Citizen Super-Titanium Small Seconds NJ0180 Series
So much has been said about “integrated bracelet sports watches” by this point that they may have officially overtaken “affordable GMT watches” in popularity. We can all probably blame the Tissot PRX, honestly. But this level of enthusiasm in the market has really benefited collectors, as we’re now seeing so many similar options from brands like Christopher Ward, Nivada Grenchen, and Citizen. Admittedly, I haven’t paid too much attention to the Citizen Tsuyosa models but now that the brand has unveiled the Super-Titanium Small Seconds NJ0180 series, I’m paying attention. Yep, titanium with an automatic movement, new dial colors, and the familiar Tsuyosa design all for under €500.
Zenith Defy Skyline Chronograph: Their Biggest Release Of The Year
One of Zenith’s latest releases, the Zenith Defy Skyline Chronograph, takes a sensible step in the direction of familiarity, but also keeps things fresh and new. A stainless steel, integrated bracelet sports chronograph has been done by many brands, and now Zenith is able to punch a weight class above and compete with the likes of Vacheron and Audemars Piguet.
Alpina Alpiner Extreme Quartz: Smaller, New Dial Colors And A Quartz Movement
One of our hopes for Watches & Wonders 2024 was some kind of refresh to the Alpina Alpiner Extreme. Since Alpina unveiled the refreshed look for its Alpiner Extreme collection back in 2022, we’ve been seeing more releases following the same design language. The latest addition to this collection comes in the form of a series of exciting quartz models. These four newcomers boast smaller cases, Swiss quartz movements, and a fresh array of dial colors.
Introducing The Zenith Defy Extreme Diver
The first two days of Watches & Wonders have been fun to cover from the perspective of TBWS. Obviously, many of these watches are to be admired from afar and are not typically something we’d be able to add to our personal collections. But damn, it’s still exciting – especially over at the Zenith camp. This year alongside their vintage Revival A3648, the brand has introduced the Zenith Defy Extreme Diver, a very modern dive watch entry that showcases Zenith’s technical abilities. Much like last year, Zenith may be running as my favorite exhibitor at Watches & Wonders.
The Oris Aquis Date Collection Has Now Been Updated For 2024
Oris is one of those brands that we love to talk about here at TBWS, simply for the fact that the team always seems happy to just do their own thing. This year, instead of doing something big and flashy, Oris has moved to update their vast catalog of Oris Aquis Date models for 2024. It’s a key collection and this kind of care ensures that the watches don’t become stale, as Oris aims to put out the best that they possibly can. The Aquis is just a great, sturdy dive watch from an independent brand and these new models are available in 43.5mm, 41.5mm, and 36.5mm case sizes with a bunch of dial color options and a choice to go with the in-house Oris Caliber 400 on the 43.5mm version. Let’s try to wrap our heads around this.
