The Excalibur Bi-Retrograde Calendar by Roger Dubuis

This year, Roger Dubuis celebrates its 30th anniversary, and for the occasion, the company pays tribute to its co-founder’s favourite complication: the bi-retrograde display.

This function, previously featured in the Excalibur Grande Complication alongside a dozen other highly complex mechanisms, takes centre stage once again. The Maison has also introduced a less complicated, more classic edition to further honour the bi-retrograde display.

Also referred to as “the ecliptic counters” by the Maison a nod to their elliptical shape and distinctive role in indicating the months and date the design showcases a symmetrical dial layout. Enhanced by refined detailing, it pays homage to the Maison’s early creations from 1996.

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Introducing The New Seiko 5 Sports Denham Limited Edition SRPL35

A classic timepiece in collaboration with the Dutch denim brand Denham

ByWaqt

08.11.2024

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Among Seiko's most iconic releases is the SKX series, introduced in 1996 as a reliable dive watch. This collection gained widespread popularity and was beloved for its robust construction and accessible pricing. Though discontinued in 2019, the SKX left a lasting impression, with its spirit carried forward in the Seiko 5 Sports series. This year, Seiko is honoring the legacy of the SKX through a unique collaboration with the Dutch denim brand DENHAM, introducing the Seiko 5 Sports DENHAM Limited Edition, inspired by the SKX’s classic design.

The watch features a stainless steel case measuring 42.5mm in diameter and 13.4mm in thickness, with a unidirectional rotating bezel that includes an indigo insert. The watch has a crown at 4 o'clock and is equipped with a curved Hardlex crystal on the dial side. Its exhibition caseback showcases DENHAM's iconic scissors logo along with the phrase "THE TRUTH IS IN THE DETAILS”, along with "LIMITED EDITION" and the unique serial number of each watch.

The dial comes in an indigo hue, a greenish dark blue color that gives a nice style to the watch. It features black indices, and the DENHAM logo is printed on the 12 o’clock index, which is represented as an equilateral triangle that has been inverted from the traditional orientation seen on the standard SKX model.

The hour and minute hands are coated with Seiko's LumiBrite luminous coating, which is also applied to the bezel, ensuring visibility in low light. A day/date indicator is positioned at 3 o'clock. The red seconds hand is a nod to DENHAM’s signature red rivets found on their denim products, and the dial ring is adorned with a stitch design reminiscent of denim stitching.

The watch is powered by the Caliber 4R36, an in-house automatic movement operating at 21,600vph (3Hz) and offering a 41-hour power reserve. It comes with an indigo nylon strap featuring yellow stitching, similar to the detailing on the dial ring. Limited to 2,000 pieces, it is priced at USD 430, equivalent to AED 1,600.

For more information you can visit Seiko's official website.

Technical specifications: Seiko 5 Sports Denham Limited Edition SRPL35

Reference: SRPL35
Case: stainless steel, unidirectional rotating bezel with indigo insert, crown at 4 o'clock, curved Hardlex crystal, exhibition caseback
Diameter: 42.5mm
Thickness: 13.4mm
Water resistance: 100 m
Dial: indigo hue, black indices, DENHAM logo printed at 12 o’clock index, hour and minute hands coated with LumiBrite, day/date indicator at 3 o'clock, red seconds hand, stitch design on the dial ring
Movement: Caliber 4R36, automatic, in-house, 24 jewels
Power reserve: 41 hours
Frequency: 21,600vph (3Hz)
Functions: hours, minutes, seconds, day/date
Bracelet / Strap: indigo nylon strap, yellow stitching
Availability: Limited to 2,000 pieces
Price: USD 430 / AED 1,600