New releases from Nomos Glashütte, Louis Vuitton, Cartier and more
Pietro PillaThis week’s selection includes a very wide variety of shapes, sizes and styles. From colourful watches with innovative materials to more conservative layouts and tones, there is certainly a bit of something for everyone. Summer is coming to an end in the Northern Hemisphere, and is now just beginning Down Under – so, depending on where you are, you will find a watch that could suit your current season.
Franck Muller Vanguard Beach
- An Asia-Pacific exclusive, this colourful new Franck Muller collection arrives just in time for Southern Hemisphere summer
- The Vanguard Beach’s glass fibre composite case is designed to resemble sand on a beach
- Colourful and sporty, it represents a new entry-level offering for the high-end brand
Learn more about the Franck Muller Vanguard Beach here.
Zodiac x Worn & Wound Super Sea Wolf Laser Tag
- The Zodiac x Worn & Wound Super Sea Wolf Laser Tag required over two years of development
- The laser tag-inspired duo utilise photoreactive elements on the dial, bezel, strap, and case
- Two configurations, each limited to 282 pieces
Learn more about the Zodiac x Worn & Wound Super Sea Wolf Laser Tag here.
Nomos Glashütte Club Sport Neomatik 39
- Nomos launches a new medium-sized 39mm Club Campus WR 200m in time for the European autumn
- Three new dial colours are available: Tabac, Ember or Smoke, all with a sunburst galvanic finish
- They are powered by the in-house automatic calibre DUW 3001, which helps keep the thickness to a minimum
Learn more about the Nomos Club Sport Neomatik 39 here.
Louis Vuitton Tambour Moon Flying Tourbillon Kaleidoscope
- Keeping the branding to a minimum, LV this time lets art do the talking with a cloisonnè enamel dial by Anita Porchet
- A flying tourbillon is visible at 9 o’clock, allowing us to have a glance at the in-house calibre LV 81
- The blue alligator strap complements the 18k rose gold Tambour case, echoing some shades of the enamel dial
Learn more about the Louis Vuitton Tambour Moon Flying Tourbillon Kaleidoscope here.
Artisans De Genève Poetry of Lights
- The Geneva-based atelier this time reworks a client’s Daytona with a green sapphire bezel as well as diamond-set lugs and crown guards
- Being the son and grandson of a gemmologist, the client wanted to bring together his two passions: horology and jewellery
- The completely reworked movement is visible through the sapphire dial and open caseback, where a new skeletonised rotor exposes even more of the movement
Learn more about the Artisans De Genève Poetry of Lights here.
Cartier Tank Louis Cartier Platinum Europe Limited Edition
- The Cartier Tank returns in a Europe-only limited edition to celebrate the 170th anniversary of its creation
- The laser-engraved blue dial stands out against the platinum case, with an iconic ruby cabochon on the crown
- It’s powered by the hand-wound Calibre 1917MC, which adds romance to the watch’s overall charm
Learn more about the Cartier Tank Louis Cartier Platinum Europe Limited Edition here.
Richard Mille RM 07-01 Coloured Ceramics
- Richard Mille releases a new collection inspired by the 1980s Italian art and architecture movement, Memphis Design
- The signature tonneau shape is now reimagined in three new pastel ceramic shades
- The base and bridges of the movement are made of microblasted grade 5 titanium and create a backdrop for the coloured enamel elements that make up the dial
Learn more about the Richard Mille RM 07-01 Coloured Ceramics here.
Laco Cuxhaven & Bremerhaven
- Laco introduces two new models inspired by marine chronometers
- Compact 39mm cases make these two more wearable for those with more ‘petite’ wrists
- Available with either a striking black or a glossy white dial, they boast luminous hands and recessed small seconds indicators
Learn more about the Laco Cuxhaven & Bremerhaven here.
Blancpain Fifty Fathoms 70th Anniversary Act 3
- Fresh off the back of their high-profile Swatch collaboration, Blancpain presents the third act in their commemorative Fifty Fathoms line
- The opposite of a Swatch, this luxurious Fifty Fathoms is crafted from 9K bronze gold
- Faithful to the original model from the 1950s, it features a chunky retro case, logo and moisture indicator
Learn more about the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms 70th Anniversary Act 3 here.
Accutron & RedBar Limited Edition Spaceview 2020
- Accutron partners with the RedBar Group to deliver a collector’s take on the Spaceview 2020 design
- For the first time, red details adorn the bridges of the first-ever electro-static movement
- The 60-piece limited edition is sold with an additional black strap with red stitching, in line with RedBar’s signature colours
Learn more about the Accutron & RedBar Limited Edition Spaceview 2020 here.