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Selten Salvage Bronze Scorched

Selten Salvage Bronze Scorched

Featuring a hand patinated dial and a CuSn8 Bronze case that will uniquely age, the Selten Salvage Bronze Scorched lives up to the brand’s meaning of rare in German. The Miyota 9039 Automatic movement, ceramic bezel insert and 39mm sizing on the other hand are all common for a reason thanks to their excellent style and utility.

Price and Specs:

Model: Selten Salvage Bronze Scorched
Case: 39mm diameter x 12.25mm thickness, CuSn8 bronze
Dial: Hand patinated weather texture, one of a kind
Water resistance: 200m (20 bar)
Movement: Miyota calibre 9039, automatic, 24 jewels
Frequency: 28,800 vph (4 Hz)
Power reserve: 42h
Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds
Strap: Black FKM rubber
Price: $659 (approx. £508)

More details at Selten Watch.

WRK ACF-02

WRK ACF-02

Crafted from superior grade 5 titanium and ergonomically designed to be soft on the wrist, WRK watches ACF-02 improves on their already very cool first launch with an upgraded movement and lower price point. It features a tonneau case shape with rounded corners that give it a strong barrel appearance, which is what tonneaus are named after.

Price and Specs:

Model: WRK ACF-02
Case: 38mm diameter x 41mm length x 8.5mm thickness, grade 5 titanium
Dial: Open worked
Water resistance: 50m
Movement: Telos calibre AMB-01/1 FLAT, automatic, Micro-rotor, Double barrel
Frequency: 28,800vph (4Hz)
Power reserve: 72h
Functions: Hours, Minutes
Strap: Technical fabric or suede leather with hook-and-loop fastener
Price: Approx. £20,000

More details at WRK.

Anoma A1 Slate

Anoma A1 Slate

Anoma go back to black and introduce a vertically brushed slate dial with contrasting lacquer triangles for their latest A1 Slate. The well-proportioned, signature rounded triangle case (inspired by a mid-century modern table) goes untouched, thank God. Inside is the well trusted Sellita SW100.

Price and Specs:

Model: Anoma A1 Slate
Case: 39mm diameter x 38mm length x 9.45mm thickness, stainless steel
Dial: Vertically brushed slate, lacquer triangles
Water resistance: 50m (5 bar)
Movement: Sellita calibre SW100, automatic
Frequency: 28,800 vph (4 Hz)
Power reserve: 38-42h
Functions: Hours, minutes
Strap: Grey grained calf & cream pigskin
Price: £1,800 (excluding VAT)

More details at Anoma.

Papar Anillo GMT

Papar Anillo GMT

The Papar Anillo GMT (Rose Gold PVD) features an angular 36mm case that borders on brutalist but somehow manages to keep dress watch sensibilities. With a day/night indicator a 12 o’clock and a rotating 24-hour disc it’s a great travel companion. It’s also convenient to service thanks to its trusted Miyota 9075 movement.

Price and Specs:

Model: Papar Anillo GMT
Case: 36mm diameter x 12.1mm thickness, stainless steel
Dial: Beige
Water resistance: 100m (10 bar)
Movement: Miyota calibre 9075, automatic, 24 jewels
Frequency: 28,800vph (4 Hz)
Power reserve: 42h
Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds, GMT, day/night indicator, rotating 24-hour disc
Strap: Grey fabric
Price: $750 (approx. £580)

More details at Papar.

Monceau Model 01

Monceau Model 01

Monceau’s debut watch, the Model 01, is due to launch on Kickstarter in May. Though the Monceau name itself isn’t new to watchmaking as the original brand that existed more than 50 years ago was sadly one of those to fall victim of the quartz crisis. The new watch features a 39mm steel case with a cool contoured dial and bar indexes.

Price and Specs:

Model: Monceau Model 01
Case: 39mm diameter x 8.4mm thickness, stainless steel
Dial: Contoured
Water resistance: 200m (20 bar)
Movement: Sellita calibre SW210-1, manual winding, 19 jewels
Frequency: 28,800 vph (4 Hz)
Power reserve: 42h
Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds, date
Strap: Stainless steel bracelet
Price: TBC, register interest below

More details at Monceau Watches.

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