From hand-finished indie marvels to vintage-inspired reissues and bold hydromechanical experiments, this weekend’s releases span the spectrum of modern watchmaking, with unique smaller brands taking the spotlight as we gear up for the world's greatest watch expo next week. Whether you want fluid-based hours or a flower on your wrist, there’s something ticking for every kind of enthusiast:
Raúl Pagès RP2
After winning the first Louis Vuitton Watch Prize For Independent Creatives, Raúl Pagès returns with the RP2 – a hand-wound, platinum-cased 50-examples masterclass in minimalist execution. A new calibre featuring an off-centred seconds dial and superlative finishing signals Pagès’ shift toward quieter refinement, without losing an ounce of character.
Favre Leuba Chief Tourbillon
The Chief Tourbillon marks a major moment for Favre Leuba. Their first tourbillon ever, made in collaboration with Jean-François Mojon, is all about texture and depth—anchored by a three-level embossed Hourglass dial that plays with light like a kaleidoscope. Just 25 pieces exist. This isn’t a comeback—it’s a flex; and one that CEO Patrik Hoffman delightfully teased during our last interaction with him.
Glashütte Original Senator Excellence Panorama Date Moon Phase
To mark 180 years of Saxon watchmaking, Glashütte Original drops two stunning iterations of its Panorama Date Moon Phase—one in midnight blue with rose gold warmth, the other in silver opaline steel with icy restraint. Both strike that tricky balance between technicality and romance, with GO’s signature big date and moonphase shining bright under the dial’s subtle textures. A quiet flex from a house that never yells.x
HYT T1 Titanium Guilloché
In a blend of old-world charm and avant-garde technology, HYT’s T1 Guilloché features a hand-engraved dial and their signature liquid hour display. Limited to just eight pieces, this is a poetic nod to both 18th-century guilloché engraving and ancient Egyptian water clocks, housed in a radical modern shell.
HYT S1 Titanium Sport
Three permanent additions also entered HYT’s lineup this week: the S1 Titanium in DLC Blue, Green, and Beadblasted Red. All three boast HYT’s hydromechanical movement, fluidic retrograde hours, and interchangeable rubber and Velcro straps. The pictured Red version, in particular, feels like it could launch off the wrist and into orbit.
Norqain Wild ONE Skeleton 39mm
The Wild ONE Skeleton shrinks to 39mm, making Norqain’s sporty showpiece more wearable without losing its visual impact. The 64g shockproof watches include colourful options like Mint (limited to 400 pieces), Hyper Pink, and Purple Ice Blue—all housed in carbon-based NORTEQ cases with 200m WR.
Doxa SUB 250T GMT
GMT finally meets dive tool in Doxa’s new SUB 250T GMT. Based on the midsize SUB 200T but slightly larger at 40mm, it ups the water resistance to 250m and adds dual-time tracking. Available in nine dial colours, it’s pure retro-futurism on a stainless steel bracelet.
Singer Heritage Collection SR601 & SR602
Singer’s latest release doesn’t just look vintage—it is. The Heritage SR601 (black) and pictured SR602 (olive) use NOS Valjoux 236 movements from the ‘70s, painstakingly refinished and regulated. At 38.8mm with box sapphire crystals and automotive-inspired dial details, this duo walks the line between watch and dashboard instrument.
Maurice Lacroix 1975 Automatic
To mark its 50th year, Maurice Lacroix reissues the “1975” in both 36mm and 40mm cases. The design is clean, refined, and slightly disco—with baton markers, sunburst dials, and a clear nod to the golden age of dress-sport hybrids. High on style, low on fluff.
Swatch Blossom Time Collection
Spring arrives with the BLOSSOM TIME collection, where stainless steel Swatch Irony cases get a floral refresh. Each of the four 33mm watches pays tribute to a flower—Magnolia, Crocus, Gerbera, or Camellia—with engraved sunburst dials and a surprisingly sharp balance of femininity and punch.
Seiko Prospex × BEAMS “Monster”
BEAMS takes on the cult-classic Seiko “Monster,” offering a bespoke take with a grey dial, silver-gold accents, and custom engraving on the caseback. Limited and distinctly urban in its palette, this diver blends brutalist shape with subtle streetwear sensibilities.
