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Time+Tide’s 16 March 2025 roundup brought together independent watchmaking, artist collaborations and new models from established brands. Laurent Ferrier, Kurono Tokyo and Taos anchor the selection, which ranges from small-run dress watches and textile-inspired métiers d’art to a jumping hour, a monthly calendar and an Omega Worldtimer. The prices and release details below are those reported at the time, not a guide to current stock or pricing.
At a glance: the three names in the headline
| Release | Design and display | Reported launch details |
|---|---|---|
| Laurent Ferrier Classic Origin SC&L | Two special editions with finely grained blue dials, salmon seconds subdials and minute tracks. | Time+Tide reported 10 stainless-steel pieces at US$42,000 and five red-gold pieces at US$50,000 in 2025. |
| Kurono Tokyo 34mm Star Dial | Two stainless-steel versions with sunburst blue or copper dials, Art Deco numerals at the four cardinal points and applied star indices elsewhere. | Time+Tide reported a US$1,190 price in 2025. |
| Taos Textiles Collection | Three fabric-inspired designs—tartan, lace and sequins—using combinations of hand engraving, enamelling and gem setting. | Time+Tide reported thousands of hours of work for each watch and a price “on request” in 2025. |
Laurent Ferrier: a restrained dial with a small run
The two Classic Origin SC&L editions were connected with US jeweller Shreve, Crump & Low. Their shared blue-and-salmon palette keeps the visual distinction between them focused on case metal and production count: the steel version was the larger of the two runs, while the red-gold edition was limited to five.
Kurono Tokyo: star indices in a 34 mm format
The Star Dial project drew inspiration from Hajime Asaoka’s Tsunami “As Time Goes By” atelier watch. Instead of placing numerals around the full dial, Kurono used Art Deco numerals at the four cardinal points and star-shaped applied indices for the remaining positions. The two dial colours were blue and copper.
Taos: textile techniques translated to watches
Taos approached decoration through references to tartan, lace and sequins. The collection combines hand engraving, enamelling and gem setting; Time+Tide described the work on each piece as taking thousands of hours. Its 2025 roundup gave no fixed price, only “on request.”
#1 Best Overall
- [Luxurious Mechanical Watch] High quality hollow mechanical watch appearance retro gorgeous, exquisite carving and design of the golden appearance of the European nobility more highlight your noble identity extraordinary taste, to bring you a pleasant luxury experience
- [Mechanical Movement] This watch has manual self-winding. Please consider that mechanical watches that require manual winding can only keep time for a short time after winding. To prevent running or inaccurate time, it is advised that you verify the time periodically and wind up the chain 15–20 times.
- [Waterproof] Water resistant to 50m (165ft) -suitable for short periods of recreational swimming and showering, but not diving or snorkeling
- [Ideal as a Gift] This beautiful retro-style watch can be worn on any occasion or given as a gift to your father, brother, partner, or boyfriend. At weddings and any holiday gatherings, it can be a really appreciated and elegant gift.
- [Professional After-Sale Service] Please contact us if you need any additional details about our watches. We will be happy to answer and help you anytime.
Independent releases and collaborations
The rest of the roundup widened the range from playful, graphic designs to traditional craft and unusual displays. The reported launch figures below come from Time+Tide’s 2025 article; they should not be read as current retail prices or availability.
| Watch | What stands out | Reported launch detail |
|---|---|---|
| M.A.D. Editions M.A.D.2 | Eric Giroud’s design draws on 1990s club culture, electronic music, vinyl, turntables and stroboscopic platters. It uses an LJP movement with an MB&F-designed jumping-hour module. | 42 mm by 12.3 mm steel case; CHF 2,900. |
| Unimatic x Massena LAB U1-SPG “NASA Artemis” | Matte-black dial, “Old Radium” Super-LumiNova on the hands and dial, and a stainless-steel case coated in orange Cerakote. | US$1,295. |
| Paulin Zapata Modul Day and Night | Two dial treatments developed with Chicago-based artist Crystal Zapata: deep navy and white, or off-white with blue graphics. Custom hands include a burgundy accent on the starry seconds hand. | £450. |
| Krayon Anyday | A monthly calendar places dates and days around the dial’s outer edge; weekend indications change colour. | 18k white-gold case, 39 mm diameter, 9.5 mm thick and 378 components; CHF 88,000. |
| Zentier x WH&C Lapis Sauté Mt Fuji Edition | The collaboration’s second edition has a lapis dial, jumping-hour display and a Mount Fuji caseback engraving by Gerald of eight.past.ten. | 36 mm cushion case, 10.7 mm thick; US$1,088. |
| Louis Erard Le Régulateur x GoS | The regulator dial was forged by Conny Persson, hand-finished by Patrik Sjögren and heat-treated to create contrast. | 39 mm case, limited to 178 pieces; CHF 4,250. |
| Maurice Lacroix Aikon Automatic Wotto Limited Edition | Artist Wotto (Craig Watkins) uses the Aikon Automatic as a canvas. Time+Tide situated it after an engraved Aikon in 2021 and the Urban Tribe models. | Limited to 1,000 pieces; CHF 2,700. |
| Breva Genève Segreto di Lario | The brand’s debut model takes inspiration from Lake Como. Its display includes retrograde seconds and a dual seven-day power-reserve indicator; Jean-François Mojon of Chronode developed the movement exclusively. | 41 mm cushion-shaped 18K 5N+ rose-gold case; CHF 58,000. |
From club references to calendar mechanics
The M.A.D.2 is the most overtly kinetic in its inspiration, borrowing visual cues from turntables and stroboscopic platters while displaying the hour with a jumping-hour module. Krayon’s Anyday takes a more information-led approach: its monthly calendar arranges days and dates around the dial’s perimeter and marks weekends with a colour change.
Rank #2
- [Luxurious Mechanical Watch] High quality hollow mechanical watch appearance retro gorgeous, exquisite carving and design of the golden appearance of the European nobility more highlight your noble identity extraordinary taste, to bring you a pleasant luxury experience
- [Mechanical Movement] There's no need to worry if the battery is dead because this watch has manual self-winding. Please consider that mechanical watches that require manual winding can only keep time for a short time after winding. To prevent running or inaccurate time, it is advised that you verify the time periodically and wind up the chain 15–20 times.
- [Waterproof] Water resistant to 30m (98FT) -suitable for daily water resistance, withstands splashes and light rain. Not for swimming, showering or diving
- [Ideal as a Gift] This beautiful retro-style watch can be worn on any occasion or given as a gift to your father, brother, partner, or boyfriend. At weddings and any holiday gatherings, it can be a really appreciated and elegant gift.
- [Professional After-Sale Service] Please contact us if you need any additional details about our watches. We will be happy to answer and help you anytime.
Craft and collaborations
The Louis Erard x GoS stands out for its forged and heat-treated dial, while the Paulin, Unimatic, Zentier and Maurice Lacroix models put collaborations at the centre of their design stories. The Breva adds a distinct complication combination—retrograde seconds and a dual seven-day reserve display—in a Lake Como-inspired gold case.
New models from Omega, Hamilton and Citizen
| Watch | Design and function | Reported launch detail |
|---|---|---|
| Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Worldtimer | Time+Tide described it as the first Worldtimer complication in the Planet Ocean line, with turquoise- or grey-accented dial variants. | 45.5 mm ceramic case and bezel; US$14,800. |
| Hamilton American Classic Boulton Death Stranding 2 Limited Edition | Made with Kojima Productions for the game Death Stranding 2: On the Beach. Case windows are intended to reveal a side view of the dial. | Time+Tide reported a 2,000-piece limit and US$1,495 price. Its June availability timing was tied to the game’s 2025 launch and is historical, not a current availability statement. |
| Citizen Premier Series8 and Attesa | The roundup said the Series8 and Attesa ranges had been grouped under Citizen Premier. It described two new Attesa references with Super Titanium, hardness coatings and a black ceramic bezel. | Reported prices started at US$1,095. |
How to compare these releases
The roundup provides useful distinctions in design, dimensions, complications, limited-run counts and launch prices, but it is not a standardized hands-on comparison. Those details can help narrow which model merits closer investigation; they do not establish comparative accuracy, durability, comfort, water resistance, servicing needs or present-day market value.
Rank #3
- [Luxury Design] High quality hollow out mechanical wristwatch with a retro and gorgeous appearance. With a double sided hollow out design and a special movement, the extremely complex carved totem style demonstrates your noble identity and extraordinary taste
- [No Battery Required] No need to install batteries, automatic winding. (Note: Correct manual winding is essential to effectively reduce time deviation. Insufficient mechanical kinetic energy can cause the watch to stop, so please wind it up in a timely manner.)
- [High Quality Movement] Adopts high-quality imported movement, which is quiet enough to not generate too much noise even in the middle of the night. The powerful movement makes it run smoothly and has a service life of over 10 years.
- [Intimate Function] The luminous pointer allows you to wake up at night and know the current time in a timely manner, which is very convenient. Waterproof 50 meters (165 feet): Suitable for short periods of leisure swimming and showering, but not suitable for diving or snorkeling
- [Perfect Gift] Our luxurious carved mechanical watch is the perfect watch for various business, leisure, indoor activities, or daily use. It is the perfect gift for your lover, friends, and family
- For small-run design: the Laurent Ferrier editions were reported in runs of 10 steel and five red-gold watches; the Louis Erard x GoS was limited to 178.
- For a smaller stated case: the Kurono is identified as 34 mm, while Zentier’s cushion case is 36 mm. Case shapes differ, so diameter alone does not predict how either wears.
- For distinctive displays: the selection includes jumping hours in the M.A.D.2 and Zentier, a monthly calendar in the Krayon, a regulator layout in the Louis Erard, and a Worldtimer in the Omega.
- For decorative work: Taos foregrounds textile-inspired engraving, enamelling and gem setting; the GoS dial is forged and heat-treated, and the Laurent Ferrier editions use a finely grained blue dial.
What the March 2025 roundup can—and cannot—tell you
Time+Tide published this weekly release roundup on 16 March 2025. It is a snapshot of the models and launch information reported then, not a live inventory guide. Prices, production details and timing here are attributed to that article and may not reflect later changes. Check with the relevant brand or an authorized retailer for current specifications, price and availability before making a purchase decision.
Quick Recap
Rank #4
- SMALL BUDY, BUT VERSATILE:Quality brand original automatic tourbillon style relojes de hombre(watch); without a battery; calendar,waterproof, moon phase function
- LUMINOUS WATCH,EASY TO READ TIME,EVEN IN THE DARK:Fashion design men's mechanical watch, black case with clear golden lines and golden hands, let you read the time easy; The hands will be grow when in the dark, which let you can read the time even in dark
- WATER RESISTANT TO 30M:Waterproof:In general, withstands splashes or brief immersion in water ,but not suitable for hot water bathing or diving. Please do not press any buttons in the water
- NO BATTERY NEEDED:Automatic mechanical movement, Powers with the mechanical movement, without a battery. Operate the watch, to wind-up please whirl the button on the clockwise (Don't need to pull out, just in normal condition.) for 15 to 20 complete revolutions
- NICE PRESENTS:Stylish mechanical germen watch, it fits good and looks fantastic, elegant holiday present sure to be given some compliments by business colleagues and clients, friend. Also, it is nice present for your friends and family as a Father's Day present
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