From the relatively affordable Baltic and Unimatic to the far more luxurious Trilobe, here are three new watch releases that are worth knowing about.
Baltic Aquascaphe GMT MK-II
The latest addition to popular French brand Baltic’s Aquascaphe dive-watch collection is an updated version of the Aquascaphe GMT, now powered by a Miyota 9075 automatic movement with a traveller GMT function and a 42-hour power reserve.
The collection is offered in four colour variants: Red, Blue, Green and Grey. All four models feature predominantly glossy black dials, with the respective colours appearing mainly on the bezel and accents, such as the GMT hand or the Aquascaphe model name positioned above 6 o’clock. The approach seems to work well, as all four watches have a colourful personality without making the entire dial feel overly bright or attention-seeking. The dial will look familiar if you already know the Aquascaphe MK2’s design language, and it is framed by a bidirectional GMT bezel. There is also a date window positioned neatly at 6 o’clock — something that is particularly useful to have on a watch with a GMT complication.
The Aquascaphe GMT MK-II comes in a reworked 39.5 mm case and offers 200 metres of water resistance. Measuring 47 mm lug-to-lug and 13.8 mm thick, the case features a crown guard and sapphire Crystals protecting both the dial and the bezel.
Baltic also offers plenty of choice when it comes to straps and bracelets. Buyers can choose between two stainless-steel bracelet styles—Beads of Rice or Flat Link—as well as rubber straps in different colours, making it easy to personalise how the watch looks on the wrist. Prices start at €1,020 on rubber straps and rise to €1,098 for the bracelet versions. In my opinion, there is little doubt that these new watches appear to look good — although I do wish Baltic had managed to keep the price a little lower.
Unimatic Impronte Collection
Unimatic’s new Impronte collection introduces ten limited‑edition references that push the brand’s design language into more experimental territory. Across the Impronte range, the Italian maker incorporates several distinctive visual elements such as debossed dial details, bezels with raised markings and casebacks with a wrinkled texture.
The collection is split into two distinct aesthetic families. The AEG references use aluminium‑toned dials, hands, and bezel components, giving them a brighter, more metallic presence. In contrast, the AEB references lean heavily into black, resulting in a more understated and familiar look.
These two styles are applied across several of Unimatic’s core families— Modello Uno, Modello Uno GMT, Modello Tre, Modello Quattro and Modello Quattro GMT — bringing the total to ten individual watch models. Each watch is paired with a NATO strap: black for the AEB variants and olive for the aluminium‑coloured AEG versions. Pricing varies depending on the specific model and complication with all of them costing around 915 euro or less.
One thing worth mentioning is that Unimatic is best known for its modern and minimalist aesthetic. To me, it feels like some of the watches from the Impronte collection moves somewhat away from that familiar formula, introducing considerably more texture and visual detail. Whether that is a good thing will come down to personal taste, but it certainly gives these new models a different character from what we typically associate with Unimatic.
Trilobe Château Trente-Deux
Let’s end this release roundup with something considerably more expensive, just in case spending a lot of money is your thing. Trilobe is a French watchmaker founded in 2018, based in the country’s capital, Paris, and known for its unconventional approach to displaying time.
Its Trente-Deux collection does away with traditional central hour, minute and seconds hands. Instead, the time is displayed using rotating rings and fixed indicators. The collection has now been expanded with a new deep burgundy dial colour, inspired by fine red wines — not entirely surprising to see from a French brand!
The rather elaborate, multi-layer case construction, featuring a coin-edge bezel and integrated lugs, is definitely one of the key aspects of the watch, alongside its distinctive dial. Dimensions remain the same as the other Trente-Deux models, with a compact 39.5 mm diameter and a thickness of 10.15 mm.
Inside is Trilobe’s in-house X-Nihilo automatic calibre, measuring just 7 mm thick and featuring 34 jewels and a 42-hour power reserve. Trilobe, of course, wants to show off its manufacture movement, so the sapphire caseback offers a full view of the calibre.
Finally, the price: €21,000 including tax. Don’t be too surprised, my watch friends—Trilobe represents proper Parisian luxury, and obviously, it comes with a suitably luxurious price tag too!
