Whereas colors have at all times been a part of manufacturers’ collections, they’ve lengthy been used largely for the dials – and generally, however not at all times, for the straps… We’ve seen developments for blue or inexperienced dials in recent times, in addition to a steady love for salmon-toned watches and even purple making a discreet look. However this 12 months, not solely we’ve seen dozens of brightly colored watches, however there’s extra than simply dials. Colors had been in every single place… Surprising ones largely, but additionally in all types of watches and mixed with textures. One other development is clearly about colour-matching these colored dials with the straps, and even utilizing colors for the circumstances. Listed below are among the most interesting and putting colored watches we’ve seen throughout Watches & Wonders 2024 and The Geneva Watch Week.
Cartier Santos-Dumont Lacquered Peacock
First offered in 2022, the Santos-Dumont assortment with lacquered circumstances made fairly an impression… Obtainable again then in beige, black or burgundy, the idea is coming again this 12 months in much more putting colors. The concept was and nonetheless is to make use of the traditional, skinny and stylish Santos-Dumont watch as a canvas for creativity, however utilizing a shiny color for the dial, the strap and… the case. Certainly, what units this sub-collection aside is using colored lacquer on the case, matching the tone of the dial and strap. Among the many three fashions offered this 12 months, the rose gold model with its peacock blue apparel definitely has attraction. Unique, totally different but elegant, this watch is powered by an ultra-thin hand-wound Piaget motion and retails for a comparatively affordable worth of EUR 15,000. It’ll solely be produced this 12 months, nonetheless.
Fast information: 31.5mm x 43.5mm x 7.3mm rose gold case with peacock blue lacquer – sapphire crystal and stable gold again – peacock blue lacquered dial with sunray-brushed end – hand-wound calibre 430 MC (base Piaget 430P), ultra-thin with 38h energy reserve – color coordinated semi-matte alligator strap and gold ardillon buckle – 2024 manufacturing solely – reference CRWGSA0098 – CHF 15,000
De Bethune DB28XS Purple Rain
A genius watchmaker but additionally a correct alchemist, De Bethune’s artistic thoughts Denis Flageollet has achieved it once more this 12 months with a putting iteration of the model’s most elegant and compact watch, the DB28XS. Whereas blue has at all times been the signature color of De Bethune, this 12 months it’s all about purple, used for the dial, the case and the floating lugs. However in true DB model, we’re not speaking a few coating right here, however a titanium case that has been heat-treated to provide it this beautiful color. Pair this with a titanium guilloche dial and you find yourself with a surprisingly refined watch. I used to be sceptical at first, however it’s a watch it’s important to see within the metallic. It’s fascinating. And the again is equally spectacular too.
Fast information: 38.7mm x 7.4mm grade 5 titanium case with floating lugs, purple color by warmth remedy – sapphire crystals back and front – purple titanium guilloche dial with white gold stars – in-house calibre DB2005, hand-wound, twin barrel for 6-day energy reserve, blued titanium steadiness wheel – black canvas strap with purple stitching, purple titanium pin buckle – restricted to 25 items – CHF 90,000
Grand Seiko Hello-Beat SLGH021 Genbi Valley
We’ve stated it on a number of events, however Grand Seiko makes among the most putting dials. Usually impressed by Japanese nature or traditions, utilizing a wide variety of colors and boasting refined textures, GS’ dials are one of many causes for the latest success of the model. This 12 months, with the SLGH021 Genbi Valley, the model is releasing a extremely fascinating version of its Evolution 9 sporty watch, with a brand new texture and an unprecedented color… It’s arduous to outline this dial impressed by the Genbi area, as the color ranges from aquamarine to mint inexperienced, relying on the angle. What issues is the look, and it’s excellent. The remainder of the watch, aside from using Ever-Good Metal, is an identical to the SLGH005 White Birch.
Fast information: 40mm x 11.7mm Ever-Good Metal case – sapphire crystals back and front – emerald-green-water-toned and textured dial impressed by Genbi Valley – in-house calibre 9SA5 Hello-Beat, automated, 80h energy reserve, Twin Impulse Escapement – Ever-Good Metal metal bracelet with folding clasp – restricted version of 1,000 items, accessible in June 2024 – reference SLGH021 – EUR 11,100
H. Moser & Cie. Pioneer Idea Citrus Inexperienced
If there’s one space the place Moser excels, it must be for its creativity in dial design and hues. A pioneer in using gradient/smoked dials, the model has made this such a signature factor that it doesn’t even must have its brand printed – or markers for that matter. Following dials in fumé blue, Swiss purple, funky blue, cosmic inexperienced or Mega Cool (sure, that’s the official title), the H. Moser & Cie. Pioneer now is available in its most expressive model, a minimalistic, lume-framed citrus inexperienced color. Punchy, or shall I say zesty, it’s not a look ahead to the faint-hearted. And on the similar time, it couldn’t be extra Moser…
Fast information: 42.8mm x 14.2mm metal case – sapphire crystals back and front – Citrus Inexperienced fumé idea dial with sunburst sample and interior flange crammed with Tremendous-LumiNova – HMC 201 in-house automated calibre, 3-day energy reserve – alligator leather-based, rubber, or textile strap with metal pin buckle or metal bracelet with folding clasp – reference 3201-1204 – from CHF 14,500
IWC Horizon Blue
Right here, we’re not going to speak about one particular watch, however a brand new color utilized to 4 totally different references. This 12 months, along with presenting some of the complicated perpetual calendars available on the market, IWC revamped its emblematic Portugieser assortment, with a number of new colors – together with Dune and Obsidian. No doubt, essentially the most putting new color is that this mild blue tone named Horizon paired with a white gold case and a gradient blue Santoni leather-based strap… Recent, fashionable and stylish, it’s accessible on the Portugieser Chronograph, the Portugieser Automated 40 and Portugieser Automated 42 and the Portugieser Perpetual Calendar 44.
Fast information: new mild blue dial color mixed with an 18k white gold case, accessible on the Portugieser Chronograph (ref. IW371626, EUR 21,000), the Portugieser Automated 40 (ref. IW358402, EUR 20,000), the Portugieser Automated 42 (ref. IW501708, EUR 28,000) and the Portugieser Perpetual Calendar 44 (ref. IW503703, EUR 50,500) – mixed with a gradient blue Santoni leather-based strap and a white gold buckle
Tudor Black Bay Chrono Pink
Offered a few weeks earlier than Watches and Wonders, the Black Bay Chrono Pink was clearly an surprising transfer from Tudor, a model that we often affiliate with traditional instrument watch colors. Effectively, this new chronograph is nothing however traditional… At first, solely with the official pictures of Tudor to forge my opinion, I wasn’t satisfied. However, everyone knows the way it works. This notion modified as soon as I had this Black Bay Chrono Pink on the wrist. In all equity, and I do know it’s going to be a subject of debate, however this pink dial actually works in my view. It wouldn’t be my first selection if I used to be about to get a Black Bay Chrono – I nonetheless assume the traditional Panda model is a safer selection – however then again, this pink model has sheer persona. And I nonetheless have a little bit of a tough time admitting to loving a sweet pink 41mm chronograph. Does it matter? Effectively, the dearth of availability will resolve this challenge.
Fast information: 41mm x 14.4mm chrome steel case with black aluminium bezel – sapphire crystal on the entrance and stable metal again – matte sweet pink dial with black counters – Manufacture Calibre MT5813 (base Breitling), automated chronograph, COSC licensed, 70h energy reserve – 5-link Jubilee bracelet with T-fit clasp – restricted manufacturing and availability – reference M79360N-0019 – USD 5,675
