Watch News Briefing: Cartier, Bell & Ross, Favre Leuba, and Alexander Shorokhoff
Four new releases from very different segments of the watch world: Cartier is expanding the Tank Américaine collection with two sophisticated interpretations; Bell & Ross is introducing the BR-05 GMT Green Steel as an urban travel watch; Favre Leuba is adding a two-tone version to the Deep Raider Day Date; and Alexander Shorokhoff is expanding the FROZY collection with new dial variations.
Cartier Tank Américaine: Skeleton Design and Art Deco
The skeletonized version and the geometric Art Deco dial in Bordeaux. Photo: Cartier / Eduart Sanchez Ribot
Cartier is expanding the Tank Américaine collection with two new models that interpret the line’s elongated, domed case in different ways. The Tank Américaine Squelette is the first model in this line to feature a fully skeletonized in-house movement. The Tank Américaine Art Déco, on the other hand, features graphic depth, platinum, and burgundy tones.
In the Tank Américaine Squelette, the bridges of the hand-wound Caliber 1988 MC also serve as Roman numerals. The 44.4 × 24.4-millimeter case is available in platinum or rose gold and measures 8.24 millimeters in height. Engraved minute markers and an engraved logo are filled with black lacquer. The watch is water-resistant to 3 bar.
The skeletonized design in the rose gold and platinum versions. Photo: Cartier / Eduart Sanchez Ribot
The Tank Américaine Art Déco places the emphasis on the dial. A vertical grid, burgundy-red lines of alignment, and various polishing and lacquering techniques create a sense of depth. The satin-finished platinum case also measures 44.4 × 24.4 millimeters, but is slightly taller at 8.6 millimeters. Inside, it is powered by the automatic in-house caliber 1899 MC.
The Tank Américaine Art Déco Photo: Cartier / Eduart Sanchez Ribot
Bell & Ross BR-05 GMT Green Steel: Second Time Zone in Sage Green
Bell & Ross is expanding its urban BR-05 line with the BR-05 GMT Green Steel. This new model combines the brand’s signature “round-in-a-square” design with a sage-green dial and a practical second time zone.
The dial derives its striking appearance from a sunburst finish, tinted green lacquer, and a transparent gloss coating. Depending on the angle of the light, the hue shifts between green and silver-colored reflections. The GMT function displays a second time zone via an additional arrow-shaped hand; a two-tone 24-hour scale separates day and night hours.
The polished and satin-finished steel case measures 41 millimeters in width and 11 millimeters in height. Inside, it is powered by the automatic BR-CAL.325-1 caliber with a 54-hour power reserve. Bell & Ross offers the BR-05 GMT Green Steel with either a green rubber strap or an integrated steel bracelet.
Favre Leuba Deep Raider Day Date Two-Tone: A Two-Tone Diver’s Watch
Favre Leuba is expanding the Deep Raider Day Date collection with a two-tone version. Gold-colored PVD coating is featured on the unidirectional rotating ceramic bezel, the screw-down crown, and the center links of the integrated steel bracelet. The new model is available with a blue, green, or black dial and, with a water resistance of 300 meters, remains clearly positioned as an instrumental sports watch.
Favre Leuba: Deep Raider Day Date Two-Tone with blue and green dials – Photo: Favre Leuba
The blue and green versions feature a sunburst finish with a vignette effect, where the color darkens toward the edges. The black version features a uniformly dark surface. On all versions, the bilingual day and date display is located at the 3 o’clock position; the day of the week can be displayed in English or German.
The 40-millimeter case is made of 316L stainless steel and houses the FLD05 automatic movement, based on the Sellita SW220-1, which operates at 28,800 vibrations per hour and offers approximately 38 hours of power reserve. The integrated three-link bracelet combines brushed and polished outer links made of steel with gold-colored PVD-coated center links. It fastens with a butterfly clasp; a tool-free replacement mechanism makes it easy to change the bracelet.
Alexander Shorokhoff FROZY: Three Dials, One Architecture
Alexander Shorokhoff is expanding his FROZY collection with new models that explore the concept of the 40-millimeter automatic watch through material, color, and finish. What these models have in common is the stepped case, whose sculpted surface vividly captures light and reflections.
The FROZY Winter combines a gold-colored dial with diamond dust, floral accents, and two diamonds at the three and nine o’clock positions. The FROZY Green features a genuine malachite dial; its natural grain makes each piece visually unique. The shimmering blue FROZY offers the strongest color contrast, pairing the stone with fuchsia accents on the second hand and strap.
FROZY Winter and FROZY
Technically, the models share the 2892/SW300 automatic movement, featuring a hand-engraved and finished rotor, blued screws, 25 jewels, and a power reserve of approximately 42 hours. The stainless steel case measures 40 millimeters in diameter and is water-resistant to 5 bar. All three versions are limited to 60 pieces each.
