Watches

Grand Seiko has released its first mechanical complication watch, the Kodo Constant-force Tourbillon, which is the first timepiece to combine a tourbillon and a constant-force mechanism into a single axis for greater stability and accuracy.

Italian luxury brand Bulgari has released what it says is the world's thinnest mechanical watch. Called the Octo Finissimo Ultra, it is the latest in the company's Octo collection of watches and has a thickness of a mere 1.8 mm (0.07 in).

If you were heading off into a wilderness area with no cell coverage, you might worry about how you'd summon help if you got hurt or lost. Well, the O-Boy satellite-connected rescue watch was designed with just such concerns in mind.

Casio's Pro Trek multi-function sports watch line has gone a bit greener with the introduction of the PRW-61, which features a case, case back, and strap made out of biomass plastics derived from castor seeds, corn, and similar raw materials.

High-end watchmaker MB&F has released a limited edition of its HM9 wristwatch called the "Sapphire Vision, which sets the spectacular movement inside a specially engineered, three-dimensional sapphire and precious metal case to show off the works.

The CZ Smart isn't Citizen's first smartwatch, but is the classic watchmaker's first to sport an all-digital display and be powered by Wear OS, bringing a suite of familiar apps and functions to the traditional design.

Fancy Swiss watchmaker Jaeger-LeCoultre has released a couple of new squillion-dollar, super tiny timepieces – the Snowdrop and the Bangle – featuring a 91-year-old mechanical movement that's still the world's smallest.

Watchmaker Jacob & Co and carmaker Bugatti have teamed up again to produce the Twin Turbo Furious 300+ wristwatch. With styling inspired by the Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+ hypercar, the new timepiece is available in a limited run of three units.

BIG recently completed a new museum and workshop for luxury watchmaker Atelier Audemars Piguet. It's a superb building defined by a spiraling design and is topped by a green roof that helps it take its place well amid the rolling landscape.

MB&F has unveiled its latest Horological Machine (HM) wristwatch with the release of its HM10 Bulldog, which features a canine-inspired design that includes metal "legs" and a set of working jaws complete with "teeth" to indicate the power reserve.

One of the truly revolutionary watches of the 20th century is making a comeback as Hamilton Watch issues an updated version of its iconic Pulsar – the world's first electronic digital wristwatch. Called the PSR, it features a hybrid OLED/LCD display.

An aviation icon, Howard Hughes' legendary Spruce Goose, flies again – though only as part of a commemorative wristwatch by Bremont.