New releases from Anoma, Ming, Casio G-Shock and more

Pietro Pilla

Some of the brightest creatives of the industry chose this week to release their purest creations (yet). We’re talking about Matteo Violet-Vianello from Anoma with a monochromatic version of the A1 featuring a new engraved dial and also about Ming Thein of Ming with a special limited edition in tantalum using vintage movements. Casio then brings us back to Earth with some great colourways celebrating International Women’s Day, March 8th. Discover the rest of our selection below and enjoy your reading!

Anoma A1 Slate

• Anoma follows up from its original A1 with a new dial colour in the A1 Slate.
• The new model will enter standard production and be open to pre-orders from March 10th.
• Marking the second step in the young brand’s life, the original A1 is no longer in production; this is the only model available.
• Price: US$2,300.

Learn more about the Anoma A1 Slate here.

Ming Project 21 Horological Omakase

• The Ming Project 21 Horological Omakase is the watch world’s ‘chef’s choice,’ with Ming Thein in complete creative control.
• R&D for the project was funded by 10 backers, originally at a 2023 dinner party for Ming collectors. After delivering their watches, 15 have been made for the public.
• This tantalum-cased watch is powered by a vintage F. Piguet 21 movement, first released in 1925 and the world’s thinnest calibre at the time, standing just 1.75mm tall.
• Price: CHF 32,500.

Learn more about the Ming Project 21 Horological Omakase here.

Casio G-Shock GMAP2125W-6A “CasiOak” International Women’s Day

• Casio chose to use a compact CasiOak variant to celebrate International Women’s Day.
• The brand plays with soft purple, symbolizing justice and dignity, plus white and gold accents inspired by mimosas.
• This lavender model, like all its bigger, more masculine siblings, features a shock-resistant structure and 200-meter water resistance rating.
• Price: US$99.

Learn more about the Casio G-Shock GMAP2125W-6A International Women’s Day here.

Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF 36mm Automatic Stone Blue

• Parmigiani Fleurier follows up its fully platinum Stone Blue Tonda PF with a smaller steel model with a platinum bezel and more traditional dial.
• This Stone Blue hue, previously seen on a finely grained dial, now goes back to the fine guilloche of the Grain d’Orge motif.
• It’s powered by the automatic caliber PF770, with 60 hours of power reserve, visible through the open caseback.
• Price: CHF 21,000.

Learn more about the Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF 36mm Automatic Stone Blue here.

Mido Commander 1959 Pixel

• Blending the Mido Commander 1959’s vintage style with modernity, this Pixel edition finds itself in a world of retro joy.
• The dial’s sporadic pixels explore a gradient of tones from blue to purple to pink, some of them luminous after dark.
• It’s powered by the Calibre 80 with its 80-hour power reserve, and the 37mm round case is versatile for any gender.
• Price: US$740.

Learn more about the Mido Commander 1959 Pixel here.

Breitling Navitimer B19 Chronograph 43 Perpetual Calendar

• For the first time, Breitling equips a non-limited edition Navitimer with one of its most technically ambitious movements – the Calibre B19.
• Housed underneath Breitling’s “Ice Blue” dial and displayed through a sapphire caseback, the B19 is the brand’s first in-house perpetual calendar movement.
• The new release combines a 43mm stainless steel case with a platinum bezel and mushroom pushers, bringing a contemporary twist to the aviator’s classic.
• Price: US$29,000.

Learn more about the Breitling Navitimer B19 Chronograph 43 Perpetual Calendar here.

Tissot PRC100 Solar

• Tissot announces a completely new collection with a solar powered, GADA analog watch.
• It’s available in three different dial configurations: black with matching black case, blue or silver with a silver toned case.
• Its stainless steel case measures 39mm at just 9.22mm and it’s water-resistant to 100m.
• Price: US$495.

Learn more about the Tissot PRC100 Solar here.

AnOrdain Model 2 Porcelain Large

• Inspired by their trip to Limoges, AnOrdain’s artisans have created a clay-based, glazed dial for the Model 2.
• They’re aiming to produce around 30 dials per month, at the moment only available in the 39.5mm Model 2, with the smaller 36mm coming later in 2025.
• It’s finally powered by a La Joux-Perret G101, but it stays hidden behind a closed caseback.
• Price: £1,800.

Learn more about the AnOrdain Model 2 Porcelain Large here.

Christopher Ward C60 Sapphire Edge

• Christopher Ward slims the C60 Sapphire down by 2.5mm and swaps movements for a more ergonomic fit on the wrist.
• This release marks the first time the brand uses a luminous rubber band.
• The watch shares characteristics with the sustainable C60 #tide with a blue-tinted sapphire dial, exposing the date wheel through its surface.
• Price: from US$1,315.

Learn more about the Christopher Ward C60 Sapphire Edge here.

Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Tech BOC IV

• Blancpain iterates on the Tech Gombessa from 2023 with the smaller, more daily-wearable Tech BOC IV.
• Boasting a lugless 45mm case made from grade 23 titanium, it features an “Absolute Black” dial which absorbs 97% of visible light, topped with block lume indices.
• It is limited to 100 pieces, €1,000 from the proceeds of each sale will be donated to the Sulubaaï Marine Research Center in the Philippines as part of Blancpain’s long-running Ocean Commitment.
• Price: US$21,300.

Learn more about the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Tech BOC IV here.

King Seiko VANAC

• Seiko launches a new flagship King Seiko model in the VANAC, with five colourways to choose from.
• The 41mm watch is inspired by the original Vanac series from the 1970s, though with a modern edge.
• The VANAC gets an 8L-series movement, which means Grand Seiko roots, with three days of power reserve.
• Price: A$5,200.

Learn more about the King Seiko VANAC here.

Brooklands Watch Co. Golden Miller Racing Chronograph

• Brooklands announces a limited edition watch together with the Jockey Club, in the occasion of the Cheltenham Festival.
• The stainless steel case is set with seven sapphires either side in blue and yellow, Dorothy Paget racing colours.
• Each buckle is crafted from an alloy containing the material from an original racing shoe worn by the legendary racehorse.
• Price: £6,800.

Learn more about the Brooklands Watch Co. Golden Miller Racing Chronograph here.

RZE UTD-8000

• Singaporean microbrand RZE, known for its tough, outdoorsy watches, introduces its first digital timepiece.
• The UTD-8000 shares a similarly robust, angular and titanium case to its mechanical watches, with a distinctly retro-futuristic flair.
• It utilises a custom digital module that’s guaranteed for life.
• Price: from US$169.

Learn more about the RZE UTD-8000 here.

Second Hour Mandala Mk3

• Australian microbrand Second Hour presents the third iteration of its dress/sports watch.
• The surface treatment of its 40mm stainless steel case has been upgraded, boosting hardness from the V2’s 800 Vickers to 1200 Vickers.
• There are now seven different colours available, stamped with a captivating guilloché pattern.
• Price: A$920.

Learn more about the Second Hour Mandala Mk3 here.