From afar, the watch industry may seem unhurried. But every passing day brings about new timepieces from brands big, small, new and old.
Below, find about a dozen new releases from the likes of Seiko, Timex and others. Together, they show an industry that never stops ticking — and, centuries later, can still find the time to surprise you.
Best New Gear: This article is part of an ongoing series collecting the most important new watches, gadgets, pocket knives and more. Catch up on other releases.
Ball WatchBall Engineer II Dazzle
Ball’s collab with British watch publisher Oracle Time features a patterned dial inspired by the “dazzle” camouflage pattern used by British warships in the First World War.
Japan-SelectSeiko Initial D 30th Anniversary Chronograph
Seiko created this panda chronograph in honor of Initial D‘s 30th anniversary. The watch mimics the styling of the Toyota AE86 “Panda” driven by series protagonist Takumi Fujiwara and is limited to 1,995 pieces, coinciding with the year the comic debuted.
CitizenCitizen The Citizen Super Titanium Washi Dial
Citizen lifts its most elevated watch a step further by adding a new washi paper dial and platinum DLC coating over the 38mm Super Titanium case. The tonal blue, tie-dye-esque washi dial is inspired by a flowing river, and the gold-tone seconds hand emulates the reflection of sunlight off the water. It is powered by Citizen’s caliber A060 Eco-Drive movement, which has an accuracy of +/-5 seconds per year, and comes on an indigo genuine crocodile leather strap with a folding clasp.
Audemars PiguetAudemars Piguet Code 11.59 Starwheel SG60
This piece unique adds a sparkling red lacquer dial and white minute/seconds track to AP’s unique wandering hours watch, created to honor the 60th anniversary of Singapore’s independence.













