The world of horology continues to evolve, blending heritage, technical ingenuity, and artistic expression. This season’s releases present a remarkable spectrum: from artisanal dials and advanced movements to robust toolwatches and refined complications. Below, each watch is presented in detail, highlighting the dial, movement, finishing, case, and notable features.
Formex Field Automatic Gen 2
The Field Automatic Gen 2 introduces three new dial colours: Ice Blue, Coho Salmon, and Basalt Grey. Each dial employs a dual-component construction: a sunburst-finished centre and a sloped minute track, with stencil-style recessed numerals filled with colour-adjusted Super-LumiNova®. The sandwich construction and a bevelled date window enhance depth and legibility, while a colour-matched date wheel maintains visual harmony.
Inside is a Swiss automatic movement, known for its reliability and robustness. The movement is not visible but benefits from Formex’s patented comfort and performance innovations, including tool-free strap changes and a fine-adjustment deployant clasp.
The 40mm case is crafted from Grade 2 titanium, hardened from 145 HV to 900 HV for exceptional scratch resistance. The matte texture, achieved through sandblasting, is complemented by intricate beveling. The case is water-resistant to 150 metres and is hypoallergenic, anti-magnetic, and corrosion-resistant.
Quick-change nylon and leather straps, a patented deployant clasp, and a case that develops a unique patina over time. The Field Automatic Gen 2 is designed for versatility, bridging rugged utility and urban sophistication – € 850.00.
Junghans Telemeter Edition
Available in deep blue (steel case) or striking green (gold-coloured PVD), the Telemeter Edition features a domed dial with luminous numerals, a tachymeter scale on the periphery, and a red telemeter scale on grey. The chronograph layout includes a 30-minute counter at 9 o’clock and a small seconds at 3 o’clock, with lance-shaped hands filled with beige lume and a red chronograph seconds hand.
The automatic J880.3 calibre offers a 42-hour power reserve. Visible through a mineral glass caseback, the movement is finished with rhodium plating, Geneva stripes on the rotor, diamond-cut detailing on the barrel, gear train, and balance bridge, and blued screws.
Measuring 40.8mm in diameter and 12.6mm thick, the case is available in stainless steel or gold-coloured PVD. Both have a four-screw display back and domed, anti-reflective sapphire crystal.
Limited to 150 pieces per colour, each watch is paired with a vintage-style leather strap. The combination of telemeter and tachymeter scales is a nod to Junghans’ 1950s chronographs, blending retro charm with modern execution – € 2.590,00.
AWAKE Sơn Mài – Frosted Leaf
This collection celebrates Vietnamese lacquer artistry, with each dial handcrafted using a unique blend of sanded lacquer, pure silver leaf, and natural pigments. Three colourways, Mocha, Blue, and Green, evoke the Earth’s landscapes. Each dial requires 15 hours of meticulous work and features a luminous “cap” signature inspired by Japanese chiaroscuro.
The Swiss La Joux-Perret G101 automatic calibre offers a 68-hour power reserve and features a bespoke tungsten rotor with alternating finishes. The movement is visible through a sapphire caseback, surrounded by a laser-engraved “Clous de Paris” ring.
The 39mm case is made from recycled 316L stainless steel, with a thickness of 11.8mm and a lug-to-lug of 45.6mm. Water resistance is rated at 5 ATM.
Limited to 50 pieces per colour, each watch is paired with a DELUGS light grey nubuck leather strap lined in rubber. The artistry of the dial and the eco-conscious approach set this collection apart – € 2,558.50.
Perrelet Weekend Sand Dunes
Inspired by the Arabian Desert, the dial features embossed dunes in Pantone 727C, a gradient from light brown to salmon pink. Applied Arabic indices, an Arabic minutes flange, and a date window at 3 o’clock reinforce the regional theme. Super-LumiNova® coats the hands for low-light visibility.
The in-house automatic Perrelet P-321 calibre, developed by Soprod, delivers a 42-hour power reserve. The movement is visible through a mineral glass caseback adorned with a tampography of desert dunes and finished with circular-grained bridges and a decorated oscillating weight.
A 39mm stainless steel case with polished and satin surfaces, 9.56mm thick, and water-resistant to 5 ATM. The caseback is individually numbered and marked as a Middle East limited edition.
Limited to 99 pieces, the watch is fitted with a brown calf leather strap with an alligator motif and a quick-release system – €1,490.00.
Leica ZM 1 & ZM 2 Urban Green
Both models feature a vertically brushed aluminium dial with a gradient from green to black (fumé noir). Rhodium-plated, diamond-cut indices and hands complete the elegant look. The dial is protected by a domed, anti-reflective sapphire crystal.
Both watches are powered by Leica’s in-house hand-wound calibres, offering a 60-hour power reserve. The ZM 1 includes a patented pusher crown for time-setting with a zero-reset seconds function and a unique power reserve indicator with two closing lamellae. The ZM 2 adds a GMT function, day/night indicator, and quick-set date.
The 41mm case is made from 316L stainless steel, with polished and satin-finished surfaces, and a display caseback. Water resistance is 50 metres.
Strap options include black calf or alligator leather with green contrast stitching, or a fully satin-finished Milanese steel bracelet. The ZM 2’s GMT ring and synchronised day/night display are operated via the crown, reflecting Leica’s commitment to functional innovation – €10.800,00 / €14.600,00.
UNIMATIC x Massena LAB UT4-SPT “NASA Artemis II”
A cool grey dial bears the NASA “worm” logo, with black trims and a red-tipped reverse lollipop seconds hand. Large Old Radium Super-LumiNova® hour plots and hands ensure legibility. The dial’s design is inspired by NASA’s Artemis programme.
The watch is powered by a Seiko VH31A quartz movement with a sweeping seconds hand and a two-year battery life. It features UNIMATIC’s proprietary 360° protection system and is tested to MIL-STD-810H standards.
A 40mm stainless steel case is coated in burnt orange Cerakote™, echoing NASA’s Space Launch System. The fixed bezel, screw-down crown, and caseback (engraved with the Artemis emblem) ensure 300m water resistance. The orange nylon strap and Cerakote™-coated buckle complete the package.
Time-limited release (48-hour order window), individually numbered, and supplied with a NASA Velcro patch and tough pouch – $650.00.
ZENITH Chronomaster Original Triple Calendar Lapis Lazuli
The lapis lazuli dial, with its deep blue and golden pyrite inclusions, evokes a starry night sky. Silver-toned subdials and a 1/10th of a second chapter ring provide contrast and clarity. The triple calendar displays day and month at 11 and 2 o’clock, date at 4:30, and a moonphase within the 6 o’clock chronograph counter.
The automatic El Primero 3610 calibre offers a 1/10th of a second chronograph, complete calendar, moonphase, and a 60-hour power reserve. The movement is visible through a sapphire caseback, revealing a blue column wheel and an openworked rotor with the Zenith star.
A 38mm stainless steel case with pump pushers, tapered lugs, and a box-shaped sapphire crystal. Water resistance is 5 ATM.
Delivered with both a blue calfskin strap and a steel bracelet, this piece is a modern take on a Zenith classic, combining astronomical inspiration with technical prowess – € 23.700,00.
A Tapestry of Craft and Innovation
The last month’s novelties display the breadth and depth of contemporary watchmaking. From the artisanal lacquer dials of AWAKE to the celestial lapis lazuli of Zenith, and from the rugged engineering of Formex and UNIMATIC to the technical sophistication of Leica and Junghans, each watch offers a unique perspective. Noteworthy are the advancements in case materials and finishing, the integration of traditional crafts, and the continued refinement of mechanical movements. Collectively, these timepieces celebrate both the diversity and the enduring spirit of horological innovation.
Gallery
Formex Field Automatic Gen 2
Junghans Telemeter Edition
AWAKE Sơn Mài – Frosted Leaf
Perrelet Weekend Sand Dunes
Leica ZM 1 & ZM 2 Urban Green
UNIMATIC x Massena LAB UT4-SPT “NASA Artemis II”
ZENITH Chronomaster Original Triple Calendar Lapis Lazuli
