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Novelty drops are picking up again, and thanks to the upcoming Geneva Watch Days fair at the end of the month, there will be plenty more to explore. For now, here are ten new watches from last week, including architecture-inspired timepieces, colourful katana-inspired dials, and watches that have more classic sensibilities.Glashutte Original Senator ChronometerGlashutte Original’s most underrated watch is now chronometer-certified… But not by COSCIts Panorama Date brings a signature Glashutte twist to a marine chronometer aestheticGlashutte pivots from their typical striping to a 3/4 bridge plate with a frosted finishLearn more about the Glashutte Original Senator Chronometer here.Grand Seiko “Katana” US ExclusivesThis new Grand Seiko 44GS steel Spring Drive trio uses katana artistry as a muse for their dialsThe SBGA489 and SBGA491 introduce a new dial texture inspired by Japanese tamahagane steelThe SBGA493, a limited edition of 500 pieces, has a fiery red dial that encapsulates the emanating sparks from the forging of a katanaLearn more about the Grand Seiko “Katana” US Exclusives hereTissot Heritage 1938 ChronometreWith an aesthetic derived from the watches of the 1940s, Tissot adds to two new time-only models to the Heritage collectionAvailable in a 39mm case either with a matte salmon or an aged black dial, they both have Arabic numerals in an era-inspired fontPowered by the ultra-reliable ETA 2824-2, they have a thin polished bezel and a small onion crown that adds to the vintage charmLearn more about the Tissot Heritage 1938 Chronometre hereHamilton Khaki Field Full TitaniumWhile the Khaki Field in titanium is nothing new, Hamilton just introduced four new versions with a matching titanium braceletAvailable in two different configurations, you can choose from black PVD with a tone-on-tone dial or natural titanium with a blue dialWith a diameter of 38mm and 42mm for each iteration, they will fit a multitude of wrist sizes without breaking the bankLearn more about the Hamilton Khaki Field Full Titanium hereGarrick S5 MoonphaseThe British independent watchmaker presents a new S5 model with an applied chapter ring and an in-house, engine-turned dialAt the heart of this timepiece, we can find the new Garrick UT-GO5 calibre with moon phase complication and quick setting mechanismThe client can choose the colour and motif of the handmade dial, as well as the shape and colours of the handsLearn more about the Garrick S5 Moonphase hereTissot PRX Powermatic 80 40mm Gold PVDTissot continues to expand its PRX collection with an automatic version of the gold PVD in 40mmIt’s powered by the brand's version of the Swatch Group's widespread Powermatic 80 movement, which is visible through the casebackWith a price slightly higher than the stainless steel models, it's still an awesome proposition for an integrated bracelet timepieceLearn more about the Tissot PRX Powermatic 80 40mm Gold PVD hereJunghans Meister Fein AutomaticThe Meister Fein collection is enriched with three new shades, bringing bright colours to the wristAvailable in petrol blue, blackberry pink or moss greenThe colourful dials are complemented by a tone-on-tone date disc and a leather strap that picks up the shade of the fine indicesLearn more about the Junghans Meister Fein Automatic hereBulova Frank Lloyd Wright Limited EditionBulova decides to celebrate Frank Lloyd Wright with a limited edition inspired by the Imperial Hotel in TokyoThe decorated dial took inspiration from a geometric peacock design found in the hotel's mural and carpetingThere are 1,000 pieces available, and they’ll be offered in a presentation box with a story booklet and commemorative plaqueLearn more about the Bulova Frank Lloyd Wright Limited Edition hereYema Sous MarineThis dive watch was developed together with Yema's ambassador and diver Jason WashingtonThe 40.5mm case, thanks to its compact lugs, is very wearable and can be purchased with a rubber band or a five-link stainless steel braceletThe dial has a distinct inner ring that also serves as an hours indicationLearn more about the Yema Sous Marine hereEbel Sport Classic Lady TurquoiseEbel combines classical and futuristic elements in the new Sport Classic Lady in stainless steel and 18-karat gold, limited to only 200 piecesThe star of the show here is the natural turquoise dial with gold and diamond indices, framed by 47 diamonds set in a yellow-gold bezelThe watch is only 5.99mm in height, with the fit further improved by the wavy braceletLearn more about the Ebel SC Lady Turquoise here
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