New releases from Hermès, Hanhart, Angelus and more
Pietro PillaWatches and Wonders in Geneva is getting closer and this week we have one of the latest rounds of heavy hitters before the embargo period prior to the show. Usually, Hermès launches new models sparingly, but this week it delivered multiple novelties at once. We also have a major independent brand celebrating a 15th-year milestone and a tool watch classic adding a new option to choose from. Discover the rest of our selection below and enjoy the reading!
Hermès Arceau L’heure de la Lune
- Hermès expands the Arceau collection with five new models flirting with dual time and moon complications.
- The three 43mm models play with colours and materials, with cases in dual metals and dials from three different meteorites.
- The new Le temps voyageur models are available in 38 and 41mm cases and feature the Planisphère d’un monde équestre motif designed by Jérôme Colliard on the dial.
- Price: To be confirmed.
Learn more about the Hermès Arceau L’heure de la Lune here.
Hanhart 415 ES Pure
- Hanhart introduces a 415 ES with a new dial variant, aiming for a more minimalist colour scheme, while maintaining the vintage aesthetic.
- It is based on the 415 ES, originally introduced in the 1960s, with a bidirectional rotating bezel and a historic winged logo.
- The 39mm stainless steel case houses the reliable Sellita SW 510 M manual-winding movement, hidden behind an embossed solid caseback.
- Price: €2,390.
Learn more about the Hanhart 415 ES Pure here.
Laurent Ferrier Classic Traveller Globe Night Blue
- Laurent Ferrier celebrates its 15th anniversary at the top of independent watchmaking with a look into the past.
- This is the second edition of a UK-only model introduced in 2016 with the addition of a miniature painting of the world.
- In the champlevé dial, while the continents are crafted from opaque blue enamel, the city lights are painted in gold enamel, matching the white gold case.
- Price: CHF 90,000.
Learn more about the Laurent Ferrier Classic Traveller Globe Night Blue here.
Alto ART 01 Monochrome Black and Grey
- Alto adds uniformity to its initial release with two Monochrome Editions of the ART 01.
- One in full black and the other in grey, they are both limited to just 20 pieces each.
- Inside is the same A01 calibre made for Alto by Le Cercle des Horlogers.
- Price: On request.
Learn more about the Alto ART 01 Monochrome Black and Grey here.
Angelus Flying Tourbillon Titanium Blue Edition
- Angelus introduces a new chronograph collection with a blue skeleton dial in its premiere model.
- The multi-material case is made from carbon composite and titanium with a subtle notched bezel.
- The watch is powered by a new hand-wound movement, the A-310 calibre, equipped with a flying tourbillon at 6 o’clock.
- Price: from CHF 45,000.
Learn more about the Angelus Flying Tourbillon Titanium Blue Edition here.
Nodus Sector II Dive GMT
- Nodus re-engineers its GMT for a more wearable and capable dual-time watch.
- The 38mm case has a bigger wrist presence because of the 40mm wide bezel, which could be either brushed or matte black.
- It’s the first non-limited GMT run and is available in three different colourways: Seafoam, Tidal and Horizon.
- Price: US$525.
Learn more about the Nodus Sector II Dive GMT here.
Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF Micro Rotor No Date Stone Blue
- Parmigiani has released a new Stone Blue dial colour for its Tonda PF Micro-Rotor design.
- The release marks the brand’s first use of platinum for a no-date Tonda PF model.
- Just 25 pieces of this special limited edition watch are available.
- Price: US$91,400.
Learn more about the Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF Micro Rotor No Date Stone Blue here.
Nomos Club Campus Starlight & Night Sky
- Nomos spins another two shades off its colour wheel with the new Starlight and Night Sky Club Campus models.
- They’re available in 36mm or 38mm and with either an open or closed caseback.
- Both Club Campus watches are defined by their popular California dials, featuring an unconventional mix of Arabic and Roman numerals.
- Price: from US$1,500.
Learn more about the Nomos Club Campus Starlight & Night Sky here.
Christopher Ward The Twelve 38
- A 38mm option joins The Twelve range permanently, alongside 36mm and 40mm models – something CW fans have been asking for.
- Four dial colours are available at launch: Nordic Blue, Glacier Blue, Arctic White and Midnight Sun.
- Also available for the first time in a steel Twelve is a clasp with integrated micro-adjustment, as well as a white rubber strap.
- Price: US$995.
Learn more about the Christopher Ward The Twelve 38 here.
Omega Seamaster Diver 300M Bronze Gold and Burgundy
- Omega officially presents the Seamaster Diver first spotted on the wrist of Daniel Craig.
- The new Bronze Gold case is available in two different configurations, either on a black rubber strap or on a matching bronze gold mesh bracelet.
- Bronze Gold is Omega’s proprietary bronze alloy that is enriched with 37.5% gold along with undisclosed amounts of palladium and silver.
- Price: from US$13,900.
Learn more about the Omega Seamaster Diver 300M Bronze Gold and Burgundy here.
Girard-Perregaux Laureato Chronograph Aston Martin Edition
- Girard-Perregaux coincides with its latest, green-tinged Laureato debut with F1 75, an event launching all the new Formula 1 season’s liveries.
- The sixth collaboration between the two takes the form of a titanium 42mm Laureato Chronograph with an iridescent green automotive paint dial.
- The new Girard-Perregaux Laureato Chronograph Aston Martin is limited to 188 pieces
- Price: US$22,700.
Learn more about the Girard-Perregaux Laureato Chronograph Aston Martin Edition here.
IWC Big Pilot’s Watch Shock Absorber XPL Toto Wolff x Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team
- IWC brings back the Shock Absorber XPL, this time with Petronas green highlights reflecting the prototype worn by Mercedes F1 team boss Toto Wolff.
- Capable of withstanding shocks of up to 30,000gs, the lightened automatic movement is suspended by the SPRIN-g PROTECT system.
- The new Shock Absorber XPL sports Toto Wolff’s signature emblazoned on the caseback, and it’s a limited edition of 100 pieces.
- Price: To be confirmed.
Citizen Tsuyosa 37mm
- Citizen introduces its popular Tsuyosa design in a unisex 37mm size.
- The automatic Tsuyosa has been a fan-favourite thanks to all the on-trend boxes it ticks at an affordable US$450 price.
- These include an integrated bracelet design and colourful, eye-catching dials.
- Price: US$450.
Learn more about the Citizen Tsuyosa 37mm here.
Sarpaneva Moomin 80
- Celebrating 80 years of Moomins, Stepan Sarpaneva is producing his third tribute piece, with a shooting star, dragging hours display.
- His unique style is rendered with hand-painted lume, set in a signature 42mm steel case.
- Powered by a modified Soprod A10, it’s a limited edition of 30 pieces per dial colour.
- Price: €13,500.
Learn more about the Sarpaneva Moomin 80 here.
Hublot Big Bang Unico Magic Ceramic
- The new Hublot Big Bang Unico Magic Ceramic is the brand’s first multicoloured ceramic watch.
- The unique circular pattern on the bezel is forged from deep blue and dark grey ceramic.
- Just 20 pieces of this limited edition watch will be up for grabs.
- Price: US$33,000.
Learn more about the Hublot Big Bang Unico Magic Ceramic here.
Grand Seiko Heritage Collection 62GS Mechanical 30mm
- Grand Seiko debuts two scaled-down 62GS watches as part of its Heritage Collection, offering the first ever 30mm size option in this case design.
- The two new models riff off Japan’s natural beauty, calling to mind the fallen petals of the cherry blossom tree as seen in previous iterations.
- The snow-on-sakura dial of the STGK031 and the moonlit cherry blossom dial of the STGK033 benefit from the familiar, bezel-free profile of their ancestors for more dial presence.
- Price: US$6,400.
Learn more about the Grand Seiko Heritage Collection 62GS Mechanical 30mm here.
Arcanaut ARC II D’Arc Roast
- Experimental pan-Scandinavian watchmaker Arcanaut’s latest playful creation boasts a ground coffee bean composite dial.
- This hygge-inducing dial is flanked by X3 SLN Lumicast blocks, mounted within a microblasted steel case, and is complemented by a playful luminous caseback.
- Like many Arcanaut watches, each ARC II D’Arc Roast dial is unique, with production further limited to 33 individually numbered pieces.
- Price: US$4,400.
Learn more about the Arcanaut ARC II D’Arc Roast here.
UniDesign Watch Co. Autoclassic
- UniDesign presents a motorsport-inspired model evolving from the first Model 1.
- The square elongated case takes cues from the shape of the more famous Patek Philippe Nautilus.
- The small seconds’ complication in the bottom right corner is the most obvious motorsport detail resembling a tachymeter.
- Price: US$350.