独立系時計メーカーオーツカ・ロテックは、ビンテージ録音スタジオ機器に着想を得た長方形タイムピース「No. 8」を公開した。この時計は、ジャンピングアワー表示とレトログラード・ミニット・フェーダーを備えたキネティック二層ダイヤルが特徴。片山二郎氏がデザインし、日本製で、アビー・ロード・スタジオズのミキシングコンソールの美学を反映している。
No. 9のリリースに続き、オーツカ・ロテックは2026年3月10日にNo. 8を発売した。このモデルは、従来の針を使わず、独創的な表示システムを採用した角張った長方形フォルムの探求を続けている。
A new article highlights six innovative timepieces that rethink how we perceive and interact with time. From single-hand designs promoting mindfulness to tactile systems for the visually impaired, these watches blend functionality with unconventional aesthetics. Published on March 2, 2026, the piece explores their features and philosophies.
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Ressence has released a limited-edition Type 9 watch in collaboration with Japanese artist Terumasa Ikeda, featuring a colorful mother-of-pearl dial. The timepiece, part of the brand's Art Watch Series, showcases Ikeda's intricate laser-cut techniques on a domed surface. Only eight pieces were produced, and they have already sold out.
Swiss watchmaker Raymond Weil has launched a new version of its Toccata Heritage collection featuring a bold red grape dial and rose gold PVD coating. This update builds on the model's recent success with a more colorful design while maintaining its elegant elliptical case. The watches are now available from retailers at prices starting from EUR 1,750.
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Tudor has introduced the Monarch, a new timepiece celebrating the brand's upcoming 100th anniversary in 2026. The model revives a name from the 1990s that was popular in Asia, featuring a modern case paired with a classic California-style dial. Priced at €5,400, it includes a highly decorated Master Chronometer movement visible through a display case back.