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This week was packed with big releases! Some of them are unanimously appreciated by everyone, others are more polarizing. We're going to trust your judgement and figure out which is which. Omega and Hublot had some massive events to announce their novelties and both Furlan Marri and Serica introduced some new models after a relatively long time off the radar. Discover our selection and let us know which is your favourite, enjoy the reading!Breguet Tradition Chronographe Independant 7077Breguet adds a new Breguet Blue' configuration to its Tradition Chronographe Independant 7077 (first launched in 2015).The watch boasts two independent gear trains, one dedicated to indicating the time (3 Hz) and the other to the chronograph (5 Hz).44mm 18k white gold case, blued solid gold engine turned sub-dial, anthracite-coated movement.Learn more about the Breguet Tradition Chronographe Independant 7077 here. Price: US$93,600Furlan Marri Mechaquartz Sage Green'Furlan Marri expands its Mechaquartz collection with a green edition that pays tribute to the Middle East.The green and cream reverse panda dial is inspired by the contrasting beauty of golden deserts and lush oases.It features the engraved pushers from their first appearance and it's adorned by Hindu-Arabic hour markers.Learn more about the Furlan Marri Mechaquartz Sage Green' here. Price: US$620Czapek Antarctique Purple StormCzapek launches one-of-a-kind hand-varnished dials in a limited 10-piece series on the Antarctique canvas.Each dial is unique and has been produced with the expertise of renowned dial maker Metalem.Inspired by the galaxy, the whole idea started with a collector mentioning his love for outer space to Xavier de Roquemaurel, CEO of Czapek & Cie.?Learn more about the Czapek Antarctique Purple Storm here. Price: US$28,000Serica Parade Reference 1174Serica disrupts its usual diet of tool watches with its most elegant watch yet: the Parade Reference 1174.It is available in two different dial colours sharing the same, mixed soleil and guilloche finish: gold and black.Despite its more elegant aesthetic, it's still water-resistant to 100 metres.Learn more about the Serica Parade Reference 1174 here. Price: US$1,550Zenith Defy Skyline C.X for Collective HorologyZenith and Collective Horlogy join for the second time to celebrate the collector group’s 10th collaboration.The model chosen this time is the Defy Skyline in steel, with a micro-blasted case and bracelet with polished accents.It is the first solid starry dial of the collection to remove the date window and have the running seconds counter at 6 o’clock.Learn more about the Zenith Defy Skyline C.X for Collective Horology here. Price: US$12,300Maurice Lacroix Aikon Automatic CeramicMaurice Lacroix radically innovates its popular Aikon model by making it ceramic for the first time.Two models have been presented: a 42mm matte black ceramic and a 39mm polished white ceramic.Both come mounted on full ceramic integrated bracelets.Learn more about the Maurice Lacroix Aikon Automatic Ceramic here. Price: US$3,300TAG Heuer Monaco Chronograph Skeleton Las VegasTAG expands the Monaco Skeleton collection with a colourful edition inspired by the famous Las Vegas Strip, in time for the 2024 Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix.The black DLC titanium case shares its tone with most of the dial and serves as a base to make the pink accents pop.It is equipped with a black strap made from a combination of leather and rubber, with a black DLC titanium buckle matching the rest of the look.Learn more about the TAG Heuer Monaco Chronograph Skeleton Las Vegas here. Price: US$11,250Micromilspec The Monogram'Micromilspec doubles down on its commitment to personal watchmaking, allowing customers to add their name and initials on the dial of one of their watches.The connection to monograms is rooted in the brand's experience with military history and royal heritage, which has been using those symbols since the dawn of time.It is crafted in stainless steel with a diamond dial pattern, inspired by the pattern of Glock pistol grips.Learn more about the Micromilspec The Monogram' here. Price: US$1,645Omega Seamaster Diver 300m No DateOmega has released two new Seamaster Diver 300m models, one of which was teased on Daniel Craig's wrist during the Summer Olympics.One has a grey vertical brushed dial (left) while the other has a black wave dial (right).Both do away with the ceramic bezel, opting for grey titanium (left) and black aluminium (right).Learn more about the Omega Seamaster Diver 300m No Date here. Price: US$5,900 (rubber), US$6,500 (bracelet)Hublot Big Bang Unico Novak DjokovicThe Hublot Big Bang Unico Novak Djokovic features a case made from 25 of Djokovic’s racquets and 32 Lacoste polo shirts, bound with epoxy resin.At just 49.5 grams, the watch achieves extraordinary lightness using aluminium instead of bras in the movement and Gorilla glass instead of sapphire.This model comes as a tribute to Novak's record-breaking 2023 season and you can find tennis-inspired details all over it, including the bezel screws shaped like tennis balls.Learn more about the Hublot Big Bang Unico Novak Djokovic here. Price: US$52,700Audemars Piguet x KAWS Royal Oak Concept Tourbillon COMPANION 43mmAP taps pop artist and designer KAWS for an elevated and subversive take on a character watch.KAWS' signature COMPANION character takes over the Royal Oak Concept's dial, framed by peripheral hands and a tourbillon at 6 o'clock, facilitated by the new Calibre 2979.A limited edition of 250 pieces, KAWS motifs can be found throughout, such as the artist's crosses adorning the Royal Oak's iconic bezel screws.Learn more about the Audemars Piguet x KAWS Royal Oak Concept Tourbillon COMPANION 43mm here. Price: US$223,700Heinrich Taucher Lume Infused Forged Carbon V2The infused Super-LumiNova BGW9 on the new Heinrich Taucher dials and bezels mixes unique forged carbon patterns and a captivating glow in the darkness.The 41mm brushed stainless steel case has a compact 47.8mm lug-to-lug size ensuring a wearable size despite the diameter on the bigger side.It is equipped with a 70s-inspired 15-link bracelet featuring screwed-in links and a micro-adjustment clasp.Learn more about the Heinrich Taucher Lume Infused Forged Carbon V2 here. Price: US$947
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