The Wind Up – Watch News #184

Welcome back to The Wind Up, our weekly series where we feature the newest watches of the past seven days. In this week’s edition, we’ll be highlighting new watches from Bell & Ross, Breitling and Ulysse Nardin. Enjoy gents!

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Breitling Super Chronomat

Breitling has unveiled the most beefed-up version of its reinvigorated Chronomat, aptly named the Super Chronomat. Sitting in a 44mm wide case, the Super Chronomat is made up of two distinct models. The first is the Super Chronomat B01 44. Available in either a steel or red gold case, the Super Chronomat B01 44 carries on the collection’s distinct aesthetic. It’s available on either stainless steel, red gold or rubber strap, along with a stainless steel bracelet with a UTC module. The second model is the Super Chronomat 44 Four-Year Calendar. This would definitely be my pick of the two new pieces. Powered by the Caliber 19, the Super Chronomat 44 Four-Year Calendar features a chronograph and a four-year calendar function (but it doesn’t take into account leap years). Exciting stuff! Shop Breitling watches

• Brand: Breitling
• Model: Super Chronomat B01 44
• Reference: AB0136251B1S1 (steel; reference varies by colourway)
• Case Diameter: 44 mm
• Case Thickness: 14.45 mm
• Case Material: Stainless steel
• Water Resistance: 200 m (20 bar)
• Movement: Breitling Manufacture Calibre B01 (in-house, self-winding, COSC-certified chronometer, 28,800 vph)
• Power Reserve: Approx. 70 hours
• Strap: Black rubber (Rouleaux-inspired), stainless steel folding clasp
• Price: AUD$14,990

Bell & Ross BR 03-92 Diver Military

Bell & Ross has continued its military-esque theme with the new BR 03-92 Diver Military. Mirroring the colours of the military, the BR 03-92 Diver Military carries on the spirited square-shaped case that Bell & Ross has become known for. Legibility was a key component of the BR 03-92 Diver Military, where the olive drab dial acts as the perfect backdrop for readability at any time of the day. Shop Bell & Ross watches

• Brand: Bell & Ross
• Model: BR 03-92 Diver Military
• Reference: BR0392-D-KA-CE/SRB
• Case Diameter: 42 x 42 mm
• Case Material: Matte black ceramic with monoblock ceramic bezel
• Water Resistance: 300 m (ISO 6425 certified)
• Movement: Automatic, BR-CAL.302 (Sellita SW300-1 base), 25 jewels, 28,800 vph
• Power Reserve: 42 hours
• Strap: Two straps included: textured black rubber with PVD-coated pin buckle, and khaki synthetic fabric with Velcro closure
• Price: EUR 4,400 (at launch)

Ulysse Nardin Freak X Razzle Dazzle

Featuring a geometrical pattern on its already extraordinarily riveting dial, the new Ulysse Nardin Freak X Razzle Dazzle is indeed a captivating package. The dancing carousel pirouettes its way around the hypnotic dial, creating drama at every turn. As far as optical illusions go, it doesn’t get much more exciting than the Ulysse Nardin Freak X Razzle Dazzle. Shop Ulysse Nardin watches

• Brand: Ulysse Nardin
• Model: Freak X Razzle Dazzle
• Reference: 2303-270LE/9A-RAZZLE/0A
• Case Diameter: 43mm
• Case Material: Titanium with black DLC coating, sandblasted and satin finishes
• Water Resistance: 50m
• Movement: Calibre UN-230, in-house automatic open flying carrousel with silicon balance wheel
• Power Reserve: 72 hours
• Strap: Black open-worked rubber strap or white calfskin leather strap, each with ‘pointe de bride’ stitching
• Price (at launch): USD$27,300 / CHF 25,900 (limited edition of 30 pieces)

Louie Erard Guilloché Main

New from Louie Erard is the Guilloché Main. Featuring a hand guilloché dial done by Fehr & Cie SA in Switzerland, the Louie Erard Guilloché Main is a wonderful take on utilising geometrical patterns to create optical illusions. Clearly, the focus here is on the dial, with minimal interruption aside from the hour and minute hands and Louie Erard’s signature. Shop Ulysse Nardin watches If you enjoyed The Wind Up and would like to continue reading about watches, you can head on over to my blog, Haulogerie, where I delve a bit deeper into the wonderful world of horology. VISIT HAULOGERIE HERE https://www.instagram.com/p/COhZln0nqM-/

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• Brand: Louis Erard
• Model: Excellence Guilloché Main
• Reference: 66237AA52.BVA34
• Case Diameter: 42mm
• Case Thickness: 12.25mm
• Case Material: Polished stainless steel
• Water Resistance: 50m (5 bar)
• Movement: Automatic, Sellita SW261-1 (élaboré grade), 28,800 vph
• Power Reserve: Approx. 38 hours
• Strap: 22mm black calf nubuck leather with polished stainless steel pin buckle
• Price (at launch): CHF 3,900