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European summer is finally approaching, and with this week's selection, it’s finally looking like it too. Many of the releases sport bright colours both on the case and dial or with artistic detail all over. The watchmaker's watchmaker Jaeger-LeCoultre is having a blast in particular, Vacheron Constantin brings more Historiques deliciousness, and the microbrands are out in force, as usual. Enjoy reading!Vacheron Constantin Les Historiques Chronograph ref. 47101 SWC Special EditionSingapore Watch Club is famous for its very tasteful collaborations with iconic brands, and this 8th-anniversary?celebration is no exception.All fifteen Historiques Chronograph ref. 47101 come from SWC members' collections, and they've been restored by the Swiss maison.A gold commemorative bridge with SWC engraving has been added, as well as a red tip on the central chronograph’s seconds hand.Learn more about the Vacheron Constantin Historiques Chronograph ref. 47101 SWC Special Edition here.Mido Ocean Star 200C CarbonMido has brought carbon composite to the case and dial of the sporty Ocean Star 200C for this limited edition.Its bezel is made of scratch-resistant ceramic and graduated accordingly to suit a 200-metre water-resistant diver.It’s powered by an ETA-based, chronometer-certified movement with an 80-hour power reserve.Learn more about the Mido Ocean Star 200C Carbon here.Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso One Precious FlowersUnveiled to the world at their Sydney Reverso Stories exhibition, Jaeger-LeCoultre adds a new trio of watches with Tropical Art Deco Metiers d’Art in its Reverso One collection.The colourful enamelled artwork wraps around the case, being visible all around.The rose gold case is covered in diamonds which frame the simple, but elegant mother-of-pearl dial.Learn more about the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso One Precious Flowers here.Sartory Billard SB07 Ghost Grail Watch 11Sartory Billard partners with Grail Watch to release a fully polished SB07 model.This is the 11th watch born by Grail Watch, and features a completely monochromatic look with mirror-polished surfaces.Limited to just 15 pieces, its peculiar appearance makes it change completely depending on the surroundings.Learn more about the Sartory Billard SB07 Ghost Grail Watch 11 here.Armin Strom Gravity Equal Force Ultimate Sapphire PurpleThe characteristic style of Armin Strom gets a purple makeover in the new Gravity Equal Force.The sapphire sub-dial leaves the stage to the stunning purple guilloche movement plate, crafted by Kari Voutilainen.The three architectural bridges receive a dark grey treatment that matches the colour chosen for the nubuck strap with purple stitching.Learn more about the Armin Strom Gravity Equal Force Ultimate Sapphire Purple here.Tissot Seastar 40mmTissot expands its Seastar collection with the introduction of five new automatic models.The 40mm case now features a distinctive notch in the crown guards, akin to many vintage divers.The new colour configurations are available in blue, black, and grey, all sharing a vertically brushed dial.Learn more about the Tissot Seastar 40mm here.Mr Jones Watches The Indefatigable SphinxThe not-so-serious London-based company Mr Jones does it again, making the timekeeping of their new release a mere afterthought.The Indefatigable Sphinx, designed by surrealist artist Edward Carvalho-Monaghan, will always tell the right time if you know where to look.While the hour window is on the right side of the dial, hours and seconds hands function in the traditional way.Learn more about the Mr Jones Watches The Indefatigable Sphinx here.Farer Banzare GMTFarer is no stranger to bold colours, but the burgundy dial of this GMT model raises the bar.Made in a limited edition of 100 pieces, it's a tribute to a research expedition into Antarctica that occurred from 1929 to 1931.The dial is stamped with a deep sunray texture at first, and then enamelled, polished lacquer is added to offer a lovely play of lights, shadows and reflections.Learn more about the Farer Banzare GMT here.Nomos Ludwig 75 Jahre GrundgesetzNomos celebrates 75 years of German Basic Law with six new additions to the Ludwig collection.The Bauhaus case gets an engraving on the caseback of the opening line of the German Basic Law – human dignity shall be inviolable”.Each of the six models is limited to 75 pieces, and they all feature a section logo at 6 o'clock.Learn more about the Nomos Ludwig 75 Jahre Grundgesetz here.Awake Dare & DreamAwake reveals this collector's edition imagined by artist Nicolas Barrome Forgues, dedicated to the brand’s friends and the child in all of us.The 40mm grade 2 titanium case frames a white dial, lumed to light up all the artist's drawings.This special edition is limited to 50 pieces and is accompanied by an exclusive artwork by the artist.Learn more about the Awake Dare & Dream here.Rivelta MetrodiveRivelta is the second brainchild of Indonesian collector-turned-brand owner Jesse Prawiro.The Metrodive collection comprises four versions, three with a stainless steel case and one with a DLC-coated surface.As the name suggests, we're looking at a cross between a diver and an urban everyday watch with a highly legible dial.Learn more about the Rivelta Metrodive here.
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