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As Watches and Wonders is getting closer and closer, we are seeing a big spike of activity in the watch world. Independents and bigger brands are both in the mix this week – we’ve been seeing a lot of variety and creativity recently. May this be a good sign for the upcoming fair.Enjoy your reading and see you in Geneva!Angelus Instrument de VitesseAngelus introduces a thin monopusher chronograph inspired by 60s motorsport.It's able to measure intervals up to 60 seconds and there's a tachymeter scale on the outer part of the dial.Available with ivory white or ebony black dial, each colour is limited to 25 pieces.Learn more about the Angelus Instrument de Vitesse here.Czapek Antarctique Mount Erebus Deep BlueThe first Czapek Antarctique in solid gold, the Mount Erebus models are inspired by the southernmost active volcano.Vertically brushed blue dials contrast against the mixed finishing of the 40.5mm cases.The SXH5 micro-rotor calibre continues to be a mainstay of the collection, allowing a height of just 10.6mm.Learn more about the Czapek Antarctique Mount Erebus Deep Blue here.Trilobe Les Matinaux L'Heure ExquiseTrilobe reworks their creative way of telling time with a single Trilobe for both hours and minutes in a vertical fashion.To honour the first model of the Maison, this novelty offers a moon phase complication as well as a starry sapphire disc as running seconds.Available as a limited series of 100 pieces, you can choose between a blue and a salmon dial.Learn more about the Trilobe Les Matinaux L'Heure Exquise here.Wren Diver One by Wrist EnthusiastWrist Enthusiast launches its first-ever watch, created by a team of passionate professionals who know what their readers want.The sandwich dial, cream lume and vignette look have always been fan favourites and have been tastefully brought together in this harmonious design.The 41mm stainless steel case and the oyster-style bracelet are PVD coated to improve scratch resistance.Learn more about the Wren Diver One by Wrist Enthusiast here.Tudor Black Bay Chrono PinkTudor has launched a new Black Bay Chrono Pink inspired by their ambassadors: David Beckham's Inter Miami CF and Jay Chou's love for pink.It is not just a dial evolution, it is also presented on a five-link bracelet with a T-fit clasp a first for the range.Unfortunately, Tudor claims only a small number will be produced.Learn more about the Tudor Black Bay Chrono Pink here.Vieren Stereo “Gold Waves”The Vieren Stereo collection is inspired by the disco era, Studio 54, and vintage stereos and tape decks.Its “Golden Waves” dial is crafted using a high-quality mold pressed into the dial with a 300-ton hydraulic machine, and, after, a diamond-tipped knife that creates the mirrored bevels within the pattern.Limited to five pieces only.Learn more about the Vieren Stereo “Gold Waves” here.Breitling Navitimer 41 CollectionBreitling expands the Navitimer collection with several time-only and GMT models in a 41mm case.The lineout has classic black, blue and cream dials but also nice additions like forest green and ice blue.All the different models feature the option to choose between a leather strap or a 7-link bracelet.Learn more about the Breitling Navitimer 41 Collection here.Bulgari x Watches of Switzerland Octo RomaBulgari partners with Watches of Switzerland to release special Octo Roma and Serpenti Seduttori.The Octo Roma features a deep blue Clous de Paris dial with a matching blue rubber strap and a black DLC case.The steel case of the Serpenti Seduttori frames the gold-speckled lapis lazuli dial.Learn more about the Bulgari x Watches of Switzerland Octo Roma here.Arnold & Son Longitude TitaniumArnold & Son, usually going for more classical looks, introduces a futuristic-looking integrated bracelet watch.With a dial layout inspired by John Arnold’s marine chronometer, they did a great job reinterpreting it in a modern key.The Longitude features a titanium case and bracelet with three dial options: sand, blue and green.Learn more about the Arnold & Son Longitude Titanium here.Bulova Marine Star CollectionBulova equips their Marine Star with their proprietary Precisionist High Performance Quartz technology.The watches are housed in a 43mm polygon-shaped case, either on a rubber strap or on a matching bracelet.With textured dials resembling ocean waves, there's a choice between yellow, silver or chocolate tones.Learn more about the Bulova Marine Star Collection here.Draken PeregrineThe original Draken Peregrine form 2018 gets a complete redesign, taking design, quality and value up a notch.The new case measures 42mm in diameter and 12.75mm in thickness, making it easier to wear.The other major change is the shift of the crown from right to left.Learn more about the Draken Peregrine here.
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