Over the past seven days, several skeletonised watches have been announced, yet they are anything but similar, with each brand interpreting the theme through its own identity. Chopard skeletonised the case itself, Moser played with hard contrasts, Rado played with squares, and Hermès delivered a monochromatic masterpiece. But it’s been much more than that, as a new sculptural Toledano & Chan got unveiled and our good friends at Monochrome announced the fifth chapter of their Montres de Souscription series. I’d confidently say that there is something for every taste, from conservative releases to more avant-garde ones. Find your favourite and enjoy the reading!
Chopard Zagato Lab One Concept
Presented at the Salon Rétromobile in Paris, Chopard blends once again watchmaking and the automotive world in the third chapter of a successful collaboration.
Weighing 43.20 grams, it’s crafted from ceramicised titanium and features a tubular case design inspired by Italy’s famous Zagato Design Studio.
The LUC 04.04-L movement powering this 19-piece limited edition is also made out of titanium while maintaining chronometer standards.
Price: A$242,000.
Learn more about the Chopard Zagato Lab One Concept here.
Tissot PR516 38mm Powermatic 80
Tissot expands the PR516 collection with two new colourways in the 38mm, three-hander models.
This collection was first introduced in 1956 to provide a racing-inspired line, and came back in 2024 with a mechanical chronograph.
The new automatic models are available now in smoked blue and white, and have 100 metres of water resistance.
Price: CHF 685.
Learn more about the Tissot PR516 38mm Powermatic 80 here.
Hermès Slim d’Hermès Squelette Lune Titanium and Platinum Editions
The subdued elegance of the Slim d’Hermès Squelette Lune gets reinterpreted in two different materials with matching colourways.
While the platinum model pairs a blue dial and movement with a fully polished case, the titanium model is the real treat, with a soft monochromatic look.
The bead blasted mid-case is topped by an anthracite DLC bezel, which frames the warm grey skeletonised dial and the movement coated in a cool shade of aqua green to increase contrast while keeping the grey theme.
Price: TBC.
Learn more about the Hermès Slim d’Hermès Squelette Lune Titanium and Platinum Editions here.
Toledano & Chan b/1.3r
Toledano & Chan have uncovered the latest evolution of their cult-hit brutalist bestseller, the b/1.3r.
Breaking away from the convention of introducing simple tweaks, the b/1.3r features a full, solid gold dial, inspired by rippling water.
The best news is that this rare, golden-dialled creation will be available in limited numbers from the Time+Tide Watch Discovery Studios in London, Melbourne and New York.
Price: US$10,200.
Learn more about the Toledano & Chan b/1.3r here.
Angelus Chronographe Tachymètre x Monochrome Montre de Souscription 5
Exchanging the telemeter scale for a tachymeter, Monochrome gives Angelus’ chronograph a 2N gold makeover.
With a 37mm diameter and 9.25mm thickness, the monopusher chrono is enviably slim, all thanks to the ingeniously designed movement under the hood.
The Montre de Souscription N°5 is limited to 20 pieces, and it’s available for order during a 10-day period starting on the 29th of January, 15:00 CET.
Price: €18,500.
Learn more about the Angelus Chronographe Tachymètre x Monochrome Montre de Souscription 5 here.
Atelier Wen Perception Millésime 漩 (Xuán)
Atelier Wen introduces its first new watch for 2026, marking the second chapter of the yearly community-centric Millésime edition.
The Perception Millésime 漩 (Xuán) features a stunning natural pietersite dial, which is fully hand-cut and polished by master craftsmen.
This new limited-edition Perception arrives in stainless steel and features a customised extra-thin Dangdong SL1588A automatic calibre.
Price: US$3,600.
Learn more about the Atelier Wen Perception Millésime 漩 (Xuán) here.
Hanhart 417 ES Moby Dick 39mm
Hanhart sizes down the already existing 42mm chronograph in white to the historic and compact size of 39mm.
The 417 ES 39mm, previously available in only black or panda configurations, now also comes in the full white “Moby Dick” colourway.
The dial layout stays the same, but the bezel’s line, previously in red, now features the same creamy lume of hands and numerals, creating a fully monochromatic appearance.
Price: €2,290.
Learn more about the Hanhart 417 ES Moby Dick 39mm here.
Piaget Polo 79 Two-Tone
Piaget unveils the Polo 79 Two-Tone, introducing a fresh yet familiar interpretation of the Maison’s iconic integrated-bracelet design.
Instead of leaning on stainless steel, Piaget stays true to its “House of Gold” philosophy, combining 18k white and yellow gold to achieve the two-tone effect.
Powering the watch is Piaget’s calibre 1200P1, an ultra-thin automatic movement with a micro-rotor, measuring just 2.35mm in thickness.
Price: €96,000.
Learn more about the Piaget Polo 79 Two-Tone here.
Louis Erard x Monica Bonvicini NOT FOR YOU
Louis Erard and Italian conceptual artist Monica Bonvicini come together to release a timepiece inspired by the artist’s “NOT FOR YOU” installation.
This 178 pieces limited edition fits in a 39mm case, the monumental artwork that was first released in 2006.
Playing around with black tones, the dial blends a clous de Paris background with a mirror-polished text, which is also featured on the sapphire caseback.
Price: CHF 3,900.
Learn more about the Louis Erard x Monica Bonvicini NOT FOR YOU here.
Christopher Ward C60 Clipper GMT
The golden age of air travel is celebrated in a new collaboration between Christopher Ward and the renowned, historic commercial airline, Pan American World Airways.
The 707-piece limited edition C60 Clipper GMT takes the iconic blue & red GMT colours, and adds several Pan Am-inspired easter eggs, such as a Pan Am Clipper plane on the seconds hand, and a stamped case back featuring the iconic Pan Am logo.
As Christopher Ward continues its break into the USA, the C60 Clipper GMT represents a celebration of the spirit of adventure, paying tribute to a brand steeped in American history.
Price: £1,450.
Learn more about the Christopher Ward C60 Clipper GMT here.
Rado True Square Skeleton Diamonds in Black
Rado introduces a black iteration of the True Square Skeleton Diamonds previously offered in just white and plasma.
It maintains the high-tech ceramic monobloc case and the skeletonised dial with 12 trapezoidal baguette diamonds.
This timepiece will only be available in Australia via special order.
Price: A$11,950.
Learn more about the Rado True Square Skeleton Diamonds in Black here.
H. Moser & Cie. Endeavour Tourbillon Skeleton
The brand’s most classic line, the Endeavour, receives a modern makeover in the form of an openworked flying tourbillon movement.
This HMC 814 movement was first introduced in 2024 in the Streamliner collection, displaying at 6 o’clock the one-minute flying tourbillon with a double hairspring.
The 40mm 5N red gold case perfectly contrasts the anthracite tone of the movement bridges, and the same gold tone is also on the indices and hands for great legibility.
Price: CHF 79,000.
Learn more about the H. Moser & Cie. Endeavour Tourbillon Skeleton here.