New releases from Alto, Breguet, Chaykin and more

Pietro Pilla

These past seven days have had several irons in the fire. It’s a longer LWIW list than usual, but I’d really suggest you read to the end, as there’s no filler. From independent brand Alto unveiling a wearable piece of art to Chaykin giving a mystery-clock treatment to the already impressive thinnest watch in the world, there’s plenty to take in. Add to that perhaps the best Baltic yet, with its interpretation of a world timer, and Breguet expanding the options in the Tradition collection. We’re strapped in for next week, because if this is the trend, we’ll see some incredible pieces in Geneva at Watches and Wonders. Enjoy the reading!

Alto Art 01 Bernar Venet

• The Art 01 becomes the canvas for French artist Bernar Venet to express his unique creative drive, in a constant tension between geometric order and entropy.
• This is the result of a two-year-long dialogue to translate the monumental sculptural language into such a small scale, while preserving its integrity.
• Both the case and the dial are crafted from a proprietary bronze alloy, which has developed patina but then stabilised to lock the desired look over time.
• Price: on request

Learn more about the Alto x Bernar Venet Art 01 here.

Breguet Tradition

• Breguet expands the Tradition, first introduced in 2005, with five new references adding new colours and movement finishings.
• With diameters spanning from 37 to 40mm, they all feature an off-centre dial that leaves most of the space to the movement.
• Breguet numerals have replaced the Roman numerals of the previous references, and the central barrel cover receives a hand-guilloché snailed pattern.
• Price: from €51,400

Learn more about the Breguet Tradition here.

Konstantin Chaykin ThinKing Mystery

• Following 2024’s introduction of the thinnest watch ever created, Chaykin adds a Mystery complication to the already impressive ThinKing.
• Still measuring 1.65mm in thickness, the eyes that tell the time now look like they’re floating as they’re printed on two sapphire discs with external gears.
• The movement architecture remains the same as the previous edition, with the caseback also serving as the base plate and a redesigned balance wheel and hairspring to allow for that thickness.
• Price: on request

Learn more about the Konstantin Chaykin ThinKing Mystery here.

Baltic Heures du Monde

• Baltic goes full vintage with its first World Timer complication, housed in a very discreet 36mm case and powered by a modified Soprod C125 GMT.
• While the bezel is crafted from brushed ceramic, the dials tastefully continue the trend of stone dials.
• Available with Labradorite, tiger eye and sodalite, each stone will be limited to 200 pieces in this first series.
• Price: from €1,300

Learn more about the Baltic Heures du Monde here.

Chronoswiss PULSE GMT Enamel Sky Gold & Silver Guilloché

• Chronoswiss announces a fresh pair of limited-edition PULSE GMTs, one in grade 5 titanium, the other in solid 5N gold.
• The PULSE GMT Enamel Sky Gold features a blue lacquered dial with gold inlays, laid over an intricate guilloché pattern, while the PULSE GMT Silver Guilloche’s dial is in a more understated silver, but still features a hand-finished guilloché pattern.
• The unconventional dual-time display traces back to the Chronoswiss Tora from 1999, and has been reimagined for this radically modern interpretation.
• Price: CHF 16,800 (Silver Guilloche), CHF 79,000 (Enamel Sky Gold)

Learn more about the Chronoswiss PULSE GMT Enamel Sky Gold & Silver Guilloché here.

Arsène Lippens Classico Collection

• Swiss independent Arsène Lippens takes a more restrained approach for its latest release, the Classico Collection.
• Drawing inspiration from vintage designs, the Classico is offered with two granular textured dial variations in “Blu” and “Grigio”.
• Finished in 316L stainless steel, the traditionally styled watch showcases the perfect everyday watch proportions; just 37.5mm wide and 9.9mm thick.
• Price: CHF 1,195

Learn more about the Arsène Lippens Classico Collection here.

MING 37.08 Twilight

• Ming adds the Twilight model to its starter set, now composed of the latter, the Monolith and the Minimalist.
• Featuring a dark blue aventurine dial, it’s slightly thinner than the other two models, checking in at 10.9mm, while sharing the same 38mm diameter.
• It’s powered by the Sellita for MING SW210.M1, with skeletonised bridges and visible through the open caseback.
• Price: CHF 4,000

Learn more about the MING 37.08 here.

Greubel Forsey Balancier 3

• Greubel Forsey continues the evolution of the Balacier 3 with a 22-piece limited edition with a new finish.
• Still playing with tones of blue, the big difference compared to the previous iteration is the hand-finished frosted titanium bridge.
• It continues to be one of the most wearable watches from the GF catalogue at 41.50mm in the recognisable ergonomic curved case.
• Price: on request

Learn more about the Greubel Forsey Balancier 3 here.

OraOrea Coriolis Pointer Date

• Worn&Wound co-founder Zach Starr Weiss unveils OraOre and its debut model in three different colourways.
• The 38.5mm case shows a complex construction with an alternating of brushed and polished elements (special shoutout to the curved mid-case, which is brushed).
• The multi-layered dials feature machined Roman numerals and gold spheres for a tridimensional look, with each dial colour being limited to 100 pieces.
• Price: US$ 3,950

Learn more about the OraOrea Coriolis Pointer Date here.

Amida Digitrend Nasa Tribute

• Amida pays homage to the legacy of the Space Shuttle era with a Digitrend following the very same colour code.
• The case is composed of a black DLC-faceted metallic monobloc with a ceramic top shell, referencing the structure of the Space Transportation System Orbiter.
• It is offered on a bi-material strap of leather and technical fabric, secured with a hook-and-loop fastening system, and housed in a futuristic box inspired by space portholes.
• Price: €4,080

Learn more about the Amida Digitrend Nasa Tribute here.

Corum Admiral

• Corum relaunches its most iconic collections with new models for the Admiral, Golden Bridge and Heritage collections.
• The Admiral gets a total of 11 new references in two sizes: 36 and 39mm, both featuring the same dodecagonal case shape and integrated bracelet.
• Mostly brushed with polished accents, they’re offered in a variety of dial colours, and each reference is available with a pair of quickly interchangeable straps.
• Price: from CHF 10,700

Learn more about the Corum Admiral here.

Fleming Series 1 Mark II Pacific

• Fleming unveils the second chapter of its debut model, using tantalum for the first time.
• The case proportions are shared with the previous edition, measuring 38.5mm in diameter and 8mm in thickness.
• Both dial and case feature a complicated alternating of finishing, for a monochrome look defined by different textures.
• Price: CHF 55,500

Learn more about the Fleming Series 1 Mark II Pacific here.

Out Of Order Venti JumpHour Ultra Distressed

• Italian brand Out Of Order relaunches the Venti JumpHour, inspired by the shapes from the 1920s (Venti means twenty in Italian).
• Rather than a fully polished look like the initial offering, this time the stainless steel case has been aged to look already worn in.
• Measuring 30.5 mm × 41 mm, it’s powered by the Automatic Jump-Hour ST1721 to help keep the affordable nature of the piece.
• Price: €650

Learn more about the VENTI JumpHour Ultra Distressed here.

Straum Jan Mayen Arctic Titanium Purple Borealis

• Norwegian microbrand Straum adds another incredible dial to the Jan Mayen collection, which is inspired by the Aurora Borealis.
• The exact phenomenon that gives the purple colour to the 200-piece limited edition is called Steve, and occurs when the northern lights get a purple tint.
• This dial variation is developed on the already proven platform in grade 5 titanium measuring 38.7mm in diameter and 11.5mm thick.
• Price: US$1,930

Learn more about the Straum Jan Mayen Arctic Titanium Purple Borealis here.

Tissot Gentleman 38mm

• Tissot redesigns the Gentleman to give a size alternative for the ultimate affordable GADA watch.
• Measuring 38mm across and water resistant to 100 metres, it is available in Silver, blue, black or green pyramidal sunburst for everyone’s taste.
• Powered by the reliable automatic Powermatic 80 movement, visible through the open caseback and with 80 hours of power reserve
• Price: AU$1,240

Learn more about the Tissot Gentleman 38mm here.

Gerald Charles Masterlink Perpetual Calendar

• The Masterlink Perpetual Calendar comes with two dial options – sapphire and gradient grey.
• With a patented Darkblast finish of the titanium, the case measures in at 40mm and an admirably thin 10mm.
• The shaped micro-rotor movement uses Vaucher’s 5401 as a base for an ultra-thin perpetual calendar module.
• Price: on request

Learn more about the Gerald Charles Masterlink Perpetual Calendar here.

Nivada Grenchen Antarctic Erotic 38mm

• Nivada Grenchen reveals its latest Antarctic 38mm collection, with an all-new set of classic dial executions, and a very cheeky hidden complication.
• Cased in stainless steel, the Antarctic features the 38mm “Spider Case”, a vintage-inspired, traditional case with alternating polished and brushed finishes.
• The new Antarctic Erotic 38mm is produced in partnership with Oceanites, a leading organisation dedicated to penguin monitoring and conservation in Antarctica.
• Price: from US$1,569

Learn more about the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic Erotic 38mm here.

CIGA design Falcon

• GPHG-award-winning brand CIGA Design reveals its latest release: the 43.5mm hyper-modern Falcon.
• Finished in micro-blasted 316L stainless steel, the Falcon features a futuristic, multi-faceted case, available in natural “silver” steel or “carbon” black finishes.
• Suspended inside the case is the self-developed CD-02 automatic skeletonised calibre, mounted on transparent fixtures so it appears to float.
• Price: US$499

Learn more about the CIGA design Falcon here.

Bell & Ross BR-X3 Micro Rotor

• Following the release of the BR-X3 Tourbillon Micro-Rotor last year, Bell & Ross uses the same design language for a less complicated Micro-Rotor model.
• Still housed in the signature square case, it is 40 mm wide and 9mm thick with the proprietary movement filling the case to the edges.
• Playing with a monochromatic colour scheme, it is paired with a dark grey leather strap with a folding buckle.
• Price: €22,000

Learn more about the Bell & Ross BR-X3 MICRO ROTOR here.

Beda’a Angles Guichets

• Beda’a introduces its first complication in the Angles collection with a 24-hour take on the guichet concept.
• Housed in the 37mm octagonal case, it’s available in stainless steel with gold PVD coating or silver coloured.
• It’s powered by a hand-wound Peseux/ETA 7001 calibre, modified to support the 24-hour indication.
• Price: QAR 8200 (≈ £1,700)

Learn more about the Beda’a Angles Guichets here.