Tick Talk: Omega’s Seamaster Diver 300M America’s Cup Edition, Tudor’s all-bronze Black Bay 58 and other new watch releases

The Omega Seamaster Diver 300M America’s Cup has a blue ceramic unidirectional bezel with a regatta scale, including a Start section inspired by sailing flags. PHOTO: OMEGA

Omega Seamaster Diver 300M America’s Cup Edition

To mark its role as the official timekeeper of the 37th America’s Cup in Barcelona, Omega has dropped the Seamaster Diver 300M, a 42mm collectible in stainless steel. It is a handsome piece, boasting a blue ceramic unidirectional bezel with a regatta scale, including a Start section inspired by sailing flags.

Fashioned from white ceramic, the dial flaunts laser-engraved waves in positive relief, evoking the sea. The central seconds hand pays tribute to the America’s Cup trophy, while the sapphire crystal caseback proudly features the iconic Barcelona logo.

Powering the watch is Omega’s Co-Axial Master Chronometer Calibre 8806, meeting rigorous standards for precision and magnetic resistance set by Metas, Switzerland’s Federal Institute of Metrology. 

Presented in a commemorative blue box, it comes with either a stainless-steel bracelet ($9,450) or a blue rubber strap ($8,950) which boasts the brand’s Quick-Change system.

Bvlgari Octo Finissimo Automatique BVL 138 Sketch (Steel)

The Bvlgari Octo Finissimo Automatique BVL 138 Sketch (Steel) is limited to 280 pieces. PHOTO: BVLGARI

Since its debut in 2014, Bvlgari’s Octo Finissimo series has been celebrated for its ultra-thin designs and record-breaking feats. As the brand marks its 140th anniversary, the spotlight turns to the Octo Finissimo Sketch, which cleverly marries art and mechanics.

There are three limited editions: the Octo Finissimo Chronograph GMT Sketch and the Octo Finissimo Automatique BVL 138 Sketch, available in steel and rose gold. All feature dials which are crafted to evoke the view of the movement as seen through an open caseback, a nod to the Italian Renaissance tradition of preserving sketches, or “schizzi”, for posterity. 

The 40mm Automatique BVL 138 steel model, limited to 280 pieces, charms with its ultra-slim 6.4mm profile and a sapphire caseback etched with “Edizione Limitata” and “1884-2024”. Inside, the in-house BVL 138 calibre offers a robust 60-hour power reserve. The design is a study in monochrome, with shades of grey highlighted by polished and satin-brushed finishes.

Price: $23,100

Tissot PRX 40mm UFO Robot Grendizer Special Edition

A collaboration between Tissot and the iconic Japanese anime UFO Robot Grendizer, the watch is a groovy take on the watchmaker’s popular PRX model. PHOTO: TISSOT

Bound to bring on sighs of nostalgia, this collaboration between Tissot and the iconic Japanese anime UFO Robot Grendizer (1975 to 1977) is a groovy take on the watchmaker’s popular PRX model.

Boasting a striking blue dial, the 40mm stainless-steel timepiece captivates with a glowing yellow Super-LumiNova bust of the robot hero. The attention to detail is impressive and includes a Harken-style seconds hand and the anime’s Japanese title in the upper flange.

Powered by the Powermatic 80 movement, it offers an impressive 80-hour power reserve and precision, thanks to the Nivachron balance spring, a ground-breaking balance spring made from a titanium alloy of the same name.

The watch is protected by sapphire crystal, with a unique rotor engraving visible through the mineral glass back.

Anime fans will appreciate the Spazer-shaped box inspired by Grendizer’s spaceship.

Price: $1,200

Longines Spirit Zulu Time Titanium

The new Longines Spirit Zulu Time is fashioned from Grade 5 titanium, an alloy feted for being light and robust. PHOTO: LONGINES

A striking new 39mm addition to the Spirit Zulu Time collection, this watch is fashioned from Grade 5 titanium, an alloy feted for being light and robust.

This new model is a nod to Longines’ storied history in multi-time zone watches, dating back to 1925 when the brand introduced a dual time-zone wristwatch marked with the Zulu flag, symbolising universal time.

The titanium case is paired with a bidirectional ceramic bezel, with the anthracite dial featuring gold-plated hands, Super-LumiNova-coated Arabic numerals and a red-tipped GMT hand.

Boasting a 72-hour power reserve, the timepiece’s beating heart is the Longines GMT calibre L844.4, offering COSC-certified chronometer precision. Water-resistant up to 100m, it comes with an interchangeable titanium bracelet.

Price: $5,900

Tudor Black Bay 58 Bronze

The watch’s all-bronze bracelet has satin-brushed links and a new “T-fit” rapid adjustment clasp. PHOTO: TUDOR

A new version of Tudor’s Black Bay 58, in full bronze, this 39mm looker is made from a high-performance aluminium bronze alloy which offers sturdy corrosion resistance. Over time, the material acquires a unique patina to give the watch a vintage look.

The all-bronze bracelet has satin-brushed links and a new “T-fit” rapid adjustment clasp, reminiscent of Tudor’s classic designs from the 1950s and 1960s. The watch comes with a complimentary “brown-bronze” woven jacquard strap, reminiscent of vintage French Navy straps made from parachute material.

Powered by the COSC-certified Calibre MT5400, it boasts a 70-hour power reserve. Until the end of August, receive a complimentary Tudor Travel Bag – while stocks last – with a purchase of this watch.

Price: $6,990

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