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We are really feeling the heat of summer in the Northern hemisphere, and it seems that the watch industry feels the same. Compared to last week, this one has been rather quiet as far as new watch releases – which makes sense considering most people in Europe are taking holidays. However, some long-awaited timepieces, especially from smaller brands, still found the light of day. Here are some of the best releases from this week.Porsche Design Chronograph 1 911 S/TInspired by the newly released 911 S/T, Porsche Design presents an anniversary edition to pair with the carIt is available in a light titanium case with both a matching titanium bracelet and a leather race-inspired strapLimited at just 1963 pieces, it's available only to owners of the latest 60th anniversary 911 carFurlan Marri x Watches of Switzerland Bronzo RossoFor the first time with a bronze case, Furlan Marri release this mechaquartz chronograph with a vivid red dialThe brushed red dial is completed by cream prints and matching bronze details, including Breguet numerals at 6 and 12 o'clockAvailable only in the Watches of Switzerland boutiques in Singapore, New Zealand and MalaysiaNorqain Wild ONE TORTOUR Limited EditionThe Wild ONE TORTOUR Limited Edition celebrates Norqain’s role as Official Timekeeper of the TORTOUR ultracycling eventBlack NORTEQ case and dial with white and red accents, 70-hour COSC manufacture calibre, commemorative exhibition casebackLimited to 15 pieces it is sold online and exclusively at Galli Uhren Bijouterie and Bucherer in Zurich (Price: CHF 5,250)Mido Commander Gradient Nude BlueThe new Commander uses a blue smoked sapphire dial that lets the movement be visibleIt is powered by the Mido Calibre 80 with 80 hours of power reserveIt is available on a blue denim strap with white stitching that matches the hue of the dialChristopher Ward Dragonfly Blue C63 Sealander GMTThe new iteration of the classic CW GMT uses a bright blue brushed dial paired with a fourth orange handWith a 39mm diameter and a lug-to-lug of less than 46mm, it's very wearable for every kind of wristIt is powered by the reliable Sellita SW330-2, decorated and visible through the sapphire case backChristopher Ward Mulberry Red Automatic 36mm?With an intense shade of red on the dial, it's very noticeable on the wrist, even at just 36mmThe new Consort 5-link bracelet debuts on this watch and, together with a 10.75mm thickness, makes this watch extremely easy to slide under a cuffThe 150m WR case is mostly brushed with large bevels, making it the perfect GADA watchTissot PRX Powermatic 80 35mm in Ice Blue And Yellow Gold PVDTissot finally debuts the very popular Ice blue and Gold dial PRXs in the 35mm sizeBoth are available with the Powermatic 80 movement?At this price point, the PRX remains one of the best pound-for-pound integrated-bracelet watchesHamilton Jazzmaster SkeletonHamilton expands its Jazzmaster Skeleton collection with new dimensions and coloursThe 36mm version gets new plum and pink dials, with either a metal bracelet or a leather strapThe 40mm models are available with a blue skeleton dial or a white one with rose gold-coloured indicesRoger Dubuis Excalibur Spider Huracn Sterrato MonobalancierMade in partnership with Lamborghini Squadra Corse, it takes inspiration from the recently released off-road supercarIts case is crafted from Sheet Molding Compound Carbon, the same material used in the Huracan's chassisAvailable in just 28 pieces, it has a tag price of EUR 70,000Ball Roadmaster First ResponderThe Ball Roadmaster First Responder is designed to save lives on the wrists of paramedics and first respondersThe inner bezel can be turned by twisting the outer bezel, reducing the need to fiddle with other timing devicesThe scales on the chapter ring allow for calculating pulse and breaths per minuteLearn more about the Ball Roadmaster First Responder here.
05.08.23