This Week in Watches: 29-12-24
This Week in Watches: 29-12-24

While watch releases tend to slow down at the end of the year, this week still hops some interesting new drops from a wide variety of watchmakers

Richard Mille 07-02 Automatic Sapphire Collection

 

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Richard Mille presents the dazzling RM 07-02 Automatic Sapphire Collection in four vibrant colours: lilac, green, pink, and gem-set green sapphire. Each sapphire case requires over 1,000 hours of precision machining, while the gem-set dials integrate diamonds and coloured sapphires. Equipped with the CRMA5 skeletonised movement, the watches offer 50-hour power reserves. Limited to just seven pieces per colour, these watches redefine opulence in contemporary horology

 

SOPHNET. x Luminox 3001 Collaboration

 

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SOPHNET. and Luminox revisit their partnership with two ruggedly stylish 3001 colourways. Featuring Carbonox 43mm cases and dual-tone bezels inspired by Rolex GMT-Master aesthetics, the watches embody military-grade durability with 25-year lume retention and 200m water resistance. Limited to 300 pieces, each comes with a black rubber strap.

 

Seiko Shohei Ohtani Prospex Limited Editions

 

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Seiko honours MLB icon Shohei Ohtani with two Prospex models in Los Angeles Dodgers colours. The black-dial SBEJ023 (pictured) and white-dial SBEJ025 incorporate Ohtani’s signature on the clasp and jersey number on the crown. Limited to 1,700 and 500 pieces respectively, these timepieces feature the iconic heritage of the Divers 1968 design.

 

Casio G-Shock DW5000R-1A Origin Revival

 

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Marking its roots, Casio introduces the G-Shock DW5000R-1A, a revival of the 1983 original. This 43.3mm stainless steel model boasts a brick-pattern LCD dial, upgraded LED backlight, and eco-friendly bio-based resin strap. Maintaining its 200m water resistance, it’s a collector’s delight at an expected price of appx. ₹17,000.

 

Franck Muller Silhouette CX Snake

 

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Franck Muller’s Year of the Snake watch debuts an asymmetrical, snake-inspired case. Adorned with emerald accents and a guilloché dial, the design reflects dynamic creativity. Powered by the MVT FM 2038 movement with a 40-hour reserve, it comes paired with a green calf leather strap embossed with a snake-skin pattern. Limited to 28 pieces for the Asia-Pacific market.

 

Frederique Constant Classics Carrée Small Seconds

 

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A U.S.-exclusive that we hope will cross shores soon, this Art Deco-inspired timepiece features a diamond-set rectangular case and seven-link bracelet. The 36mm watch incorporates a small seconds subdial and vintage onion crown. Its timeless design is powered by the FC-235 quartz calibre, blending heritage with sophistication.

 

Longines Conquest Heritage Year of the Snake

 

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Longines celebrates the Year of the Wood Snake with a limited-edition Conquest Heritage model. Its 40mm stainless steel case features an engraved snake holding a Lingzhi mushroom. Complemented by a gradient red dial and black leather strap, this piece is powered by the L888.5 calibre, offering a 72-hour reserve and advanced anti-magnetic properties. Limited to 2,025 pieces, this model fuses traditional East Asian art with modern watchmaking.

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