In the past decade, the Parisian landscape of watchmaking has been flourished with home-grown horological stars. Having made a name for their uniquely styled quartz watches, newcomer brand LAPS is shaking the status quo by introducing its first ever automatic watch, the Arche Collection. Originally established in 2015 by Antonin Mercier, LAPS had become synonymous with its limited-edition, artisanal graphic dials, crafted primarily from unorthodox materials such as wood, tobacco leaves, and exotic skins. Now, as LAPS celebrates their tenth anniversary, they are shifting their focus towards more restrained horological creations, starting with the Arche Collection.
Luxury watch enthusiasts, mark your calendars. Glashütte Original introduces two new splendid, limited-edition additions to the summer line-up: The SeaQ ‘Northern Tide’ and the larger, more capable SeaQ Panorama Date ‘Northern Tide’.
Bringing a breath of fresh Atlantic air these North American exclusive watches feature vibrant turquoise dials that recall the hues of the North Atlantic Ocean. The subtle fading to black at the dial’s edges captures the awe of watching the ocean swallow the horizon.
Both models bear the hallmarks of German craftsmanship and design. Crafted from stainless steel, they feature domed sapphire crystals, display-style casebacks, and rotating bezels topped with black ceramic inserts that echo the depths of the ocean.