2020 New and Upcoming Releases!

[Rabirnie]

Another watch and brand from the past has been revived. This one is the Aquastar Deepstar Chronograph, a dive watch from the 1960s that was typically found in dive shops rather than jewelry stores and was known to be primarily used by professional divers.



AQUASTAR DEEPSTAR CHRONOGRAPH

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Details and Specifications
Case material: Stainless steel
Case diameter: 40.5mm
Lug to lug: 51mm
Thickness: 14.8mm
Crystal: Domed sapphire w/ AR coating
Water resistance: 200 meters
Movement: La Joux-Perret LJP82010 (based on Valjoux 7750)
Functions: Time and 30 minute chronograph
Frequency: 28,800 beats per hour (4 Hz)
Winding: Automatic / self-winding
Power reserve: 55 hours
Straps: Rubber Tropic strap and Horween leather
(Steel BOR bracelet expected for January 2021)
Availability: Directly from Aquastar starting October 2020
Deliveries expected November 2020
Retail Price: $3,590
Pre-order price: $2,790 USD





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Pretty cool except for the price tag.


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[yinzburgher]

Another watch and brand from the past has been revived. This one is the Aquastar Deepstar Chronograph, a dive watch from the 1960s that was typically found in dive shops rather than jewelry stores and was known to be primarily used by professional divers.



AQUASTAR DEEPSTAR CHRONOGRAPH

AQUASTAR WATCHES ON INSTAGRAM

Details and Specifications
Case material: Stainless steel
Case diameter: 40.5mm
Lug to lug: 51mm
Thickness: 14.8mm
Crystal: Domed sapphire w/ AR coating
Water resistance: 200 meters
Movement: La Joux-Perret LJP82010 (based on Valjoux 7750)
Functions: Time and 30 minute chronograph
Frequency: 28,800 beats per hour (4 Hz)
Winding: Automatic / self-winding
Power reserve: 55 hours
Straps: Rubber Tropic strap and Horween leather
(Steel BOR bracelet expected for January 2021)
Availability: Directly from Aquastar starting October 2020
Deliveries expected November 2020
Retail Price: $3,590
Pre-order price: $2,790 USD





HODINKEE

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MONOCHROME

Pretty cool except for the price tag.


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It's not cheap. But in all honesty, I was pretty surprised to see this can be purchased under 3K retail. I would have guessed over 4K. I think that the folks that are into this sort of product (neo-vintage luxury tool watch?) will like the price. Normally I don't recommend Gear Patrol watch articles but the author in this case seems to be very familiar with this watch.

GEAR PATROL - One of the World's Coolest Chronograph Watches Is Back

Alternatives:
Powering the Deepstar Re-Edition is a special movement made by La Joux-Perret following a request by Aquadive, who wanted an automatic chronograph movement with column wheel, blued screws, Geneva stripes and a skeletonized rotor — and they wanted it to be affordable. All this to say that there isn't much competition in this price range for the particular feature set you're getting: the aforementioned high-end Swiss movement combined with a unique dial configuration, overbuilt case, water-resistant chronograph, etc, all for under $3k (at pre-order).

Tudor's Black Bay Chrono is similar in that it features a high-end (and in-house) movement, plus it's highly water-resistant (300m) due to its screw-down pushers. But it's a racing chrono, as evidenced by the tachymeter scale, and it's also $4,900 on a fabric strap. Doxa's Sub200 T. Graph uses the historical Valjoux 7734 caliber, but this is a cam-driven movement, not as highly regarded as a column-wheel based variant. It's water resistant to 200m, but begins at $4,860 on rubber. Oris's 45.5mm Aquis Chronograph is a beefy, robust diver powered by the Selitta SW500, a modern automatic, cam-operated chronograph movement based on the architecture of the Valjoux 7750. It begins at $3,700, however, and again, doesn't feature a column wheel for that smooth pusher operation that you get with the Deepstar.

[yinzburgher]

There's nothing up on their site yet, but Borealis will soon have a pre-order for a bronze version of their Sea Storm.

The bronze Sea Storm is now available for pre-order with a date or no-date version. Link below.



Details and Specifications
- Brand and model: Borealis Sea Storm V2 Bronze Automatic Dive Watch
- Case Size: 41.50mm x 48.50mm
- Screwed down crown
- Double Domed Sapphire Crystal with A/R coating inside
- 120 clicks unidirectional bezel with double domed sapphire Super Lume BGW9 applied to indexes
- Seiko NH38 Automatic Movement
- CuSn8 bronze Case
- Lug Width: 20.00 mm
- Water Resistance: 300 meters
- Case height: 14.15 mm
- 20mm premium rubber tropical Boavista strap with CuSn8 bronze buckle
- Swiss Made Superluminous BGW9 Superluminova applied to dial, watch hands and sapphire bezel
- Baton hands
- Screwed Case Back with engraved mermaid
- 12 months warranty
- Expected delivery date: November 2020 though delays may occur
- Price: $390

[yinzburgher]

Meranom has just added three new Vostok Amphibian 710 special edition models to their store. It's worth noting these are the 710 cases with the slightly different shape and a brushed case rather than polished. Prediction: The Icebreaker Orange dial will sell out a bit quicker than the blue or green and version and will command a higher price than the other two on the secondary market.

NEW VOSTOK AMPHIBIAN SE 710

MERANOM ON INSTAGRAM

Details and Specifications
Manufacturer: CJSC Chistopol Watch Factory "VOSTOK"
Model: Amphibian SE. 710SE
Reference: 710B44S - Icebreaker Orange dial
Reference: 710B45S - Icebreaker Blue dial
Reference: 710B46S - Icebreaker Green dial
Case material: Stainless Steel
Case diameter: 41mm
Lug to lug: 45mm
Lug width: 22mm
Thickness: 15mm
Luminous hour indexes, hands
Caseback: Stainless steel
Crown: Stainless Steel with logo
Bezel material: Stainless steel
Crystal: Plexiglas / Acrylic
Water Resistance: 200 meters
Strap: Black silicone tropic
Movement Vostok: 2416B (automatic w/ hand-winding)
Accuracy: -20 +60 sec/day
Power reserve: Totally wound watches run no less than 31 hrs
Average term of service: 10 years
Guarantee: Vostok Factory 1 year guarantee
Price: $130





Take 5% off with code WATCHUSEEK. Who wants to write to Dmitry at Meranom (info@meranom.com) for a better code?

[yinzburgher]

Louis Erard has presented a new Excellence Triptych collection, which features a watch with small seconds complication, a regulator, and a monopusher chronograph.

PRESS RELEASE AND WEB STORE

LOUIS ERARD ON INSTAGRAM



Louis Erard Excellence Petite Seconde
Ref. 34237AA01
Diameter: 42 mm
Height: 12.25 mm
Material: Stainless steel
Crystal: Sapphire
Water resistance: 50 m
Movement: Sellita SW261-1
Functions: Hours, minutes, and seconds
Winding: Automatic
Frequency: 28,800 beats per hour (4 Hz)
Power reserve: 38 hours
Strap: Calf leather
Availability: Available in November
Price: 1,590 Swiss francs


Louis Erard Excellence Régulateur
Ref. 85237AA21
Diameter: 42 mm
Height: 12.25 mm
Material: Stainless steel
Crystal: Sapphire
Water resistance: 50 m
Movement: Sellita SW266-1
Functions: Hours, minutes, and seconds
Winding: Automatic
Frequency: 28,800 beats per hour (4 Hz)
Power reserve: 38 hours
Strap: Calf leather
Availability: Available in November
Price: 2,500 Swiss francs


Louis Erard Excellence Chronographe Monopoussoir
Ref. 74239AA01
Diameter: 43 mm
Height: 15.70 mm
Material: Stainless steel
Crystal: Sapphire
Water resistance: 50 m
Movement: Sellita SW500 MPCa
Functions: Hours, minutes, and chronograph
Winding: Automatic
Frequency: 28,800 beats per hour (4 Hz)
Power reserve: 48 hours
Strap: Calf leather
Availability: Available in November
Price: 3,500 Swiss francs



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[TheJohnP]

Louis Erard has presented a new Excellence Triptych collection, which features a watch with small seconds complication, a regulator, and a monopusher chronograph.

PRESS RELEASE AND WEB STORE

LOUIS ERARD ON INSTAGRAM



Louis Erard Excellence Petite Seconde
Ref. 34237AA01
Diameter: 42 mm
Height: 12.25 mm
Material: Stainless steel
Crystal: Sapphire
Water resistance: 50 m
Movement: Sellita SW261-1
Functions: Hours, minutes, and seconds
Winding: Automatic
Frequency: 28,800 beats per hour (4 Hz)
Power reserve: 38 hours
Strap: Calf leather
Availability: Available in November
Price: 1,590 Swiss francs


Louis Erard Excellence Régulateur
Ref. 85237AA21
Diameter: 42 mm
Height: 12.25 mm
Material: Stainless steel
Crystal: Sapphire
Water resistance: 50 m
Movement: Sellita SW266-1
Functions: Hours, minutes, and seconds
Winding: Automatic
Frequency: 28,800 beats per hour (4 Hz)
Power reserve: 38 hours
Strap: Calf leather
Availability: Available in November
Price: 2,500 Swiss francs


Louis Erard Excellence Chronographe Monopoussoir
Ref. 74239AA01
Diameter: 43 mm
Height: 15.70 mm
Material: Stainless steel
Crystal: Sapphire
Water resistance: 50 m
Movement: Sellita SW500 MPCa
Functions: Hours, minutes, and chronograph
Winding: Automatic
Frequency: 28,800 beats per hour (4 Hz)
Power reserve: 48 hours
Strap: Calf leather
Availability: Available in November
Price: 3,500 Swiss francs



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Oh my.
That Petite Seconde...SWOOOOOON

[MoT]

Louis Erard has presented a new Excellence Triptych collection, which features a watch with small seconds complication, a regulator, and a monopusher chronograph.

PRESS RELEASE AND WEB STORE

LOUIS ERARD ON INSTAGRAM



Louis Erard Excellence Petite Seconde
Ref. 34237AA01
Diameter: 42 mm
Height: 12.25 mm
Material: Stainless steel
Crystal: Sapphire
Water resistance: 50 m
Movement: Sellita SW261-1
Functions: Hours, minutes, and seconds
Winding: Automatic
Frequency: 28,800 beats per hour (4 Hz)
Power reserve: 38 hours
Strap: Calf leather
Availability: Available in November
Price: 1,590 Swiss francs


Louis Erard Excellence Régulateur
Ref. 85237AA21
Diameter: 42 mm
Height: 12.25 mm
Material: Stainless steel
Crystal: Sapphire
Water resistance: 50 m
Movement: Sellita SW266-1
Functions: Hours, minutes, and seconds
Winding: Automatic
Frequency: 28,800 beats per hour (4 Hz)
Power reserve: 38 hours
Strap: Calf leather
Availability: Available in November
Price: 2,500 Swiss francs


Louis Erard Excellence Chronographe Monopoussoir
Ref. 74239AA01
Diameter: 43 mm
Height: 15.70 mm
Material: Stainless steel
Crystal: Sapphire
Water resistance: 50 m
Movement: Sellita SW500 MPCa
Functions: Hours, minutes, and chronograph
Winding: Automatic
Frequency: 28,800 beats per hour (4 Hz)
Power reserve: 48 hours
Strap: Calf leather
Availability: Available in November
Price: 3,500 Swiss francs



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Oof, those are hot, and thank you Louis Erard for not trying to cram in a date window wart.

[PetWatch]

Bulova Precisionist 10th Anniversary Edition.

https://www.bulova.com/us/en/collection ... cisionist/

I like this one with Damascus steel top insert.



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[yinzburgher]

Swatch produced this ²Q (as in the James Bond character) watch with the intention of releasing it alongside the upcoming 007 movie. But now "No Time to Die" has been delayed until April 2021 and it appears Swatch doesn't want to wait that long. So here it is.



SWATCH ²Q SS07Z102

SWATCH ON INSTAGRAM


Details and Specifications
Brand and Model: Swatch ²Q for ‘No Time to Die’
Reference: SS07Z102
Diameter: 42 mm
Lug to lug: 45.6
Height: 6.7 mm
Material: Stainless steel
Water resistance: 30 m
Movement: Quartz
Functions: Hours and minutes
Strap: Brown leather
Availability: At Swatch stores and online boutique
Price: $220 USD





JAMES BOND LIFESTYLE

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[yellowbear]

Oris will be releasing the green Aquis in the 41.5mm size next month!

[PetWatch]

Swatch produced this ²Q (as in the James Bond character) watch with the intention of releasing it alongside the upcoming 007 movie. But now "No Time to Die" has been delayed until April 2021 and it appears Swatch doesn't want to wait that long. So here it is.



SWATCH ²Q SS07Z102

SWATCH ON INSTAGRAM


Details and Specifications
Brand and Model: Swatch ²Q for ‘No Time to Die’
Reference: SS07Z102
Diameter: 42 mm
Lug to lug: 45.6
Height: 6.7 mm
Material: Stainless steel
Water resistance: 30 m
Movement: Quartz
Functions: Hours and minutes
Strap: Brown leather
Availability: At Swatch stores and online boutique
Price: $220 USD





JAMES BOND LIFESTYLE

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Very unique view inside a quartz watch with its mechanical parts.

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[watchpalooza]

Swatch produced this ²Q (as in the James Bond character) watch with the intention of releasing it alongside the upcoming 007 movie. But now "No Time to Die" has been delayed until April 2021 and it appears Swatch doesn't want to wait that long. So here it is.



SWATCH ²Q SS07Z102

SWATCH ON INSTAGRAM


Details and Specifications
Brand and Model: Swatch ²Q for ‘No Time to Die’
Reference: SS07Z102
Diameter: 42 mm
Lug to lug: 45.6
Height: 6.7 mm
Material: Stainless steel
Water resistance: 30 m
Movement: Quartz
Functions: Hours and minutes
Strap: Brown leather
Availability: At Swatch stores and online boutique
Price: $220 USD





JAMES BOND LIFESTYLE

WATCHES BY SJX

Very unique view inside a quartz watch with its mechanical parts.

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True...just wish they had replaced the plastic gears with metal ones.

[yinzburgher]

Four new Seiko Prospex automatic divers coming our way.

This first one with the brushed stainless steel bezel insert, the SPB185, may be in my future. The MM200 / Baby MarineMaster cases you see below are confirmed to be 42mm, 2mm smaller than the previous MM200 models. The movement is a 6R35.


SPB185J1 / SPB185



SPB187J1 / SPB187



And two new Shogun models. 44mm titanium cases, also with the 6R35 automatic movement. I think the white/silver dial SPB191 will be a hit, particularly if it has a "ghost" bezel as it appears in the render.


SPB189J1 / SPB189



SPB191J1 / SPB191

[cortman]

Four new Seiko Prospex automatic divers coming our way.

This first one with the brushed stainless steel bezel insert, the SPB185, may be in my future. The MM200 / Baby MarineMaster cases you see below are confirmed to be 42mm, 2mm smaller than the previous MM200 models. The movement is a 6R35.


SPB185J1 / SPB185
SPB187J1 / SPB187
And two new Shogun models. 44mm titanium cases, also with the 6R35 automatic movement. I think the white/silver dial SPB191 will be a hit, particularly if it has a "ghost" bezel as it appears in the render.


SPB189J1 / SPB189
SPB191J1 / SPB191

Smaller MM200, yes please! I think that'd be super cool. I like the look of the steel bezel one already. Trouble will be the prices- if I can get one, whether new or like new for around $500-$600 I would but much more than that and it's a no for me. That's what's kept me away from the new 62MAS and Willard releases.

[Rabirnie]

Four new Seiko Prospex automatic divers coming our way.

This first one with the brushed stainless steel bezel insert, the SPB185, may be in my future. The MM200 / Baby MarineMaster cases you see below are confirmed to be 42mm, 2mm smaller than the previous MM200 models. The movement is a 6R35.


SPB185J1 / SPB185
SPB187J1 / SPB187
And two new Shogun models. 44mm titanium cases, also with the 6R35 automatic movement. I think the white/silver dial SPB191 will be a hit, particularly if it has a "ghost" bezel as it appears in the render.


SPB189J1 / SPB189
SPB191J1 / SPB191

Smaller MM200, yes please! I think that'd be super cool. I like the look of the steel bezel one already. Trouble will be the prices- if I can get one, whether new or like new for around $500-$600 I would but much more than that and it's a no for me. That's what's kept me away from the new 62MAS and Willard releases.

Everything you just said is spot on. These could be real winners with the smaller dimensions, but the devil is really in where they end up price wise. I’m so tempted by the looks of the 62mas and Willard, but those prices are bonkers to me. That plus Seiko’s QC, see [mention]DogOnTime[/mention] ‘s recent experiences, and it’s easy to walk away.


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