New releases from Frederique Constant, De Bethune, Zenith and more

Pietro Pilla

A lot is happening across the pond, with multiple fairs occurring in New York these days. I found it difficult to limit myself, as there have been countless releases, most of which are worthy of being included in this weekly selection. Let’s start with a complication in a rectangular case from the value masters at Frederique Constant, then go straight to independents with an unexpected release from De Bethune. While it has accustomed us to cool shades of blue, grey and purple, this time it flipped the switch with warm amber and gold. Discover the rest of our picks and enjoy the (longer than usual) reading!

Frederique Constant Classics Carrée Automatic Moonphase

• Frederique Constant quietly releases an addition to its shaped watches, this time adding a complication to the Classics Carrée Automatic.
• The new models share the moonphase complication but differ in the dial colour, one being silver and the other navy blue.
• Despite the additional complication, the dimensions maintain a very wearable 42.3 × 30 mm, making it a possible his and hers shared piece.
• Price: US$1,895.

Learn more about the Frederique Constant Classics Carrée Automatic Moonphase here.

De Bethune DB28xs Yellow Tones

• Futuristic independent De Bethune stuns with a yellow version of its more compact DB28xs model.
• Guess what, it’s not gold, but like many of the Maison’s watches, it’s thermal oxidised titanium.
• The 39mm case leaves the central stage to the in-house calibre DB2115V14, which features the same amber coloured heat treatment on the bridges.
• Price: CHF 92,000.

Learn more about the De Bethune DB28xs Yellow Tones here.

Zenith Defy Zero G 160th Anniversary Edition

• This Zenith features a patented “Gravity Control” gyroscopic module (not a tourbillon!), an astounding technical innovation that keeps the regulating organ perfectly level at all times.
• Part of the brand’s celebration for the 160^th anniversary, two models are available with a case crafted in either blue or transparent sapphire.
• Following the trend of the celebration, the two 10-piece limited editions feature a subdial crafted from lapis lazuli.
• Price: £190,000.

Learn more about the Zenith Defy Zero G 160th Anniversary Edition here.

Angelus Chronographe Télémètre x Massena LAB

• Angelus and Massena LAB join forces to release a luxurious black dial version of the Chronographe Télémètre.
• The monopusher chronograph measures 37mm in diameter and only 9.25 mm in thickness, thanks to the high technicality of the caliber A5000.
• This 3N gold watch is a limited edition of 10 pieces, and it’s paired with a black Saffiano leather strap, matching the dial tone.
• Price: upon request.

Learn more about the Angelus Chronographe Télémètre x Massena LAB here.

Oris x RedBar Divers Limited Edition

• On the occasion of Wind Up New York, Oris and RedBar once again partner to share their love for the community.
• Similar to the previous RedBar collaboration, this time the watch has a fume red dial, and it’s limited to 250 numbered examples.
• The base platform chosen this time is the 39mm Divers in stainless steel, complete with both a rubber strap and a metal bracelet.
• Price: US$2,950.

Learn more about the Oris x RedBar Divers Limited Edition here.

Chronoswiss Opus Dakar

• Chronoswiss continues the 30-year-old legacy of the Opus with a desert-inspired chronograph model.
• The skeleton dial is tinted with earthy tones and is coated in brown CVD, but leaving space to see the movement underneath.
• The 41mm titanium case is paired with a sand-coloured nubuck strap, colour-matching the rest of the watch.
• Price: CHF 13,900.

Learn more about the Chronoswiss Opus Dakar here.

Blancpain Villeret Golden Hours

• Blancpain refreshes the Villeret collection with a trio of novelties, creating a new range called Golden Hour, consisting of warm shades for the dials.
• The brown and opaline dials are matched with stainless steel or 18k red gold cases, with vintage-inspired 35mm diameter.
• The cases have been redesigned with thinner bezels and slimmer lugs, but maintaining the signature under-lug correctors for easy calendar adjustments.
• Price: from US$13,100.

Learn more about the Blancpain Villeret Golden Hours here.

Omega Speedmaster “Side of the Moon” 2025 novelties

• Omega unveils four new slimmer Speedmaster models in ceramic: three Dark Side of the Moon variants and one Grey Side of the Moon.
• While the automatic models are powered by the METAS-certified Calibre 9900, the manual wind model is powered by the Calibre 9908, which makes it even thinner at 13.02 mm.
• The case diameter stays the same at 44.25mm, and it’s paired with either a nylon strap or a moon-textured integrated rubber strap.
• Price: from US$15,700.

Learn more about the Omega Speedmaster “Side of the Moon” 2025 novelties here.

Furlan Marri Cornes de Vache Blue Sector

• With a subtly grained texture, the Furlan Marri Cornes de Vache is now available in an azure blue.
• The surprisingly complex case is characterised by its curvaceous lugs that are finished before assembly.
• It’s powered by the La Joux-Perret G100 calibre, which offers an impressive 68-hour power reserve.
• Price: A$2,600.

Learn more about the Furlan Marri Cornes de Vache Blue Sector here.

Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Classic

• Jaeger-LeCoultre expands its Reverso offerings with two compact models hinting at the original models.
• The Monoface ‘Origin’ takes inspiration from the earliest women’s Reverso timepieces of the 1930s and measures 32.5 x 16.3 mm.
• The Monoface Small Seconds, slightly bigger, measures 40.1 x 24.4 mm, very closely resembling the proportions of the one from 1931, and features a new dial guillochè pattern.
• Price: US$6,850 – US$8,000.

Learn more about the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Classic here.

Serica Ref. 1174 Parade ‘Linen’

• French brand Serica continues its vintage-inspired releases with two new models featuring a very classic linen texture on the dial.
• The case stays the same as the rest of the Parade collection, measuring 35mm in width and 8.2mm in thickness.
• Also, the colours chosen are a nod to the past, with a Slate Blue resembling denim and a Tobacco Green for a very warm appearance.
• Price: €1,490.

Learn more about the Serica Ref. 1174 Parade ‘Linen’ here.

Ulysse Nardin Freak [S Enamel]

• Ulysse Nardin introduces the Freak [S Enamel], a two-model limited edition (50 pieces each) featuring a titanium case with red or turquoise flinqué enamel dials.
• It is mechanically unchanged from the 2022 Freak S, and it retains the dual-balance UN-251 carousel movement and COSC-level precision.
• The dial is first guilloche-engraved and then covered with translucent enamel in-house at the Donzé Cadrans facility.
• Price: A$286,500.

Learn more about the Ulysse Nardin Freak [S Enamel] here.

Kurono Tokyo Grand Jubilee Calendar

• Hajime Asaoka treats himself to a 60th birthday present with the new Grand Jubilee Calendar in elegant salmon.
• The vertically striped dial is adorned with black-coated indices and the brand’s signature hands.
• Online orders open at 23:00 JST on the 17th of October, though the brand hasn’t announced how limited the release will be.
• Price: US$2,380.

Learn more about the Kurono Tokyo Grand Jubilee Calendar here.

Bell & Ross BR-X3 Night Vision

• Bell & Ross continues its experimental line with something inspired by head-up displays (HUD) from fighter jets.
• The BR-X3 Night Vision features a 41mm multi-material case in LUM-CAMO, DLC titanium, and photoluminescent green rubber.
• The dial is composed of three layers with a green-tinted sapphire crystal and different lume prints to give the characteristic look.
• Price: £11,900.

Learn more about the Bell & Ross BR-X3 Night Vision here.

Breguet Reine de Naples

• As part of the 250^th anniversary celebrations, it’s now the turn of some new additions to the Reine de Naples collection.
• The bigger 9935 model not only has a new movement but also a new dial with a starlit aventurine.
• The smaller 8925, on the other hand, keeps the same movement but adds a brand new solid gold bracelet, with diamonds decorating the case.
• Price: from A$89,200.

Learn more about the Breguet Reine de Naples here.

Czapek Antarctique Plique-à-Jour

• Czapek introduces a 10-piece limited edition with the ancient decorative art of plique-à-jour.
• This technique remains hard to master these days to master, being a translucent enamel without any back support.
• The semitransparent dial makes it possible to see the SXH7 Calibre from the front as well.
• Price: CHF 61,200.

Learn more about the Czapek Antarctique Plique-à-Jour here.

Dennison ALD Dual Time Capsule Collection II

• Dennison unveils a trio of Dual Time models with black onyx dials and different coloured lacquer accents.
• Red, pink, and turquoise are accents of emotion drawn from modernist abstraction, especially from Kandinsky.
• These are also the first models from the brand to have a mesh bracelet instead of the classic leather strap.
• Price: from US$890.

Learn more about the Dennison ALD Dual Time Capsule Collection II here.

Urwerk UR-10 SpaceMeter

• No one was expecting a central hands model from Urwerk, but here it is!
• It is part of the new Special Projects line, and it maintains a high complexity, as it has three sub-dials tracking Earth’s rotation and orbit distances.
• This 25-piece limited edition takes inspiration from Felix Baumgartner’s family heritage, particularly a 19th-century Gustave Sandoz planetary clock restored by his father.
• Price: CHF 70,000.

Learn more about the Urwerk UR-10 SpaceMeter here.

Christopher Ward x Worn & Wound C12 Loco Brooklynite

• Christopher Ward and Worn & Wound have teamed up for the first limited edition C12 Loco, the Brooklynite.
• Drawing inspiration from the Williamsburg Savings Bank Tower, a Brooklyn architectural icon.
• With a beige, slatted dial and details throughout that link this limited release of 100 pieces to the New York borough.
• Price: US$4,995.

Learn more about the Christopher Ward x Worn & Wound C12 Loco Brooklynite here.

TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Extreme Sport 2025 novelties

• The 2025 Carrera Extreme Sport collection sees TAG Heuer introduce chronograph, GMT, and tourbillon novelties.
• With skeletonised features and hulking cases, bold, green, and gold is the name of the game.
• The new Twin-Time is the most affordable, followed by the Chronograph, and expectedly topping out with the limited Tourbillon model.
• Price: CHF 8,850 – 21,500 – 39,000.

Learn more about the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Extreme Sport 2025 novelties here.

Hublot Big Bang Unico Calavera All Black

• This is the 20th anniversary of the Big Bang being at SIAR, and Hublot celebrates it with a special Calavera All Black release.
• This will be the first time with a sapphire dial with a skull on its surface, to mark the Mexican connection.
• It’s a limited edition of 100 pieces and will be available only locally.
• Price: US$23,600.

Learn more about the Hublot Big Bang Unico Calavera All Black here.

Monta Triumph V2

• American brand Monta updates its Triumph model for the first time since 2017.
• It’s slightly wider, slightly more water-resistant and has a more refined dial aesthetic.
• It still comes paired with Monta’s superb three-link bracelet.
• Price: US$1,550.

Learn more about the Monta Triumph V2 here.

Mr Jones Watches K9

• This is the last limited edition for the year for the British brand, inspired by walking trips where every wrong turn becomes a new adventure.
• Behind this 300-piece limited edition design is Robin Williamson, an artist and educator.
• Pad printed in London, it has a black PVD case and is the perfect size for both men and women.
• Price: £195.

Learn more about the Mr Jones Watches K9 here.

Bremont Terra Nova Jumping Hour

• British brand Bremont has succumbed to fan demands and launched a stainless steel version of its highly successful Terra Nova Jumping Hour design.
• 38mm in diameter, the new steel Terra Nova Jumping Hour is now an accessible and highly wearable everyday watch – more versatile than bronze.
• This latest piece is part of a multi-stage plan for Bremont, bringing intriguing complications to a much wider audience, all while elevating the brand.
• Price: from £4,200.

Learn more about the Bremont Terra Nova Jumping Hour here.

Sortie Watches BH1000

• The BH1000 is the British brand’s debut release, celebrating the 85th anniversary of the Battle of Britain.
• The 40mm pilot’s watch is named after Biggin Hill airbase, from which 1,000 sorties were launched during World War 2.
• It offers 150 meters of water resistance, despite being a pilot’s watch, and it’s available either with a case in brushed steel or black DLC.
• Price: £1,740.

Learn more about the Sortie Watches BH1000 here.