuration is CHF 100 less than the NTTD 007 Edition despite its use of bronze gold.
- Price: US$9,900.
Learn more about the Omega Seamaster Diver 300M Titanium and Bronze Gold here.
TAG Heuer Formula 1 Chronograph x Oracle Red Bull Racing
- TAG Heuer celebrates Red Bull Racing’s 20th season in Formula 1 with a stealthy limited edition.
- This 43mm quartz chronograph is decked out in Red Bull livery colours: dark blue, yellow and red.
- The black DLC case evokes the large patches of exposed carbon fibre on current Red Bull F1 cars.
- Price: US$3,000.
Learn more about the TAG Heuer Formula 1 Chronograph x Oracle Red Bull Racing here.
Panerai Luminor GMT Power Reserve Ceramica
- For Miami Design Week, Panerai launches a Luminor with a black ceramic case and bracelet.
- The black look of the watch continues also on the matte black sandwich dial, with indices and hands coated in grey Super-LumiNova X1.
- The 44mm ceramic case and bracelet are five times more scratch-resistant than normal steel.
- Price: US$19,100.
Learn more about the Panerai Luminor GMT Power Reserve Ceramica here.
Blok Watches BK38
- The brand behind the ultimate kids’ watch is back – but this time, it’s not just for kids.
- The Blok 38 is a 38mm watch, capturing all the personality of the kids’ model just with blown-up proportions for big kids (and adults).
- Available in 4 variations, the Blok 38 also upgrades to a quartz GMT movement.
- Price: US$379.
Learn more about the Blok Watches BK38 here.
Aera x Rennsport C-1 Chronograph
- Aera partners with UK-based Porsche restomod specialist Rennsport for a Porsche 911-inspired chronograph.
- The 42mm case is crafted from 904L steel and frames a matte black dial with silver grey subdials 3d printed in the shape of Fuchs wheels.
- This collaboration is a limited of 25 pieces and Rennsport car owners have the option to order a custom-made strap with the same material used in their car.
- Price: US$2,850.
Learn more about the Aera x Rennsport C-1 Chronograph here.
Áigi Satellite Ground Station II
- The Satellite Ground Station II features a 39mm case and a pyramid dial inspired by satellite technology.
- The stainless steel case, with a slim 11mm profile, has been hardened to 1,200 Vickers.
- Available with a blue or black dial, each variation will be limited to 500 pieces.
- Price: US$359.