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This week’s watch roundup spans Blancpain’s Lady B, Czapek’s Promenade L’Écume des Jours, Grand Seiko’s SBGW325 reviving the 9S Arabic numerals, and Rolex’s Perpetual Padellone, plus a host of collaborations and new colourways across a wide price range, from accessible models to ultra-luxe limited editions.
Independents and emerging brands dominate this week’s watch news, led by Czapek’s sapphire-dial Promenade Transparencies Aqua Blue, Alexandre Martin’s debut 1965, and Wren’s Diver One Abyss, with further launches from Blancpain, Chopard, Glashütte Original, Legare, Minerva, Venezianico and Norqain.
Swatch's first collaboration of 2024, "Ocean of Storms," turned out to be a solo venture with Blancpain, disappointing those hoping for a Swatch x OMEGA collab. The $400 Bioceramic Scuba Fifty Fathoms watch was well-received, despite the absence of OMEGA. Swatch's MoonSwatch series dominated 2023, and the brand seems set to continue creating hype with collaborative watches in 2024.
Blancpain has released the Fifty Fathoms 70th Anniversary Act 3, a two-tone masterpiece that pays tribute to the brand's heritage. This limited edition watch features a black-bronze color combination, a water-tightness indicator, and vintage aesthetics. It is housed in a 9K Bronze Gold case with a 1154.P2 movement and has a 100-hour power reserve. With a limited edition of only 555 pieces, this timepiece offers luxury exclusivity for watch collectors.