10 watches in bright, bold colours that put extra oomph into serious horology

H. Moser & Cie. x Studio Underd0g: It’s About Passion (Fruit)

Two mavericks from opposite ends of the luxury watch spectrum have teamed up for a playful collaboration interpreting elegance and creativity in their distinctive style. Powered by its proprietary star calibre, the 42mm H. Moser & Cie Endeavour Perpetual Calendar Passion Fruit flaunts a purple lacquered sunburst dial and a second Maracuja grand feu enamel dial on a yellow gold base with a hammered texture.

Complementing its bold acid colours is the 38.5mm Studio Underd0g 03SERIES Passi0n Fruit, which features a coarse degrade amber dial and a new Swiss-cam-operated mono-pusher chronograph movement. Both models are limited to 100 pieces.

Grand Seiko Grand Sport Collection Caliber 9R 20th Anniversary

A limited edition of 700, this Grand Sport Collection ref. SBGC275 marks the 20th anniversary of the first Grand Seiko powered by the 9R Spring Drive movement series. A Spring Drive Chronograph GMT features a 44.5mm titanium case inspired by the manufacture’s lion emblem.

At the same time, the dial evokes the fiery Shinshu sunrise in central Japan, where all Grand Seiko Spring Drive creations are made. A new patented dial-coating process achieves the mesmerising colour-changing effect of the latter. Powered by Caliber 9R96, a specially adjusted version of Caliber 9R86, this watch delivers an even higher level of accuracy.

Breguet Reine de Naples 8918

An iconic model that descended from an original created for Napoleon’s sister Caroline Murat, the Queen of Naples, it is reimagined in fresh mint green, paying tribute to modern femininity. The white mother-of-pearl dial features a sparkling chapter ring crafted using snow-setting.

Other heritage details include a minutes track adorned with symbols inspired by founder Abraham-Louis Breguet’s pocket watches and signature open-tipped hands. In addition to a pear-shaped diamond at 6 o'clock, the inner flange and bezel boast 117 diamonds. Beating inside the ovoid white gold case measuring 36.5 by 28.45mm is the 537/3 self-winding automatic movement.

Bvlgari Aluminium Chronograph Smeraldo

Exuding the spirit of la dolce vita, first captured in the 2023 limited Capri editions, this 1,000-piece 40mm creation extends the Italian seaside holiday theme. Its eye-catching dial graduates from an intense emerald green to white, reminiscent of the hues of Sardinia’s waters.

All details are highlighted with Super-LumiNova for perfect readability. Fitted with the automatic B130 mechanical movement, it features chronograph and date functions with intuitive start/stop and reset pushers.

Made in aluminium with a titanium caseback sporting a rosa dei venti engraving, this model also flaunts an articulated dark green rubber strap with aluminium accents.

Tudor Black Bay Chrono “Pink”

Who knew that pink would lend itself well to the famous Black Bay aesthetic? This bold creation retains the Black Bay Chrono’s famous snowflake hands, Tudor’s signature for divers’ watches since 1969, in a version honed to ensure optimum readability on the bright domed dial. Inspired by the first generation of Tudor chronographs, the dial layout features contrasting sub-counters and a date aperture.

The key characteristics of the Black Bay line, including the Tudor rose-signed crown, are preserved in its 41mm steel case. Waterproof to 200m, it has the manufacture Calibre MT5813 self-winding mechanical movement beating at its heart.

Norqain Independence Skeleton Chrono Titanium DLC

Powered by the new Norqain 8K Manufacture Calibre, a high-performance skeletonised flyback chronograph movement with a column wheel, this 300-piece timepiece features a central chronograph seconds hand and a twin-counter layout.

The cutaway dial segments evoke the manufacture’s beloved mountain motif, while black satin finishing with purple detailing and gun-metal-plated, lumed hands and hour marker provide superb contrast.

Dynamic and audacious in performance and architecture, it boasts a titanium case coated in black DLC. Weighing less than 90g, it showcases a 62-hour power reserve, an independent chronometer certification, and a purple animal cruelty-free rubber strap. Bonus: Jean-Claude Biver is behind its conception.

HYT T1 Salmon

As this Swiss manufacture known for hydro-mechanical watchmaking celebrates its 12th anniversary, it launches the T1 series with an octagonal shape, subtly faceted sides, and a first-in-brand fully enclosed dial. This neo-classical collection is unveiled in four 45mm references encased in titanium and titanium DLC.

And the one showcased here flaunts a dazzling salmon dial paired with black tinted fluids that indicate the hour. Its mechanism is powered by two hallmark pistons that regulate fluid movement via the manually wound caliber 501-CM. Ergonomic and comfortable, the watch is free of lugs and has an interchangeable integrated strap. 

Zenith DEFY Revival A3648

This is the first time a vintage DEFY diver’s watch receives Zenith’s Revival treatment. A distinctive attribute of the collection is a highly angular steel case, which on this new model measures 37mm. Unlike the circa 1969 DEFY A3648, its unidirectional rotating steel bezel features a sapphire crystal insert instead of Plexiglas in historical models.

It retains the same coveted black-on-bright-orange markings as the original’s. The arresting colour scheme extends to the black matte dial surface. Driven by the Elite 670 automatic manufacture movement, it is water-resistant to 600m and is fitted with a five-link bracelet with a folding buckle.

Omega Constellation

Distinguished by the swirling pattern on the dial, which Omega first introduced in 2008, the Constellation style returns in various colours across 20 individual models. The 29mm Sedna Gold version is highlighted here, whose plum-coloured PVD dial entrances with Supernova spirals fashioned from electrochemical etching.

The timepiece is adorned with emblematic features, including half-moon facets on the case and a diamond-paved bezel that threads between the claws on either side. Precision and performance are assured by a Co-Axial Master Chronometer Calibre 8701 self-winding movement boasting 50 hours of power reserve. A matching alligator strap completes it.