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The weeks before Christmas and the holiday season are usually a busy period for watch brands, as they present the last products for the year to help you find the perfect gift for a dear one (or yourself). These past seven days have been especially packed with releases and I'd be very curious to know who receives the latest Parmigiani Fleurier piece unique as a gift. Jokes aside, discover our selection below and let us know if you find anything for you. Enjoy the reading!Parmigiani Fleurier L'Armoriale Repetition MysterieuseParmigiani Fleurier celebrates Michel Parmigiani's birthday on Dec 2nd?with a stunning horological creation.Inspired by Doric columns, it hides the movement behind a green grand feu enamel with a pinecone guilloche pattern.The time is visible only on the case’s backside – or the minute repeater can play it on demand.Price: On Request.Learn more about the Parmigiani Fleurier L'Armoriale Repetition Mysterieuse here.MB&F LM Perpetual Evo Silicon ValleyThe LM Perpetual Evo gets an 18k yellow gold case for the first time, inspired by the alternative way of doing things in Silicon Valley.The new case material is paired with an ocean blue dial plate, which acts as the backdrop of the nearly 600 movement components.This is a limited edition of 18 pieces, and it's available exclusively at the MB&F Lab soon opening in Menlo Park – famously the home of Meta.Price: US$208,000.Learn more about the MB&F LM Perpetual Evo Silicon Valley here.Zenith Defy Extreme JungleAfter the Desert and Glacier editions, Zenith completes its extreme environments trio with a Jungle edition.Hardstones, when used, usually find their place on watch dials, in this case, Zenith uses tiger's eye for the dodecagonal bezel and pusher protectors.It is limited to 50 pieces and it's paired with a green rubber dial that mirrors the tone of the tinted green sapphire dial.Price: US$26,900.Learn more about the Zenith Defy Extreme Jungle here.Czapek Promenade Transparencies Viridian Green x FratelloA green sapphire dial and a skeletonised movement are the highlights of Fratello's latest collaboration with Czapek.Using the brand's new Promenade collection as a base, the Transparencies Viridian Green is cased in steel, and measures in at 38mm in diameter.The watch is limited to 50 pieces, with pre-order deposits being accepted starting 06/12/2024, and deliveries expected in July 2025.Price: US$34,000.Learn more about the Czapek Promenade Transparencies Viridian Green x Fratello here.Baltic Hermetique Tourer BronzeBaltic outfits the latest Hermetique with a mixed-finish bronze case and green dial.The CuAl8 bronze alloy is generally the less reactive one, though still expect patina to develop over time.You can expect the Hermetique Tourer Bronze in the T+T Shop soon.Price: US$630.Learn more about the Baltic Hermetique Tourer Bronze here.Dan Henry 36mm 1964 Gran TurismoDan Henry pays tribute to vintage proportions with a 36mm chronograph collection.It's available in two dial configurations with two counters plus date or three counters, and you can choose between straps or bracelets.There are five different colourways: Panda, Reverse Panda, Silver Panda, Silver and a special one with mother of pearl dial and blue counters.Price: US$250.Learn more about the Dan Henry 36mm 1964 Gran Turismo here.Hublot Big Bang Tourbillon Carbon SR_A by Samuel RossMiami Art Week is again the launching pad for Samuel Ross and Hublot's third collaboration.The Big Bang Tourbillon Carbon SR_A by Samuel Ross brings carbon into the design for the first time, along with new blue colour accents.This eye-catching piece is limited to 50 pieces.Price: US$143,000.Learn more about the Hublot Big Bang Tourbillon Carbon SR_A by Samuel Ross here.Breitling Heritage Superocean B20 UK & Ireland LEBreitling presents a limited edition of the Heritage Superocean available exclusively in the United Kingdom and Ireland.It features an anthracite sunray dial, paired with a classic black polished ceramic bezel.The 200m diver is available either on a stainless steel mesh bracelet or on a black rubber textured to resemble a mesh.Price: US$5,680.Learn more about the Breitling Superocean Heritage B20 UK & Ireland LE here.IWC Ingenieur Automatic 40 BlueA year after its release, IWC introduces a blue-dialled, steel-cased Ingenieur.The 40mm model is based on the Genta design cues established by the Ingenieur SL in the 1970s.It sports a Baumatic-derived 32111 movement with a five-day power reserve.Price: US$11,700.Learn more about the IWC Ingenieur 40 Blue here.Studio Underd0g x Wristcheck 01Series Gen 3 Uneggspected SeriesStudio Underd0g gets in the kitchen with leading global watch platform Wristcheck on a trio of egg-themed limited editions.Based on the recently-released third-gen 01Series Chronograph recipe, the B0iled Egg and Fried Egg offer tasty yellow tones, while the R0tten Egg goes for a surprisingly appealing green.All three orders come with both a Milanese bracelet and a Saffiano leather strap.Price: US$800.Learn more about the Studio Underd0g x Wristcheck 01Series Gen 3 Uneggspected Series here.Omega Seamaster Diver 300M Titanium and Bronze GoldOmega introduces hints of bronze gold to the No Time to Die-inspired segment of Seamaster Diver 300M for the first time.Grade 2 titanium case; matte green dial; bronze gold bezel, crown, and hands.The mesh bracelet configuration is CHF 100 less than the NTTD 007 Edition despite its use of bronze gold.Price: US$9,900.Learn more about the Omega Seamaster Diver 300M Titanium and Bronze Gold here.TAG Heuer Formula 1 Chronograph x Oracle Red Bull RacingTAG Heuer celebrates Red Bull Racing's 20th season in Formula 1 with a stealthy limited edition.This 43mm quartz chronograph is decked out in Red Bull livery colours: dark blue, yellow and red.The black DLC case evokes the large patches of exposed carbon fibre on current Red Bull F1 cars.Price: US$3,000.Learn more about the TAG Heuer Formula 1 Chronograph x Oracle Red Bull Racing here.Panerai Luminor GMT Power Reserve CeramicaFor Miami Design Week, Panerai launches a Luminor with a black ceramic case and bracelet.The black look of the watch continues also on the matte black sandwich dial, with indices and hands coated in grey Super-LumiNova X1.The 44mm ceramic case and bracelet are five times more scratch-resistant than normal steel.Price: US$19,100.Learn more about the Panerai Luminor GMT Power Reserve Ceramica here.Blok Watches BK38The brand behind the ultimate kids' watch is back but this time, it's not just for kids.The Blok 38 is a 38mm watch, capturing all the personality of the kids' model just with blown-up proportions for big kids (and adults).Available in 4 variations, the Blok 38 also upgrades to a quartz GMT movement.Price: US$379.Learn more about the Blok Watches BK38 here.Aera x Rennsport C-1 ChronographAera partners with UK-based Porsche restomod specialist Rennsport for a Porsche 911-inspired chronograph.The 42mm case is crafted from 904L steel and frames a matte black dial with silver grey subdials 3d printed in the shape of Fuchs wheels.This collaboration is a limited of 25 pieces and Rennsport car owners have the option to order a custom-made strap with the same material used in their car.Price: US$2,850.Learn more about the Aera x Rennsport C-1 Chronograph here.igi Satellite Ground Station IIThe Satellite Ground Station II features a 39mm case and a pyramid dial inspired by satellite technology.The stainless steel case, with a slim 11mm profile, has been hardened to 1,200 Vickers.Available with a blue or black dial, each variation will be limited to 500 pieces.Price: US$359.Learn more about the igi Satellite Ground Station II here.
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