Seiko expands its Prospex Speedtimer collection by launching four new solar chronograph models inspired by the Japanese watchmaker’s rich and continuing tradition of sports timing. Equipped with the new Seiko Solar Caliber 8A50, these chronographs can measure elapsed time in increments of 1/100th of a second.
These new watches (SFJ001P1, SFJ003P1,SFJ005P1 and SFJ007P1) feature a 1/100th of a second chronograph counter at the two o’clock position, a seconds counter at 12 o’clock, and a 1/10th of a second counter at 10 o’clock.
Seiko Prospex Speedtimer Solar Chronograph SFJ001P1/ JDM Reference SBER001
A sub-dial displaying the hours and the minutes at the six o’clock position differentiates clearly the time-of-day from the chronograph functions. When the stopwatch function is utilized, the time-of-day sub-dial becomes a 60-minute counter, with the hour hand remaining hidden beneath the minute hand.
The hands contrast with the sub-dials to enhance legibility. The hour and minute hands, as well as the indexes of the time-of-day display, are filled with Lumibrite to enhance legibility in the dark. The pushers are specially designed to ensure the high operability and high accuracy when measuring elapsed time.
Seiko Prospex Speedtimer Solar Chronograph SFJ003P1/ JDM Reference SBER003
Since 1985, Seiko has been the timekeeper of choice for World Athletics. In 2023, for the 18th consecutive time, Seiko will be the official timekeeper of the World Athletics Championships, which will be competed in Budapest, Hungary.
The brand has created a new limited edition solar chronograph (reference SFJ007) that celebrates the sporting heritage of both Seiko and the World Athletics Championships.
Seiko Prospex Speedtimer Solar Chronograph World Athletics Championships Budapest 23 Limited Edition SFJ007P1/ JDM Reference SBER007
Its dial texture evokes the surface of the running track, and the hands, as well as the outer ring of each sub-dial, are in gold coloring to call to mind the first-place medal.
Seiko is also offering a limited-edition solar chronograph with the grey-toned dial (reference SFJ005) that celebrates the 40th anniversary of the world’s first analog quartz chronograph, introduced in 1983.
Seiko Prospex Speedtimer Solar Chronograph Analog Quartz Chronograph 40th Anniversary Limited Edition SFJ005P1/ JDM Reference SBER005
The dial and reddish-orange hands pay respect to the world’s first analog chronograph that displayed elapsed time in increments of 1/100th of a second, which was introduced by Seiko nine years later, in 1992.
All four watches will be available at the Seiko Boutiques and select retail stores worldwide from July 2023. Both commemorative watches will be available as limited editions of 4,000 worldwide.
Technical details
Seiko Prospex Speedtimer 1/100 sec Solar Chronograph
Models
Seiko Prospex Speedtimer 1/100 sec Solar Chronographs SFJ001, SFJ003 (JDM references SBER001 and SBER003)
Seiko Prospex World Athletics Championships Budapest 23 Limited Edition: SFJ007 (JDM reference SBER007)
Movement
Caliber 8A50 Solar Chronograph
Chronograph with 1/100th second counter at two o’clock, 1/10th second counter at 10 o’clock, and seconds counter at 12 o’clock
60-minute counter at six o’clock during chronograph operation
Other Specifications
Stainless steel case and bracelet
Curved sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on the inner surface
Water resistance: 10 bar
Magnetic resistance: 4,800 A/m
Diameter: 42.0mm, Thickness: 12.9mm
Three-fold clasp with push button release
To mark the prestigious 2023 Monaco Grand Prix, Swiss luxury watch brand TAG Heuer has launched three new avant-garde, innovative and vibrant Monaco chronograph skeleton dial versions.
Over 50 years after the birth of the iconic Heuer Monaco, TAG Heuer is taking a further step towards a unique Monaco design by incorporating a skeleton dial. This marks the first time that the collection unveils the mechanism of the watch.
The modern Monaco Chronograph skeleton watch comes in three versions: Original Blue, Racing Red, and Turquoise. Each dial version tells a unique history.
The “Original Blue” draws inspiration from the first-ever TAG Heuer Monaco blue dial. The blue and red colours are featured on the dial, the blue on the column wheel and the oscillating mass engravings – an overall design paying homage to the TAG Heuer Monaco 1969 and its original success.
The “Racing Red” nods to the racing DNA of the TAG Heuer Monaco, with the colour red often referencing the racing sparks made on the tracks.
The black and silver colour touches are especially noticeable on the dial, along with the red column wheel and red engravings being visible on the oscillating mass, which completes the racing-inspired feel.
The “Turquoise” piece is the third watch to round-off the collection, offering a fresh and avant-garde take on TAG Heuer’s Monaco design.
The engaging turquoise, a little nod to Monaco’s coastline and the red color can be seen specifically on the dial, with the turquoise also being sported on the column wheel and on the engravings of the oscillating mass.
The in-house Heuer 02 movement that powers all three timepieces employs a conventional column wheel to activate the chronograph and boasts an 80-hour power reserve. Its engraved oscillating mass is visible through the sapphire case back.
The new Monaco skeletons have a technical and rugged appearance thanks to their sandblasted titanium (grade 2) case.
The Super-LumiNova® treatment on the carved indexes and hands of the watch adds an edgy and futuristic touch. The date window with the same luminous treatment is also a first for the TAG Heuer Monaco, making it easy to read in low-light conditions.
Each timepiece comes the innovative bi-material strap, which combines rubber and leather for optimal comfort and style. These straps come in black or blue respectively, adding to the watches’ overall racing appeal.
Technical details
Movement
Calibre HEUER 02 Automatic
Dedicated oscillating weight and column wheel
Case
39 mm diameter
Lug-to-lug: 47.4 mm
Thickness: 14.7 mm
Beveled, domed sapphire crystal
Water resistance: 100 meters
Availability
May 2023
Models
TAG Heuer Monaco Skeleton Chronograph Original Blue
Reference CBL2182.FT6235
Dial
Blue sandblasted dial 3 counters:
– 3 o’clock: blue opalin minute chronograph counter; red lacquered hand
– 6 o’clock: permanent second indicator; rhodium plated hand
– 9 o’clock: blue opalin hour chronograph counter; red lacquered hand
Machined indexes white lacquered with blue Super-LumiNova®
Rhodium plated facetted hour and minute hands with blue Super-LumiNova®
Red lacquered central hand
Rhodium plated TAG HEUER applied logo
6 o’clock date with blue Super-LumiNova®
MONACO SWISS MADE printed
Case
Titanium grade 2 sandblasted case
Sandblasted titanium grade 2 crown
Sandblasted titanium grade 2 screwed sapphire case back
Bracelet
Embossed blue calf skin & rubber strap
Sandblasted titanium grade 2 folding clasp with double safety pushbuttons; TAG Heuer shield
Estimated retail price
10’500 CHF
TAG Heuer Monaco Skeleton Chronograph Racing Red
Reference CBL2183.FT6236
Dial
Black sandblasted dial 3 counters:
– 3 o’clock: black opalin minute chronograph counter; red lacquered hand
– 6 o’clock: permanent second indicator; black lacquered hand
– 9 o’clock: black opalin hour chronograph counter; red lacquered hand
Machined white lacquered indexes with blue Super-LumiNova®
Black gold-plated facetted hour and minute hands with blue Super-LumiNova®
Red lacquered central hand
Rhodium plated TAG HEUER applied logo
6 o’clock date with blue Super-LumiNova®
MONACO SWISS MADE printed
Case
Titanium grade 2 sandblasted case
Sandblasted titanium grade 2 crown
Sandblasted titanium grade 2 screwed sapphire case back
Bracelet
Embossed black calf skin & rubber strap
Sandblasted titanium grade 2 folding clasp with double safety pushbuttons
TAG Heuer shield
Estimated retail price
10’500 CHF
TAG Heuer Monaco Skeleton Chronograph Turquoise
Reference CBL2184.FT6236
Dial
Black sandblasted dial 3 counters:
– 3 o’clock: black, turquoise opalin minute chronograph counter; red lacquered hand
– 6 o’clock: permanent second indicator; black lacquered hand
– 9 o’clock: black, turquoise opalin hour chronograph counter; red lacquered hand
Machined indexes turquoise lacquered with blue Super-LumiNova®
Black gold-plated facetted hour and minute hands with light blue Super- LumiNova®
Red lacquered central hand
Rhodium plated TAG HEUER applied logo
6 o’clock date with blue Super-LumiNova®
MONACO SWISS MADE printed
Case
Black DLC Titanium grade 2 sandblasted case
Sandblasted black DLC titanium grade 2 screwed sapphire case back
Bracelet
Embossed black calf skin & rubber strap
Sandblasted black DLC titanium grade 2 folding clasp with double safety pushbuttons
TAG Heuer shield
Porsche Design has launched the new Chronograph 718 Spyder RS exclusively for the buyers of the new Porsche 718 Spyder RS and 718 Spyder RS with Weissach package.
The Porsche Design Chronograph 718 Spyder RS can be configured just as individually as its motorized counterpart. The case is available in natural titanium or Black titanium. The bezel is in the corresponding color version and is available with a tachymeter or minute dial.
The Porsche Design timepieces configurator offers all available Spyder RS standard, metallic, and special colors for the individual color ring around the dial as well as 114 additional colors of choice (‘Paint to Sample’) – including numerous historic Porsche colors.
The scratch-resistant sapphire crystal with seven-fold antireflective coating on both sides guarantees optimum readability. The carbon “RS” dial and the “GT” dial in black provide additional motorsport touches while the white hour and minute indexes made of ceramic Super-LumiNova® luminous material provide a sporty contrast.
The totalizers are adorned with “Flyback” lettering and an “M” and an “H” – for minutes and hours – in Racing Yellow. The hands appear in PERFORMANCE (white), ESSENCE (black), or GT (yellow).
The mechanical gear indicator at 9 o’clock underscores the ultimate motorsport genes of the 718 Spyder RS with a chequered flag design in black and white and dynamic “Spyder RS” lettering.
On the back, the Chronograph 718 Spyder RS features a rotor in the look of the Spyder RS wheel. The rear of the counterpart with Weissach package is crowned by a rotor in the look of the lightweight magnesium alloy wheel. In the center of both rotors – available in the colors Brilliant Silver, Aluminum (satin finish), Dark Silver, Neodyme, Indigo Blue, and Black respectively – is the end cap adorned with an “RS” logo in Brilliant Silver.
For even more individuality, additional model-specific rotor colors can be selected in the timepiece configurator. The back of the chronograph can also be customized by engraving a text of up to 12 characters – for example, the vehicle identification number (VIN) of the matching roadster.
The COSC-certified Porsche Design WERK 01.200 is enclosed in the glass bead–blasted titanium back in the case color. The movement also features a flyback function that combines starting, stopping and resetting in a single operation.
The leather strap that is included accentuates the close connection to the 718 Spyder RS – with black, smooth vehicle leather and an attachment made of black Race-Tex with “Spyder RS” embossed on the 6 o’clock position. The contrasting stitching is optionally available in Carmine Red or Arctic Gray.
On request, the chronograph can also be equipped with high-quality metal straps, which – just like the buckle – are made of titanium. All straps come with a quick-change mechanism and a folding clasp with pushers that match the case color.
From May 10, 2023, the Porsche Design Chronograph 718 Spyder RS is available exclusively for buyers of the new Porsche 718 Spyder RS and Porsche 718 Spyder RS with Weissach package and can be ordered on porsche-design.com at a starting price of 9,500 euros (RRP) in Porsche Centers worldwide.
Customers will receive their chronograph together with a plaque including the limitation number in a high-quality box. The configurator can also be used to enter an individual text for a personal engraving on the plaque.
When a 718 Spyder RS with Weissach package and matching chronograph are purchased, the metal is adorned with a “Weissach RS” graphic featuring a stylized test track of the Porsche Development Centre in Weissach.
Ulysse Nardin presents The Ocean Race Diver Chronograph, a limited edition watch created to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the iconic Ocean Race.
Originally known as the Whitbread Round the World Race, and then The Volvo Ocean Race, this competitive sailing event was started in 1973. Now being renamed The Ocean Race for the 2022-2023 edition, this legendary race marks 50th anniversary this year.
The 14th edition of The Ocean Race started from Alicante, Spain on 15 January 2023, and will finish in Genova, Italy early in the summer of 2023. As the Official Timekeeper of the race, Ulysse Nardin is responsible for the official timings of the various legs and the start countdowns, but it is also a partner of the 24-Hour Speed Challenge, in which the crew that covers the greatest distance in 24 hours wins.
The Ulysse Nardin Ocean Race Diver Chronograph celebrates the 50th anniversary of The Ocean Race, which first set off in 1973 from the coastal town of Portsmouth in England.
Water-resistant to 300 meters, its 44mm sandblasted black DLC titanium case houses the Ulysse Nardin Manufacture chronograph calibre UN-150 and its 318 components. This movement is visible through the sapphire crystal case back and bears the number ‘50’ in tribute to this anniversary.
The Ocean Race logo is affixed to the ceramic part adorning the rubber strap and its pin buckle.
The unidirectional bezel has a Carbonium® finish, which contains fibers upcycled from aeroplane fuselage offcuts, offering a 40% lower environmental impact than other carbon composites. Ulysse Nardin became the first watchmaker to use this innovative material on a timepiece in 2019.
The Ulysse Nardin Ocean Race Diver Chronograph is a limited edition of just 100 timepieces.
Movement
Calibre UN-150 self-winding Manufacture movement
Chronograph
Silicon escape wheel, anchor and balance-spring
318 components / 25 jewels
Frequency: 4 Hz / oscillating at 28,800 vph
Dial
Sandblasted black dial
30-minutes counter at 3 o’clock
12-hours counter and date at 6 o’clock
Small seconds at 9 o’clock
Rhodium-plated indexes and hands with Super-LumiNova
Case
Sandblasted and satin-finished black DLC titanium case
Case diameter: 44 mm
Carbonium® concave unidirectional rotating bezel with domed sapphire crystal
Black DLC titanium open sapphire case back, ‘50’ logo in tribute to the 50th anniversary of The Ocean Race
Water resistance: 300 metres
Strap
Black rubber strap with black ceramic element at 6 o’clock, engraved with The Ocean Race logo
Black ceramic pin buckle
Hamilton expands its classic and innovative Jazzmaster range by introducing the new sporty-chic Jazzmaster Performer timepieces endowed with distinct details and sleek design.
The new Jazzmaster Performer line offers an array of options, all perfectly suited for both women and men: from 42 mm chronograph versions to automatic three-hand watches in 38mm and 34mm case sizes.
The Jazzmaster Performer Automatic Chronograph in 42mm is available in four versions. They come in a sleek stainless steel or bold rose gold colored PVD case equipped with a fixed tachymeter bezel. The ultra-legible dial gets a sporty spin featuring three chronograph counters recalling the speedometer aesthetics.
The 42mm Jazzmaster Performer Automatic Chronograph houses the H-31 automatic chronograph movement with 60 hours power reserve and balance spring made from non-magnetic compensating alloy Nivachron™.
The Jazzmaster Performer 38mm and 34mm versions retain the sporty-chic appearance, while offering more understated and minimalist dial options, enhanced with sunray finish or mother-of-pearl. These models are equipped with the H-10 automatic movement.
The Jazzmaster Performer timepieces come with a stainless steel bracelet or a perforated racing-style leather strap.
Fitted with a screw-down crown, each timepiece from this all-rounder collection is water-resistant to 10 bar (100m).
The approximate retail price range of Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer collection is $995 to $2,295 US dollars.
Technical details
Model: Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Automatic Chronograph 42mm
Case
Stainless steel case / rose gold PVD coated stainless steel case
Diameter: 42mm
Thickness: 15.22mm
Lug width: 22mm
Glass: Sapphire crystal with double anti-reflective coating
Water resistance: 10 bar (100 m)
Dial
Black / Blue / White dial
Hands Nickeled hour, minute and seconds hands with Super-LumiNova®
Rose gold-colored hour, minute and seconds hands with Super-LumiNova®
Movement
H-31 automatic chronograph movement with 60 hours power reserve and Nivachron® balance spring
Bracelet
Black/blue perforated leather strap with folding clasp
Stainless steel bracelet with folding clasp
Model: Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Automatic 38mm
Case
Stainless steel case / rose gold PVD coated stainless steel case
Diameter: 38mm
Thickness: 11.47mm
Lug width: 20mm
Glass: Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating
Water resistance: 10 bar (100 m)
Dial
Black / Blue / White dial
Nickeled hour, minute and seconds hands with Super-LumiNova®
Rose gold-colored hour, minute and seconds hands with Super-LumiNova®
Movement
H-10 automatic movement with 80 hours power reserve and Nivachron® balance spring
Bracelet
Black/blue perforated leather strap with folding clasp
Stainless steel bracelet with folding clasp
Model: Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Automatic 34mm
Case
Stainless steel case
Diameter: 34mm
Thickness: 11.18mm
Lug width: 18mm
Beige satin strap with pin buckle
Glass: Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating
Water resistance: 10 bar (100 m)
Dial
Black / Blue / Bright blue / Mother-of-pearl dial
Nickeled hour, minute and seconds hands with Super-LumiNova®
Rose gold-colored hour, minute and seconds hands with Super-LumiNova®
Movement
H-10 automatic movement with 80 hours power reserve and Nivachron® balance spring
Bracelet
Blue perforated leather strap with folding clasp
Stainless steel bracelet with folding clasp
Hamilton presents Jazzmaster Face2Face III, the third edition of the brand’s signature two-faced timekeeper.
Introduced in 2013, the Jazzmaster Face2Face stands out with its innovative double sided dial. Fusing avant-garde and classic aesthetics, the collection now welcomes the Jazzmaster Face2Face III, the third edition limited to 999 pieces.
Dressed in a round rotating 44mm case made of stainless steel, the Jazzmaster Face2Face III boasts two dials – one a time-telling face comprising chronograph functions, the other featuring measurement scales and an exhibition movement.
Built within a multi-layered architecture, the main watch’s dial has a complexity matching its inner mechanics. While the time is displayed on the outer ring, the three chronograph counters keep track of elapsed hours, minutes and seconds.
These overlapping sub-dials are placed on the top of the exposed date wheel, forming a three-dimensional structure. Reinforcing the concept of duality, the anthracite dial elements are complemented by blue accents of the hour counter and passing through seconds hand.
Flipping the case over, the second dial features the tachymeter and pulsometer scales. The skeletonized dial design offers a glimpse of its H-41 automatic chronograph movement with 60 hours of power reserve.
The Jazzmaster Face-2-Face III comes with a patina-look brown leather strap accentuated by blue stitching on both sides for a striking contrast and sporty feel.
Technical details
Model: Hamilton Jazzmaster Face2Face III
Reference H32876550
Case
Stainless steel case
Diameter: 44mm
Thickness: 17.25mm
Lug width: 22mm
Glass: Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating
Water resistance: 5 bar (50 m)
Dial
Anthracite dial with blue subdial
Nickeled hour and minute hands with Super-LumiNova®, blue passing through seconds hand
Movement
H-41 automatic chronograph movement with 60-hour power reserve
Bracelet
Brown leather strap with blue stitching, stainless steel folding clasp
The new Montblanc watches Star Legacy Grey Capsule collection is a tribute to the iconic Mont Blanc Mountain.
The view of the Mont Blanc Mountain is different depending on which angle you admire it from. The Montblanc Star Legacy Grey Capsule collection takes inspiration from the south-facing rocky side where the snow has difficulty to settle on its vertical face.
Montblanc Star Legacy Chronograph 42mm Limited Edition with grey glacier pattern dial
Following the success of the Montblanc Star Legacy Blue Capsule with its blue glacier pattern on the dial, Montblanc is now revealing a new facet of the mountain with a grey glacier pattern dial design whose color takes its inspiration from the cold exposed rock on the south side of this iconic mountain.
Montblanc Star Legacy Moonphase 42mm Limited Edition with grey glacier pattern dial
The Mont-Blanc massif is composed predominantly of granite whose internal structure reflects different shades of grey and flecks of gold.
The rock formations of the south face of the Mont-Blanc massif with their fascinating textures have provided the inspiration for the new grey glacier pattern dials of the Montblanc Star Legacy Automatic, the Montblanc Star Legacy Moonphase and the Montblanc Star Legacy Chronograph.
Montblanc Star Legacy Grey Capsule Automatic Date Limited Edition watch with grey glacier pattern dial
There are many other design elements that come into play in the Montblanc Star Legacy Collection. Their form is inspired by Minerva pocket watches from the beginning of the 20th century with their pebble-shaped cases and domed sapphire crystals, front and back.
They are also recognizable thanks to their onion crowns, Montblanc emblem on the crown and seconds hand, railway minute track and leaf-shaped hands.
Star Legacy Automatic Date 39mm
The Montblanc Star Legacy Automatic Date 39mm model comes in a stainless steel case with rose-gold-coated hands and Arabic numerals that complement this eye-catching grey glacier pattern dial. The Montblanc emblem is present on the seconds hand and on the dial just above the date, allowing them to cross paths every minute.
Star Legacy Moonphase 42mm
The new Montblanc Star Legacy Moonphase 42mm displays the phases of the moon at six o’clock and overlaps the grey glacier pattern in the background.
This model comes with an elegant rose gold-coated moon and stars on a blue background surrounded by a round date indicator.
Star Legacy Chronograph 42mm
The new Montblanc Star Legacy Chronograph 42mm comes with two counters at three and nine o’clock for an elegant look and important legibility.
The grey glacier pattern can be perceived in the background, while the filet sauté has been replaced with an inner flange to bring volume to the dial. The time functions are displayed with rose gold-coated, leaf-shaped hands, while the chronograph indications use rhodium-coated “baton” hands.
All three pieces are fitted with an interchangeable grey calf leather strap with an alligator print and are limited to 1786 pieces, in celebration of Jacques Balmat’s legendary first ascent of the Mont Blanc on August 8th in 1786.
Balmat was not only fascinated by the mountain, but he was also seeking gold. It is for this reason that the dials of these new timepieces are adorned with rose-gold-coated indexes and hands, celebrating this adventurer but also providing an elegant contrast with the grey glacier pattern.
Technical details
Model: Montblanc Star Legacy Automatic Date 39mm Limited Edition, Ident. 130958
Movement
Calibre MB 24.17
Mechanical movement with automatic winding mechanism
Number of jewels 26
Power reserve Approx. 38 hours
Balance Flat hoop
Frequency 28,800 A/h (4 Hz)
Hairspring Flat
Displays
Hour, minute and seconds from the center
Date window at 6 o’clock
Habillage
Case
Stainless steel polished case
Crystal Scratch-resistant, domed sapphire crystal with double anti-reflective coating
Back Stainless steel with inset pane of sapphire crystal
Dimensions Diameter = 39mm; height = 10.44mm
Water-resistance 5 bar (approx. 50m)
Crown Stainless steel polished crown with Montblanc Emblem
Dial
Grey glacier pattern dial and Montblanc emblem in the center, matt finish on the hour-circle, rose gold-coated Arabic numerals, white railway minuterie, rose gold-coated leaf-shaped hour and minute hands, rose gold-coated “baton”-shaped seconds hand with Montblanc emblem on counterweight
Wristband
Interchangeable Sfumato grey calf leather strap with alligator print and stainless steel pin buckle
Edition
Limited edition of 1786 pieces
Certification
Certified by the Montblanc Laboratory Test
Model: Montblanc Star Legacy Moonphase 42mm Limited Edition, Ident. 130959
Movement
Calibre MB 24.31
Mechanical movement with automatic winding mechanism, moonphase
Number of jewels: 25
Power reserve: Approx. 50 hours
Balance: Flat hoop
Frequency: 28,800 A/h (4 Hz)
Hairspring: Flat
Displays
Hour, minute, and seconds hands from the center
Moonphase opening and date by hand at 6 o’clock
Habillage
Case
Stainless steel polished case
Diameter: 42mm
Height: 11.38mm
Crystal: Scratch-resistant, domed sapphire crystal with double anti-reflective coating
Back: Stainless steel with inset pane of sapphire crystal
Water-resistance 5 bar (approx. 50m)
Crown Stainless steel polished crown with Montblanc Emblem
Dial
Grey glacier pattern dial and Montblanc emblem in the center, matt finish on the hour-circle, rose gold-coated Arabic numerals, white railway minuterie, rose gold-coated moon and stars on blue background displayed behind azuré finishing at 6 o’clock, rose gold-coated leaf-shaped hour and minute hands, rose gold-coated “baton”-shaped seconds hand with Montblanc emblem on counterweight, anthracite date hand with rose gold-coated half-moon
Wristband
Interchangeable Sfumato grey calf leather strap with alligator print and stainless steel triple-folding clasp
Edition
Limited edition of 1786 pieces
Certification
Certified by the Montblanc Laboratory Test
Model: Montblanc Star Legacy Chronograph 42mm Limited Edition, Ident. 130960
Movement
Calibre MB 25.13
Mechanical movement with automatic winding mechanism, chronograph
Number of jewels: 27
Power reserve: Approx. 56 hours
Balance: Flat hoop
Frequency: 28,800 A/h (4 Hz)
Hairspring: Flat
Displays
Hour and minute from the center, small seconds at 9 o’clock
Date window at 6 o’clock
Chronograph’s seconds hand from the center, 30-minute counter at 3 o’clock
Habillage
Case
Stainless steel polished case
Diameter: 42mm
Height: 14.29mm
Crystal: Scratch-resistant, domed sapphire crystal with double anti-reflective coating
Back: Stainless steel with inset pane of sapphire crystal
Water-resistance: 5 bar (approx. 50m)
Crown: Stainless steel polished crown with Montblanc Emblem
Dial
Grey glacier pattern dial and Montblanc emblem in the center, matt finish on the hour-circle, azuré small seconds and 30-minute chronograph counters, rose gold-coated Arabic numerals, white railway minuterie, rose gold-coated leaf-shaped hour, minute and seconds hands, rhodium-coated “baton”-shaped chronograph hands with Montblanc emblem on counterweight of chronograph seconds hand
Wristband
Interchangeable Sfumato grey calf leather strap with alligator print and stainless steel triple-folding clasp
Edition
Limited edition of 1786 pieces
Certification
Certified by the Montblanc Laboratory Test
Ahead of Extreme E’s Hydro X Prix in Scotland, ZENITH unveils the DEFY Extreme E 2023 limited edition watch. Crafted entirely in carbon fibre and featuring Extreme E’s official “Vital Green” colour, this model is the lightest iteration of the brand’s revolutionary 1/100th of a second chronograph.
It features brightly coloured accents in Extreme E’s signature “Vital Green” tone as a message of awareness and action on climate change, as well as recycled and upcycled parts from the actual races incorporated in the strap and packaging.
ZENITH has made its most rugged 1/100th of a second chronograph even lighter while retaining its inherent toughness in the DEFY Extreme E edition.
Tried and tested in some of the most extreme conditions and environments that Extreme E has provided, the DEFY Extreme E edition is the first model in the collection to be crafted entirely in lightweight yet tough carbon fibre – including the pushers and their protective elements. The watch weighs only 96 grams, including the strap and triple-folding clasp – also in carbon fibre.
The open multi-layered dial, consisting of tinted sapphire crystal elements and embellished with Extreme E’s official “Vital Green” colour accents, is a subtle reminder of the championship’s core value of sustainability.
Partially visible through the open dial as well as the sapphire case back is the world’s fastest automatic high-frequency chronograph calibre in production, offering 1/100th of a second time measurements by means of two independent escapements beating at the rate of 5Hz (36’000 VpH) for the timekeeping part and 50Hz (360’000 VpH) for the chronograph function.
Highlighting the themes of sustainability and environmental awareness the DEFY Extreme E edition comes with a rubber strap infused with materials of upcycled Continental CrossContact tires that were used in the first season’s races. Matching the Extreme E Vital Green accents on the dial, the Velcro strap features a black rubber central element surrounded by green cordura-effect rubber.
The DEFY Extreme E edition is delivered with two additional straps in black rubber and black Velcro, which can be easily swapped without any tools by using the case back’s ingenious and intuitive quick strap-change mechanism.
With the DEFY Extreme E edition, Zenith is offering a suitably sturdy waterproof and crushproof watch case inspired by the extreme conditions of the rally, incorporating various upcycled elements from the side-lines of the first Season’s races. The case’s lid coating is made from E-grip recycled tires, while the plate covering is made from parts of an Extreme E racing tarpaulin.
Made in a limited edition of 100 pieces, the DEFY Extreme E edition is available exclusively at ZENITH physical and online boutiques around the world.
Technical details
Model: Zenith Defy Extreme E 2023 Limited Edition
Reference: 10.9101.9004/60.I200
Movement
El Primero 9004, Automatic
1/100th of a second Chronograph movement
Frequency: 1 escapement for the Watch (36,000 VpH – 5 Hz) + 1 escapement for the Chronograph (360,000 VpH – 50 Hz)
Power reserve approx. 50 hours
Finishes: Black colored main plate on movement + Special black colored oscillating weight with satined finishings
Exclusive dynamic signature of one rotation per second for the Chrono hand
Certified Chronometer
Functions
Hours and minutes in the centre
Small seconds at 9 o’clock
1/100th of a second Chronograph: Central chronograph hand that makes one turn each second / 30-minute counter at 3 o’clock / 60-second counter at 6 o’clock / Chronograph power-reserve indication at 12 o’clock
Case
Material: Full Carbon
Case diameter: 45mm
Water resistance: 20 ATM
Screwed-in crown
Dial
Tinted sapphire with three black-coloured counters
Hour markers: Rhodium-plated, faceted and coated with SuperLuminova SLN C1
Hands: Rhodium-plated, faceted and coated with SuperLuminova SLN C1
Bracelet
Black Rubber
Comes with Vital green Velcro (recycled tires) and carbon triple folding clasp
Full Interchangeable strap system
Created in honour of the elite riders who inspire cyclists across the globe, the new generation of Tissot T Race Cycling comes in two special editions: Tour de France and Vuelta a Espana. Tissot is a partner of these two legendary races as Official Timekeeper.
Tissot T Race Cycling Series Tour de France Watch
The 2023 edition blends a classic look and design while still inspired by the sport. Pushers reflect brake levers while the hands represent spokes.
Tissot T Race Cycling Series Vuelta a Espana Watch
The lugs are leviated to reference the lightness of racing bike frames, the crown and caseback are reminiscent of the cassette, while the middle ring of the watch’ s case is made of carbon.
The race logos are engraved on the casebacks and the colours of each event (yellow for Tour de France and red for La Vuelta) are represented on the second hands, crowns, and strap.
This year and for the first time, 2 different straps will accompany each watch from this collection. A silicone strap, bearing the colour of the races in which Tissot is partner, but also a perforated leather strap that reflects the handlebar grips of Tour bikes. Both are equipped with quick release technology and allow the wearer to change his or her style quickly.
To further personalise the experience of its customers, Tissot has created a special sleeve for the T Race Cycling watch box. Each sleeve is in the colour of its respective event and further highlights the special edition aspect of this series.
Suggested retail price: $575 USD.
Technical details
Collection: Tissot T-Race Cycling
References
T135 417 37 051 05: Tour de France
T135 417 37 051 04: Vuelta a Espana
Case
Stainless steel case with black PVD coating
Diameter: 45mm
Thickness: 11.6mm
Lug width: 22mm
Brake lever pushers
Water resistance: up to 10 bar (100m / 330ft)
Gran Tour logos engraved on caseback
Movement
ETA G10.212, Quartz movement indicating the hours, minutes, seconds and a date with an added chronograph function to time any activity
Dial
Asphalt dial
Coloreded second hand with bike shape
Tachymeter
Bracelet
Yellow (TDF) or red (Vuelta) quick release silicone strap
Additional perforated quick release bi-material strap
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