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Fine watches round-up for April/May 2024

Once again, we step into the world of luxury timepieces with some of the latest releases from renowned watchmakers.

TUDOR

THE BLACK BAY Fifty-Eight “Navy Blue” from TUDOR continues the brand’s long tradition of blue sports watches. Notably, in 1969, TUDOR made waves by introducing a divers’ watch featuring a striking blue dial and bezel—earning it the moniker “Tudor Blue”—that eventually became synonymous with the brand. The Black Bay Fifty-Eight “Navy Blue” continues this tradition with a captivating navy blue matt domed dial and bezel insert. Housed in a 39mm stainless-steel case, the watch also features a COSC-certified manufacture Calibre MT5402 movement, three straps or bracelet options (in blue Jacquard fabric with a silver band, blue “soft touch” and “riveted” steel) and the brand’s iconic “Snowflake” hands.

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Breitling

BREITLING celebrates its 140th anniversary this year, and the brand will commemorate the occasion with stories of its incredible firsts: from breakthroughs in timekeeping for air, land, and sea, to milestones in sustainability. The celebration kicks off with the launch of the Aerospace B70 Orbiter 25th anniversary edition, a timepiece that recognizes one of those momentous firsts, namely the Breitling Orbiter 3 balloon’s first nonstop flight around the world. Quite appropriately, the Breitling Orbiter 3 mission logo is showcased on the bright-orange dial at the 3 o’clock position. There’s also a special inscription on the caseback. Powering the watch is the newly designed COSC-certified Breitling Manufacture Caliber B70.

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H. Moser & Cie.

THE STREAMLINER Perpetual Calendar Concept Smoked Salmon from H. Moser & Cie. is a supremely pared-down timepiece devoid of boring sub-dials, indexes or even logos. The watch focuses exclusively on the essentials. And this particular iteration of the Streamliner comes features four hands in the center, including the indication of months using a small central hand in red and white, along with a direct seconds hand, which is closely associated with the Streamliner collection. Crafted in a steel cushion case measuring 42.3mm in diameter, it houses the HMC 812 hand-wound movement, which is then topped by a subtly domed Glassbox-type sapphire crystal.

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Dior

BY BRINGING BACK the Chiffre Rouge, a model that was released in 2004 and is best known for its asymmetrical case highlighted by a red crown or pusher at four, Dior is well on its way to revamp its selection of mechanical watches. Most notably, the Chiffre Rouge has made a name for itself as a bold watch with its unique style, and now the maison showcases a modern take in the Chiffre Rouge Black Ultramatte Chronograph. Presented in a 41mm black DLC-coated steel case, the watch showcases with a black brass dial with an embossed Cannage motif

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NORQAIN

THE FAMILYOWNED and independent watch company NORQAIN presents its Adventure Sport Chrono 44mm Limited Edition, which showcases a mesmerizing union between style and functionality. The watch uniquely showcases the Swiss-inspired NORQAIN pattern alongside a black printed NORQAIN logo on a vibrant cerulean blue dial, which is distinguished by its unique pigment composition, reminiscent of the bright blue hue of a clear sky. The best part is that it has a 62-hour power reserve thanks to the mechanical automatic chronograph movement, namely the NORQAIN Calibre N19.

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Longines

THE SLEEK elegance and attention to detail of the Longines Master Collection has always stood out from the crowd. This emblematic line is now enriched with two GMT models in 18K yellow gold and 18K rose gold, each limited to 500 pieces. The frosted silver dial shows a 24-hour scale in Arabic numerals on the rim, which is then reversed at 3 o’clock and 9 o’clock to aid in the reading of the second time zone. Meanwhile, the GMT hand has been highlighted in black. Driven by the exclusive Longines L.844.5 calibre that offers a power reserve of up to 72 hours, the watch perfectly embodies the mechanical expertise and timeless elegance of the winged hourglass brand.

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