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Watches Of The Week: 23/06/2025 - 29/06/2025

Welcome back to your retrospective go to for all things new watch related, Watches Of The Week. Last week's edition was a stacked one, with Vacheron Constantin unveiling another genuine masterpiece. This week is a lighter affair in terms of quantity, but fear not, quality is more than abundant. 


This week was highlighted by a range of new watches, including unveilings from the likes of Breguet, Glashütte Original, Girard-Perregaux and Richard Mille.


As always, enjoy the read and have a fantastic week ahead.



ANDERSEN Genève Communication 45






  • Brand: ANDERESEN Genève

  • Model: Communication 45

  • Reference: -

  • Case: 38mm x 8.97mm

  • Case Material: Yellow gold

  • Water Resistance: 30m

  • Movement: A. Schild AS-1895

  • Frequency: 3 Hz

  • Power Reserve: 40 hours

  • Price: CHF49,800 (Limited to 45 pieces)


To commemorate its 45th anniversary, ANDERSEN Genève has unveiled the Communication 45, a limited-edition worldtimer that pays homage to the brand's legacy in crafting intricate timepieces. Limited to just 45 pieces, this collection is divided into three editions of 15 watches each, featuring dial maps of Europe, Asia, or the Americas. Each watch boasts a 38mm case made from 3N yellow gold, meticulously hand-polished and constructed using traditional, non-CNC methods. The dial is crafted from 21ct BlueGold, a signature material of ANDERSEN Genève, which undergoes a heat treatment to achieve a rich cognac hue and is engraved with the brand's distinctive waveform tapisserie pattern. Inlaid with pure yellow gold landmasses, the dial showcases the brand's commitment to artisanal craftsmanship. The worldtime function is powered by ANDERSEN Genève’s ultra-thin in-house module, originally developed in the 1980s, and paired with a vintage movement that has been fully reworked and hand-finished. This movement features a winding rotor made from cognac-toned BlueGold, echoing the dial's design. The Communication 45 not only celebrates the brand's history but also exemplifies its dedication to preserving traditional watchmaking techniques and artistry.


Breguet Classique Tourbillon Sidéral 7255






  • Brand: Breguet

  • Model: Classique Tourbillon Sidéral 7255

  • Reference: 7255BH/2Y/9VU

  • Case: 38mm x 10.20mm

  • Case Material: Breguet gold

  • Water Resistance: 30m

  • Movement: 187M1

  • Frequency: 2.5 Hz

  • Power Reserve: 50 hours

  • Price: CHF190,000 (Limited to 50 pieces)


Breguet’s Classique Tourbillon Sidéral 7255 is a horological milestone that showcases the brand’s first flying tourbillon, integrated with a “mysterious” complication, creating an illusion of levitation. The flying tourbillon, a technically demanding advancement of the traditional tourbillon, is suspended only from below, requiring superior balance and strength. Breguet enhances this visual spectacle by using sapphire components that conceal the point of mechanical contact, allowing the tourbillon to appear as if it floats freely. The mysterious mechanism, typically used in clocks for invisible movement, is reimagined here to drive the tourbillon invisibly, heightening the impression of motion suspended in space. The watch also introduces an aventurine enamel dial—a complex, artisanal process involving multiple firings of glass powder with larger aventurine grains to achieve a star-like sparkle that evokes the night sky. Each of the 50 pieces is unique, owing to the handcrafted nature of the enamel. The tourbillon sits raised above the dial by nearly a millimeter, determining the watch’s entire structure, and symbolizing celestial elevation. The dial itself is structurally engineered from gold to enable careful layering of enamel, and features traditional Breguet elements like applied numerals, secret signatures, and hollowed apple hands. Crafted from a proprietary “Breguet gold,” the case features the brand’s new Quai de l’Horloge guilloché—both circular and linear—drawing inspiration from the River Seine’s curves. Altogether, the Classique Tourbillon Sidéral 7255 is a tribute to Abraham-Louis Breguet’s enduring pursuit of precision and innovation, reinterpreted with modern sophistication and artisanal depth.


Glashütte Original PanoLunarTourbillon






  • Brand: Glashütte Original

  • Model: PanoLunarTourbillon

  • Reference: 1-93-03-01-03-61

  • Case: 40mm x 12.70mm

  • Case Material: Platinum

  • Water Resistance: 50m

  • Movement: 93-03

  • Frequency: 3 Hz

  • Power Reserve: 60 hours

  • Price: AUD186,850


To celebrate 180 years of Glashütte watchmaking, Glashütte Original unveils the PanoLunarTourbillon—a limited edition of 50 pieces—featuring a new rose-coloured “Eisenerz” dial crafted in its newly opened in-house dial manufactory, the only one of its kind in the region. Inspired by the iron-rich soil surrounding the Saxon town, the dial’s nuanced hue is achieved through a delicate galvanisation process, giving it a vibrant, ever-changing appearance depending on the light. The asymmetrical layout, guided by the Golden Ratio, balances aesthetic refinement with technical complexity, showcasing three hallmark complications: the Flying Tourbillon, the Panorama Date, and a moon phase display. The Flying Tourbillon—originally developed in Glashütte in 1920 by Alfred Helwig—appears as a light, floating structure, with its cage doubling as a small seconds hand. Meanwhile, the Panorama Date, known for its seamless, bar-less design, and the richly detailed moon phase, both highlight the brand’s mastery in dial craftsmanship. Housed in a polished and satin-brushed platinum case, the 40mm watch also features blued hands and silver-toned elements that enhance its visual depth. Driven by a meticulously hand-finished automatic movement with a 60-hour power reserve and silicon balance spring, the PanoLunarTourbillon combines horological heritage with modern innovation. It is offered with either a blue Louisiana alligator leather or synthetic fabric strap, secured by a platinum folding clasp, and will be available from June 2025.


Arnold & Son Perpetual Moon 41.5 Red Gold Cliff Grey Edition






  • Brand: Arnold & Son

  • Model: Perpetual Moon 41.5 Red Gold Cliff Grey Edition

  • Reference: 1GLBR.N01A.C0246A

  • Case: 41.50mm x 11.30mm

  • Case Material: Red gold

  • Water Resistance: 30m

  • Movement: A&S1512

  • Frequency: 3 Hz

  • Power Reserve: 90 hours

  • Price: CHF37,000 (Limited to 28 pieces)


The Arnold & Son Perpetual Moon 41.5 Cliff Grey Edition is a refined tribute to the brand’s maritime and British heritage, drawing inspiration from the cliffs of Cornwall—birthplace of founder John Arnold and a historic departure point for ships equipped with his marine chronometers. Limited to just 28 pieces, this red gold timepiece features a 41.5 mm case that houses one of the largest moon displays in watchmaking. The Cliff Grey dial is adorned with the brand’s exclusive Stellar Rays motif, showcasing a layered, lacquered finish that reflects shifting light and depth. Dominating the dial is a hyper-realistic moon rendered in mother-of-pearl with hand-painted shadows and Super-LumiNova, set within a grained blue PVD sky, accompanied by luminous depictions of Ursa Major and Cassiopeia—constellations historically used for maritime navigation. This celestial theme continues with a secondary moon phase indicator on the caseback, allowing precise calibration. Powering the watch is the manually wound A\&S1512 calibre, developed entirely in-house in La Chaux-de-Fonds, offering a 90-hour power reserve and moon phase accuracy so precise it requires correction only once every 122 years. With taut lugs, a slender bezel, and a minimalist red gold case design, the Perpetual Moon 41.5 Cliff Grey seamlessly blends expressive artistry with mechanical excellence.


Armin Strom Gravity Equal Force Ultimate Sapphire Blue






  • Brand: Armin Strom

  • Model: Gravity Equal Force Ultimate Sapphire Blue

  • Reference: ST24-GEF.BLU

  • Case: 41mm x 12.65mm

  • Case Material: Stainless steel

  • Water Resistance: 30m

  • Movement: ASB19

  • Frequency: 3.5 Hz

  • Power Reserve: 72 hours

  • Price: CHF27,500 (Limited production to 25 pieces per year)


The Armin Strom Gravity Equal Force Ultimate Sapphire Blue is a refined, limited-edition timepiece that embodies the brand’s dedication to independent Swiss watchmaking, technical innovation, and artisanal craftsmanship. Part of the System 78 Collection, which honours the birth year of co-founders Claude Greisler and Serge Michel, this model reinterprets Armin Strom’s signature design through a cooler, glacier-inspired palette. Housed in a 41 mm stainless steel case, it features a translucent sapphire dial that reveals the silvery, rhodium-finished architecture beneath, centered around a glacial blue guilloché main plate crafted by renowned watchmaker Kari Voutilainen. Powered by the in-house Caliber ASB19, the watch boasts a patented stop-work declutch mechanism with a Geneva cross, ensuring consistent torque for superior timekeeping across its 72-hour power reserve. The movement’s compact micro-rotor supports a slim profile and is visible from both sides through sapphire crystals. Every component is meticulously hand-finished using traditional techniques like Geneva stripes and perlage, with each watch assembled twice for maximum precision and aesthetic harmony. Limited to just 25 pieces annually and priced at CHF 27,500, the Ultimate Sapphire Blue is a tribute to the clarity, precision, and elegance of Switzerland’s alpine landscapes and horological tradition.


Richard Mille RM 65-01 Automatic Split-Seconds Chronograph LeBron James






  • Brand: Richard Mille

  • Model: RM 65-01 Split-Seconds Chronograph

  • Reference: RM 65-01

  • Case: 44.50mm x 16.10mm

  • Case Material: Black Carbon TPT; Yellow Quartz TPT

  • Water Resistance: 50m

  • Movement: RMAC4

  • Frequency: 5 Hz

  • Power Reserve: 60 hours

  • Price: USD405,040 (Limited to 150 pieces)


LeBron James has collaborated with Richard Mille to introduce the RM 65-01 Automatic Split-Seconds Chronograph “LeBron James,” marking the brand’s first partnership with an NBA athlete and adding a new chapter to its legacy of groundbreaking horology. This highly exclusive limited edition is capped at just 150 pieces worldwide, making it a coveted collector’s item that seamlessly blends cutting-edge watchmaking with sports culture. The watch draws inspiration from LeBron’s iconic career and personal style, featuring a vivid and energetic color palette directly referencing the Los Angeles Lakers’ purple and gold, enriched with bright green, icy blue, and bold orange accents that lend a dynamic and youthful energy to the design. At 12 o’clock, LeBron’s personal logo is prominently displayed, adding a bespoke touch to this technical masterpiece. The RM 65-01 is built around Richard Mille’s most advanced automatic chronograph movement, featuring a split-seconds complication that enables the wearer to precisely measure multiple simultaneous events, an impressive feat of mechanical engineering. The timepiece’s robust yet lightweight case is constructed from Carbon TPT and Quartz TPT, materials renowned for their durability, resistance to impact, and distinctive layered aesthetics, ensuring comfort and resilience for everyday wear. Visible through its openwork dial and caseback, the movement showcases the brand’s commitment to marrying functionality with avant-garde design. Unveiled during LeBron’s appearance at Fanatics Fest, the watch symbolizes the fusion of elite athleticism with horological innovation, embodying Richard Mille’s philosophy of creating timepieces that cater to the demands of high-performance lifestyles while celebrating individual expression and excellence.


Girard-Perregaux Laureato Infinity Grey






  • Brand: Girard-Perregaux

  • Model: Laureato Infinity Grey

  • Reference: 81010-11-3475-1CM

  • Case: 42mm x 10.68mm

  • Case Material: Stainless steel

  • Water Resistance: 100m

  • Movement: GP01800

  • Frequency: 4 Hz

  • Power Reserve: 54 hours

  • Price: AUD29,600


Girard-Perregaux celebrates nearly 50 years of the iconic Laureato with a striking new 42 mm model that masterfully fuses modern elegance with centuries-old craftsmanship. Central to this timepiece is a breathtaking grey Grand Feu enamel dial, subtly tinged with blue and created using an intricate artisanal process performed entirely in-house. Layers of finely ground enamel powder—blended with metal oxides—are meticulously applied and fired up to ten times at 800°C, yielding a flawless, luminous surface that resists aging and fading. Beneath the translucent enamel lies a sunray flinqué motif that adds depth and visual intrigue. This delicate dial work is encased within the Laureato’s signature design: a refined octagonal bezel atop a circular plinth and tonneau-shaped case, all rendered in stainless steel with alternating satin-brushed and polished finishes. Rhodium-plated baton hands and a discreet seconds hand with a Girard-Perregaux Gold Bridge – inspired counterweight reinforce the brand’s aesthetic identity, while the integrated steel bracelet ensures exceptional comfort. A color-matched date window at 3 o’clock maintains visual harmony. Powering the watch is the ultra-thin, in-house GP01800 automatic movement, offering a 54-hour power reserve and showcasing top-tier finishing —i ncluding a pink gold rotor with Côtes de Genève, beveled edges, and gilded engravings. This latest Laureato is not only a tribute to the original 1975 design but a showcase of enduring horological excellence.


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