The 8 Coolest New Watches That Dropped in March

Given Watches and Wonders is taking place in Switzerland in less than two weeks, we were expecting it to be relatively quiet on the watch front this month. The 66 luxury watchmakers participating in the seven-day event are reserving all their new novelties for Geneva, after all. And, yes, March certainly saw fewer watch releases than previous months, but it wasn’t tumbleweeds. Eight maisons stepped up and unveiled new models or updated references.

Girard-Perregaux released a minute repeater with an entirely new in-house movement, underscoring the house’s recent high-complication push. Omega dropped the nine-piece Constellation Observatory collection, with the new model becoming the first two-hand watch to achieve Master Chronometer certification. Breitling launched three new Navitimers, including one inspired by the legendary Concorde jet. Greubel Forsey debuted not one but two Balancier Convexe S² watches. H. Moser & Cie rolled out some more Streamliners in honour of the Alpine Formula 1 team, while Parmigiani Fleurier reimagined the Tonda PF in a pretty pink hue. Jacob & Co. decked out the famous Billionaire with a new type of “angel-cut” diamonds. In a similar vein, Richard Mille added three new gem-set limited-editions to the RM 07-01 Coloured Ceramics collection.

Below are the best watch releases of the month.

Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF Automatic Alta Rosa

Parmigiani Fleurier went pink in March, unveiling a new 36 mm Tonda PF with a fetching rose-hued face. This time-only model was introduced in 2022 as the smaller successor to the original Tonda PF that debuted in 2021. It is available in several materials and colourways, with the latest pairing a satin-brushed steel case and platinum knurled bezel with a hand-guilloché “Alta Rosa” dial. The new hue is designed to evolve beautifully with changing light, further accentuating the watchmaker’s signature grain d’orge (barleycorn) motif. In keeping with Parmigiani’s refined, minimalist aesthetic, the dial is free of any clutter, showing only hand-applied gold indices, skeletonised delta-shaped hands, a PF badge at 12 o’clock, and a subtle pink minutes track on the periphery. Inside, the automatic PF770 calibre beats at 28,800 vibrations per hour (4 Hz) and delivers a solid 60-hour power reserve. You can pick one up for US$69,800.

Greubel Forsey Balancier Convexe S²

It was double trouble at Greubel Forsey in March, with the Swiss watchmaker debuting not one but two new Balancier Convexe S² timepieces. It says these will be the final two additions to the line that first debuted in 2021, with production of the calibre permanently ending this year. The two newcomers showcase the signature convex case and open-worked design that highlights the movement. The calibre is worth spotlighting, too, with some 301 parts, including two fast-rotating coaxial barrels that provide a 72-hour power reserve. Both references measure 41.5 mm—smaller than some previous iterations—with one presented in black ceramic and 5N red gold, and the other in white ceramic. Each edition is limited to only 11 timepieces, making them the most exclusive of the series. Price upon request.

Girard-Perregaux Automatic Minute Repeater Flying Bridges

Girard-Perregaux is on a high-complication hot streak, introducing three entirely new reference calibres since last fall. In March, the maison unveiled its first in-house minute repeater, making the GP9530 movement the star of a new chiming watch. Sapphire crystals front and back allow the skeletonised repeater to take the focus, with rose gold on the 44 mm case, hands, and GP logo contrasting the grey innerworkings and black titanium base plate. Powered by a micro-rotor, the automatic calibre offers an impressive 60-hour power reserve, too. Made up of some 475 components, each example requires more than 440 hours of assembly and finishing alone. As such, a maximum of eight pieces will be produced, with each one priced at a rather steep US$590,000.

H. Moser & Cie. Streamliner Alpine Drivers and Mechanics Pink Edition

H. Moser & Cie. tipped a hat—or helmet, perhaps—to Alpine this month. The Swiss watchmaker, which has been a sponsor of the Formula 1 team since 2024, unveiled a pair of limited-edition Streamliners in honour of Alpine’s drivers and mechanics. The two newcomers are pretty much the same as the duo that dropped last year, but they are decked out in the team’s signature pink rather than the iconic blue. The first piece (Ref. 6700-1201) features a 42.3 mm steel case, a skeletonised dial with magenta accents, and an integrated rubber strap in matching magenta, of course. Racing-inspired elements include a central caseback bridge shaped like a helmet and an open-worked rotor reminiscent of the Alpine A110 wheel rim. Under the hood lies the watchmaker’s first fully skeletonised chrono (Calibre HMC 700) with a flyback function for instant, precise timing. The second model (Ref. 6DI0-1201) is essentially a smartwatch version, with a 42.3 mm steel case housing the Cal. DI0 connected movement. Only 50 sets will be produced, with a retail price of US$74,400.

Richard Mille RM 07-01 Coloured Ceramics

Richard Mille made the colourful ceramic RM 07-01 watches even more striking in March, adding three new limited editions with funky diamond arrangements on the bezels and casebands. Setting the gems into each ceramic bezel is a very challenging endeavour, given that the material is super hard and unforgiving. The gold prongs and stones have to be delicately inserted by hand, in fact. The dials are equally complex, showcasing multiple decorative techniques, including guillochage. “This secular decorative technique reaffirms our commitment to making no compromises on either aesthetic or technical grounds,” Cécile Guenat, creative and development director at RM, said in a statement. The reactions to Guenat candy-inspired timepieces haven’t all been sweet, but fans of the bold designs will surely appreciate the extra sparkle. The three newcomers are limited to 50 pieces, with price available upon request.

Jacob & Co. Billionaire Double Tourbillon Angel Cut

Jacob & Co. gave the Billionaire an almighty upgrade in March, adorning the famous blingtastic model with a new type of “angel-cut” diamond that is designed to shine brighter than traditional stones. Developed entirely in-house over two years, the patented cut is named after founder Jacob Arabo’s wife, Angela, and features 37 precisely calibrated facets that represent their 37 years of marriage. Though that is significantly fewer facets than many traditional cuts, each one was carefully positioned to increase shine. The 41 mm white-gold case, dial, crown, and even the white-gold clasp on the blue alligator leather strap have been entirely iced out. In total, the watch is decorated with a dazzling 298 white diamonds totalling approximately 79 carats. Some 216 are angel cut. In the middle of all those gems, two flying one-minute tourbillons are positioned symmetrically at 12 and 6 o’clock. More complex inner workings can be appreciated via the caseback, with the skeletonised architecture of the hand-wound movement (JCAM50 calibre) on show through the sapphire crystal. The watch is limited to just 18 pieces, with price upon request.

Omega Constellation Observatory

Omega showed us the past and future of watchmaking in March, unveiling a new line of dress watches that pairs midcentury aesthetics with modern mechanics. Building on the flagship Constellation series that the Swiss maison launched in the early 1950s, the Constellation Observatory collection includes nine fresh references and two new calibres. The line-up pays homage to earlier Constellations, showcasing vintage-inspired cases with faceted “dog-leg” lugs, dodecagonal pie-pan dials, kite-form indexes, and dauphine hands. You’ll even spot a brick-style mesh bracelet on one Moonshine Gold example. The 39.4 mm pieces are offered in various metals and feature complementary dials. Most importantly, each one is fitted with either the Calibre 8915 or 8914—the latter is decked out in precious metals—which are two-hand versions of Omega’s existing 89XX series movements. All nine are METAS Master Chronometer certified, too, even though typical certification involves measuring the position of the seconds hand, which is obviously missing on this lot.  Omega created a new testing unit just to earn the coveted designation, with the Constellation Observatory being the first two-hander to achieve Master Chronometer certification. The entry-level steel examples are priced at $10,900, while the top-tier Platinum-Gold edition costs US$57,800.

Breitling Navitimers

Breitling took the Navitimer to new heights in March, unveiling a limited edition inspired by the Concorde and two new perpetual calendars. The first is essentially a steel 43 mm Navitimer B01 Chronograph that showcases several tributes to the supersonic jet. The blue dial and alligator strap represent the stratosphere through which the aircraft flew, the white accents evoke the White Bird’s livery, and the “Mach 2” engraved on the caseback reflects the Concorde’s top speed. Even the production run itself pays homage, with pieces limited to just 593 in honour of the jet’s powerful Olympus 593 engines. The release of the US$10,600 chrono also coincides with the 50th anniversary of the aircraft’s first flight.

The Swiss watchmaker also launched a pair of Navitimers inspired by the extreme altitudes the pilot’s watch has, well, navigated. The Navitimer was, of course, the first Swiss wristwatch worn in space and has been strapped on by many other high fliers. The 43 mm newcomers showcase altitude-inspired colourways: one features a steel case and an anthracite dial (US$31,700), the other a platinum case and a deep blue dial (limited to 75 and priced at US$52,000). Crucially, both are equipped with the most advanced movement of any Navitimer yet. Unveiled in 2024, the B19 Calibre is the brand’s first in-house perpetual calendar movement, offering up a day, date, month, and leap year indications. Add to that a moonphase complication and chronograph functions, and you have everything you could possibly need for jetsetting.

This story was originally published on Robb Report USA.