Top Watch Releases of the Week: Rado & Seiko

Two new releases for the most delicate wrists. The watches feature stainless steel cases measuring 33 x 9.1 mm. Inside, they house the new quartz caliber 9F51, only 2.2 mm thick. This is 0.6 mm thinner than the previous 9F series movement. The accuracy is ±10 seconds per year (at temperatures from 5°C to 35°C). Important features include an automatic backlash adjustment mechanism to eliminate second hand shudder.

The dial design in both cases is inspired by winter themes. While the Snowflake dial appeared back in 2005, the Skyflake is its updated version. This design is inspired by snow shimmering in the wind. The watches will be available starting April. The estimated price is $3,200.

A new release exemplifying a return to Bell & Ross diving classics. The watch features a 42 x 12.3 mm case made of bronze (CuSn8 alloy). A glossy black dial with luminescent hands is framed by a bronze bezel with a ceramic insert. The case is water-resistant to 300 meters. Suitable for both amateur diving and everyday wear. Limited to 999 pieces. The estimated price is CHF 4,900.

Three new Rado watches as a tribute to the master of modern architecture Le Corbusier. The watches feature 40 x 10.4 mm cases made of ceramic. The first model is in ivory color, with laser engraving on the dial mimicking the texture of raw concrete. This novelty pays tribute to the La Cité Radieuse housing complex in Marseille, the first of 5 residential buildings designed by Le Corbusier for France and Germany.

The second of the three models is inspired by the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, part of Harvard University. This is the only building designed by Le Corbusier in North America. This novelty is distinguished by a case, bracelet, and dial in "Iron Grey" shade. The dial texture mimics molded concrete. A highlight of the model is lacquered hands in different colors.

The third model in this series is inspired by the Assembly Palace in Chandigarh, India. These watches are made in Ivory Black color. The dial, with three lacquered hands in different colors, features an engraving of the Assembly Palace facade. On the sapphire case back, you can see Le Corbusier's autograph and 63 colors from the color system created by the architect (Architectural Polychromy) for use in architecture and interior design.

The estimated price of the watches is €2,750.

A novelty reimagining the foundations of traditional watch design. The time on this model's dial is displayed in a separate window in the trendy "jumping hour" format. The minute hand moves not in a circular path, but within a triangular aperture on the right side of the dial. The case shape is also far from the standard circle. The Triscope project. Inside is the Miyota 90S5 movement, equipped with automatic winding.

The Triscope project is launched on the Kickstarter platform. The watches are priced under $1,000.

Two new quartz releases, created in collaboration with Japanese designer Hiroshi Fujiwara. As the name suggests, this is not only a watch but also a metronome with a tone selection. A button located at the bottom left of the case switches between operating modes.

The watches feature matte steel cases with white and black dials. The white dial version is distinguished by red and blue tempo markers and chrome-plated applied indices. The black dial version has a more restrained design. The collaboration with Hiroshi Fujiwara is recognizable by the double lightning bolt logo. Apparently, the watches, which have already sold out, were released specifically for the V.A. Tokyo boutique.

Two new Seiko watches for SEGA's 65th anniversary. The watches feature steel cases measuring 39.2 x 11.25 mm, Hardlex glass, and a battery with a lifespan of up to 3 years. The model is available with white and black dials. Design features include a Sonic image placed on the hour counter at the "6 o'clock" mark and the SEGA logo in its signature font.

The watches come in a branded box with SEGA's motto "EMPOWER THE GAMERS" printed on the inner lid. Pre-orders are already open. Deliveries will start in October. The estimated price of the novelty is 71,500 Japanese yen or ~$455.