Beaubleu Ecce Vesperal, £710
Beaubleu have one of the most distinctive displays in the watch industry thanks to their circular hands. It’s amazing how much impact changing the shape of a hand has, and when it’s as non-traditional as this, it stands out all the more. The hands themselves feature on the dial of the Ecce, which is their sportiest and most industrial model with a steel case and broad, brushed bezel—especially in the Vesperal variant with a matching brushed steel dial. If you prefer a more luxe look, there’s also the white-dialled Lys with rose gold accents.
Available at Beaubleu.
Straum Jan Mayen Black Sand, £1,400
Straum have become the masters of textured dials, with the Jan Mayen available in a selection of seriously detailed and stylish interpretations. The Black Sand swaps the glacial inspiration for the arctic coast with the wavey texture of dark sand continually beaten by chill waters. Inside the Jan Mayen is the La Joux-Perret G101 automatic, one of the most highly rated third-party movements in the watch industry at the moment.
Available at Straum.
Héron Watches Mirabel GMT, £520
While Héron’s recent launches have proven their skill when it comes to dive watch design, the Héron Mirabel GMT presents an altogether different style. It’s a GMT dress watch with a vintage-inspired sector dial, offering a classy and luxurious aesthetic that takes you back to the golden age of travel. It’s powered by the Miyota 9075 automatic movement, which as a ‘True GMT’ allows you to adjust just the hour hand to change time zones.
Available at Heron Watches.
Costins Watches Elysian, £395 (Early Bird) and £595 (RRP)
Introducing Costins Watches, a new voice in contemporary watch design, rooted in Moldovan heritage and based in London. The debut Elysian is a study in architecture, pattern, and tradition reimagined in steel. Influenced by Ornament Moldovenesc, a traditional pattern known for its geometry, the Elysian blends heritage and refinement. It’s the first watch to draw directly from Moldova’s culture, architecture, and traditions. It makes for a unique design housed in a 40.5mm steel case powered by the Miyota 9039 automatic.
Available at Constins Watches.
Palmos Palmos One
The PALMOS ONE is the debut watch from Palmos, bringing a sleek integrated bracelet design to life with monochromatic dials. It measures 40mm with a thickness of 9.2mm in stainless steel. Its broad, flat bezel gives it quite a strong industrial charm. Powering it is a choice of the SOPROD M100 (A10) or Sellita SW300-1, offering a solid level of accuracy and value. In terms of colour, there’s a choice of black, olive, steel grey, or blue.
Available at Palmos Watches.
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