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Oris Debuts 29mm Big Crown Pointer Date for Smaller Wrists
technology1 month ago

Oris Debuts 29mm Big Crown Pointer Date for Smaller Wrists

Oris expands its Big Crown Pointer Date line with a compact 29mm version (29x11.4mm stainless case, 35.5mm lug-to-lug) offered in black or rose-gold dial. It uses the Oris 534 movement (based on ETA 2671), 42-hour power reserve, 50m water resistance, and a sapphire caseback. Pricing is CHF 1,950 on strap or CHF 2,150 on a steel bracelet, and the watch is available now on leather or bracelet, targeting smaller wrists and women without sacrificing the model’s signature pointer-date aesthetics.

Seiko Marks 145th Anniversary With Six Purple-Dial Drops
technology2 months ago

Seiko Marks 145th Anniversary With Six Purple-Dial Drops

Seiko celebrates its 145th anniversary with six purple-dial watches across its main lines: Prospex Alpinist, Speedtimer Solar Chronograph, Astron GPS Solar Chronograph, Presage Cocktail Time, Seiko 5 Sports SKX, and Seiko Selection Rotocall. The Edo Purple color honors Tokyo's Edo era. Each model is limited to a set number of pieces and is priced from €450 to €3,000: Alpinist HBC006 (7,000 pcs, €980); Speedtimer HBJ005 (8,000 pcs, €790); Astron HAB011 (2,000 pcs, €3,000); Presage HCB006 (6,000 pcs, €620); 5 Sports SKX HDB003 (9,999 pcs, €450); Rotocall HFL001 (4,000 pcs, €670).

Grand Seiko Refreshes Evolution 9 Hi-Beat with Four New References
business3 months ago

Grand Seiko Refreshes Evolution 9 Hi-Beat with Four New References

Grand Seiko debuts four new Evolution 9 Hi-Beat references (SLGH029, SLGH031, SLGH033, SLGH035) for 40mm cases in High-Intensity Titanium or Ever-Brilliant Steel, adding a redesigned bracelet with a tool-free micro-adjust clasp and a box-type sapphire crystal. Powered by the 9SA5 at 36,000 vph, these watches deliver 80-hour power reserve and +5/-3 seconds/day accuracy, with pricing at €11,700 for the Titanium model and €10,400 for the Steel variants, and a release planned for October 2026. The set continues Evolution 9’s refined, versatile design, featuring Birch-inspired dials (Black/White/Green Birch) and an Iwai River–inspired blue dial on SLGH035.