The 8 Coolest New Watches That Dropped in February

This month, there seemed to be a couple trends threading through many of the key releases. Brands are finding inspiration in natural elements, from rushing rivers to snowcapped mountains. In addition, the experimentation with new types and combinations of materials continues to be at the forefront of design and innovation across the industry. Case in point: Girard-Perregaux‘s striking green dial executed in car paint for its Aston Martin collaboration. Here are eight highly diverse watches that offer unique takes on each of these trends. Let’s dig in.

Grand Seiko Limited EditionLimited EditionA product produced in deliberately restricted numbers, often numbered, signed, and distinguished by special materials or design. Limited editions create scarcity, urgency, and desirability, and they are common across watches,Go to Limited Edition Glossary SLGH027

It was a big month for Grand Seiko with not one, not two, but four new watches hitting the market: the Hi-Beat SBGH368, STGK031, STGK033, and the Limited EditionLimited EditionA product produced in deliberately restricted numbers, often numbered, signed, and distinguished by special materials or design. Limited editions create scarcity, urgency, and desirability, and they are common across watches,Go to Limited Edition Glossary SLGH027. This limited edition of 1,200 pieces builds on the Evolution 9 Collection with a textured dial inspired by the ridges of Mt. Iwate. The dial is framed by a case made of Ever-Brilliant Steel, a stainless-steel alloy that offers better corrosion resistance—the material also extends to the bracelet. The nods to nature continue on the high-beat Caliber 9SA5 movement whose finish is inspired by the rippling waves of the Shizukuishi River near the Grand Seiko studio where the watch is made. The watch will be available at Grand Seiko Boutiques and select retail partners worldwide beginning in May 2025.

Omega Seamaster Diver 300M in Bronze Gold and Burgundy

Omega introduced a new pair of Seamasters. These special 42 mm Bronze Gold editions are inspired by the Seamaster Diver 300M 007 Edition that launched in 2020 for the James Bond film, No Time to Die. They retain the mesh bracelet, oxalic anodized aluminum bezel ring and dial, and domed sapphire crystal, now rendered in Bronze Gold. The metal is Omega’s own alloy and offers corrosion resistance without verdigris-oxidation, allowing a slow aging process that results in a natural and beautiful patina over a longer period of time. In addition to the mesh bracelet, the second variation is offered on a sporty rubber strap.

Richard Mille RM 74-02 Automatic TourbillonTourbillonA watch complication invented around 1801 by Abraham-Louis Breguet that rotates the escapement in a cage to counter the effects of gravity on accuracy. Tourbillons are mesmerizing and very difficultGo to Tourbillon Glossary in Gold Quartz TPT

Richard Mille continues its legacy of playing with new materials and textures in its latest drop: the RM 74-02. The model highlights the brand’s exclusive material, Gold Quartz TPT, a composite achieved by stacking ultra-thin sheets of quartz fibers layer upon layer, then heating them to 120 degrees at a pressure of 6 bars. Within this structure, delicate leaves of 22-karat 5N red gold are embedded and shine through the translucent quartz. The result creating the perfect frame for the open worked dial of the RM 74-02, which reveals the CRMT5 Caliber. This in-house automatic tourbillonTourbillonA watch complication invented around 1801 by Abraham-Louis Breguet that rotates the escapement in a cage to counter the effects of gravity on accuracy. Tourbillons are mesmerizing and very difficultGo to Tourbillon Glossary movement is crafted from 18-karat 5N red gold and 18-karat 3N yellow gold, both of which beautifully complement the bezel and case materials.

Hublot Big Bang MECA-10 Aspen One

After kicking the year off with a killer release at LVMH Watch Week, we have a feeling this is going to be a big year for Hublot. This includes the third timepiece from the brand as the Official Timekeeper and Resort Partner of Aspen One, the parent company of Aspen Snowmass, one of North America’s most iconic ski destinations. This special edition is made of black ceramic along with a contrasting white ceramic bezel and the iconic Aspen Leaf logo highlighted at 12 o’clock on the dial. The model also gives a nod to the region’s heritage with high-shine titanium elements, inspired by Aspen’s silver mining roots. To top it all off, the watch is delivered in a bespoke Hublot Green box adorned with the Aspen One emblem.

Girard-Perregaux Laureato ChronographChronographA watch complication that incorporates a stopwatch function, controlled by pushers on the case and displayed on small subdials. Originally developed for timing events, the chronograph remains popular for itsGo to Chronograph Glossary Aston Martin Edition

You’ve probably already heard about one of the biggest releases of February: Girard-Perregaux’s sixth collaboration with Aston Martin. The dynamic duo continues to play with the famed carmaker’s signature hue, green, but this time, they took the color story to a whole new level, employing automotive paint on the dial for the first time. Here, the brand used an intricate filtration method to eliminate any residual grains within the paint that could potentially mar the overall aesthetic. Once the paint was prepared, it was applied to the dial in 15 ultra-thin layers, each with two cooking cycles. Between the dial and the 42 mm build, the model has a strong wrist presence while remaining highly wearable thanks to the titanium construction.

Laurent Ferrier Classic Traveler Globe Night Blue

In 2016, Laurent Ferrier unveiled a model that perfectly exemplified the brand’s prowess in the way of both technical achievement and artistic craft: the Galet Traveler Globe Night Blue. Nine years later the Maison celebrates its 15th anniversary with the next evolution of this exceptional piece. The first edition was notable for its carved white gold dial, and now, Laurent Ferrier takes the design a step further with a combination of opaque blue enamel accented by specks of enameled gold. In addition, the model retains its functionality, offering both dual time zone and date functions powered by the automatic Caliber LF230.02 featuring a double direct impulse natural escapement.

Ulysse Nardin Limited Edition Freak Enamel x Bucherer

Ulysse Nardin has created an exclusive limited editionLimited EditionA product produced in deliberately restricted numbers, often numbered, signed, and distinguished by special materials or design. Limited editions create scarcity, urgency, and desirability, and they are common across watches,Go to Limited Edition Glossary of its iconic Freak for the Swiss luxury retailer Bucherer. The model retains the one-of-a-kind Freak DNA with no dial, no hands and the movement on full display. This limited edition of just 18 pieces offers an ultra-lightweight construction from the titanium case and bezel to the silicon balance wheel and oscillator. As the name suggests, the showpiece of this version of the Freak goes beyond the flying carrousel movement. Here, UN has applied bold green enamel to the handcrafted hour disk. The plate was first worked using guilloche techniques, creating geometric lines that add depth to the applied enamel.

Parmigiani Fleurier Limited EditionLimited EditionA product produced in deliberately restricted numbers, often numbered, signed, and distinguished by special materials or design. Limited editions create scarcity, urgency, and desirability, and they are common across watches,Go to Limited Edition Glossary Tonda PF Micro-Rotor Platinum Stone Blue

Back in 2021, Parmigiani introduced the Tonda PF collection in honor of the brand’s 25th anniversary. The model made its debut in several iterations, from highly complicated ones to more straightforward. The purist interpretation of the design was the Tonda PF Micro-RotorRotorThe weighted, semicircular metal piece in an automatic watch that spins freely with the wrist's movement to wind the watch's mainspring. Rotors are often beautifully decorated with engravings or madeGo to Rotor Glossary, a slim 40 mm by 7.8 mm watch with a minimalist aesthetic and a discreet date window tucked at six o’clock. The latest evolution is even more pared down with a time-only design and is now rendered in platinum coupled with a gorgeous stone blue dial. This highly exclusive edition is produced in a limited run of just 25 pieces.

This article originally appeared in Robb Report US.