Luxury watchmaking often celebrates either technical innovation or artistic beauty. With the new ZENITH DEFY Extreme Lapis Lazuli II, the Swiss manufacture proves that the two can coexist beautifully.
Limited to just 25 pieces worldwide, this latest edition of the DEFY Extreme brings together one of the most advanced mechanical chronograph movements in production with one of nature’s most captivating gemstones. The result is a watch that feels equally at home in a collector’s showcase or on the wrist of someone who appreciates cutting-edge engineering.
A Study in Contrasts
At first glance, the DEFY Extreme Lapis Lazuli II is impossible to ignore.
Its bold 45mm case combines forged carbon with titanium, creating a lightweight yet incredibly robust construction. Unlike polished metals that reflect light, the matte texture of forged carbon absorbs it, giving the watch a stealth-like presence that perfectly suits the aggressive architecture of the DEFY collection.
Against this dark backdrop, the lapis lazuli chronograph counters become the undeniable focal point.
Every slice of lapis lazuli is naturally unique, with tiny pyrite inclusions shimmering like stars across a deep blue sky. No two watches will ever display exactly the same pattern, making each piece subtly individual.
Powered by the Legendary El Primero 9004
Beneath the openworked dial sits one of ZENITH’s most impressive achievements: the El Primero 9004.
The movement features two completely independent escapements, each designed for a specific purpose.
One escapement beats at 5 Hz (36,000 vibrations per hour) to keep precise time, while the second operates at an extraordinary 50 Hz (360,000 vibrations per hour) exclusively for the chronograph.
This innovative architecture enables the central chronograph hand to complete one full rotation every second, allowing elapsed time to be measured with remarkable precision to 1/100th of a second.
It’s a mechanical spectacle that remains one of the defining features of the DEFY Extreme collection.
Built for Performance, Designed for Everyday Wear
While the movement is undeniably technical, the DEFY Extreme Lapis Lazuli II has also been designed with versatility in mind.
The watch is supplied with a black rubber strap featuring a folding clasp, alongside a black high-performance Velcro strap. Thanks to ZENITH’s integrated quick-change strap system, switching between the two requires no tools, making it easy to adapt the watch for different occasions.
The carbon and titanium construction also keeps the substantial 45mm case surprisingly lightweight, while its 20 ATM water resistance ensures it’s ready for active everyday use.
A Collector’s Edition
The DEFY Extreme Lapis Lazuli II isn’t simply another colour variation.
By pairing forged carbon, titanium and natural lapis lazuli with one of the world’s most technically advanced mechanical chronographs, ZENITH has created a watch that celebrates both innovation and individuality.
With only 25 examples available worldwide, this is a timepiece destined for collectors who appreciate rare materials, exceptional engineering and distinctive design.
Technical Specifications
Reference: 10.9102.9004/51.I200
Limited Edition: 25 pieces
Case: 45mm Carbon & Titanium
Movement: El Primero 9004
Chronograph Accuracy: 1/100th of a second
Frequency: 5 Hz timekeeping / 50 Hz chronograph
Power Reserve: 50 hours
Water Resistance: 20 ATM
Dial: Openworked with natural lapis lazuli counters
Straps: Black rubber strap and black Velcro strap with interchangeable system
Final Thoughts
The DEFY Extreme Lapis Lazuli II demonstrates that modern watchmaking isn’t only about improving performance. It’s also about creating emotion through materials, craftsmanship and thoughtful design.
Its forged carbon case speaks to contemporary engineering, while the natural beauty of lapis lazuli adds warmth and individuality. Combined with the remarkable El Primero 9004 movement capable of measuring time to 1/100th of a second, this limited edition showcases exactly what makes ZENITH one of the industry’s most innovative watchmakers.
For collectors seeking something that blends mechanical excellence with unmistakable character, the DEFY Extreme Lapis Lazuli II stands out as one of the most compelling releases of the year.
With the Delphis Art Deco, Chronoswiss presents a bold reinterpretation of one of its most iconic complications. Inspired by the design language of the Roaring Twenties, this new edition pays tribute to an era defined by artistic freedom, architectural clarity, and a fascination with modern progress.
The Art Deco movement that flourished during the 1920s reshaped the visual culture of its time. From architecture and graphic design to fashion and industrial objects, it introduced a new aesthetic built on geometry, symmetry, and refined contrasts. It was a period where craftsmanship met innovation, and where decorative arts embraced modernity without abandoning tradition.
These values resonate deeply with the philosophy of Chronoswiss today.
With the Delphis Art Deco, the brand translates this spirit into a contemporary mechanical sculpture for the wrist.
A Dial inspired by Art Deco Geometry
At the center of the Delphis Art Deco lies a dial that reflects the architectural elegance of the Art Deco era.
The main dial surface is nickel-coated and laser-structured, creating a subtle three- dimensional texture that plays with light and shadow. Its refined grey tone evokes the metallic elegance and restrained color palettes characteristic of Art Deco design.
Hovering above this surface is the distinctive Delphis display. At 12 o’clock, the jumping hour advances instantly at the top of each hour. At the center, the retrograde minute hand sweeps across the curved scale before snapping back to its starting position. At the lower part of the dial, the small seconds rotate continuously.
For the small seconds, Chronoswiss introduces a baby-blue azur tone, achieved through a unique lacquer on a hand-guilloché base. The intricate guilloché pattern is engraved in- house at the Atelier Lucerne using century-old machines, creating a dynamic texture beneath the Art Deco-inspired white typography.
The gold-plated minute ring adds a warm contrast to the cool grey dial and reinforces the geometric clarity that defines the entire composition.
Modern Presence – Crafted in Lucerne
The 42 mm case of the Delphis Art Deco is crafted from Grade 5 titanium and finished in a matte grey tone. Lightweight yet exceptionally durable, the material lends the watch a modern architectural presence while ensuring comfort on the wrist.
Paired with a black nubuck strap, the piece balances the bold mechanical architecture of the Delphis complication with a refined contemporary aesthetic.
Powering the Delphis Art Deco is the Chronoswiss Manufacture Caliber C.6004, developed together with La Joux-Perret. The automatic movement offers a 55-hour power reserve and is visible through the sapphire crystal caseback.
Inside, traditional finishing techniques meet modern engineering, reflecting the same philosophy that defines the watch itself: heritage craftsmanship expressed through contemporary watchmaking.
A new chapter for an Icon
The Delphis has long been one of the most recognizable complications within the Chronoswiss universe and has remained an icon since its introduction in 1996.
With the Delphis Art Deco, Chronoswiss revisits this emblematic complication through the lens of one of history’s most influential design movements.
A mechanical tribute to the Roaring Twenties – reimagined for the collectors of today.
• Complication: Jumping Hour, Retrograde Minute, Analogue Seconds • Dial: Small Seconds Hand Guilloché
• Movement: Manufacture Caliber C.6004, automatic
• Water Resistance: 10 ATM
Technical Data
Model: Delphis Art Deco, limited to 150 pieces
Reference: CH-1423TM.1-GRGO Titanium Grade 5
Displays: Digital hour at 12 o’clock, retrograde & central minute, analog second at 6 o’clock
Case: Solid 17-piece Titanium Grade 5 case with matte finish, cut and polished, polished bezel with side fluted decorative ring and cambered, double anti-reflective sapphire crystal; screwed and satin- finished case back with sapphire crystal, onion crown, water-resistant to 10 bar, screw-down straps with patented autobloc system
Measurements: Ø 42 mm, height 14.4 mm
Movement: Chronoswiss manufacture caliber C. 6004, automatic
Diameter: Ø33mm
Jewels: 37
Balance: Glucydur, three-legged
Balance spring: Nivarox 1
Fine Adjustment: Via Excenter
Shock protection: Incabloc
Frequency: 4 Hz., 28‘800 A/h (semi-oscillations)
Power reserve: Approx. 55 hours
Special features: Skeletonized rotor made of tungsten, ball bearing; armature, escape wheel and screws polished; bridge with Geneva cut, ruthenium plated
Dial: 3-dimensional construction, upper level lasered with nickel-coating/ digital hour display. Central retrograde minute, analog second at 6 o’clock with hand Guilloché lacquer blue, Minute Ring gold plated.
Hands: Pointer shape “Viking”, aluminium / satinated / blue PVD-coating
Created as a poetic expression of the eternal relationship between the Sun and the Moon, SKYDANCE is one of the most refined feminine creations to emerge from Les Ateliers Louis Moinet in recent years. It is delicate without feeling fragile, technical without appearing complex, and luxurious in a way that feels deeply emotional rather than overtly extravagant.
A Watch Inspired by the Sky
The idea behind SKYDANCE is beautifully simple. The Sun and Moon, two celestial bodies that have guided humanity for centuries, become the central characters of an elegant mechanical performance. While the Moon rests quietly on a disc made from genuine lunar meteorite, the Sun moves continuously across the dial in a graceful sixty-second rotation.
What makes the watch captivating is the way Louis Moinet transforms astronomy into emotion. The dial feels alive. Light shifts across the white mother-of-pearl surface, diamonds shimmer subtly as hour markers, and the aventurine backdrop creates the illusion of a night sky filled with stars. Nothing feels excessive. Every detail has purpose.
The rotating Sun is particularly mesmerising. Instead of relying on dramatic complications, SKYDANCE creates visual theatre through motion and texture. It is the kind of watch that quietly draws attention the longer you look at it.
Rare Materials, Thoughtfully Used
Luxury today is no longer only about precious metals or gem-setting. It is increasingly about craftsmanship, rarity, and storytelling. SKYDANCE understands this perfectly.
The inclusion of Dhofar 457 lunar meteorite immediately gives the piece a sense of authenticity and wonder. This is not decorative imitation but an actual fragment connected to space and time itself. Combined with aventurine, mother-of-pearl, white ceramic, and grade 5 titanium, the watch feels contemporary while still deeply romantic.
At 35.6 mm, the proportions are elegant and wearable. The titanium construction keeps the watch light on the wrist, while the ceramic bezel adds brightness and modernity. Details such as the fleur-de-lys crown and white ceramic cabochons on the lugs reinforce the artisanal nature of the piece without overpowering the design.
A Feminine Watch Without Stereotypes
One of the strongest aspects of SKYDANCE is that it does not rely on clichés often associated with women’s watches. It is not simply a smaller version of an existing model, nor does it depend solely on diamonds to create desirability.
Instead, Louis Moinet approaches femininity through emotion, artistry, and storytelling. The result is a watch that feels intelligent and expressive. It speaks to collectors who appreciate fine watchmaking but also want personality and poetry on the wrist.
The two versions, each limited to just 28 pieces, enhance that exclusivity. One model features a bezel set with six diamonds, while the second elevates the brilliance further with sixty diamonds representing every minute of the hour.
The Movement Behind the Magic
Inside SKYDANCE is the automatic LM58 calibre, operating at 4 Hz with a 42-hour power reserve. While technically impressive, the movement is designed to support the watch’s artistic vision rather than dominate it.
Even the oscillating weight continues the celestial theme, featuring a decorative Sun and Moon motif visible through the sapphire caseback. It is a thoughtful touch that ensures the storytelling continues from every angle.
A Meaningful Year for Louis Moinet
The launch of SKYDANCE arrives during an important period for the maison. In 2026, Louis Moinet celebrates the 210th anniversary of the world’s first chronograph, originally completed in 1816, as well as the 220th anniversary of the historic year 1806, when Louis Moinet created remarkable pieces for figures including Napoléon Bonaparte.
That heritage matters because SKYDANCE does not feel disconnected from the brand’s identity. Even though it is distinctly feminine, it still carries the same fascination with astronomy, mechanics, and artistic craftsmanship that has defined Louis Moinet for generations.
Final Thoughts
SKYDANCE is not designed to shout. Its beauty lies in its restraint, its motion, and the emotion it creates on the wrist. In an industry increasingly driven by louder designs and larger cases, Louis Moinet has chosen to create something softer, more intimate, and ultimately more memorable.
It is a watch that captures the magic of looking up at the night sky and translating that feeling into haute horlogerie. And in doing so, SKYDANCE becomes more than a timepiece. It becomes a small universe of its own.
Model SKYDANCE
LM-132.20.80 with 17 diamonds – limited edition to 28 pieces
LM-132.2D.80 with 71 diamonds – limited edition to 28 pieces
CASE
Material Polished and satin-finished grade 5 titanium, white ceramic bezel
Set with 6 diamonds VVS 0.159 ct (ø 1.90 mm)
Or version with 60 diamonds VVS 0.65 ct
(54 pcs ø 1.20 mm and 6 pcs ø 1.90 mm)
Ceramic cabochons on the lugs
Grade 5 titanium crown with fleur-de-lys and white ceramic ring
Crystal Sapphire crystal | Double-sided anti-reflective coating
Diameter 35.60 mm
Height 12.10 mm
Water resistance 50 metres
DIAL
Dial White mother-of-pearl
11 diamonds VVS 0.12 ct (9 pcs ø 1.20 mm and 2 pcs ø 1.60 mm)
Dhofar 457 lunar meteorite
Black aventurine
Hands Dewdrop hour and minute hands, black nickel with SNL
MOVEMENT
Calibre LM58
Oscillating weight Sun and moon decoration. Four elements: a rhodium-plated base, a polished gold-toned sun, a black PVD disc, and a gold-toned applied moon.
Dimensions Diameter: 26 mm | Height: 5.25 mm
Functions Hours | Minutes
Animation Rotating sun (60 seconds)
Type Self-winding mechanism
Parts 183
Oscillations 28,800 vph
Frequency 4 Hz
Jewels 28
Power reserve 42 hours
STRAP
Material Genuine rubber with a satin texture
Alligator strap available in various colours upon request
Clasp Steel folding clasp
New identity for the emblematic Double Independent Chronograph by Cyrus Genève.
The maison introduces the latest addition to its range: the Klepcys Dice Glacial Blue. Boasting this unique colour, it has a sophisticated and ethereal appearance.
The Klepcys DICE, the world’s first double independent chronograph, was first unveiled in August 2021. A much appreciated technical innovation that allows two-time intervals to be measured independently or in synchrony. It is the result of meticulous research and development conducted by esteemed master watchmaker Jean-François Mojon, the creative mind behind all Cyrus Genève watches since the brand’s foundation in 2010.
A useful tool for independently or simultaneously recording two elapsed time intervals in sports competitions, the new KLECYS DICE GLACIAL BLUE is also an excellent companion for everyday life, marking the rhythm of our daily activities.
This timepiece is distinguished by its remarkable versatility, making it the ideal complement to casual-chic attire, thanks to its newly introduced shade. At the same time, its sophisticated and refined allure makes it a suitable accessory for even the most elegant occasions.
Glacial Blue is a pale blue shade that draws inspiration from the depths of glaciers, the layers of frost in pine forests, or the sky dominated by clouds. The ideal hue to engender calm and serenity. And not only! It is also a shade that pairs exquisitely with black and white, colours that are chromatic opposites and which distinguish the two independent chronographs accommodated within a single case.
Limited to just 38 pieces, the KLEPCYS DICE GLACIAL BLUE is crafted from grade 5 titanium and powered by the in-house manufactured self-winding movement, calibre CYR718, offering 55-hour power reserve when fully wound.
AN UNMISTAKABLE AND HALLMARK STYLE.
The case
The signature feature of the KLEPCYS timepieces by CYRUS Genève is its iconic cushion-shaped case, which comprises no fewer than 26 parts. The elongated lugs on the case body, the squared bezel with slightly rounded sides and the symmetrical twin crowns define its recognisable aesthetics.
The KLEPCYS DICE GLACIAL BLUE comes in a polished/brushed grade 5 titanium case with a transparent rear. It is 42 mm in diameter, 16.5 mm thick and water resistant up to 10 ATM. Titanium is a highly corrosion-resistant, hypoallergenic, and extremely lightweight material, ensuring a comfortable and elegant fit on the wrist.
The two independent chronographs can be started, stopped, and reset by pressing the pushers on the two crowns, which are situated at 3 o’clock and 9 o’clock respectively. The two chronographs can be identified by the two black and white anodised aluminium rings on the crowns. The crown at 3 o’clock is also used for time-setting and winding the movement.
A unique display
The openworked architecture of the display is a well-thought-out approach that allows the chronograph mechanism and its column wheels to be seen in action from the dial side, standing out against microblasted plates in the watch’s signature colour: a light blue obtained through ALD treatment.
The elapsed times recorded by the two chronographs are easy to read thanks to the two-colour scheme that CYRUS Genève has adopted in white and glossy black. Both colours are featured on the chronograph counter at 3 o’clock, the double-scale flange around the dial, the column wheels and the respective crowns. The chrono minute and second hands are mirrored. The first chronograph, which is activated by the crown at 3 o’clock, is highlighted in white and resets at 12 o’clock. The second chronograph, distinguished by the glossy black hand, is set using the pusher on the 9 o’clock crown and resets to 6 o’clock.
The small seconds dial at 9 o’clock, with its original logo-shaped hand, mirrors the chronograph counter. Both the chronograph counter and the small seconds sub-dial are made of anti-reflective sapphire crystal, as is the hour track, which displays luminescent Arabic numerals and has been carefully shaped to accommodate the counters.
The latest addition to the Klepcys DICE collection exudes a casual-chic vibe, accentuated by a Cordura fabric strap that matches the colour of the dial and is secured to the wrist with a personalised titanium folding clasp.
A state-of-the-art, pioneering calibre conceived and crafted in our Manufacture
Our manufacturing facility in Le Locle, Switzerland, under the direction of the talented master watchmaker Jean-François Mojon, boasts a wealth of expertise in the horological art. This enables the Maison to continue exploring and pushing back the boundaries of watchmaking mechanics. This is a significant step towards the forefront of innovation in developing calibres that set new standards in terms of accuracy and performance.
CYRUS Genève continues to surprise the most demanding collectors with the new KLEPCYS DICE GLACIAL BLUE, which is powered by the prestigious CYR718 self-winding calibre.
Comprising 443 components, it beats at 28,800 vibrations/hour and has a single barrel providing 55-hour power reserve at full charge. It is equipped with two independent chronograph movements and two display axes: one corresponds to the chronograph seconds and the second to the 30-minute counter of the double chronograph. The chronographs are activated by two column wheels, which in turn activate the different levers and couplings that move the seconds and 30-minute chronograph display.
Activating the chronograph levers generates considerable shock and energy dispersion, particularly during the return-to-zero phase when the hammer on the heart cam is engaged. Thanks to a special insulation system, which ensures precision measurements throughout the event, the two chronographs function independently without exerting any influence on one another.
Special attention was also required for the motion work mechanism that carries the hour and minute hands. To optimise space and accommodate the double independent chronograph complication, Mojon came up with a concentric mechanism for the motion work. This mechanism is not only more compact, but also coaxial with the hands’ axes.
This innovative mechanism comprises two main plates with a micro-beaded finish and pale blue colour obtained with ALD treatment, on which the 218 components of the additional module corresponding to the two independent chronographs were assembled.
It should be noted that since the chronograph mechanism is visible on the dial side, the movement has been reversed. Its design provides an intriguing view of the two column wheels that constitute the “heart” of this complication.
Movement
• Manufacture self-winding movement, calibre CYR718
• Dimensions: 36.00 mm Ø x 11.65 mm thickness
• Components: 443 total – 218 correspond to the chronograph module
• Number of Jewels: 51 total – 17 correspond to the chronograph module
• Variable inertia balance wheel
• Frequency: 4 Hz
• Vibrations per hour: 28,800
• Swiss lever escapement
• Rhodium-plated barrel with snailed ratchet wheel, Cyrus logo and inscription filled with black lacquer
• Power reserve: 55-hour
• Two micro-beaded mainplates with glacial blue ALD treatment visible on dial side
• Bridges: grey anthracite NAC galvanic treatment, decorated with embossed sunray pattern with satin and micro-beaded finishing, hand-bevelled profiles
• Open-worked monobloc rotor with a sunray pattern, engraved with “The Conquest of Innovation”, open-worked central medallion with Cyrus helix logo in 18K 4N gold
Functions
• Central hours and minutes
• Small seconds at 9 o’clock
• 30-minute counter of the double independent chronograph at 3 o’clock, double hands in white and glossy black
Case
• Cushion-shaped case made of 26 parts
• Grade 5 polished/brushed titanium
• Diameter: 42 mm excluding the crowns
• Thickness: 16.5 mm
• Crown at 3 o’clock: position 1 to wind the movement; position 2 to adjust time + pusher for activation of chronograph No. 1 (start-stop-reset)
• Crown at 9 o’clock: pusher to activate chronograph No. 2 (start-stop-reset)
• Decoration of crowns: engraved Cyrus logo, black rubber ring embossed with grooves and white anodised aluminium ring on crown at 3 o’clock corresponding to chronograph No. 1; black anodised aluminium ring at 9 o’clock corresponding to chronograph No. 2
Case
• Cushion-shaped case made of 26 parts
• Grade 5 polished/brushed titanium
• Diameter: 42 mm excluding the crowns
• Thickness: 16.5 mm
• Crown at 3 o’clock: position 1 to wind the movement; position 2 to adjust time + pusher for activation of chronograph No. 1 (start-stop-reset)
• Crown at 9 o’clock: pusher to activate chronograph No. 2 (start-stop-reset)
• Decoration of crowns: engraved Cyrus logo, black rubber ring embossed with grooves and white anodised aluminium ring on crown at 3 o’clock corresponding to chronograph No. 1; black anodised aluminium ring at 9 o’clock corresponding to chronograph No. 2
• Sapphire crystal on dial side: anti-reflective treatment on both sides
• Case back: sapphire crystal, sealed with customised screws with Cyrus logo
• Engraving “J.F. Mojon – 1 of 38”
• Water-resistance: 10 ATM (100 m – 330 ft)
Dial
• 3D open-worked dial, visible micro-beaded mainplates with glacial blue ALD treatment
• Sapphire crystal hour ring with anti-reflective treatment on both sides, bevelled and polished edges, Arabic numerals with white Super-LumiNova with blue light emissions
• Minute markers on glacial blue flange treated with white Super-LumiNova with blue glow
• Glacial blue flange with double scale corresponding to chronograph with 5-minute intervals in white and black
• Open-worked hour and minute hands, rhodium-plated with polished edges, treated with white Super-LumiNova with blue glow
• Small seconds counter at 9 o’clock: anti-reflective smoked sapphire crystal glass with white lacquered Arabic numerals at 15-second intervals surmounted by a microblasted rhodium-plated ring, helix small seconds hand with luminescent tip (white Super-LumiNova with blue glow)
• 30-minute counter at 3 o’clock: anti-reflective smoked sapphire crystal glass with markers at 5-minute intervals and indication 15/30 minutes in white and glossy black corresponding to each chronograph, two specular hands in white and black
• Central chronograph seconds hands: white hand with reset at 12 o’clock, black with reset at 6 o’clock
• Lacquered column wheels: white at 12 o’clock and glossy black at 6 o’clock
Strap
• Glacial blue Cordura fabric strap with personalised grade 5 titanium folding clasp
“It is essential not to depart from the genuine.” — Louis Moinet
“When we think about measuring time, what is genuine to that art is accuracy, exactness and reliability. This quest for precision guided the work of the great watchmaker Louis Moinet. Today, this quest has found a new echo with the 1806, a chronometer certified by the Geneva Astronomical Observatory. A timepiece that also reminds us that astronomy and watchmaking have been intimately linked for centuries. In fact, it was Louis Moinet’s desire to measure the movement of the stars that paved the way for modern chronometry.” – Jean-Marie Schaller, CEO & Creative Director
A pioneer of chronometry
Louis Moinet dedicated his life and talent to a very ambitious goal: the precise, scientific measurement of time. His invention of the first-ever chronograph ushered in the era of high frequency, achieving a phenomenal rate of 30 Hz, which was essential for measuring the tierce, or 60th of a second. As president of the Chronometric Society in Paris, he brought together the era’s greatest scientists and watchmakers in their shared pursuit of precision. He later crowned his achievements by presenting a chronometer with several important complications at the 1851 Universal Exhibition in London.
Thus, guided by the quest of exact measurement, Louis Moinet laid the foundations of modern chronometry and became its most illustrious pioneer.
The 1806 chronomètre d’Observatoire
Since its founding in 1772, the Geneva Astronomical Observatory has been the historic home of Swiss chronometric certification. It perpetuates the tradition of precision contests that marked the nineteenth century.
The new Louis Moinet timepiece, the 1806, has been certified as an observatory chronometer and is thus a part of that tradition. To obtain this designation, each 1806 movement undergoes fifteen days of trials, during which it is tested in different positions and subjected to various temperature variations. The results of these tests provide proof of the chronometer’s precision and reliability.
Historic roots, contemporary look
Inspired by history’s very first chronograph, the 1806 case draws attention with its understated power. Its Directoire-style semi-bassine silhouette, highlighted by the double gadroon, combines the sobriety of the historical lines with the contemporary lightness of polished and satin-finished grade 5 titanium. The crown, engraved with a fleur-de-lys, pays homage to the French town of Bourges, Louis Moinet’s birthplace.
The rhodium-plated dial seems alive thanks to a subtle interplay of satin and bead-blasted finishes. The classic, highly readable numerals convey the rigour of a genuine scientific instrument. The small seconds dial at nine o’clock in the same bead-blasted decor is offset by a polished circular frame, accentuating the depth and clarity of the display.
The minute chapter is arranged on a peripheral flange with a circular satin finish. It is punctuated by twelve blackened nickel cabochons and four blued steel screws, a crucial detail that further evokes the historical roots of this timepiece.
The 1806 dial showcases how traditional watchmaking fits in with a modern look. Classic elements pay homage to the original: the name Louis Moinet appears in its historic typography, while Chronomètre d’Observatoire is displayed in the same font used for the hour numerals.
The slender, openworked hands in blued steel maintain the visual clarity that defined Louis Moinet’s original timepieces, while their tips, enhanced with modern SLN luminous material, guarantee immediate legibility in any light. The fine seconds hand stands out with its circular openworked counterweight—a detail that bridges historical craftsmanship with contemporary precision. At the dial’s centre, the ruby-set barrel, flanked by two polished screws, adds a technical accent that is both rigorous and refined.
The sapphire crystal caseback reveals an automatic movement certified as an “Observatory chronometer.” Its circular-grained plate serves as a backdrop to the openworked, gilded rotor designed in a purposefully clean, modern, style. As it spins, it reveals the movement’s individual number, guaranteeing authentication and official certification. The four engraved symbols on the caseback represent the company’s core values: exclusivity, creativity, artistry, and design.
As for the bracelet, it was given the name “BRIDGE project.” It is the first grade 5 titanium bracelet by Louis Moinet and takes its name from the distinctive wide links that recall a stylised bridge. It is resolutely contemporary, thanks to a unique design, and was conceived as a seamless extension of the case. Each link seems to flow fluidly into the next, enabling the bracelet to hug the wrist naturally without disrupting the watch’s balance. The alternating satin-finished and polished surfaces create a sculptural ensemble that is both graceful and ergonomic.
1806: The prestigious origin
Louis Moinet creations carry extraordinary stories within them, both through the technical advances they embody and the distinguished personalities for whom they were intended. Some were conceived as exceptional commissions, such as the clock created for Napoleon in 1806—a landmark work whose date now inspires the name of this new timepiece.
To wear the 1806 “Observatory chronometer” is to continue a story that has been evolving for more than two centuries…
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Model :1806
Case & Bracelet
Material: Polished and satin-brushed grade 5 titanium | Sapphire crystal
with double-sided anti-reflective treatment
Hands: Hour and minute: blued steel, facetted and openworked, with luminescent material. Blued steel second hand with circular openworked counterweight
With the Altitude MB Meteor, Bremont continues to push the envelope on what modern pilot’s watches can be—functional, durable, and uncompromisingly refined. This latest addition to the ALT1 collection is built for those who demand resilience in the skies and style on the ground.
Titanium Strength, Everyday Wearability
Crafted in Grade 2 titanium, the 42mm case is both lightweight and incredibly tough. It’s shaped using Bremont’s signature Trip‑Tick® construction, giving the watch its sharp lines and robust feel while remaining comfortable for all-day wear. The slimmer lug-to-lug fit enhances wrist ergonomics, whether paired with a titanium bracelet or a rubber-lined leather strap.
Engineered for the Skies
Inside, the chronometer-certified movement delivers a powerful 68-hour power reserve, protected by a patented anti-shock rubber mount. For pilots and travelers surrounded by electronics, Bremont adds a soft iron Faraday cage that shields the movement from magnetic fields—a feature that speaks to the brand’s military-grade reliability.
Dial Details That Matter
The Brushed Black Galvanic metal dial is a nod to cockpit legibility—clean, functional, and bold. Applied Arabic numerals with Super-LumiNova® glow bright in low light. At the center, a red-tipped lollipop seconds hand adds a flash of character, subtly referencing Bremont’s partnership with Martin-Baker, famed for their ejection seats.
The internal Roto-Click bezel, adjustable via the 4 o’clock crown, is perfect for flight calculations, tracking elapsed time, or simply navigating daily tasks with pilot-grade precision.
A View of the Movement
Turn the watch over and you’re treated to a sapphire crystal caseback—a rare touch for tool watches. The movement is decorated with Geneva stripes and features a gunmetal finish, delivering a sense of mechanical depth without compromising the watch’s magnetic shielding.
Designed to Go Further
Rated to 100m of water resistance, this is not just a pilot’s watch—it’s a multi-purpose companion that fits into any adventure. Whether you’re flying across continents or navigating city streets, the Altitude MB Meteor ORANGE BARREL delivers consistent performance with undeniable style.
Quick Specs
Case: 42mm Grade 2 Titanium
Movement: Automatic, 68-hour power reserve, chronometer rated
Dial: Brushed Black Galvanic metal dial with Super-LumiNova®
Crystal: Sapphire (front and back)
Water Resistance: 100m / 10 ATM
Strap Options: Titanium bracelet
Final Word
Bremont’s Bremont Altitude MB Meteor ORANGE BARREL isn’t just a technical marvel—it’s a bold statement in modern horology. It honors aviation heritage while pushing forward into a new era of lightweight, high-spec wristwear. British-built, battle-tested, and beautiful in every way.
The Fifty Fathoms Tech 45 mm debuts in the permanent collection, with a new interchangeable strap system, expanding its technical repertoire with bold rubber options in classic black, white or vivid orange. These vibrant colors inject a fresh, lifestyle-driven twist into the iconic diver’s instrument, while preserving all its exceptional tool-watch features.
Blancpain’s enduring connection to the Ocean and pioneering spirit runs deep. While firmly rooted in the Maison’s professional diving heritage and unmatched legacy in professional diving timepieces, the new Fifty Fathoms Tech emerges as a thoroughly modern expression of Blancpain’s most famous collection, blending technicity with a new, unexpected dose of style.
Originally conceived as a serious tool watch and diving instrument, the Fifty Fathoms has long been the choice of professional divers, explorers, and underwater photographers. The Tech variant, housed in Grade 23 brushed titanium, embodies that legacy with a bold 45 mm case diameter, a helium escape valve, and a unidirectional 120-click ceramic bezel optimized for use with gloved hands. Its absolute black dial absorbs up to 97% of light – an impressive feat ensuring maximum legibility in murky depths or low-light conditions, while creating a striking contrast with the luminescent block-shaped appliques.
Yet Blancpain’s latest chapter writes a new narrative: the tool watch is going lifestyle. In a significant update for 2025, the Fifty Fathoms Tech introduces a fully interchangeable strap system, empowering wearers to switch styles in seconds, no tools required. Additionally, Blancpain offers straps in multiple lengths, a crucial detail for divers who may wear the watch over a wetsuit, while also making it perfect for everyday wear on a bare wrist.
Color, too, is making waves. Beyond classic black rubber, Blancpain is releasing two new summer-ready hues: a crisp white and a vibrant orange. The latter isn’t just an aesthetic flourish; it matches the Tech’s orange central seconds hand and TECH inscription on the dial, proving that even the most serious diving instruments can embrace personality and fun.
Of course, the Fifty Fathoms Tech retains its mechanical credentials. Powering the watch is the automatic calibre 1315A, a 4 Hz movement widely respected among collectors for its robust 120-hour power reserve, precision timekeeping, and beautifully finished architecture. The sapphire case-back offers a view of the movement’s decorations, underscoring Blancpain’s dedication to Haute Horlogerie even in the Maison’s most utilitarian creations.
In short, the Fifty Fathoms Tech bridges worlds: as capable in the abyss as it is on dry land. It’s a pure diver’s tool, reborn as a polyvalent companion for any occasion – from exploring coral reefs to strolling through a summer cityscape or making a statement far above sea level.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Fifty Fathoms Tech
Ref. 5029 12B30 94A
Movement: Blancpain Manufacture calibre 1315A Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds, date, helium escape valve Winding: Automatic
Power Reserve: 120 hours (5 days) Dimensions: 33.40 x 5.65 mm
Frequency: 4 Hz (28,800 vph) Jewels: 35 Number of components: 227
Case: Grade 23 titanium Crystal and Case Back: Sapphire crystal Water Resistance: 30 bar (300 meters) Diameter: 45.00 mm Thickness: 14.10 mm Lug: Central lugs with interchangeable strap system
Dial: Absolute black Hands: With Super-LumiNova®, orange second hand
Indexes: Luminescent block-shaped appliques
Straps: Integrated rubber straps with pin buckle Tool-free interchangeable strap system Two straps included
Colour options: black, white, and orange Different size options
After setting the tone with its sought-after Essential Grey editions, Hublot now shifts the dial. This time, to taupe. Say hello to Volume IV: the new Classic Fusion Essential Taupe, released in two sizes: 42 mm and 45 mm. These two online-exclusive mark the fourth edition in Hublot’s Essential monochrome series. As with its predecessors, the Essential Taupe is a collector’s milestone.
Hublot may be known for bold moves, disruptive materials and colors you can spot across the room, but it also knows how to speak softly and make a big impact. Witness the Essential Taupe editions: radically refined and crafted for those who lead with timeless confidence. Taupe isn’t just a color, it’s a conviction. A pitch-perfect blend of grey and brown, it’s soft-spoken but strong, grounded yet elevated. It is worn effortlessly, beyond any label. Genderless, seasonless and bold.
Both the 42 mm and 45 mm models feature a polished and satin-finished titanium case and bezel, a sunray taupe dial and an eye-catching strap that fuses rubber and fabric in matching tones. Two signature elements of the Essential collections stand out: a distinctive woven thread unique to the strap and the tone-on-tone aesthetic with its unmistakable monochrome look. Beneath the anti-reflective sapphire crystal ticks a self- winding movement, offering up to 48 hours of power reserve and 5 ATM water resistance. Each timepiece features all the hallmarks of a genuine Classic Fusion: a bezel featuring six functional screws with H-shaped heads, three central hands and a discreet date window.
For those who need a refresh on the Essential color series, it is one of the Manufacture’s most sought-after vintages thanks to its exclusive nature: a single model, a single color, sold through a single channel. The Essential Taupe is the fourth release, preceded by the Big Bang Unico Essential Grey, the Spirit of Big Bang Essential Grey and last year’s Classic Fusion Essential Grey!
The Classic Fusion Essential Taupe is available exclusively online at hublot.com.
REFERENCE: 511.NX.4610.NR.HEC25
CASE
Polished and satin-finished Titanium
Size: 45 MM
Thickness: 10.95 MM
Water Resistance: 5 ATM / 50 M
CASE-BACK
Satin-finished Titanium
BEZEL
Satin-finished and Polished Titanium
DIAL
Sunny Taupe
MOVEMENT
HUB1112
Self-winding Movement
Frequency (HZ): 4 (28’800 A/h)
Power reserve: Approx. 48 Hours
Number of components: 185
Jewels: 25
STRAP AND CLASP
Taupe rubber
and Taupe fabric
Stainless steel Deployant Buckle
REFERENCE: 542.NX.4610.NR.HEC25
CASE
Polished and satin-finished Titanium
Size: 42 MM
Thickness: 10.4 MM
Water Resistance: 5 ATM / 50 M
CASE-BACK
Satin-finished Titanium
BEZEL
Satin-finished and Polished Titanium
DIAL
Sunny Taupe
MOVEMENT
HUB1110
Self-winding Movement
Frequency (HZ): 4 (28’800 A/h)
Power reserve: Approx. 48 Hours
Number of components: 177
Jewels: 25
STRAP AND CLASP
Taupe rubber
and Taupe fabric
Stainless steel Deployant Buckle
