Over the last few days, three new watch releases caught our attention — each for very different reasons. Here’s a closer look at what makes them interesting.
Fears Brunswick 39 Perpetual Calendar
Fears’ latest release is also one of its most ambitious to date, taking the British brand firmly into higher-end watchmaking territory, both in terms of complication and pricing. The new Brunswick 39 Perpetual Calendar combines a perpetual calendar complication with a moonphase display in the brand’s familiar cushion-shaped case.
The watch comes in a 39 mm stainless-steel case with a mix of polished and brushed finishing. The dial, rendered in a silver tone, will appeal to those who appreciate the elegant aesthetic of classic calendar watches. Three grooved sub-dials display the day, date, and month, while a moonphase display sits harmoniously at 6 o’clock. Despite the mechanical complexity inside, the case remains impressively slim at 9.4 mm and features Fears’ signature onion-shaped crown, an exhibition caseback, and 50 metres of water resistance — making it suitable for everyday wear.
Movement
Powering the watch is the Dubois Dépraz 55115 automatic perpetual calendar movement, developed specifically for Fears. Once correctly set and kept running, the movement automatically accounts for the varying lengths of months and leap years, requiring no manual correction until the year 2100.
The calibre provides a 47-hour power reserve and can be seen through the exhibition caseback. Its frosted bridges and plates give the movement a refined appearance, while the solid 18-carat gold rotor adds a touch of luxury befitting one of Fears’ most technically sophisticated creations.
Of course, this timepiece doesn’t come cheap. While the majority of Fears watches are priced at €5,000 or less, this one comes in at €31,800, making the Brunswick 39 Perpetual Calendar the most expensive watch in the brand’s catalogue.
O&Horapictor Duet
Hong Kong–based O&Horapictor introduces its latest release, the Duet, a watch defined by its devotion to traditional craftsmanship and dial artistry. At the heart of each model is a grand feu enamel dial laid over a silver base.
The collection is offered in five dial colours — Submarine Canyon (blue), Rhapsody (red), Bee (orange), Olive (olive green), and Lagoon, with its aquamarine colour palette. The Submarine Canyon and Rhapsody feature numerous hand-engraved lines beneath the enamel, adding another layer of craftsmanship to the dial. The blue Submarine Canyon is the only variant featuring a single-tone enamel dial, while the remaining four use a two-tone enamel composition, with the outer ring rendered in a different shade of enamel from the centre section. This contrast gives them a slightly more vibrant visual character while retaining the traditional appeal of enamel.
Sitting atop the enamel is a silver chapter ring with Roman numerals marking the even hours, paired with a distinctive handset including a blued seconds hand. The overall aesthetic is restrained and quietly elegant. I’m not typically someone drawn to handmade or enamel dials, yet the Duet’s design language feels unexpectedly compelling. It is simply a handsome watch.
The watches are offered in 36 mm, 38 mm, and 40 mm stainless-steel cases, all measuring a slim 10.2 mm thick, giving collectors plenty of choice depending on wrist size and preference. Inside, the Duet runs the manually wound Sellita SW200-2M Power+ movement, offering a robust 65-hour power reserve. The movement sits behind a closed caseback, keeping the visual focus firmly on the artistry of the dial.
The Duet is produced as a limited edition and is currently available to order directly from O&Horapictor. Models featuring the hand-engraved silver base retail for US$2,965, while the remaining versions are approximately US$500 less.
Hanhart MAD Preventor HD12
While the earlier releases impress with prestigious complications and hand‑crafted dials, this release stands out for the opposite reason — its simplicity and purpose. Created together with Russell, known for his YouTube channel The Mad Watch Collector, this limited‑edition model is housed in a compact 36 mm case and builds upon the foundation of the classic Preventor HD12 with a refreshed execution.
The design leans into a straightforward, field‑watch-like aesthetic. Its stainless‑steel case is hardened to 1,200 HV, offering a much higher level of scratch resistance than standard steel (around 200 HV). A screw‑down crown and 150 meters of water resistance reinforce its everyday‑ready credentials.
The dial comes in a deep forest‑green tone — an homage to the Black Forest region where Hanhart is based — with a subtle touch of red to add vibrancy. Large Arabic numerals ensure excellent legibility, each filled with Super‑LumiNova C3 for strong nighttime visibility.
Inside beats the Sellita SW200‑1 automatic movement, and buyers can choose between a leather strap or a stainless‑steel bracelet. The bracelet includes tool‑free length adjustment for quick sizing on the go. Pricing is set at €1,140 for the leather option and €1,340 for the steel bracelet.
