Complex machine like a spaceship control panel

Richard Mille launched the luxury Split-Seconds Chronograph, with outstanding precision, while Laurent Ferrier presented a meticulously engraved “piece”, limited to 5 pieces.

Last week, Richard Mille showed off his top-notch, complex crafting technique with a time machine like a “spaceship console”. TAG Heuer also strives with a limited edition model, celebrating the beauty of Sydney Harbour (Australia). In addition, independent brands also launch luxury watches with impressive designs, attracting fans. Below, On Wrist introduces 6 impressive watch models in the 3rd week of June. Illustration: Christopher Ward.

Richard Mille has unveiled two new Split-Seconds Chronograph watches in dark yellow and pastel blue, made of Quartz TPT. Equipped with an RMAC4 movement of up to 600 components, these are the most complex watches Richard Mille has ever built. According to writer Carol Besler of the RobbReport, more than the perpetual calendar, these two versions are as complex as the control panel of a spacecraft. The Split-Seconds chronograph movement with a high oscillation frequency of 36,000 vph, offers outstanding precision, capable of a power reserve of 60 hours. The pastel blue version is not limited while the RM 65-01 in dark yellow only delivers 120 units. Both are priced at $380,000. Photo: Richard Mille.

Swiss independent watch brand Laurent Ferrier has just announced a special collaboration with the famous French painter Hervé Di Rosa, launching the artistic Classic Micro-Rotor Di Rosa. Inspired by Di Rosa’s DIROSAPOCALYPSE (1984), the 18-carat white gold dial is meticulously hand-engraved, recreating the chaotic scene with the 12-armed figure. The watch is limited to just 5 pieces, priced at 80,000 CHF (about 90,400 USD). Photo: Monochrome Watches, Laurent Ferrier.

Independent watchmaker Qin Gan from China has just announced the Pastorale II, an upgraded movement from Pastorale, using a luxurious 18K gold case. The case has an ideal size of 38.5 mm, which fits snugly on the wearer’s wrist. With a fine-tuned dial and meticulously finished movement, the Pastorale II is the embodiment of a modern dress watch. Only 15 Pastorale IIs are produced each year, at a price of $46,000, on par with well-known independent watch brands from Switzerland and other European countries. Photo: Monochrome Watches.

TAG Heuer has just launched a special limited edition of the Carrera Tourbillon exclusively for the Australian market, with a number of only 10 units. Inspired by the beauty of Sydney Harbour, the watch owns the main dark blue tone, evoking the image of the blue waters of the famous seaport. The case is crafted from titanium, combined with a deep blue open dial with blue-plated details that contrast with the hands, numerals and rhodium-plated chronograph counter. The TAG Heuer Carrera Tourbillon Australian Limited Edition is equipped with the Calibre Heuer 02 Tourbillon, one of the most affordable Swiss Made tourbillon movements on the market. The watch costs AUD 35,200 (about $23,500). Photo: Time+Tide Watches.

Christopher Ward has officially teamed up with Andrew Morgan Watches for the first time, bringing a limited edition Bel Canto “The Red One” with a bright red look. Inspired by the red color of Ferrari and Swiss chocolate truffles, the machine is dressed in a 41 mm level 5 titanium case. To enhance the beauty of the dial, other details are completely omitted, even the traditional ruby base is replaced with colorless sapphire. “The Red One” is a limited edition, only accepting orders from 27/6 – 3/7. Prices start at 3,195 GBP (about $4,000). Photo: Christopher Ward.

Mr Jones miniaturizes the idyllic English garden on his wrist with The Golden Hour, an impressive machine with a prominent image of a golden bee on the dial. Designed by Andy Wilx, the bee is a symbol of hard work and ingenuity, and is also an image associated with royalty and aristocracy. The special feature of this watch is that the floral motifs below the bee will rotate, expressing the hour and minute through the position of the crown and sundial. The Golden Hour is equipped with an STP1-11 Swiss Made automatic movement, housed in a 45 mm stainless steel case covered with black DLC. The watch is priced at $495, limited to just 100 pieces. Photo: Mr Jones.