Swisswatches

Bell & Ross is introducing a new diver's watch; the BR 03-92 DIVER FULL LUM. The timepiece inverts the normal principles of day to night legibility. Therefore, the entire dial has a full coating of green Superluminova. Additionally, the watch meets the specifications of a diver's tool watch, according to the international standard ISO 6425.…

Blancpain is presenting a new model in the Bathyscaphe collection. The new Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe Sedna combines a blue dial and bezel with a Sedna gold case for the first time. It comes with a choice of a blue NATO textile strap or a blue canvas strap. The Bathyscaphe (pronounced: "Batiskaf", a type of…

OMEGA is teaming up with its partner, Swiss yacht racing team Alinghi, to present a collaborative watch – the OMEGA Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon Alinghi. According to Raynald Aeschlimann, President and CEO of OMEGA, "The new watch is about two great Swiss brands combining their passion for innovation and sailing." Furthermore, the Speedmaster Dark Side…

Parmigiani Fleurier is introducing a new line of Tonda watches - the Tonda GT. With 'tonda' meaning round in Italian, the luxury sports watch line aims to be both classic in form and wearable in its design. With this in mind, the Tonda GT watches are available not only with an elegant integrated bracelet, but…

Parmigiani Fleurier is introducing a new line of Tonda watches; Tonda GT. This includes not only the automatic Tonda GT models, but also the Tondagraph GT Acier. The automatic Tondagraph GT Acier watch provides both an annual calendar and a chronograph function. It is a limited edition of 200 pieces. Firstly, the complicated timepiece has…

Fans of Audemars Piguet can now visit the horology house's brand new museum, the Musée Atelier, in Le Brassus. The museum, following its opening in June 2020, offers a chance to uncover the brand's heritage and craftsmanship, with over 300 watches on display. The Musée Atelier's architecture, designed by BIG (Bjarke Ingels Group), is also…

Jaeger-LeCoultre and designer fashion retailer MR PORTER have created a collaborative timepiece; the Master Ultra Thin Kingsman Knife Watch Limited Edition. The classic watch pays tribute to the latest Kingsman film, which is due to come out in September 2020. The film, The King's Man, is set in early 1900s – meaning the watch has…

Swiss manufacturer Hublot is introducing the Hublot Big Bang Integral. For the first time in the 15-year history of the Big Bang, this model features an integrated metal bracelet in which the first link is firmly attached to the case. The new timepiece is available in three versions: Titanium, King Gold or the limited edition…

Contemporary and independent watchmaker Ressence has sold its unique timepiece, created in collaboration with Sotheby's, of the #WatchesAgainstCovid19 competition. The winning watch, Raymond Ramsden's Type 1 Slim “Artyon & Finlay”, sold for 45,500 Swiss francs, and was purchased by an online bidder. The auction took place on 11 July, 2020, at Sotheby's Hong Kong ‘Important Watches’.…

The Florentine watchmaker Panerai is introducing the Panerai Luminor Blu Mare 44 mm – PAM01085. The model aims for a hybrid of authentic and avant-garde design. While the new watch also evokes the clean lines of the 90s Luminor models, the name 'Blu Mare' references the brand's marine heritage. Powering it is a mechanical, manually…

Ressence and Sotheby's have announced the winner of their #WatchesAgainstCovid19 competition. Numerous watch enthusiasts designed their own creative interpretations of Ressence’s Type 1 Slim. The winning watch is a highly colourful piece and its designer is an English father-of-two, Yorkshireman Raymond Ramsden. Throughout the competition, the dial was designed by an array of competitors from around…

TAG Heuer is celebrating its 160th anniversary by revamping its TAG Heuer Carrera chronograph watches. The four sporty, redesigned Carrera Sport Chronograph 44 mm models are as follows: black dial with black ceramic bezel (CBN2A1B.BA0643), blue dial with blue ceramic bezel (CBN2A1A.BA0643), green dial with stainless-steel bezel (CBN2A10.BA0643), or black dial with black bezel, plus…