Today, Bell & Ross unveiled their new BR-03 Diver Lum Outline Limited Edition and we bring you our hands-on review and live photos of the new watch. As diving watch enthusiasts, we were eager to see how this new timepiece performs. A watch with true dive watch credentials, this isn't just another sports watch masquerading as a diver.
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Insider: Montblanc Iced Sea Automatic Date 0 Oxygen Gray Sfumato. Hands-on Review of a True Diving Watch.
When Montblanc first entered the luxury dive watch arena with the Iced Sea collection, many questioned whether the brand known primarily for writing instruments and dress watches could create a credible contender in this crowded segment. With the new Iced Sea Automatic Date 0 Oxygen with gray sfumato glacier pattern dial, those doubts can be permanently laid to rest.
W&W 2025: Tudor Black Bay 68 Blue Dial (Live Photos)
By adding a new size to the Tudor Black Bay collection, Tudor presented the Black Bay 68 ref. M7943A1A0NU-0001 at Watches & Wonders 2025. This new watch stands as one of the most imposing models in the Black Bay collection with its substantial 43 mm stainless steel case diameter, meeting the market demand for varied case sizes to accommodate different wrist proportions.
W&W 2025: Tudor Black Bay 58 Burgundy (Live Photos)
Drawing inspiration from a 1990s prototype Tudor Submariner ref. 79190 which was equipped with a striking burgundy dial and matching bezel, comes this new Tudor Black Bay 58 Burgundy. Equipped with a 39 mm case—12.7 mm thick—this new Tudor is as good as it gets and strikingly stunning. With a satin-brushed finish and sporting a gorgeous sunburst burgundy red dial, this new model is for sure one that will become a staple in the Tudor lineup.
W&W 2025: Ulysse Nardin Diver Air. The World's Lightest Mechanical Diving Watch (Live Photos).
Ulysse Nardin just introduced the world’s lightest mechanical diving watch with a weight of 51.7 grams—our scale registered even less at 51.3 grams. This impressive 44 mm watch with a case made of titanium, a bezel made of upcycled carbon fiber, and sides of ocean netting, was built upon the foundation of the Diver X Skeleton UN-372 movement.
W&W 2025: Tudor Pelagos Ultra. Bigger, Bolder and with Greater Depth Rating (Live Photos).
The new Tudor Pelagos Ultra is a bigger, bolder, and with a greater depth rating version of the Tudor Pelagos we all love. Its case is made of Grade 2 titanium—Grade 5 for the case back—measuring 43 mm in diameter and offering a depth rating of 1,000 meters, which is double the water resistance of its sibling, the Pelagos 42 mm, and five times the depth rating of the Pelagos 39 mm.
Introducing: Panerai Submersible QuarantaQuattro Mike Horn Edition PAM01676
Today, Panerai is thrilled to unveil two remarkable timepieces that reflect the brand's enduring spirit of adventure and exploration: the Submersible QuarantaQuattro Mike Horn Edition PAM01676 and the Radiomir 8 Giorni Eilean Experience Edition PAM01643. These watches embody Panerai's innovative pursuits and showcase the brand's unparalleled expertise in watchmaking.
Introducing: Richard Mille RM 032 Flyback Chronograph Ultimate Edition
Richard Mille presents the new RM 032 Automatic Flyback Chronograph Ultimate Edition, a timepiece for conquering the deepest depths of the ocean. As the latest and final model of the RM 032 collection, this Ultimate Edition combines technical performance with Richard Mille’s signature style and robustness.
Introducing: Ulysse Nardin Diver NET Vendée Globe Limited Edition
As the Official Timekeeper of the Vendée Globe race, Ulysse Nardin is presenting a 300-piece limited edition Diver NET Vendée Globe which is inspired not just by the race and the courageous men and women who compete in it, but also by the company’s vision to produce sustainable watches that highlight the fragility of the world’s oceans and the impact of global warming.
Introducing: Ulysse Nardin Diver Atoll. A 100-piece Limited Edition.
With its Diver collection, Ulysse Nardin celebrates the boundless spirit of adventure. The independent and integrated Manufacture fuses avant-garde designs, technical ingenuity, and time-honored craftsmanship in its exceptional timepieces. The new Ulysse Nardin Diver Atoll is a 100-piece limited edition that charts a brand new course to sun-drenched, undiscovered climes, enriching the Diver 39 mm with an astonishing stone-cut dial of chrysocolla.
Introducing: Ulysse Nardin Diver NET Wempe Signature Collection. A 75-piece Limited Edition.
Ulysse Nardin is introducing the new Diver NET Signature Collection in partnership with Wempe. This is a new diver’s watch made from upcycled high-tech materials. This exclusive limited edition of 75 pieces with striking design accents in orange features a 44 mm case made from 95% recycled stainless steel. Its construction incorporates a combination of breakthrough upcycled materials that Ulysse Nardin has been pioneering Nylo and Carbonium.
Introducing: The New Blancpain Bathyscaphe Quantième Complet Phases de Lune
Blancpain is delighted to present the new Bathyscaphe Quantième Complet Phases de Lune, now fitted with an elaborately designed and patented black ceramic bracelet and a 43.6 mm case made from the same material. With an assertive, sporty yet supremely elegant style, this model features a dial in vibrant shades of sunray-brushed blue, green, or black.
Insider: Bell & Ross BR 03 Diver Full Lum Ceramic. The SuperLumiNova Coated Dial Makes a Difference.
The new BR 03 Diver Full Lum Ceramic from Bell & Ross meets the ISO requirements for a diving watch. To mark its seventh anniversary in 2024, the design has been modified for a more contemporary look, and the movement fine-tuned. The bezels of the new BR 03 Diver models feature a ceramic insert for greater resistance and durability, and their movement has been modified to extend the power reserve to 54 hours.
Introducing: Three New Sizes on the Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M Black Dial
Introducing the Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Black Dial, a classic in three sizes in stainless steel including 41 mm, 38 mm, and 34 mm. Throughout time, the black dial has remained a watchmaking favorite that expresses both simplicity and quiet luxury. This year, Omega continues that classic look in the Seamaster Aqua Terra collection, with three distinctive sizes, and glossy black dials that are enriched with a slick lacquered finish.
Introducing: Panerai Submersible Elux LAB-ID PAM01800 Limited Edition
Today, Panerai unveils a new LAB-ID watch, the Submersible Elux LAB-ID PAM01800, a fully mechanical timepiece with 6 barrels and 4 patent systems, transforming the mechanical energy stored in the barrels into luminosity that lights up the dial, the hands, and the bezel. A leap forward in advanced luminescence that rewrites the rules of underwater exploration, illuminating dives up to 500 meters. This new watch is limited to 150 limited-edition pieces, with an availability of 50 pieces per year over three years.
Introducing: Ulysse Nardin Diver NET OPS and Diver X SKELETON OPS
Continuing on this journey, this year, Ulysse Nardin introduces two ultra-dynamic creations with a trendy and sporty-chic style: the Diver Net OPS and the Diver X Skeleton OPS, as in “operations.” Following the launch of two Freak Ops in 2023, these new edgy models enrich the brand’s “Ops” capsule collection and celebrate its indomitable in-house watchmaking, while adding an adventurous twist to the Diver lineage.
Insider: Zenith DEFY Extreme Diver. Titanium Case, Ceramic Bezel, and Interchangeable Strap System.
Taking inspiration from the legendary Zenith DEFY A3648, the brand has just presented the new DEFY Extreme Diver in two iterations cased in titanium with a blue or black dial. It additionally features an interchangeable strap system; it comes with a titanium bracelet, an FKM cordura-like rubber strap, and an extra-long strap made of recycled fishing nets.
W&W 2024: Tudor Black Bay Master Chronometer Black METAS Certified (Live Pics)
Adding to the Tudor Black Bay Master Chronometer lineup comes a new black dial with a black bezel insert model. This notable timepiece combines classic design elements with modern technological advancements. This model features a 41 mm stainless steel case with a polished and satin finish, giving it a versatile look suitable for both formal and casual occasions.
W&W 2024: Tudor Black Bay 58 Yellow Gold Green Dial (Live Pics)
This year, Tudor presented several new models we liked. Among them is the first Black Bay 58 in 18K yellow gold ref. ref. M79018V-0006 with a solid matching bracelet also in gold. Equipped with a 39 mm case —12.7 mm thick— and an open display case back, this new Tudor is as good as it gets. With a satin-brushed finish and sporting a gorgeous matte grainy olive green dial, this new solid gold model is for sure one that will become a staple in the Tudor lineup.
W&W 2024: Rolex Deepsea Yellow Gold Blue Dial ref. 136668LB (Live Pics)
One of the most notable releases at Watches & Wonders from Rolex is the new Deepsea in 18K yellow gold with a blue dial and blue cerachrom bezel insert. The new Rolex Deepsea Yellow Gold Blue Dial ref. 136668LB features a blue lacquer dial —the identical hue of blue as the ‘Smurf’ Submariners— bearing the name ‘DEEPSEA’ in powdered yellow. The dial features large Chromalight hour markers and hands, filled with luminescent material that emits a long-lasting blue glow for excellent legibility in dark conditions.
