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Watches Of The Week: 08/07/2024 - 14/07/2024

Dimitri Tsilioris


Another week down, another retrospective look at the last seven days' worth of new watches in the regular series Watches Of The Week. In this week's edition, watchmakers such as Grand Seiko, Parmigiani Fleurier, Ulysse Nardin and Czapek & Cie will all be featuring their respective new watches, and while the week was a quieter affair than last's, it still had its fair share of interesting developments and new releases.


Happy reading and have a fantastic week ahead.



Czapek & Cie Place Vendome Complicité Stardust Cobalt






  • Brand: Czapek & Cie

  • Model: Place Vendome Complicité Stardust Cobalt

  • Reference: -

  • Case: 41.80mm x 14.80mm

  • Case Material: White gold

  • Water Resistance: 50m

  • Movement: Calibre 8 (Created in collaboration with Bernhard Lederer)

  • Frequency: 3 Hz

  • Power Reserve: 72 hours

  • Price: CHF85,000 (Limited to 13 pieces)


The Czapek Complicité Place Vendôme Stardust Cobalt is a sophisticated watch featuring a dual regulator mechanism for enhanced accuracy, developed in collaboration with master watchmaker Bernhard Lederer. This model stands out with its heat-blued indices, luminescent openworked hands, and a domed sapphire crystal. The 41.8mm 18k white gold case houses a manual-winding calibre 8 movement, offering a 72-hour power reserve. Limited to 13 pieces, this watch retails for CHF 85,000.


Ulysse Nardin Diver Atoll






  • Brand: Czapek & Cie

  • Model: Diver Atoll

  • Reference: 8163-182B1LE-9A-ATOLL/xx

  • Case: 39mm

  • Case Material: Stainless steel (80% recycled); Bezel set with 40 diamonds (0.80 carats)

  • Water Resistance: 300m

  • Movement: UN-816

  • Frequency: 4 Hz

  • Power Reserve: 42 hours

  • Price: CHF15,000 (Limited to 100 pieces)


Chrysocolla, valued for its calming and harmonious qualities, has been used in jewellery since ancient times and is popular in meditation today. The Diver Atoll by Ulysse Nardin showcases this elegance with a stainless-steel case, 80% recycled, and adorned with 51 diamonds totalling 0.92 carats. It features a uni-directional rotating bezel and a choice between a white rubber or alligator strap. Powered by the automatic UN-816 movement with silicon escapement, it is water-resistant to 300 meters, embodying Ulysse Nardin's commitment to sustainable luxury and horological innovation.


Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF Automatic






  • Brand: Parmigiani Fleurier

  • Model: Tonda PF Automatic

  • Reference: PFC804xx

  • Case: 36mm x 8.60mm

  • Case Material: Rose gold; Rose gold and stainless steel

  • Water Resistance: 100m

  • Movement: PF770

  • Frequency: 4 Hz

  • Power Reserve: 60 hours

  • Price: CHF 31,900 for the rose gold and stainless steel model; CHF 63,900 for the rose gold model with diamonds on the bezel; CHF 78,900 for the rose gold model with diamonds on the bezel and the bracelet


Parmigiani Fleurier introduces the Tonda PF Automatic 36mm, a luxurious ladies' watch available in three variations. It features a minimalist barleycorn guilloché dial, diamond settings, and an integrated bracelet. The models range from a two-tone rose gold and steel version to a fully diamond-adorned 18k rose gold model. All are powered by the in-house automatic calibre PF770 with a 60-hour power reserve. Prices range from CHF 31,900 to CHF 78,900. The collection emphasizes elegance and craftsmanship, making it a standout in the integrated-bracelet sports watch segment.


Grand Seiko Sport Spring Drive GMT “Tokyo Lion”






  • Brand: Grand Seiko

  • Model: Sport Spring Drive GMT “Tokyo Lion”

  • Reference: SBGE307

  • Case: 44.50mm x 14.90mm

  • Case Material: Titanium

  • Water Resistance: 200m

  • Movement: 9R66

  • Frequency: Spring Drive

  • Power Reserve: 72 hours

  • Price: USD10,700


Grand Seiko's new Spring Drive GMT SBGE307 "Tokyo Lion" features a 44.5mm titanium case inspired by a lion's paw, a textured dial resembling a lion's mane, and a red GMT hand. Powered by the Spring Drive cal. 9R66, it offers a 72-hour power reserve and a smooth "glide" motion second hand. The watch is water-resistant to 200 meters and includes a sapphire bezel insert with Lumibrite-filled indices. Priced at $10,700, it's available from August 2024.


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