New releases from Serica, Parmigiani Fleurier, Louis Vuitton and more

Pietro Pilla

In this week’s selection, you’ll find Louis Vuitton showcasing the best of its abilities in a mesmerising piece of art, a Safari-inspired capsule collection from Dennison which ventures into a new category for them, Serica interpreting the California dial with a South Asian inspiration and many more. But the biggest surprise was seeing Kurono going completely off the beaten path and unveiling a case-transforming diver watch. Discover them all and enjoy the reading!

Serica Thailifornia Love

• Serica reinterprets what a California dial stands for with a Thai-inspired take on the famous dial configuration.
• While usually California dials have a combination of Arabic and Roman numerals, this one has a combination of Thai and Roman numerals.
• The quirky black dial is housed in the 6190 Chronometer case, and it’s limited to 100 pieces and available only in Thailand.
• Price: on request

Learn more about the Serica Thailifornia Love here.

Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF Automatic 36 mm Alta Rosa

• Parmigiani unveils the latest iteration of the Tonda PF collection, in a soft hue of pink inspired by roses.
• It’s housed in a 36mm stainless steel and platinum case, with a fully brushed finish and polished bevels.
• The open caseback allows for looking at the PF770 automatic movement with the skeletonised 22ct rose gold oscillating weight, offering 60 hours of power reserve. 
• Price: CHF 21,400

Learn more about the Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF Automatic 36 mm Alta Rosa here.

Louis Vuitton Éscale Au Mont Fuji

• Louis Vuitton stuns once again with an artistic (and technical) marvel housed in a 50mm pocket watch case in white gold.
• Following the Parisian and Amazonian editions, this one turns its attention to Japan and especially towards the iconic Mount Fuji.
• The Metier D’Art dial with the automatons is only rivalled by the minute repeater, tourbillon calibre LFT AU14.03 in the back.
• Price: on application

Learn more about the Louis Vuitton Escale Au Mont Fuji here.

Dennison ALD Safari Capsule Collection

• Dennison takes a flamboyant turn with the ALD, introducing the Safari Capsule Collection, a pair of animal print watches with diamond-encrusted cases.
• Each dial is finished in striking white or warm orange mother-of-pearl, inlaid with black enamel to evoke the contrasting stripes of a zebra and a tiger.
• Both cases are stainless steel this time, but both are set with approximately 1.79 carats of natural, VS-SI-rated diamonds.
• Price: CHF 3,850

Learn more about the Dennison ALD Safari Capsule Collection here.

H. Moser & Cie Streamliner Alpine Drivers and Mechanics Edition Pink Edition

• After the previous Blue Edition, the collaboration with the F1 team BWT Alpine now continues in a 50-piece limited edition.
• Like the first joint release, this also offers both watches at the same time, and they’re not available to get separately.
• While the driver’s edition is a flyback chronograph powered by the skeletonised HMC 700 calibre, the mechanic’s edition is a digital watch sharing the same case.
• Price: CHF 59,000

Learn more about the H. Moser & Cie Streamliner Alpine Drivers and Mechanics Edition Pink Edition here.

Ming 57.04 Phoenix

• Following the success of the Iris Chronograph, Ming uses the same design code to release the second monopusher chronograph of the brand.
• While the first iteration had an iridescent dial, this has a more restrained look, with the bright colours visible through the cutouts of the grey dial.
• The 40mm case is reminiscent of Art Deco, and it’s paired with either the incredible Polymesh bracelet or an integrated FKM rubber strap.
• Price: CHF 7,250

Learn more about the Ming 57.04 Phoenix here.

Kurono Tokyo Diver’s

• Unexpectedly, Kurono Tokyo launches its first-ever diver’s watch, but there is a twist to it.
• The 46 mm diving watch case houses a 35mm dressier piece, which can be taken out to wear independently.
• This also marks Kurono’s first-ever cushion-shaped case, paired with a white dial with typical diving markers.
• Price: $2,700

Learn more about the Kurono Tokyo Diver’s here.

Vulcain Skindiver Nautique Meteorite

• Vulcain’s Skindiver, first introduced in the 60s, reimagines the long-standing Skindiver Nautique Collection with a more refined twist.
• This 100-piece limited edition features a meteorite dial and a black ceramic bezel.
• The 38mm case is crafted from stainless steel and houses the ETA 2824 movement, offering 38 hours of power reserve.
• Price: €2,250

Learn more about the Vulcain Skindiver Nautique Meteorite here.

Hamilton Jazzmaster Open Heart

• Hamilton adds four new colourways to the Jazzmaster Open Heart collection.
• All iterations feature a smoked sunray dial playing with tones of gold, silver, brown and black.
• They are available both in the 40mm and the 42mm size, and it’s possible to choose between a leather strap and a matching stainless steel bracelet.
• Price: from £990

Learn more about the Hamilton Jazzmaster Open Heart here.

Unimatic x Nigel Cabourn x The Armoury Modello Cinque UT5-TANC

• This release feels like a natural follow-up to the 2019 collab with Nigel Cabourn, inspired by the historic Commonwealth Trans-Antarctic Expedition.
• There are two different models, both sharing the same 36mm stonewashed Cerakote™ case coating but one in green and the other in navy blue.
• Each reference is limited to 150 pieces and will be available through Unimatic, Nigel Cabourn and The Armoury.
• Price: €660

Learn more about the Unimatic x Nigel Cabourn x The Armoury Modello Cinque UT5-TANC here.

Bremont Altitude MB Meteor ‘Felix The Cat’

• Bremont partners with Universal Products & Experiences’ Felix the Cat, as both parties share an important legacy in the skies.
• Felix the Cat is the emblem of the Strike Fighter Squadron 31, also known as the Tomcatters.
• The watch draws from the character’s colours, with a black DLC of both case and bracelet, and a tiny figure at 6 where it’s stealing the numeral.
• Price: €7,150

Learn more about the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor ‘Felix The Cat’ here.

Anders & Co AC2 Volcán

• Anders & Co unveils three new dials for the AC2 Volcán, bringing black & white monochrome vibes, alongside a vibrant green malachite
• Two of the dials feature a more classic design with baton hour markers, finished in black onyx and white porcelain
• The malachite dial takes on a much more exotic look, featuring applied Eastern Arabic numerals
• Price: from £474

Learn more about the Anders & Co AC2 Volcán here.