New releases from MB&F, TAG Heuer, Tudor and more

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Racing and the automotive world usually have been robust inspirations for this week’s releases. It doesn’t actually matter if the model was massive or small, unbiased or a part of a much bigger group; the previous seven days have been giving a nod to the automotive business. You’ll discover TAG Heuer partnering with Goodwood, Louis Moinet with a singular items collection, MB&F saying one other colourway of their driver’s watch and each Chopard and Maurice de Mauriac sponsoring iconic races. Nonetheless, the novelty of the week has arguably been the brand new “Lagoon Blue” colourway of the Black Bay 54, which took everybody without warning. Make certain to test all our picks beneath and revel in your studying!

MB&F HM8 Mark 2 Purple

• Following the success of the preliminary white mannequin and restricted editions in inexperienced and blue, the HM8 Mark 2 comes again for a 2025 restricted version in purple.
• The purple physique panels on the watch are handled with metallic pigments of mineral origin, just like these utilized in high-end automotive paints.
• It’s a restricted version of 33 items, the identical quantity because the earlier runs.
• Worth: CHF 68,000.

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TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph x Competition of Velocity

• TAG Heuer celebrates the Goodwood Competition of Velocity with a watch developed on the Carrera Chronograph 42mm as a base.
• The dial encompasses a hobnail texture in a becoming Goodwood Inexperienced, complemented by crimson accents. To finish the racing look, it’s paired with a leather-based rally strap.
• It’s a restricted version of 100 items, first provided to Members of the Goodwood Street Racing Membership earlier than it reaches most of the people.
• Worth: £6,450.

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Tudor Black Bay 54 “Lagoon Blue”

• Tudor introduces a brand new, summery search for the Black Bay 54.
• It pairs a light-weight blue, sand-textured dial with a mirror-polished metal bezel.
• A part of Tudor’s “Daring Watches” assortment of extra unique fashions, it’s solely obtainable on a five-link bracelet with T-Match clasp.
• Worth: £3,590.

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Seiko Prospex SRPL81K Jaws fiftieth Anniversary

• Seiko celebrates the fiftieth anniversary of Steven Spielberg’s traditional thriller/horror film with a limited-edition ‘Turtle’.
• It encompasses a silver-to-blue gradient dial with a delicate depiction of the well-known killer shark, in addition to a laser-engraving of Quint’s boat, the Orca, on the caseback.
• It’s a restricted version of 5,000 individually numbered items, and is available in a limited-edition field modelled after the Jaws film poster.
• Worth: A$1,200.

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Louis Moinet Time to Race Rush & Mt. Fuji

• Louis Moinet expands its Time to Race distinctive collection with two new colourways: Rush in metallic blue and Mt. Fuji in white with crimson particulars.
• Collectors will be capable of select a one or two-digit “fortunate quantity” to be painted on the dial, with each number-colour combo being distinctive.
• The grade 5 titanium case homes an automated chronograph motion with over 300 parts in whole.
• Worth: on request.

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Chopard Mille Miglia Basic Chronograph – Tribute to Sir Stirling Moss

• As its identify suggests, this new model of the Mille Miglia chronograph is devoted to the racing legend Stirling Moss, particularly to his Mille Miglia victory 70 years in the past.
• Each its Lucent Metal case and the silver dial deliver again the tone of the Mercedes utilized by the pilot for many of his profession.
• It’s a restricted version of 70 items, one for every year that has handed because the unforgettable victory of the British driver.
• Worth: CHF 9,750.

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Maurice de Mauriac Chrono Fashionable ‘Le Mans’

• Maurice de Mauriac will participate within the iconic endurance race on the wrist of Finn Gehrsitz along with his racing quantity on the dial.
• Every watch will likely be customizable on the dial in the identical manner by the shopper.
• The watch is both obtainable on an identical stainless-steel bracelet or on a tri-colour cloth strap.
• Worth: from CHF 3,850.

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Farer Aqua Compressor

• Farer’s dual-crowned Aqua Compressor diver arrives in grade 2 titanium and a number of well-considered dial kinds.
• The most important change, although, is the brand new motion, because it now sports activities the La Joux-Perret G101.
• Out there in three variants, together with an superior full-lume dial with a PVD blue case, and can quickly be obtainable from the Time+Tide Store.
• Worth: £1,175.

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Konstantin Chaykin “Joker Iron & Golden Masks”

• Konstantin Chaykin continues on the trail of the very recognisable Joker assortment, with two new skeleton fashions.
• Whereas the “Joker Golden Masks” evokes 18th and nineteenth century pocket watches, the “Joker Iron Masks” evokes monochromatic colourways from the mid-Seventeenth century.
• These two fashions come to market after two years of growth for the skeletonisation of the motion.
• Worth: CHF 40,800.

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Breitling SuperOcean Heritage B31 Computerized 40

• Breitling refreshes its iconic dive watch assortment with the introduction of 30 new configurations.
• The brand new references span throughout 4 sizes: 36, 40, 42 and 44mm.
• The mannequin portrayed within the image above is the quintessential 40mm dive watch, which is simply 11.73mm thick due to the B31 motion.
• Worth: US$6,200.

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Blancpain Fifty Fathoms 38mm

• Blancpain unveils two 38mm Fifty Fathoms with mother-of-pearl dials.
• Whereas the primary is extra conservative with a crimson gold case and black dial and bezel, the second pushes the bounds with its rose dial and titanium case.
• Each fashions are offered on a cloth strap matching the dial color, with the crimson gold having a rubber possibility and the titanium having an identical bracelet to select from.
• Worth: from €18,550.

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Seiko 5 Sports activities Heritage Design Re-creation Restricted Version

• The unique Gene Kranz mannequin will get a brand new re-edition, harking back to the one worn by the flight director for Apollo 13.
• Housed within the recognisable Seiko 5 Sports activities case with the crown at 4 o’clock, it maintains the white dial configuration, and it provides a black variant as nicely.
• Each the 38.2mm case diameter and the domed Hardlex crystal take hints from the classic period of the inspiration.
• Worth: A$695.

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Paulin x Fingers on Horology x John Nichol

• Paulin presents an event-limited version at Fingers on Horology this Saturday in London.
• Solely 9 watches will likely be made, all with a dial hand painted by Glasgow artist John Nicol.
• It’s an inventive tackle the Neo mannequin, a 38mm watch powered by the sturdy Seiko NH35A.
• Worth: £750.

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Héron Mirabel GMT

• Héron brings again the GMT complication in a extra elegant configuration in comparison with the present development of GMT sport watches.
• The C-shaped case measures 37.5mm to take care of the classic proportions of the 60s that function inspiration for this launch.
• 5 dial configurations can be found, and it’s potential to decide on between a stainless-steel or a gold PVD case end.
• Worth: US$690.

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