Straum Titanium
Bringing back their sporty 39mm Jan Mayen, this time in Grade 5 titanium and paired with a FKM rubber strap, Straum’s solid integrated case number uses all the dial finishes and colours from the core collection. It’s inspired by a remote Norwegian island and the moss green dial is an absolute stunner. The new titanium construction gives the case a bit of a darker colouration and makes it more lightweight on the wrist, putting it in contention for being the watch of the summer.
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Mier Parys Pavillon Rive Noire
Channelling Polerouter vibes in all the right ways, the Mier Parys Pavillon Rive Noire is all about details with a three-tier dial, skeletonised diamond-cut hands, alternating brushed and polished finishing, and a perfectly sized 38mm stainless steel case. It’s a masterclass in mid-century cool. All the more impressive for being their inaugural collection. Plus it’s powered by the Sellita SW300-1 b automatic Swiss movement with 56-hour power reserve.
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Feynman Q Malachite
A celebration of colour and quirk, the Feynman Q pairs vibrant stone dials (turquoise, malachite or tiger’s eye) with an avant-garde hand and case design, and a sleek 7mm profile topped off with a handmade leather strap. The subdial also uses Chinese typography and characters for an additional talking point. Another fun detail is that the seemingly wonky angles of the hands come together once every hour to form a diamond shape, linking to the individuality of gemstones such as those found in the dial.
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Batavi Marina Chronograaf
Batavi’s Marina Chronograaf blends yacht timer heritage with playful flair and hand-wound chronograph functionality. A 38mm vintage-inspired case and colourful dials like the vapourwave ‘Sunrise’ draw the eye with a combination of candy pink and sky blue. It even comes with its own bespoke fragrance with the Batavi Marina Eau de Parfum. It’s powered by the Seagull ST1901 manual movement with 45-hour power reserve.
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Alato Timescope
Designed with a cosmic twist, the Alato Timescope features a 39.8mm case, flared sapphire crystal and a fixed chapter ring inspired by a telescope’s focus dial. The dial comes in a choice of aventurine, meteorite grey or sand beige dials, creating the image of a cosmic star field, space rocks or presumably the surface of Arrakis. Inside is the Sellita SW200-1b with 41-hour power reserve.
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Thanks for enlightening readers and watch enthusiasts on the latest under the radar watches so far this year. Lots of beautiful timepieces.