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9 stories selected from the day’s reporting. Renaud Tixier Unveils Monday Skeleton With RVI2025 Calibre.
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Zenith introduced the new Chronomaster Solo Sport at Saint Peter in Sydney with chef Josh Niland. The exclusive event paired the watch presentation with a five-course dining experience.
Movado’s recently released Heritage Kingmatic collection features automatic watches with a mid-century-inspired character.
New Releases
Renaud Tixier’s Monday Skeleton reworks its debut watch with the skeletonized RVI2025 calibre, featuring 262 components, 238 inward angles and at least 72 hours of power reserve. Its patented platinum microrotor system uses an inertia wheel and propulsion spring to capture energy from subtle wrist movements, while a decoupling mechanism protects against shocks. Finishing is performed by hand in Tolochenaz, Switzerland.
Perrelet combines diamonds and kinetic dial design in its Cleopatra and Eleonore watch collections. The designs build on the brand’s double-rotor system, which brings the rotating motion of an automatic movement to the dial.
Vaer, Topo Designs, and Worn & Wound are bringing back the Solar Hiker for 2026. The collaborative watch returns in two new colorways, with updated straps and a new custom carrying case, continuing the partnership across watchmaking and outdoor goods design.
Timex and Dimepiece have unveiled the Intrepid Blackout Edition, a new version of the 36mm sports watch. The design pairs a black PVD case with purple accents for a darker take on the Intrepid.
Industry & Business
Omega has reopened its renovated 110-square-metre boutique at El Palacio de Hierro Polanco in Mexico City. The space follows the brand's international architectural concept, with displays referencing the Speedmaster's spaceflight heritage and the Seamaster. Actors Diego Boneta and Karla Souza joined Mexico brand manager Nino Aloisi for the ribbon-cutting, followed by a celebration at Casa Seminario 12.
Auctions & Secondary Market
A unique Chopard Alpine Eagle 41 XP TimeForArt Edition 3 will be offered at the TimeForArt auction in December. The one-of-a-kind watch features a hand-engraved dial, bringing an artistic treatment to the Alpine Eagle collection.