Richard Mille pushes material limits, Breguet and Nomos refine the classics

Richard Mille unveils RM 07-01 in three colours

Richard Mille has unveiled three new RM 07-01 models in coloured ceramic – in blush pink, lavender pink and powder blue. Each version is limited to 50 pieces.

The watches combine matt ceramic cases with gem-set bezels, using diamonds, sapphires, tsavorites and rubies – a technically demanding process given the hardness of ceramic. Design cues draw on bright colours and contrasting textures, with details such as laser-cut rubber elements and guilloche dials.

Inside is the CRMA2 automatic calibre, a skeletonised titanium movement with a 50-hour power reserve and a gold rotor.

The release continues Richard Mille’s recent focus on colour and material experimentation, particularly within its women’s collections. Price is upon request.

Breguet refreshes Tradition collection

Breguet has refreshed its long-running Tradition collection for 2026, introducing four new or updated models that balance historical design with modern refinement. The line-up includes the Tradition 7037, 7097, 7067 and the gem-set 7038.

Especially handsome is the Tradition Second Retrograde 7037, a 38mm white-gold model ($70,200) distinguished by a pared-back design and traditional Grand Feu enamel dial.

The off-centred display replaces Roman numerals with Arabic ones, a reference to the bold typography which brand founder Abraham-Louis Breguet introduced in the late 18th century. A retrograde seconds hand and 50-hour power reserve complete the layout.

The movement on this model is entirely finished in blue, combining satin-brushed bridges with a guilloche barrel cover. On the reverse, a half-moon platinum rotor nods to Breguet’s original self-winding mechanism from the 1780s, a feature revived with modern engineering.

Available with rubber straps in different colours, the new Tradition models (from $70,200 to $77,200) refine rather than reinvent the series, maintaining their architectural symmetry and mechanical clarity while giving the watches a cleaner, contemporary edge.

Nomos Glashutte updates entry-level Club Campus

Nomos Glashutte has introduced two new versions of its Club Campus line for 2026, in olive and rose dials. Known as an entry point into the brand, the hand-wound model is often positioned as a watch for milestones such as graduations or first jobs.

The latest editions, priced from $2,500 to $3,130, lean into brighter colours. The olive dial is paired with red, yellow and light blue accents, while the rose version features varying pink tones. Both come in 36mm and 38.5mm case sizes.

They are powered by the in-house DUW 4001 manual movement, with Nomos’ swing system and a 53-hour power reserve. The stainless-steel caseback can be engraved.

The update keeps the Club Campus formula intact – clean design, modest sizing and accessible mechanics – while adding a more playful edge to the line. 

Louis Erard X Alain Silberstein collaboration

Swiss watch manufacturer Louis Erard and French watchmaker Alain Silberstein have launched two new watches – the Smile-Day Blue and the Regulateur Tourbillon Blue – as part of a new Hall of Fame collection, which will house Louis Erard’s key collaborations.

The Smile-Day Blue continues Silberstein’s graphic style, with a blue sunray dial and bold primary colours. A day display at six o’clock uses a simple visual cue: black for weekdays, red for the weekend.

The Regulateur Tourbillon Blue is the more technical of the two, pairing Silberstein’s design with a tourbillon movement developed by La Chaux-de-Fonds watchmaker Olivier Mory. It comes in a 40mm titanium case with an open dial layout.

Both models are fitted with blue nylon straps and will be produced in limited numbers each year: 50 for the Regulateur Tourbillon Blue ($27,730) and 250 for the Smile-Day Blue ($6,980). 

The Hour Glass and the Victoria Clock Tower

Home-grown luxury watch retailer The Hour Glass has been appointed principal patron of the Arts House Group, providing support for the upkeep of the Victoria Clock Tower and the organisation’s cultural programmes. The not-for-profit organisation oversees six arts venues, including Victoria Theatre and Victoria Concert Hall, where the clock is.

Standing at 54m tall, the clock tower has kept time since 1907, when its mechanism – built by British clockmaker Gillett & Johnston – was first set in motion by the Duchess of Connaught. Its four 4m-wide opal clock faces and five bells continue to chime the Westminster melody, same as the one heard from London’s Big Ben.

The historic clock underwent restoration between 2010 and 2014, which saw its original gravity-powered mechanism refurbished and fitted with an automatic winding system.

Mr Michael Tay, group managing director of The Hour Glass, said the partnership reflects a shared commitment to craftsmanship and cultural preservation.

The patronage will help the Arts House Group maintain one of Singapore’s oldest timepieces while sustaining the artistic activity within its venues.