The models in Tudor’s Ranger collection include dials in dune white.
The dawn of a new year invites gestures that feel deliberate and lasting.
As such, watches present a compelling option.
Be it gifts for friends or loved ones who may be celebrating January birthdays, or a reward for yourself after months of hard work, they offer a rare balance of practicality and emotional resonance.
More than seasonal indulgences, fine timepieces are thoughtful presents that grow increasingly meaningful with every passing moment.
The following are a number of recent launches that merit consideration.
Czapek & Cie returned to its historical roots with the Quai des Bergues collection from 2015, named after the founder’s original workshop in Geneva.
The Czapek Quai des Bergues “Sursum Corda” promises to be an uplifting timepiece.
The new “Sursum Corda” model features a 40.5mm-diameter 18K rose gold case, pristine white grand feu enamel dial, blued steel fleur de lys hands and elongated Roman numerals.
Powered by the proprietary Calibre SXH1 hand-wound movement, it offers a power reserve of up to 168 hours.
The watch’s name − a Latin phrase that means “lift up your hearts” − is discreetly integrated under the enamel and serves as an enduring reminder of resilience, hope and inner strength.
Celebrate the human spirit of adventure with Ciga Design’s Moon Walker Automatic Watch, a 46mm titanium-cased ode to lunar exploration.
The dial recreates the moon’s surface with extraordinary precision using ultra-high-resolution NASA imagery and CNC micro-engraving.
Ciga Design’s Moon Walker Automatic Watch is an ode to lunar exploration.
Hidden within are astronaut Neil Armstrong’s iconic footprint, the Apollo 11 landing coordinates and exact moment of touchdown, revealed only under 10x magnification.
A suspended miniature astronaut replaces the traditional hands while indices evoke the style of spacecraft instruments.
Powering it is a Swiss-made movement enhanced with Ciga’s award-winning Asynchronous-Follow Technology, with 41-hour power reserve.
Tudor’s Ranger collection continues its legacy as a robust, reliable expedition watch with several new models built for adventurers.
Available in a 36mm and 39mm satin-brushed 316L steel case, it features dials in black or dune white, with hands and hour markers painted in Super-LumiNova.
The new Ranger respects the model’s established aesthetics, such as large Arabic numerals at 3, 6, 9 and 12 o’clock, while including state-of-the-art technical elements – in particular the MT5400 or MT5402 Manufacture Calibres.
These utilise self-winding mechanical movements with a bidirectional rotor system and offer 70-hour power reserves.
The stainless steel bracelet has the Tudor T-fit clasp with a rapid adjustment system, or alternatively an earth-toned, tri-colour fabric strap.
Zenith continues its tribute to the iconic anime series Lupin the 3rd with the Chronomaster Revival Daisuke Jigen Edition.
The Chronomaster Revival Daisuke Jigen Edition is the latest chapter in Zenith’s manga-inspired releases.
The fourth chapter in a series of limited edition, highly-sought-after manga-inspired watches, this is crafted in a 37mm matte black microblasted titanium case.
Its beige dial has a warm vintage character thanks to contrasting black chronograph counters, a tachymeter scale, a date indicator at 4:30 and Super-LumiNova hands and markers.
At the core beats the legendary El Primero 400 calibre, delivering tenth-of-a-second precision alongside a 50-hour power reserve.
Formex’s enigmatic Essence Ceramica Dark Matter pushes the boundaries of ceramic watchmaking.
Formex’s enigmatic Essence Ceramica Dark Matter features a solid Muonianalusta meteorite dial.
Its solid Muonianalusta meteorite dial is blacked-out via dark-nickel treatment, accentuating the natural Widmanstatten pattern for dynamic interplays in changing light.
The watch is fully executed in zirconium oxide − a ceramic material seven times harder and 30% lighter than steel − and pairs a 41mm case with the world’s first micro-adjustable ceramic clasp.
Also visible through a sapphire caseback is the newly-developed Soprod Newton P092 calibre.
Marking the 40th anniversary of the timeless Hollywood classic Back to the Future, is Casio’s new CA-500WEBF retro digital watch.
Based on the bestselling CA-500 calculator watch from the 1980s, it features a distinctive button layout inspired by the film’s Time Machine tail lights and “Outatime” licence plate.
Further references can be found on the caseback and buckle, which have flux capacitor and logo engravings respectively.
Casio’s reliable digital quartz movement ensures precise modern timekeeping.
Presented in vintage videotape-style packaging, the watch combines nostalgia, pop culture and practical utility in one playful package.
Inspired by a 1927 Longines original, the new Mini Dolce Vita carries forward the Maison’s enduring tradition of refined rectangular watch design.
The stainless-steel case is paired with an 18K yellow gold crown, framing a silvered flinque dial adorned with blue Roman numerals, blued steel hands and a small seconds subdial at 6 o’clock.
The watch is powered by the precise L178 quartz movement, balancing historical fidelity with modern reliability.
A bi-material bracelet, with alternating links of stainless-steel and 18K gold cap, completes the aesthetic of understated sophistication and luxury.
The Conquest Heritage celebrates both the spirit of meaningful gifting and Longines’ historical watchmaking legacy.
Remaining faithful to the design codes of a collection first trademarked in 1954, it integrates contemporary advancements like the exclusive L888.5 self-winding movement, equipped with a silicon balance spring and non-magnetic components for top-notch precision.
On the outside, the 38mm model features a domed green sunray dial accented by faceted, rose gold-coloured indices and matching hands treated with Super-LumiNova.
A hallmark of the collection, the screw-down caseback is adorned with an 18K yellow gold medallion with an embossed fish – a distinctive mark symbolising the range’s water resistance.
The legendary Santos de Cartier expands its adventurous spirit with two new interpretations combining bold aesthetics with technical innovation.
Two new interpretations of the Santos de Cartier.
One model introduces a titanium case, remaining faithful to the original design while being 43% lighter and 1.5 times harder than steel.
Its fully bead-blasted matte finish, paired with anthracite tones and a black spinel crown, enhances the contemporary character.
The larger, all-steel model re-imagines the Santos with a black dial illuminated with fluorescent Super-LumiNova hands and a railway minute track, for enhanced legibility.
A heptagonal crown, set with a faceted blue synthetic spinel, completes the expressive modern design.
