Did you have a good weekend? Did you avoid emails and embrace ennui? Or maybe you spent hours spiralling down Hodinkee rabbit holes, wondering if you need a bronze diver, a ceramic chrono, or perhaps… a 30mm Aqua Terra in butter yellow? Either way, we’ve got you covered. From hyper-limited collabs and sand-dialed oddities to serious horology with colour-pop charisma, the past week’s releases were all over the map, in the best way.
What did you think of this crop? Is Moser’s neon rubber flex growing on you? Do you see the Dr. Woo x Dubuis as wearable art or over-designed esoterica? And who exactly is the Richard Mille x LeBron for? We’ve done the wristwork — now it’s your turn to pick your favourites:
Vacheron Constantin Les Cabinotiers Temporis Duo
Vacheron’s latest Les Cabinotiers pièce unique is an unapologetic flex of technical bravado — and it earns it. The Temporis Duo is a double-faced grand complication housed in white gold, featuring 11 complications across two dials. One side leans classical: a perpetual calendar with retrograde date, leap year, and month indicators. Flip it over and things get poetic — there’s a minute repeater with a visualised hammer and gong animation, a second time zone with day-night display, and a power reserve. Both sides show local time thanks to a shared central hour and minute hand that can be read from either face.
It’s powered by the manually wound Calibre 2756, packing 774 components into a case just 12.45mm thick — a feat that borders on absurd. The aesthetic restraint (no engraving, clean typography, almost modernist symmetry) only highlights the technical audacity underneath. You could argue it’s overengineered, but that’s the whole point — this isn’t about daily wearability. It’s about pushing the limits of what can be built, and doing so with the kind of quiet confidence only Vacheron manages to pull off.
Richard Mille RM 11-05 'LeBron James'
LeBron’s latest assist to the Richard Mille roster is a head-turner. The RM 11-05 combines the flamboyance of Lakers purple-and-gold with Mille’s usual featherweight engineering. The case blends Carbon TPT with grade 5 titanium, housing a skeletonised flyback chronograph with UTC function — all powered by the RMAC3 automatic movement. The whole affair weighs next to nothing and costs $450,000.
The dial is where the drama unfolds: gold-toned accents for the LA legacy, purple flange and strap for the king’s colours, and a large date display that demands attention. It’s limited to just 150 pieces; enough exclusivity to keep it in “private jet only” territory. Love or loathe the flex, it’s peak Mille: complex, confident, and unapologetically extra.
Roger Dubuis Excalibur Monotourbillon Dr. Woo Episode III
Roger Dubuis teams up once more with tattoo artist Dr. Woo for a cosmic chapter in the Excalibur Monotourbillon series. Episode III is inspired by the Whirlpool Galaxy, and the dial depicts a stylised vortex of stars using engraved lines and polished pink gold — a delicate contrast to the industrial boldness of the titanium case. It’s a maximalist watch with spiritual minimalism at its core.
Mechanically, it houses the RD512SQ calibre: a skeletonised single tourbillon with 72-hour power reserve, certified by the Poinçon de Genève. At 42mm, it’s large but not overwhelming, and the work on the movement bridges is genuinely worth a loupe. Boutique-only and rare, this is horology with a horoscope — and enough edge to make even non-watch nerds stare.
H. Moser & Cie. Pioneer Spiced Aqua Collection
Moser trades brooding minimalism for high-summer punch with its new Spiced Aqua trio. You’ve got three hits here: a Centre Seconds with a turquoise fumé dial, a Tourbillon in electric orange, and a fully skeletonised Cylindrical Tourbillon with a flying mechanism at 6 o’clock. All models sit in stainless steel cases, water-resistant to 120m and paired with white, orange, or turquoise rubber straps.
But don’t let the playful palette fool you — these are serious machines. In-house calibres HMC 201, 805 and 811 drive the trio, with weekend-proof power reserves and crisp finishing. The use of luminous flanges and logo-less dials lets the colours speak for themselves. A rare collection that combines design audacity with proper watchmaking rigour.
Ressence x Ahmed Seddiqi Type 9 S75
Ressence celebrates Ahmed Seddiqi’s 75th anniversary with a sand-filled stunner — literally. The Type 9 S75 features a dial coated in real sand, giving it a granular matte finish that plays beautifully with light. Limited to just 20 pieces, the watch is based on the brand’s T9 platform, with a sleek titanium case and domed sapphire crystal that feels like peering into a design artefact rather than a timepiece.
True to Ressence form, the entire dial rotates via the ROCS (Ressence Orbital Convex System), powered by a modified ETA 2892 with a 36-hour reserve. It’s elegant, cerebral and tactile — the kind of watch that makes more sense the longer you look at it. A philosophical sand timer for the wrist.
HVILINA Universum Cosmographia
Belarusian indie HVILINA delivers a celestial showpiece with the Universum Cosmographia. Its dial is a miniature 3D planetarium, complete with orbiting planet spheres and a rotating zodiac disc. The whole thing is housed in a steel case that leans vintage in silhouette, while the mechanics are powered by a Miyota movement.
The concept is unapologetically whimsical — more orrery than tool watch — but the build quality seems impressive for its price point. A limited run of 300 pieces, it’s a microbrand gamble that actually feels fresh. Definitely more “astronomy class” than haute horology, but sometimes you just want a watch that makes you smile.
Casio Edifice EFK-100 Mechanical
Casio’s finally done it: its first mechanical watch, the Edifice EFK-100, is here. And while the movement’s a Seiko NH35 with no fanfare, the rest is pure Casio charm. You get forged carbon dials, sharp steel cases, 100m water resistance, and a choice of finishes — all priced under ₹45,000. Not revolutionary, but a solid GADA (go anywhere, do anything) piece with pedigree.
Purists may scoff at the modest specs (3Hz, 40-hour reserve), but it’s a bold move from a brand synonymous with quartz. Consider this a foot in the mechanical door — and one that could shake up the entry-level market if Casio keeps at it.
Cornell Watch Co. Lozier
Cornell resurrects old-school Americana with the Lozier — a classically styled dress watch featuring a hand-finished steel case and American-made components. The dial is restrained but handsome, with a retro serif logo, applied indices, and polished dauphine hands. It’s assembled in the US using domestic suppliers, with only the movement and crystal sourced abroad.
Powering the Lozier is the La Joux-Perret G100 (68-hour reserve), offering Swiss reliability beneath the stars-and-stripes story. For fans of US watchmaking history — or those bored of cookie-cutter dress watches — this is a quietly confident debut.
Frederique Constant Vintage Rally Healey Trio
For 2025, Frederique Constant revisits the Austin-Healey with three new vintage rally-inspired timepieces. At the core is the 40mm Healey Automatic in British Racing Green, featuring a closed caseback with a Healey 100S engraving. It’s powered by the FC-301, a solid if unremarkable movement with a generous 68-hour reserve.
More intriguing are the two limited-edition chronograph models, which evoke ‘60s dashboard instruments without overplaying the nostalgia. You get bicompax layouts, domed sapphire crystals, and tidy leather straps — all priced accessibly. It’s a pitch-perfect tribute that understands subtlety is half the charm.
Q Timex 1975 Enigma (Black & Green)
Timex keeps the retro heat coming with two new takes on its Q 1975 Enigma — this time in black and British green. The barrel-shaped case, 12-hour bezel, and domed crystal are pure vintage vibes, now paired with matching woven fabric straps for extra casual appeal.
Both models use a quartz movement, which helps keep prices under ₹18,000. For design-forward buyers after a stylish beater or travel watch, it’s a no-brainer. Not groundbreaking, but proof that Timex still knows how to tap nostalgia without overcooking it.
Omega Aqua Terra 30mm (New Master Chronometer Models)
Omega expands the Aqua Terra family with two new 30mm variants — one in classic stainless steel with a sun-brushed lavender dial, the other in Moonshine™ Gold paired with a buttery yellow face. Both house Omega’s new Calibre 8800 and 8801 respectively — Co-Axial Master Chronometers that bring METAS-certified performance into smaller sizes, a long-awaited move for those seeking compact watches with big-league specs.
Design-wise, they toe the Aqua Terra line: elegant enough for daily wear, sporty enough not to feel precious, and just different enough in tone to spark new interest. The 30mm case size, paired with Omega’s signature twisted lugs and integrated bracelet, hits a sweet spot between vintage proportions and modern finish. In a year full of maximalism, Omega’s play here is quietly confident — and smartly targeted.
