2020 New and Upcoming Releases!

[yinzburgher]

Bell & Ross keeps adding more models to their BR 03-93 diver line-up. Most recently there has been a bronze case, then a PVD black case with full lume dial, and now a steel case with an orange dial. This one is limited to 250 pieces and it ain't cheap but I think this color looks great on a dive watch.

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BELL & ROSS BR 03-92 DIVER ORANGE

BELL & ROSS ON INSTAGRAM

WATCH COLLECTING LIFESTYLE WRITE-UP

Details and specifications
Ref: BR0392-D-O-ST/SRB
Limited edition of 250 pieces.
Available only in Bell & Ross' boutiques and e-boutiques
Movement: calibre BR-CAL.302 (base Sellita SW300-1). Automatic mechanical.
Functions: hours, minutes, seconds and date.
Case: 42 mm in width. Satin-finished and polished steel. Unidirectional rotating steel bezel with 60-minute scale and black anodised aluminium insert.
Dial: orange. Appliqué metal indices with Super-LumiNova® inserts. Metal skeletonised Super-LumiNova®-filled hands.
Crystal: sapphire with anti-reflective coating.
Water-resistance: 300 metres.
Straps: woven black rubber and ultra-resilient orange synthetic fabric.
Buckle: pin. Satin-finished and polished steel.
Price: $3900

[MoT]

I have the wrist real estate to pull one of those off. Now if I could only find one at 70% off...

[username]

That B&R looks fantastic. Only sold through their boutiques or from their website it seems. Anyone know if B&R boutiques ever give discounts, or is it MSRP only?

[tsteph12]

These three new waffle dial Seiko Prospex Sumo models can be found listed on a few retail sites already. I'm not sure why they are not yet on any Seiko websites (that I know of). Maybe later this week. I'll try to remember to update if I see alternative reference numbers for these. Specs are the same as other new Sumos......45mm with the 6R35 automatic movement and ISO 6425 certification. The WatchPro article below is calling them Seiko Prospex "Built for the Ice Diver" watches. It appears the full retail price will be $900. Pics from Carat & Co.
SPB175 = Grey
SPB177 = Green
SPB179 = Blue

WATCHPRO - SEIKO’S EXTREME ADVENTURERS

CARAT & CO PRE-ORDER PAGE

I really like the blue version. Do hope River Edge will carry as these are reportedly U.S.A. exclusive models.

[DogOnTime]

BELL & ROSS ON INSTAGRAM

The only brand I've seen that actually executed the 4.5 date window properly. Others have tried (Sinn, Glycine) but they end up showing the datewheel edges or look like an afterthought.

[DogOnTime]

"New" Orient divers. Just the saturation diver jr. without the power reserve. 43mm, 22mm lugs, blah blah blah.

Personally I'd just go for the PR version since it's already a premium movement.

[TheJohnP]

Vario has teased their upcoming Empire II lineup.



These 4 variants will be the final lineup for Empire II.

Please help Vario with this 1 question survey so they can gauge the limited numbers to make for each. There will be 100 handwound + 200 automatic pieces available among the 4 variants and they will be launching sometime next year.

Link to survey:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIp ... Q/viewform

In their email, Ivan said he only managed to take some time to roughly lay the hands on the dial and put a case on to take a photo of the new Empire II dial to show how they will look. "I'm happy with the way they turned out except for the Grey Tux. I'll make the concentric circles in the middle section slightly more prominent."

[yinzburgher]

Vario has teased their upcoming Empire II lineup.

That green color definitely isn't for me but I can't think of too many other dials with that color.......something unique. I like the silver and the pink dials more.

[yinzburgher]

I was slacking last year when the first MACH 1 models from Bangalore Watch Company came out and I never got around to posting them. It's a watch out of India that pays tribute to the MiG 21 Type 77, an iconic fighter-plane that served the Indian Air Force for five decades. Now there is a pre-order for two new variants with an Officer's Blue dial.



BANGALORE WATCH COMPANY MACH 1

BANGALORE WATCH COMPANY ON INSTAGRAM

MONOCHROME ARTICLE

Details and Specifications
Brand and model: Bangalore Watch Company MACH1 Officer's Blue
Case material: 316L Stainless Steel / Black PVD
Case diameter: 42mm
Lug to Lug: 48mm
Thickness: 11mm
Lug width: 22mm
Movement: Sellita SW220-1 automatic
Power reserve: 38 hours
Crystal: Sapphire crystal with triple anti-reflective coating
Water Resistance: 100m w/ screw-down crown
Strap: Cordura with genuine leather lining
Price: $720 (Officer’s Blue Steel)
Price: $775 (Officer’s Blue Stealth Fighter)
Pre-order ships 9th October 2020

[yinzburgher]

These Alpinist-inspired(?) Prospex models were part of the big list of 2020 Seiko releases that was leaked months ago. They are now finally up on Seiko's site and can be pre-ordered from some retailers.



SPB155J1 SPB157J1 SPB159J1

TIME AND TIDE ARTICLE

Details and Specifications
Brand and Model: Seiko Prospex Alpinist(?)
Case material: Stainless steel
Case diameter: 38mm
Lug to lug: 46mm
Thickness: 12.9mm
Caseback: Open exhibition caseback
Crystal: Domed sapphire glass
Water resistance: 200m w/ screw-down crown
Movement: Seiko automatic caliber 6R35
Power reserve: 70 hours
Price: $725 for green SPB155
Price: $700 for blue SPB157
Price: $700 for black SPB159

[pdsf]

These Alpinist-inspired(?) Prospex models were part of the big list of 2020 Seiko releases that was leaked months ago. They are now finally up on Seiko's site and can be pre-ordered from some retailers.



SPB155J1 SPB157J1 SPB159J1

TIME AND TIDE ARTICLE

Details and Specifications
Brand and Model: Seiko Prospex Alpinist(?)
Case material: Stainless steel
Case diameter: 38mm
Lug to lug: 46mm
Thickness: 12.9mm
Caseback: Open exhibition caseback
Crystal: Domed sapphire glass
Water resistance: 200m w/ screw-down crown
Movement: Seiko automatic caliber 6R35
Power reserve: 70 hours
Price: $725 for green SPB155
Price: $700 for blue SPB157
Price: $700 for black SPB159

Great size! And pretty, too.

Thanks for sharing [mention]yinzburgher[/mention] !

[MoT]

Armitron has a new line of retro-themed digital and ana-digi watches featuring stainless steel cases, a departure from the chrome-clad resin cases that Timex, Casio and others like to use.

Reasonable prices, and they look pretty good, too.

FIRST20 at checkout gives 20% off, and shipping is free with orders of $50 or more.

https://www.armitron.com/collections/retro-collection

[TheJohnP]

Armitron has a new line of retro-themed digital and ana-digi watches featuring stainless steel cases, a departure from the chrome-clad resin cases that Timex, Casio and others like to use.

Reasonable prices, and they look pretty good, too.

https://www.armitron.com/collections/retro-collection

I see them printing $ with the Griffy models.

[Boourns]

These Alpinist-inspired(?) Prospex models were part of the big list of 2020 Seiko releases that was leaked months ago. They are now finally up on Seiko's site and can be pre-ordered from some retailers.



SPB155J1 SPB157J1 SPB159J1

TIME AND TIDE ARTICLE

Details and Specifications
Brand and Model: Seiko Prospex Alpinist(?)
Case material: Stainless steel
Case diameter: 38mm
Lug to lug: 46mm
Thickness: 12.9mm
Caseback: Open exhibition caseback
Crystal: Domed sapphire glass
Water resistance: 200m w/ screw-down crown
Movement: Seiko automatic caliber 6R35
Power reserve: 70 hours
Price: $725 for green SPB155
Price: $700 for blue SPB157
Price: $700 for black SPB159

Man... Blue with a nice

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is gonna be real hard to pass up.

[pdsf]

These Alpinist-inspired(?) Prospex models were part of the big list of 2020 Seiko releases that was leaked months ago. They are now finally up on Seiko's site and can be pre-ordered from some retailers.



SPB155J1 SPB157J1 SPB159J1

TIME AND TIDE ARTICLE

Details and Specifications
Brand and Model: Seiko Prospex Alpinist(?)
Case material: Stainless steel
Case diameter: 38mm
Lug to lug: 46mm
Thickness: 12.9mm
Caseback: Open exhibition caseback
Crystal: Domed sapphire glass
Water resistance: 200m w/ screw-down crown
Movement: Seiko automatic caliber 6R35
Power reserve: 70 hours
Price: $725 for green SPB155
Price: $700 for blue SPB157
Price: $700 for black SPB159

Man... Blue with a nice

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is gonna be real hard to pass up.

oh my I forgot aboot that!