Here’s your digest of all the new watches released this week. Instead of boring you with spec-by-spec descriptions of every release and trying to dazzle you with deep thoughts and insights, this simple digest gives you the basics plus our two cents—sometimes so brief it’ll seem like just one cent. You’re welcome.
Stowa Prodiver Vintage 95 Limited
The celebration continues. While one has to wonder why Stowa couldn’t wait another 5 years to release a slew of anniversary pieces, here we are with another model to enjoy. The Prodiver Vintage 95 offers the brand’s modern diver in a black-and-vintage-lume colorway that is a nice contrast to its modern case. This reminds me of more than one model from Bespoke Watch Projects. Limited to 95 pieces at €1,795 (incl. VAT) from Stowa.
Maurice de Mauriac L2 GMT White
If you ever wanted an aggressively simple GMT, here it is. Maurice de Mauriac has given it’s no-fuss treatment to the GMT, with blocky numbering and markers, and stark white-and-black coloring. The 42mm steel case has 100m of water resistance (the brand says “waterproof”) and an ETA 2983-2, a caller-style GMT movement. I’m a big fan of stark design like this and the numbering on the bezel (which is lumed) is a win in my book. Priced at CHF 4,200 from Maurice de Mauriac.
Hanhart Pioneer Mk I & Mk II Reverse Panda
Previously available in black or white dials, Hanhart has given the reverse panda treatment to its Pioneer Mk I and Mk II models. Both models maintain their 40mm diameters and 15mm height, and the signature red pusher and fluted rotating bezel with red 0 marking. The Mk I features a ETA 7733 with a monopusher conversion, while the Mk II features a ETA 7750. €2,090 for the Mk I and €1,990 for the Mk II from Hanhart.
ochs und junior Mese 2.22 “The Ocean”
ochs und junior continues its stream of releases under its non-customizable ochs Line. These watches take the guesswork out of the infinite possibility of customizing an ochs und junior, with the brand selecting combinations for you. This time, a brilliant brushed blue dial is nestled in a 39mm titanium case to great effect. The brand-given nickname, “The Ocean,” is fitting. It’s powered by an ETA 2824-2 with a custom date module. Priced at CHF 3,250 from ochs und junior.
Oris Divers Sixty-Five “Cotton Candy”
Hölstein’s hometown heroes at Oris have released another round of Cotton Candy models, this time with perlon straps made of recycled materials. Originally released last year, the Divers Sixty-Five Cotton Candy models were one of the few bronze watches on the market that could be purchased with an bronze bracelet (it was also available on a brown strap). These new straps are certainly more exciting than the leather option, and I’m sure they’re great as far as perlon goes, but they’re not quite as compelling as the bracelet. The watch remains at 38mm with the Oris 733 caliber (base SW200-1). $2,600 from Oris.