Fresh Releases from Seiko, IWC, Selten, and More

Seiko Presage Classic Series x Tradman's Bonsai

Seiko teams up with Tokyo-based collective Tradman's Bonsai to create the Presage Classic Series HCC009J1, a timepiece inspired by a Japanese black pine bathed in moonlight. The 38mm gold PVD-coated steel case measures 12.9mm thick, featuring a domed sapphire crystal and an exhibition caseback, with water resistance up to 100 meters.

The dial, in a pine needle green shade known as matsuba-iro, boasts a bark-inspired texture that pairs gold indices with an alpha-hand set. Powering this watch is the in-house automatic Calibre 6R51, offering a 72-hour power reserve. Price: €1,400.

IWC Big Pilot's Watch Perpetual Calendar ProSet 140 Years Mercedes-Benz

IWC celebrates Mercedes-Benz's 140th anniversary with a black-and-gold Big Pilot's Watch Perpetual Calendar ProSet, continuing a long-standing partnership that goes beyond their Formula 1 team editions. The 42.9mm steel case retains the Big Pilot's signature diamond-shaped crown and dial opening, with sapphire crystals on both sides and 100m water resistance.

The glossy black dial features solid gold markers, framing the Calibre 82655's perpetual calendar, which can be adjusted forwards and backwards from a single crown position. It displays date, day, month, four-digit year, and a double moon phase. Price: €40,900.

Selten x Watch Ho & Co(mmunity) Yum Cha (飲茶)

Selten collaborates with Watch Ho & Co(mmunity) to present the Yum Cha (飲茶), a watch dedicated to memories of family. It features a hand-engraved fumé Grand Feu amber enamel dial, requiring 16.5 hours of meticulous work with a 40% rejection rate. The engraved pattern, inspired by the bamboo weave of a Dim Sum steamer, is limited to 100 pieces. Price: US,950.

TAG Heuer Formula 1 Solargraph x Zandvoort F1

TAG Heuer marks the final Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort with two 38mm Formula 1 Solargraph limited editions, inspired by the circuit's vibrant orange atmosphere. Available on either a vivid orange rubber strap or a three-link steel bracelet, both models combine retro Formula 1 styling with the practicality of TAG Heuer's light-powered Solargraph movement.

Limited to 1,500 and 1,000 pieces respectively, these watches capture one of Formula 1's most passionate race weekends as Zandvoort prepares to exit the calendar. Price: CHF2,000 (rubber strap), CHF2,100 (steel bracelet).

Fears Brunswick 40.5 Jump Hour 'Ultimus'

Fears sends off the Brunswick 40.5 Jump Hour with a limited model in collaboration with Andrew Morgan Watches. The 'Ultimus' contrasts the 1920s influence of the Brunswick Jump Hour with a modern dial construction using sapphire crystals and lumed ceramic. It will be available during a limited ordering window from August 10th to August 17th, 2026. Price: £4,450 (strap), £4,750 (bracelet).

Anders & Co AC1 Chronograph Stone Dial

Anders & Co brings its signature stone dials to its debut model with the AC1 Chronograph, offered in five natural stones: mother of pearl, black onyx, red jasper, turquoise, and bloodstone. The 38mm steel case gains updated lug geometry, finishing, and pushers, plus water resistance up to 50m, alongside new Dauphine hands with lumed centres replacing the original leaf hands.

A vintage tachymeter and 60-minute/24-hour sub-dial layout carries over, powered by the Seiko VK64 mechaquartz movement, on a black leather strap. Price: from 6,900 SEK (~£537).

Omega x Swatch MoonSwatch Mission to the Sun – Solar Eclipse

Swatch and Omega follow up the Mission to the Moon 1969 with a quick sequel, the Mission to the Sun – Solar Eclipse, timed to the total solar eclipse crossing Spain on 12 August 2026. Built on the standard yellow Mission to the Sun Bioceramic case, the headline change is a black pusher at 2 o'clock nodding to totality, plus a New Moon motif on the battery cover.

All the usual MoonSwatch elements carry over — asymmetrical Bioceramic case, tachymeter scale with its dot over 90, and it was sold exclusively for one day (August 12, 2026) via select Swatch stores in Bilbao, Ibiza, and Valencia. Price: €280.

Maen Manhattan 37 Ultra-Thin Stone Dial Collection

Maen adds three natural stone dials — Black Onyx, Golden Swan, and Snowflake Obsidian — to its Manhattan 37 Ultra-Thin, joining the permanent collection. The 37mm steel case is unchanged at just 7.1mm thick, with an integrated bracelet and octagonal bezel alternating brushed and polished surfaces, water-resistant to 100m.

The stripped-back dial drops applied markers and small seconds for a new pencil-style handset, powered by the hand-wound La Joux-Perret D101 with a 50-hour reserve, visible through the sapphire caseback. Price: TBC.

Moritz Grossmann Tefnut 36 Silver-Plated by Friction Turquoise Blue

Moritz Grossmann continues honouring founder Carl Moritz Grossmann's 200th birthday with the Tefnut 36, downsizing its dress watch line into a slim 36mm case with a turquoise-accented dial. The dial revives 19th-century silver-plating by friction, with turquoise-lacquered Roman numerals engraved into brass and hand-annealed blued steel hands, limited to 12 pieces.

The in-house hand-wound Calibre 102.1 is just 3.5mm thick, with a hand-engraved balance cock, gold chatons in place of synthetic rubies, and a 48-hour reserve. Price: €29,000.

Lima GMT Transit The Palette

Lima brings its Dieter Rams-inspired design language to the GMT category with the GMT Transit The Palette, referencing the colour swatches used on Braun's household appliances during his tenure. The 37.5mm brushed steel case is 12mm thick with a double-domed K1 crystal, 50m water resistance, and a knurled crown engraved with Lima's 'L' logo.

A white dial with coloured index plots pairs skeletonised black hands with a red-tipped GMT hand, powered by the Seiko NH34 caller-style GMT with a 41-hour reserve. Price: US0.

Buying Tips

When considering these new releases, think about the uniqueness of each piece. For limited editions like the Selten Yum Cha or the Moritz Grossmann Tefnut, availability is scarce, so acting quickly is key. For everyday wear, the Seiko Presage offers a blend of tradition and reliability at an accessible price. Always verify authenticity, especially for high-value pieces like the IWC perpetual calendar, and consider the after-sales service and warranty.

Authenticity Notes

With limited editions and collaborations, authenticity is paramount. Ensure you purchase from authorised dealers or reputable platforms. Check the serial numbers, documentation, and packaging. For pre-owned watches, request provenance and consider independent verification. Be wary of deals that seem too good to be true.