Cover Photo: Courtesy of Omega
New launches and exciting collaborations abound this month

1. Breitling

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Above Premier Bentley Mulliner Limited Edition by Breitling (Photo: Courtesy of Breitling)

Motoring and watchmaking collaborations are commonplace, but partnerships that stand the test of time aren’t. Bentley and Breitling have unveiled a new timepiece that celebrates 17 years of association, which they claim is the longest ever between a watchmaker and automobile manufacturer. Limited to 1,000 pieces, the new watch takes inspiration from Bentley’s new Continental GT Mulliner Convertible—more specifically, the car’s dashboard. Its 42mm steel case is presented with a blue alligator leather strap.

See also: Breitling And Bentley Motors Latest Timepiece Commemorates The 17-Year Partnership

2. Girard-Perregaux

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Above Laureato Absolute Light by Girard-Perregaux (Photo: Courtesy of Girard-Perregaux)

Girard-Perregaux’s latest Laureato watch stays true to its signature collection, which was first introduced in 1975 after the 1967 film The Graduate (Il Laureato in Italian), starring Dustin Hoffman. The Laureato Absolute Light features the line’s octagonal bezel, integrated bracelet, baton hands and a hobnail-patterned dial. But this sporty, 88-piece limited edition takes things one step further with its sapphire and titanium case, which means you can see the sophisticated skeletonised movement from all sides. 

See also: 6 Watches With Striking Blue Dials

3. Ulysse Nardin

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Photo 1 of 2 Freak X Magma by Ulysse Nardin (Photo: Courtesy of Ulysse Nardin)
Photo 2 of 2 Carsten Peter photographs adventures in hard-to-reach places (Photo: Courtesy of Ulysse Nardin)

Having partnered with adventure photographer Carsten Peter, Ulysse Nardin adds two models to its kookiest collection: the Freak X Ice in titanium and Freak X Magma in red carbon fibre and titanium black DLC. Both boast a nifty flying carrousel movement with a power reserve of 72 hours, which can be viewed through a sapphire case back.

See also: Steel In The Game: How Luxury Sports Watches Are Pushing The Envelope

4. Omega

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Above Seamaster Aqua Terra in green by Omega (Photo: Courtesy of Omega)

Omega has added two new dials to its Seamaster Aqua Terra collection: one in blue, and one in green. Almost identical to all the current Seamaster models in stainless steel, both feature a handsome teak deck motif on the sun-brushed dial and a date aperture at six o’clock. Choose between a choice of steel bracelet or matching coloured leather strap.

See also: Watches & Wonders 2020: 5 Classic Watches You Should Have In Your Collection


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