Unmistakable Character: four new favourites watches of this August

Four of our new favourites timepieces this month showcase distinctive designs that unite the signature styles of each brand 

Omega recently unveiled a new edition of its classic 41mm Seamaster Aqua Terra 150m, inspired by its ambassador and one of the greatest pole vault athletes: eight-time world record breaker and current World and Olympic champion Armand “Mondo” Duplantis. Wrapped in the blue and yellow colours of the Swedish flag, it features exclusive details celebrating Mondo’s achievements in athletics. Most notably, the varnished central seconds hand comes in yellow and is shaped like a pole vault, with a Super-LumiNova coating on top to represent the pole’s grip. Moreover, the dial also bears the Seamaster name and quarter hour numbers in yellow.

Chopard honours the Year of the Dragon with new timepieces magnified by artistic crafts. Of particular note is the L.U.C Quattro Spirit 25 ‘Year of The Dragon’ featuring a 40mm case in ethical 18K white gold. The dial is decorated with Grand Feu enamelling by artisans using knowledge passed down through generations. This limited series, is driven by the L.U.C 98.06-L movement which comes with an eight-day power reserve, the rare jumping-hour mechanism and the prestigious Poinçon de Genève hallmark.

Roger Dubuis launched the latest Excalibur Spider Flyback Chronograph in a vibrant shade of green. This design honours its long-standing partnership with Lamborghini Squadra Corse, who compete in the storied Le Mans Daytona Hybrid race wearing the recognisable Verde Mantis livery. Design-wise, this limited-edition model features a case made of lightweight grey carbon, with all the details that the Excalibur Spider collection is known for. It also has a ceramic bezel that provides extreme scratch resistance. This combination of carbon and ceramic is a direct tribute to how high-tech sports cars are constructed.

Patek Philippe’s Alarm Travel Time Ref. 5520RG-001 stands out with its two-tone dial. Grey sunburst and charcoal grey form the canvas on which applied Arabic numerals and sword-shaped hands in charcoal-grey white gold with a luminescent coating dance out the passage of time. Housed in a rose gold case, this travel watch is driven by the caliber AL 30-660 S C FUS self-winding movement, which unites the exclusive Travel Time system for displaying a second-time zone with a 24-hour alarm mechanism, with a hammer striking on a classic gong.