Tick Talk: Omega drops black dial Aqua Terra, Richard Mille releases yellow and blue RM 65-01

Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Black

Versatile for both land and sea, the Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra comes in 41mm, 38mm and 34mm sizes, with more than 100 references.

The newest addition to the collection has a striking black dial flaunting a glossy lacquered finish instead of the signature teak pattern. The deep black dial contrasts beautifully with luminous hands and markers for optimal readability.

The 41mm and 38mm versions retain the model’s iconic trapezoidal date window, while the 34mm has a rounded date window and sailboat-shaped indexes.

All the new models come with a redesigned three-link bracelet and house Master Chronometer certified movements (Omega 8900 for the 41mm iteration and Omega 8800 for the other two sizes), offering superb magnetic resistance and power reserves of 60 and 55 hours respectively. 

Price: $9,600

Richard Mille RM 65-01 Automatic Split-Seconds Chronograph In Yellow And Blue Quartz TPT 

Richard Mille has just unveiled two new colours in its RM 65-01 collection – dark yellow (limited to 120 pieces) and pastel blue. Originally launched in 2020, the RM 65-01 is the brand’s most intricate automatic watch, with 600 components. 

Both models boast Quartz TPT (Thin Ply Technology), known for its durability and resistance to high temperatures.

A high-beat, self-winding rattrapante chronograph powered by the RMAC4 calibre, the RM 65-01 is capable of 36,000 vibrations per hour (vph)/5 Hz, and offers precise time measurement in one-tenth-of-a-second intervals. The chronograph can time events for up to 12 hours and includes a 60-hour power reserve.

One of the model’s most distinctive features is the Rapid Winding button, which allows users to zippily recharge the mainspring. The crown’s function selector offers easy switching between winding, date setting and time display modes.

Price: $558,100

Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF 36mm

Since former Bvlgari head of watchmaking Guido Terreni took over as chief executive of Parmigiani Fleurier in 2021, the luxury watchmaker has honed its focus on the Tonda PF Collection.

The brand has just dropped three new iterations of the standout 36mm model, first introduced in 2022. Two are fashioned from rose gold, while the third comes in a chic two-tone combo of rose gold and steel.

Key features include teardrop-shaped lugs, knurled bezels, integrated bracelets and a hand-guilloche barleycorn pattern on the dial. Powered by the in-house calibre PF770, these watches boast a 60-hour power reserve and 100m water resistance.

The rose-gold model dazzles with 232 diamonds ($131,780), while another variant pairs a rose-gold case with a warm grey dial and diamond accents ($106,730). The two-tone model, meanwhile, has diamond hour indices and a white citrine dial ($53,280).

Tudor Black Bay Ceramic Blue

In early 2024, Tudor celebrated its return to motorsport by partnering the new Visa Cash App RB Formula One team.

To commemorate this, the brand launched the Black Bay Ceramic Blue, a striking version of its Master Chronometer-certified Black Bay Ceramic. This timepiece, initially exclusive to the team, is now available to the public.

The watch is powered by the MT5602-1U calibre, produced with movement manufacturer Kenissi. Offering a 70-hour power reserve, the automatic movement is visible through the sapphire crystal caseback.

Featuring a bold blue dial that matches the team’s livery, luminescent hour markers and “snowflake” hands, the Black Bay Ceramic Blue comes in a 41mm black ceramic case with 200m water resistance. It includes a unidirectional bezel and hybrid leather-rubber strap with blue stitching, plus an extra black fabric strap with a blue centre band.

Price: $7,370

Ulysse Nardin Diver Atoll

Ulysse Nardin, renowned for its nautical heritage, has launched the Diver Atoll, a compact 39mm watch with a head-turning mottled neon blue and green stone dial.

Part of the Diver collection, this 39mm watch has a stainless-steel case – 11mm thick – made from 80 per cent recycled steel for sustainability and a solid 300m water resistance.

The dial, crafted from hand-cut chrysocolla, showcases unique patterns of green, blue, copper and turquoise. There are 40 brilliant-cut diamonds on the unidirectional bezel, complementing the 11 diamond indices on the dial.

The heart of the watch is the in-house automatic movement UN-816, which has a 42-hour power reserve and features a silicon escapement wheel and anchor. The timepiece is limited to 100 pieces.

Price: $23,100

Hublot Classic Fusion Essential Grey: Volume III

Since 2022, Hublot has released an Essential Grey version of one of its iconic timepieces every year. Rendered in a single colour and available through one distribution channel, the watches are highly coveted. The first was the Big Bang Unico (200 pieces), followed by the Spirit of Big Bang (100 pieces) in 2023.

The 2024 Essential Grey release boasts two new Classic Fusion models with 42mm and 45mm titanium cases and satin-finished bezels with six H-shaped screws.

The design is discreet, featuring a sunray-finished dial, three central hands and a simple date window. The two models are powered by the HUB1110 and HUB1112 calibres respectively.

Price: 7,700 Swiss francs

Correction note: The price of the Richard Mille RM65-01 has been updated.