And also a miniature model of the Solar System by Christiaan van der Klaauw and a new release from Breitling in honor of the world's first dive chronograph.
Girard-Perregaux Minute Repeater Flying Bridges
The architectural skeleton of Girard-Perregaux, complicated by a minute repeater. As this is a skeleton watch, readability is not its strong suit, although the hands and hour markers are luminescent. However, the pleasure lies in listening to this masterpiece, priced over CHF 500,000, and watching the hammers work from the dial side.
The watch is presented in a massive rose gold case, unexpectedly complemented by a rubber strap for a model of this caliber. Read more about this model in the review.
Christiaan van der Klaauw x Revolution The Grand Planetarium Eccentric Si14
A new model in partnership with the watch portal Revolution - the only mechanical wristwatch capable of displaying the orbits of all 8 planets of the Solar System in real time. The case is made of 316L stainless steel, which is subjected to low-temperature carbon diffusion for increased hardness. Case dimensions are 44 x 14.3 mm.
The dial is made of oxidized silicon. The planets are luminescent. The inscriptions next to the planets, indicating their rotation period, are also luminescent. Under the dial is an automatic movement with a 60-hour power reserve. The watch is limited to a series of 6 pieces. The estimated cost of the model is €157,000.
Breitling SuperOcean Heritage B01 42 "Reverse-Panda"
A new model in honor of the world's first dive chronograph, released by Breitling in 1957. The highlight of the watch is its "reverse panda" dial. The chronograph is slightly smaller than previous SuperOcean Heritage models because the Breitling B01 caliber was used instead of the Valjoux 7750. The watch can be worn on either a black rubber strap or a Milanese woven steel bracelet. Read more about this model in the review.
Otsuka Lotec No.8 Jumping Hour and Retrograde Minute
A new release from Otsuka Lotec, combining a jumping hour and retrograde minute display. The jumping hour display resembles an instrument panel with a massive pointer-hand and an almost traditional hour scale. The minute display unusually moves from bottom to top. The dial's picture is completed by a tiny second indicator, which is not immediately noticeable. This retro-futurism is proposed to be worn on a rubber strap. Read more about the watch in the review.
Kollokium Projekt 02 Variant B
A new model created as part of one of the most unusual projects in the modern watch industry. The watch has a cast steel case, meaning without a separate bezel and case back. Case dimensions are 39.5 x 12.4 x 5.9 mm. The dial is a complex structure of 67 stacked plates. Each is hand-painted with lacquer and Super-LumiNova. Each layer varies slightly in tone. The highest points on the dial are the hour markers, painted in light gray.
Inside the new model is the La Joux-Perret G101 movement, equipped with automatic winding and a 68-hour power reserve. The release is limited to 299 pieces. The estimated cost of the model is CHF 3,666.66.