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Brands usually schedule their novelties before or during important fairs, but last week was unusually busy: Tudor decided to expand the Pelagos FXD collection, Swatch dropped the most complicated MoonSwatch yet, Christopher Ward announced they’re putting the C1 Bel Canto into regular production, Piaget also made a big announcement by officially (and finally) renaming the Black Tie after Andy Warhol, and Girard-Perregaux released the last-ever iteration of the Casquette with a bit of gold as a sort of victory lap given its revived success. It’s a big edition this week, so enjoy reading!Ulysse Nardin Freak X Enamel SeddiqiUlysse Nardin joins forces with industry giant Seddiqi to release a somewhat more classical edition of the Freak.The Dubai-based retailer chose to have a guilloche and enamel dial under the visible movement.The dial is crafted by enamel master Donze Cadrans, and it's inspired by the waters of the Gulf of Arabia at sunset.Learn more about the Ulysse Nardin Freak X Enamel Seddiqi here.Ralph Lauren American Western CollectionRalph Lauren’s iconic American Western engraved watch returns with two new models.Both models feature a black glossy dial with a mix of Breguet-style Arabic and Roman numerals for an eclectic lookEngraved in the US, the 42mm cushion case is a tribute to the ’30s and ’40s, and it's available in either sterling silver or 18k rose gold.Learn more about the Ralph Lauren American Western Collection here.Franck Muller Round Skeleton Baguette 31Franck Muller downsizes the existing Round Skeleton in 39mm and 42mm to just 31mm.This is an Asia Pacific-exclusive collection, and it's available in white or rose gold paired with different precious gems.Despite the much smaller dimensions, the skeletonised movement still boasts four days of power reserve.Learn more about the Franck Muller Round Skeleton Baguette 31 here.Piaget Andy Warhol Clou de ParisPiaget officially recognises one of its most famous collectors, renaming the Black Tie as the Andy Warhol to reflect its popular nickname.The first officially titled Piaget Andy Warhol features a blue meteorite dial and a white gold case with clous de Paris.At the same time, Piaget has announced an enhanced Made to Order personalisation service for the Andy Warhol watch.Learn more about the Piaget Andy Warhol Clou de Paris here.Greubel Forsey Nano Foudroyante EWTGreubel Forsey celebrates its 20th anniversary like only they could do so by introducing their 10th “Fundamental Invention” Nano Foudroyante EWT.This is the brand’s first-ever manual flyback chronograph and first-ever flying tourbillon, but the star of the show is the Foudroyante drive train controlling energy on a nanojoule scale.This revolutionary system allows for the drastic reduction of both energy consumption and the number of components, making the extremely complex movement fit in a 37.9 x 10.49mm white gold and tantalum case.Learn more about the Greubel Forsey Nano Foudroyante EWT here.Tudor Pelagos FXD GMT Zulu TimeAdding a GMT function to the hardy Pelagos FXD line brings it in contention with the Black Bay.It maintains the 42mm, titanium case of the original FXD, adding a bi-directional 24-hour bezel.It is the first-ever FXD to be Master Chronometer-certified and it's priced at US$4,625.Learn more about the Tudor Pelagos FXD GMT Zulu Time here.Louis Erard Regulateur Grave NoirLouis Erard launches its first-ever sector dial in the new Regulateur Grave for the renamed Noirmont collection.Part of the brand's permanent lineup, it's a modern take on the traditional art of engraving, and is completely devoid of branding.This 1930s-inspired watch features a 39mm stainless steel case to house the Sellita SW266-1 movement.Learn more about the Louis Erard Regulateur Grave Noir here.Girard-Perregaux Casquette 2.0Girard-Perregaux introduces the fourth rendition of the revived Casquette 2.0 in titanium and 18k 2N yellow gold.The flat-link bracelet's unique profile also includes a soft, rubber-lined backing and perfectly integrates into the 1970s space-age case.At US$4,960, it remains one of the most expensive quartz watches and is a limited edition once again, restricted to 820 pieces.Learn more about the Girard-Perregaux Casquette 2.0 here.The Citizen 100th Anniversary Limited Edition NC0210-11ACitizen marks the 100th anniversary of the first Citizen-branded watch with a luxe The Citizen' model, limited to 160 pieces worldwide.Under the hood beats the high-accuracy Caliber 0200 movement, which has an average daily accuracy of -3 to +5 seconds exceeding the chronometer standard for accuracy.It features a steel case with a white gold bezel and a lacquered Himeji Kurozan leather strap.Learn more about The Citizen 100th Anniversary Limited Edition NC0210-11A here.Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto ClassicThe Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Classic finally takes the brand's famous chiming watch into full production.Huge overhauls to Christopher Ward's supply chain were necessary to make this release a reality, and they were accomplished thanks to the success of the limited editions.It's been given an aesthetic shift towards traditional watchmaking thanks to Roman numerals and a laser-etched guilloche-style dial, with prices starting at US$4,225.Learn more about the Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Classic here.Breitling Super Chronomat B01 44 & Super Chronomat 38 North America EditionsBreitling treats the North American market to two new limited edition Super Chronomats, in 44 and 38mm.The 44mm model is limited to 150 pieces and features an 18k red gold case, and a black mother-of-pearl dial.On the other hand, the 38mm model is limited to 75 pieces and pairs white ceramic inserts and lab-grown diamonds on the bezel.Learn more about the Breitling Super Chronomat B01 44 & Super Chronomat 38 North America Editions here.Awake S?n Mi Silver Leaf2024 marks the fifth anniversary of Awake, and they're celebrating in style with the new S?n Mi collection.The new collection features a new logo for Awake, and a unique dial decoration called S?n Mi, an ancient Vietnamese technique based on the art of sanded lacquer.Available in four variations, the S?n Mi dials come in Outre Bleu, Lava, Emerald or Amethyst.Learn more about the Awake S?n Mi Silver Leaf here.Swatch x Omega MoonSwatch Mission to EarthphaseSwatch's latest release is the most complicated MoonSwatch yet.Not only does it feature a moon phase display, but also an earth phase display, which tracks the Earth's phases when viewed from the Moon.It features a mostly monochromatic grey colour scheme, save for the earth phase, which depicts the Earth in full colour.Learn more about the Swatch x Omega MoonSwatch Mission to Earthphase here.Zodiac Super Sea Wolf Stone DialZodiac's latest additions to the Super Sea Wolf collection are a malachite and lapis lazuli dial.Both the malachite and lapis models are set in a vintage-inspired, 40mm dive case with 200 metres of water resistance.This is a limited edition of 300 pieces for each stone.Learn more about the Zodiac Super Sea Wolf Malachite & Lapis here.Beaucroft ElementThe Element is Beaucroft's first field watch, but not necessarily following the expected aesthetic cues.It measures 39.5mm in diameter, with a 200-metre water-resistant steel case that’s 11.7mm thick.The pre-order pricing of US$549 is expected to rise to a US$675 retail price.Learn more about the Beaucroft Element here.TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Tourbillon x SennaAhead of the 2024 S?o Paulo Grand Prix this weekend, TAG Heuer unveils a luxe Carrera model dedicated to the legendary late three-time Formula 1 World Champion Ayrton Senna.The skeletonised dial is framed by yellow, green and blue highlights, a nod to the colours of Senna’s iconic racing helmet, with the Senna “S” logo appearing in the 9 o’clock subdial.A limited edition of 500 pieces, it will be available from November 2024 and retail for A$56,350.Learn more about the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Tourbillon x Senna here.Galvin Loimu Frozen SalmonThe Loimu Frozen Salmon is Galvin's take on a 38mm stainless steel watch with a guilloche-style salmon dial.It houses a Miyota Calibre 9039 movement with a 42-hour power reserve, and it's 100 metres water-resistant.This model is limited to 50 pieces and is available for pre-order from November 1st.Learn more about the Galvin Loimu Frozen Salmon here.
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