In this week’s selection, Japan takes centre stage, with a new addition to the collection from the much-loved independent brand Ōtsuka Lōtec and a special limited-edition Grand Seiko: both of these pieces will make you want to pop over there to get your hands on them. In stark contrast, we have Doxa, which is getting the Italian treatment with a limited edition for a Rome-based jeweller and a new monochrome diving watch from the retro wizards at Serica. Discover the rest of the selection below and enjoy the reading!
Ōtsuka Lōtec No.8
Jiro Katayama’s Ōtsuka Lōtec unveils its 8th model, for the first time paired with a rubber strap.
The rectangular model takes inspiration from the mixing consoles of the Abbey Road Studios, while maintaining the typical look that characterises the Japanese independent.
While it features a jumping hour complication and retrograde minutes, the seconds wheel is running partially hidden in the top part of the dial.
Price: ¥990,000 / US$6,300
Learn more about the Otsuka Lotec No.8 here.
Doxa SUB 200 Grande Roma
Roman Jeweller Grande and Doxa come together for the first-ever Italian limited edition, using the Sub 200 as a base platform.
The smoked brown dial features a delicate print depicting the Colosseum at 6 o’clock, the sole reminder of this collaboration inspired by the eternal city of Rome.
This limited edition of 50 pieces is available exclusively at Grande boutiques, both with a brown fabric strap and with the classic beads of rice bracelet.
Price: €1,590
Learn more about the Doxa SUB 200 Grande Roma here.
Grand Seiko SBGA521
Grand Seiko celebrated the opening of the renewal of the Hankyu Umeda Main Store luxury floor with a 45-piece limited edition.
The 40mm, 62GS style titanium case frames a light violet dial with a light blue power reserve area and chapter ring for an almost iridescent effect.
It is powered by the 9R65 automatic Spring Drive, which will make the golden second hands glide across the dial.
Price: to be confirmed
Learn more about the Grand Seiko SBGA521 here.
Taos Genèse & Odonata
Taos expands the unique pieces offering with a model inspired by geological matter and one inspired by flora and fauna.
Both models need thousands of hours of handwork, pushing the limits of what’s possible with Metier d’Arts.
Crafted in 18k white gold, the Genèse dial is made from engraving under enamel, under-fired enamel, and stone marquetry with black jade and blue agate.
Price: on request
Learn more about the Taos Genèse & Odonata here.
Serica Ref. 5330
Serica unveils a new monochromatic diver, the Ref. 5330, following the successful recipe of the previous divers, with a special twist.
The 5530 reveals an all-new streamlined bezel with a polished grey ceramic insert alongside a subtly redesigned matte black dial.
Forgoing the strict dial symmetry of the other Serica divers, the 5530 debuts a date window for the first time.
Price: US$1,990
Learn more about the Serica Ref. 5330 here.
Girard-Perregaux Minute Repeater Flying Bridges
Girard-Perregaux unveils a new grand complication watch: the Minute Repeater Flying Bridges.
It features the new in-house GP9530 calibre – a minute repeater, tourbillon micro-rotor automatic that requires 440 hours of assembly and finishing on the 475-component movement.
This marks the brand’s third new in-house calibre in less than six months – an incredible watchmaking feat.
Price: US$590,000
Learn more about the Girard-Perregaux Minute Repeater Flying Bridges here.
Breitling SuperOcean Heritage B01 42 Chronograph
Breitling unveils a new reverse-panda dial variation of the SuperOcean Heritage B01 42 Chronograph.
Referencing the original SuperOcean model from 1957, it was both the first dive chronograph to hit the market and the first watch with a reverse panda dial design.
Available with a rubber strap or steel mesh bracelet, the Breitling SuperOcean Heritage B01 42 chronograph will be available on March 12th.
Price: from USD$9,300
Learn more about the Breitling SuperOcean Heritage B01 42 Chronograph here.
Citizen Tsuyosa Shore & Series8
Citizen expands both its Tsuyosa Shore and Series8 collections with new colourways for both models.
The Tsuyosa Shore gets a new diver watch with a blue dial and bezel paired with steel, and a green dial and bezel paired with a gold-toned case and bracelet.
The Series8 collection receives a gold-toned, a two-tone and a stainless steel model, all sharing the same 39.3mm case diameter.
Price: from £329
Learn more about the Citizen Tsuyosa Shore & Series8 here.
Timex x Peanuts Pickleball Series
Timex releases three new pickleball-themed Snoopy watches as part of its Peanuts collaboration series
The three models consist of a Weekender, a Marlin Quartz, and Marlin Automatic, each with unique dials depicting Snoopy playing pickleball
The Marlin Quartz is the most animated, as the ticking seconds “hand” is a floating pickleball that makes its way around the dial.
Price: US$169 (The Weekend), US$249 (Marlin Quartz), US$349 (Marlin Automatic)
Nivada Grenchen F77 MKII Dark Blue Aventurine
Nivada Grenchen pushes forward with the revered F77, unleashing new dials for the MKII, such as the stunning Dark Blue Aventurine stone.
Updates for the MKII include a redesigned bracelet, a slimmer case with a refined lug profile, plus some subtle dial tweaks, including a new dauphine handset.
The new F77 MKII retains all the style and character of the previous model, while adding subtle refinements that elevate the final result.
Price: £1,450
Learn more about the Nivada Grenchen F77 MKII Dark Blue Aventurine here.
Christiaan van der Klaauw x Revolution Grand Planetarium Eccentric Si14
Christiaan van der Klaauw and Revolution collaborate again, releasing the first and only mechanical wristwatch displaying the real-time orbits of the planets of our Solar System.
This 6-piece limited edition is based on a model first introduced in 2024 to mark the 50th anniversary of the Dutch brand.
The iridescent purple dial is made from nine pieces of oxidised silicon, while the nine planets are hand-painted in Super-LumiNova.
Price: €157,000
Learn more about the Christiaan van der Klaauw x Revolution Grand Planetarium Eccentric Si14 here.
Trematic T-Five Beigua Maris ‘Shadow’
Trematic uses both sandblasting and polishing on the grade 5 titanium case of its version of a diver.
The 39mm case is water resistant to 300 metres and houses the La Joux-Perret G101 automatic movement.
Ita matte dial is available in Shadow, Marina, or Desert colourways, all featuring custom typography on both dial and bezel.
Price: €1,200
Learn more about the Trematic T-Five Beigua Maris ‘Shadow’ here.