It appears that England (or at least Bremont) has gotten over the sting of losing the Battle of Yorktown. There is a certain agreeable humor in a British watchmaker designing a piece to celebrate the United States of America’s 250^thanniversary. Showing that they’re good sports, that is exactly what Bremont has just announced.

In honor of our 250^th anniversary, Bremont has unveiled a limited edition, 250-piece run based on their Terra Nova Jumping Hour watch. First launched in April 2025 at Watches and Wonders, Bremont’s take on the jump hour complication was a smart move by the brand. At the time it released two models: one in bronze and one in stainless steel. The stainless steel model measured in at 40.5mm in a cushion case format. The hour and minutes were in a digital format at the 9 o’clock position. The only hand on the piece counted the seconds.

The new 250^th anniversary piece is based on that model, but with enjoyable changes. The original black lacquer dial is replaced with a deep blue. The formerly monochromatic white indices are interspersed with red triangles at the 3 and 9 cardinal spots, along with stars replacing the original circles at the non-cardinal locations. In addition, the hour marker itself–which was formerly black–is now a bold red.

My favorite modification for this anniversary piece is how they’ve rearranged the text. On the original version, the 3 o’clock position hosted the text “Terra Nova Jumping Hour London” in three lines. The “Terra Nova Jumping Hour” reference has been moved to the six o’clock position, the reference to London has been entirely removed (appropriate here), and “1776” has been added to the 3 o’clock position. But here’s the nicest touch, especially for Revolutionary history buffs: as Bremont explains in its press materials, the “1776” is “inscribed in a typographic style that replicates the handwriting of Timothy Matlack who wrote the original United States Declaration of Independence.” That’s cool.

The caseback is a bit over-the-top with an engraving of a Bald Eagle with its wing spread wide, across a series of stars and stripes etched into the steel. And it is on the caseback that Bremont still retains a reference to its heritage as a British watchmaker with “London” engraved at the bottom, just below the limited edition count.

The technical features of the original edition and this new 1776 edition appear to be identical. Both have 56-hour power reserves and are crafted in 904L stainless steel. Both are 40.5mm and water resistant to 100 meters. The movements appear to be identical, though the designations are slightly different. Both are designed by Sellita for Bremont, but the original designation was BC634 and the designation for this new piece is BC634AH.

There are now multiple iterations of the Terra Nova Jumping Hour watch by Bremont on offer. But if you like limited editions–or you’re looking for a way to celebrate America’s Semiquincentennial beyond just fireworks–this could be the one for you.

Luminox has expanded its Pacific Diver Chronograph 3140 Series with two new models inspired by the colors of forests and mountain landscapes. The new Forest Green and Graphite Grey editions move the collection beyond its traditional ocean theme while keeping the rugged design and tool watch credentials that have defined the Pacific Diver line.

Both watches feature the black IP-coated stainless steel case first introduced on the Pacific Diver 3120 Black Steel Series. The coating improves scratch resistance while giving the watches the subdued tactical look that has become a signature for many Luminox models.

Inside is the Swiss Made RONDA Z60 quartz chronograph movement. The watches offer stopwatch functionality, 200 metres of water resistance, and a unidirectional rotating bezel for timing dives or other activities. While the Pacific Diver name points toward underwater use, these new colourways are clearly aimed at buyers who spend as much time on hiking trails as they do near the water.

As expected, the watches include Luminox Light Technology, the company’s self-powered illumination system that provides constant visibility for up to 25 years without requiring an external light source or battery-powered backlight. The feature remains one of the strongest reasons to consider a Luminox over many competing quartz sports watches.

The Forest Green model takes its cues from dense woodland, while the Graphite Grey version echoes the muted tones of stone and high elevations. Both pair well with the black case, creating a more understated appearance than some of the brighter Pacific Diver models.

Luminox originally developed the Pacific Diver collection around its connection to the ocean and its long association with the U.S. Navy SEALs. These latest additions broaden that theme, positioning the watches as all-around outdoor instruments rather than dive watches alone.

The new Pacific Diver Chronograph 3140 models are available now in Forest Green and Graphite Grey.

Mondaine, the Swiss watchmaker many of us associate with their distinctive clocks in Swiss rail stations (and the ever-popular Classic Collection line based on those clocks), is back this month with a new offering.

Mondaine has added pops of color to the lineup with the newest additions to its Doppio Collection. In their press materials, Mondaine explains that the Doppio Bauhaus Inspired is “a new series that explores the relationship between colour, geometry, and time through the lens of modernist design.”

Mondaine launched its new Doppio Collection in July 2025 as a riff on the Classic Collection. The Classic Swiss Railways-inspired design has always been consistent: the red lollipop second hand and the bold baton hands and indices. With last year’s introduction of the Doppio Collection, the hands and hour markers became thin and double-lined. The hour markers were interspersed with Arabic numerals. The lollipop second hand converted to a double-lined oval. And the traditionally flat dial was made concave and topped with a double-domed sapphire crystal.

With this month’s additions to the Doppio line, Mondaine has kept in place many of those new form factors, but opened the Pantone book. It now adds experiments with color to its previous experiments with form. Roy G. Biv would appreciate the result as colors chase each other around the dial, giving you something new to appreciate with each passing hour. The caseback has a nice geometric, Mondrian touch to it. The combination ensures that whether you’re looking at the front or back of the watch, it will always be interesting.

If you already own a Classic Collection watch–or have been holding off because it felt a bit too safe for you–this may be the watch to get you into the Mondaine family. Do keep in mind, though, that what is gained in “fun” has created some sacrifices in legibility.

In terms of specs the watch is offered in a no-date 33mm in silver and a 41mm in black with date function. The case and accompanying mesh bracelet of both models are 316L stainless steel. While the primary Doppio line has both quartz and solar options, these new models are currently only available with Ronda quartz movements. Each model sports a double domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating.

Here’s to hoping they expand this line with more case size options, as Mondaine does with its classic line.

Few complications are as impressive on paper, and as frustrating in practice, as the perpetual calendar. Leave one sitting in a drawer for a week or two and you can find yourself spending far too much time resetting dates, months, and leap year indicators. Vacheron Constantin’s Traditionnelle Twin Beat Perpetual Calendar was designed to solve that problem, and the latest version pushes the idea even further.

The new Traditionnelle Twin Beat Perpetual Calendar extends its standby power reserve to an astonishing 70 days, five days longer than the original model introduced in 2019. The secret remains Vacheron’s patented Twin Beat system, a movement that allows the wearer to switch between two operating frequencies depending on whether the watch is being worn or resting.

In Active mode, the manually wound calibre 3610 QP runs at 5 Hz, or 36,000 vibrations per hour, delivering the precision expected from a high-end modern movement. When the watch is taken off, the wearer can press a button integrated into the case at 8 o’clock and shift the movement into Standby mode. In this state, the movement slows dramatically to 1.2 Hz, reducing power consumption while maintaining calendar accuracy.

The movement itself is a technical achievement. Composed of 480 components and measuring just 6mm thick, the calibre uses twin gear trains powered by a shared barrel system. Vacheron’s engineers refined the movement’s differential system and redesigned the energy management of the instantaneous perpetual calendar mechanism. According to the company, the revised jumping calendar requires four times less torque than conventional instant-jump systems, helping squeeze an additional five days of autonomy from the watch.

While the mechanics remain the headline feature, the visual presentation has changed significantly. The new model introduces an open-worked dial that gives the watch a much more contemporary appearance. A sapphire upper dial reveals portions of the movement beneath, while a slate-grey hand-guilloché gold section provides contrast and depth. The movement receives NAC treatment on both front and back, creating a striking mix of dark anthracite surfaces and warm gold-toned moving components.

The watch remains housed in a 42mm platinum case measuring 12.3mm thick. Despite the complexity inside, the overall design stays faithful to the Traditionnelle collection’s classic architecture, including its slim bezel, stepped lugs, and fluted caseback.

The Twin Beat remains one of the most practical answers to a long-standing problem in high watchmaking. Rather than relying on larger barrels or exotic materials to increase power reserve, Vacheron Constantin approached the challenge from the perspective of how people actually use their watches. The result is a perpetual calendar that can sit unworn for more than two months and still be ready when you return to it.

That is the sort of innovation that makes life easier for collectors, and it remains one of the most interesting technical ideas in modern watchmaking.

Specs

MOVEMENT

CALIBRE 3610 QP

Developed and manufactured by Vacheron Constantin

Hand-wound mechanical

32 mm in diameter, 6 mm thick

5 Hz (36,000 vibrations per hour), 1.2 Hz (8,640 vibrations per hour)

480 components

64 jewels

Active mode (5 Hz frequency): 4 days’ power reserve

Standby mode (1.2 Hz frequency): 70 days’ power reserve

Timepiece certified by the Geneva Seal

DISPLAY

Hours, minutes, instantaneous perpetual calendar, dual-scale power reserve, frequency mode

CASE

Platinum 950

42mm diameter, 12.3mm thick

Transparent case back with sapphire crystal

Water resistance tested to a pressure of 3 bar (approx. 30 metres)

DIAL

Inner section in hand-guilloché 18K gold, slate grey finish

Transparent sapphire crystal

Hour markers, hour and minute hands in 18K white gold

Power reserve and frequency mode hands in 18K yellow gold with black PVD treatment

Date and month hands, sandblasted and rhodium-plated

STRAP

Black technical calfskin with a textured finish, hand-stitched calfskin lining with red thread, folded edges

CLASP

950 platinum pin buckle

Some watches return because they are popular. Others return because collectors never stopped talking about them.

The new Doxa SUB 200 T.GRAPH II falls squarely into the second category.

Originally introduced in 1969, the T.GRAPH occupied a unique place in the Doxa catalogue. It was one of the earliest dive watches to incorporate a chronograph, arriving at a time when most dive watches focused on simplicity and ruggedness. Nearly six decades later, Doxa has revived the model as a permanent member of the collection, complete with eight references and a new Caribbean Blue dial that feels right at home alongside the brand’s classic colorways.

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URWERK has never been interested in making ordinary watches. The Geneva-based independent has spent nearly three decades building machines that look more at home on the bridge of a starship than in a traditional watch box. Now the company is giving one of its most recognizable creations a final sendoff with the UR-120 Blue Planet, a limited edition of 20 pieces that closes the book on the UR-120 series.

The Blue Planet is the third and final version of the UR-120, a watch that became famous not only for its wandering satellite display but for a clever complication that causes its hour indicators to split apart and form a Vulcan salute. It is a fitting farewell for a watch that has always worn its science fiction influences proudly.

The new model is dominated by a deep blue colorway that gives the watch a different personality from previous versions. The sandblasted titanium and steel case measures 47mm wide, 44mm long, and 15.8mm thick. While those dimensions sound imposing, URWERK’s articulated lug system helps the watch sit comfortably on the wrist. A hidden spring integrated into the lower lug further improves wearability.

One of the most interesting aspects of the case is its construction. The watch is built around a two-part design consisting of a base and an upper shell that fit together seamlessly. The result is a smooth, uninterrupted surface that hides the complexity beneath. Viewed from above, the Blue Planet resembles a small spaceship more than a conventional wristwatch.

Inside is the self-winding Calibre UR-20.01, a movement that does far more than simply tell time. Three hour satellites orbit around a central carousel, each taking its turn moving across the minute track. As a satellite reaches the left side of the display, its two rectangular arms separate into a V shape before disappearing beneath the dial and resetting for another cycle.

According to URWERK, the carousel alone contains 175 components. The opening and closing of the satellite arms is controlled by a lyre-shaped spring, while Maltese cross mechanisms coordinate the movement of the display. The result is one of the most distinctive time displays in modern watchmaking.

URWERK has highlighted these components by coating the lyre springs and Maltese crosses in 24-karat yellow-gold PVD. Against the blue architecture of the watch, the gold elements stand out dramatically, drawing attention to the parts of the movement where energy is stored and released. Rather than serving as decoration, the gold helps explain how the mechanism works.

The movement beats at 4 Hz and offers a 48-hour power reserve. It uses a mix of materials including titanium, anodized aluminum, ARCAP, brass, beryllium copper, and LIGA-produced components finished with atomic layer deposition treatments. As with most URWERK watches, the technical specifications read more like those of an aerospace project than a traditional luxury watch.

The UR-120 Blue Planet is fitted with a blue Cordura-textured calfskin strap and is water resistant to 30 meters. Production will be limited to just 20 pieces worldwide.

Priced at CHF 115,000 before taxes, the Blue Planet occupies a rare corner of horology where mechanical engineering, industrial design, and science fiction storytelling meet. More importantly, it marks the end of one of URWERK’s most imaginative platforms. For collectors who appreciate independent watchmaking at its most unconventional, this final transmission from the UR-120 may be the most memorable one yet.

You know a watch is going to be cool when the entire website is in Italian.

Retrovivo makes the RV02, a beautiful dress diver that looks like a cross between a Breitling and a Rolex. The watch has a standard diving bezel in black ceramic and features tropical-style colors that make you think of Aperol Spritzers, linen suits, and an iron chair on a terraz…

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WWR has been running non-stop since 2004. I’ve been writing it alongside Patrick Kansa for two decades and it’s been a labor of love for us both. We’re now looking to bring someone in to help.

The gig is unpaid but you’ll have access to cool gadgets and watches and you’ll be able to reach an audience of 60,000. I’d love to chat with a few folks about how…

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A new study suggests that Switzerland remains the world’s most luxury-obsessed country, a finding that should not surprise anyone who follows the watch industry.

The report, released by vintage handbag marketplace Fashionica, ranked 20 countries using a “Luxury Love Index” that combined annual spending on luxury goods, online searches for luxury brands, and market growth over the past five years. Switzerland topped the list with a score of 96, ahead of Hong Kong and the United Arab Emirates.

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Vario’s VERSA line featured a reversible case that gives you two looks without turning the watch into a novelty. Their original concept, which featured two quartz movements inside the case, was cool but this latest, the Reversible Single Time Automatic, streamlines the watch and turns it into something special.

The headline change is the movement. Vario …

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How pretty is this watch? The B&R S.T. Dupont Chrono is a brown and gold chronograph that pays homage to the great lighter and smoking accessory maker, S.T. Dupont. The watch comes with a cigar cutter and a lighter and is limited to 150 pieces.

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Belfast-based Nomadic watches has announced an update to their workhorse Maraí 401 model, a 2026 upgrade that turns these unique timepieces into something resembling a luxury tool watch.

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A $129 DAC doesn’t sound like it could do very much to your music. The iFi Zen Air DAC 2, however, is something different and, dare I say, well worth the price.

Basically, this is a USB-C DAC for your desktop. It supports RCA out for speakers as well as 1/4-inch and balanced headphone outputs. When you plug in a pair of good headphones or monitors you es…

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H. Moser & Cie. has introduced the Endeavour Flyback Chronograph Dual Time Date, a watch that combines three useful complications, a flyback chronograph, a second time zone, and a date display, without turning the dial into a crowded mess. That’s harder than it sounds.

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Gaming headsets usually look like gaming headsets. They’re usually made of glowing plastic, features odd angles and enough visual clutter to make you embarrassed wearing them outside the house, and sound like something a bomber pilot would user in 1945. The $199 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Gen 2 avoids most of that nonsense. It looks restrained, is surpri…

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Last month, we talked to you about a new collection from Marathon (seen here) that actually crossed over a few of their different models. If you were interested, but wondered how it was hands-on, wonder no more. While we didn’t go hands-on with the Anthracite series, the Marathon 41mm Arctic GSAR is function (if not aesthetically) the same.

Marathon 41…

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Swatch and Audemars Piguet broke the Internet last week by teasing something called the Royal Pop, a mashup of Swatch looks and Royal Oak class that had everyone confused. Similar to their work with Omega and Blancpain, the Royal Pop was supposed to be a collab that brought the design language created by the horologers at AP into the world of fast, Swatchy fashion.

The result is something that has everyone either scratching their heads or lining up at Swatch stores.

First, a bit about the Pop line. Swatch released the first Pops in 1986. The gimmick was simple: you could wear the watches on a strap or on a necklace and they were big and bold, unlike the traditional Swatch watches folks were used to. Basically, they looked something like this:

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The Swatch SCUBAQUA collection feels like the company remembering what it does best. To understand what that means, let’s talk a little about the history of Swatch.

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If you’re not familiar with the Bulova Lunar Pilot you’re probably not frequenting the affordable yet cool watch groups. Originally built around the same time as the Speedster, the Lunar Pilot has an interesting and often-overlooked back story.

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I like throwback clothing. Not costume pieces, not Go Go boots or Nehru jackets. I mean gear that pulls from old workwear and military issue, things that were built for a job and still carry a little cool. The Fieldworth Type 45 Flight Jacket fits that mold. It looks like something you would dig out of a dusty Army Navy store, but it lands with cleaner …

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