Monday, March 30, 2026

BEDA'a Watches – ANGLES Guichets

BEDA'a WatchesANGLES Guichets Sun and Moon Hands Indicatiors 34mm Steel 2026

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Beda’a dances with the sky

From Earth to Moon, Beda’a presents Angles Guichets, the first Angles with a complication: a 24‑hour aperture display, with day and night indicated by the passage of the Sun and the Moon. Poetic in intent yet precise in execution, the mechanism is manually wound and housed in a 37 mm case that evokes the rhythm of the universe.

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 Angles Guichets retains the singular geometry that has defined the collection from the outset: an eight‑faceted case with integrated lugs, structured across three stepped levels, which has quickly become one of the most recognisable signatures of the new independent watchmaking scene. 

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The reception among collectors was immediate, with each limited series fully allocated within 24 hours.

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Key takeaways

    • New permanent, non-limited line within the Angles collection
    • First Angles complication:
24-hour day-night aperture display with Sun and Moon
    • Two versions at launch: stainless steel and gold-plated stainless steel
    • Entirely reworked closed, embossed dial that follows the natural geometry of the case
    • Custom-designed leather strap; lining echoes the dial motif
    • Hand-wound Peseux/ETA
7001 calibre, prized by collectors, modified for 24-hour indication
    • The distinctive 37 mm diameter is preserved 
    • Ultra-slim profile of just
6.3 mm (Swiss development)  


In less than three years, the Angles collection has become a cornerstone of Beda’a’s watch offering. Collectors, enthusiasts and industry professionals alike recognise it as one of the more distinctive propositions to emerge from the independent watchmaking landscape in recent years. 

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Its octagonal case brings together straight lines and curves in a balanced architecture, paired with an integrated, interchangeable strap and Beda’a’s signature pin buckle. 

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Conceived as a dress watch, it reflects a personality closely aligned with that of Sohaib Maghnam — the independent, unorthodox creative force behind Beda’a

An exercise in style

The Angles Guichets pushes the Angles aesthetic further through one of the most demanding exercises in watch design: the aperture display.

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Demanding because the usual visual markers of a watch — those that typically define its identity — vanish behind an almost entirely solid face: no central hands, no conventional dial, no counters, chapter ring or logo – only two arcs revealing the passage of time. 

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This deliberate restraint heightens the designer’s challenge, requiring personality to emerge through proportion, rhythm and detail, while remaining true to the Angles’ underlying design language.

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On the Angles Guichets, this balance is achieved with apparent ease, with a poetry of its own. Sidestepping established conventions, Beda’a offers an alternative way of reading time. Sohaib Maghnam imagined a watch that reflects how its passage is perceived from Earth: on the wrist, at a glance, the Sun and the Moon appear to move across the sky before the wearer’s eyes. 

The discreet elegance of apertures

The upper aperture displays the hours on a fixed scale from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. 

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The Sun then the Moon travel across the opening, indicating the passage of day and night. Their motion is slow, almost imperceptible, intimating a different relationship with time.

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The Angles Guichets favours a slower pace — contemplation over precision — which is why the watch omits any seconds indication.

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The lower aperture is dedicated to the minutes. Here, Beda’a introduces a characteristic inversion: as the minute disc advances, a fine arrow set flush with the dial marks the reading point, reinforcing clarity while maintaining visual restraint.

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Both displays follow a principle of moderation, in line with the quiet luxury shaping contemporary watchmaking: minutes are shown in five-minute increments; hours appear as even numerals, separated by applied dot markers and framed by a subtle sector-style outline — a nod to classical codes. 

A landmark calibre    

On the movement side, Beda’a retains the hand-wound Peseux/ETA 7001 calibre, long cherished by collectors. Peseux is one of Switzerland’s established movement manufacturers, founded in 1923 in the eponymous town near Neuchâtel. 

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To allow the timekeeping narrative to unfold across 24 hours, Beda’a worked with a Swiss partner to modify the gear train so that it runs at half the usual speed — completing a full rotation in 24 hours instead of 12, while preserving a 42-hour power reserve. 

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The calibre’s celebrated slimness keeps the Angles Guichets to just 6.3 mm in thickness, giving the watch a balanced profile on any wrist. Both versions of the Angles Guichets — stainless steel and gold-plated stainless steel — now join the permanent, non-limited collection. 

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TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Collection: ANGLES 

Model: ANGLES Guichet S
stainless steel 

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Model: ANGLES Guichet Gold-plated Stainless steel 

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 Reference BQAS0526-37

Case
Material: Stainless steel 316L
Dimensions: 34 x 37 x 6.3 mm (L x W x H)
Crystal: Sapphire aperture
Water resistance: 3 ATM (30 meters)
Movement
Swiss Made 
Modified Calibre Peseux 7001for 24-hour day and night indication, hand wound.
Frequency: 21.600
Power reserve 42 hours
Dial
Lacquered, 24-hour cycle. 
Hands: Sun and Moon indicatiors, Day and Night, polished
Functions
Hours, Minutes, Seconds
Strap
Calfskin leather, embossed, stitched. 

Warranty:  Benefit from our 2-year warranty covering all manufacturing defects, now supported by our new all-digital guarantee platform.

🔰Edition -✅Non

Available starting 2026  - online at www.bedaawatches.com

🔴Price: CHF 1,800 / EUR 2.100 / USD 2.700

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About Beda’a

Founded in 2016 under the umbrella of Albidaa, a Qatari group established in the luxury sector, Beda’a is an independent watchmaking brand merging regional heritage with Swiss savoir-faire. True to its commitment to preserving and elevating traditional crafts, Beda’a was born from a vision to unite cultural heritage with fine watchmaking. In 2023, the brand underwent a step-change under Creative Director and CEO Sohaib Maghnam, whose passion for mechanical artistry and design excellence guided its evolution into an independent Maison. Today, Beda’a stands as a testament to craftsmanship and innovation, creating timepieces that blend precision and poetry—each one reflecting a deep respect for heritage and a drive to shape the future of horology.

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Sunday, March 29, 2026

SEIKO – PROSPEX Marinemaster 1968 Heritage Diver’s Watch JAMSTEC Edition

SEIKOPROSPEX Marinemaster 1968 Heritage Diver’s Watch JAMSTEC Edition 2026

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 The Prospex Marinemaster upholds Seiko’s longstanding
legacy of bold exploration in a collaboration with JAMSTEC.

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Seiko’s journey in diver’s watchmaking began in 1965 with Japan’s first diver’s watch, which accompanied members of the Japanese Antarctic Research Expedition to the South Pole from 1966 to 1969. 

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His model was followed by the creation of the nation’s first 300m water-resistant diver’s watch in 1968. In the decades since, Seiko has developed new technologies, designs, and features that have made its diver’s watches a trusted favorite among professionals and enthusiasts worldwide.

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The company’s legacy of testing the limits of the modern sports watch and supporting marine conservation continues through its partnership with the Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology (JAMSTEC), which began in the 1980s

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In 1983, two professional diver’s watches rated to 600 meters were successfully tested aboard SHINKAI 2000, a manned research submersible operated by JAMSTEC.

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For decades, JAMSTEC has been engaged in marine research to advance science and technology and promote academic progress through various initiatives. One such effort is the Arctic Research Program

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As part of this, Japan’s first research vessel with ice breaking capabilities, Mirai II (the word mirai means “future” in Japanese), will be completed this year, enabling data collection in ice-covered seas.

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Inspired by the spirit of bold exploration that connects JAMSTEC and Seiko, two new diver’s watches join Prospex’s flagship Marinemaster series. The first is a JAMSTEC collaboration, and the second is a continuous production model. 

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Both are powered by Seiko’s self-winding Caliber 8L45 mechanical movement and represent the pinnacle of the Seiko 300m water-resistant diver’s watch. 

Honoring a spirit of exploration and forging new paths 

The collaboration model showcases a new textured dial that imagines the trail forged by an icebreaker as it advances through sea ice, symbolizing how Arctic research paves the way for the future. 

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Its vertically oriented blue gradient, which deepens at the center, is finished with a thick, clear coating and then polished, echoing the boundless, crystalline depth of the Arctic Ocean

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The blue ceramic bezel enhances the beauty of the dial while providing exceptional scratch resistance.

The ultimate expression of a classic Seiko diver’s watch

As the first continuous production Prospex watch powered by the 8L45 movement, the new black-dialed creation embodies the classic 1968 diver’s design, ensuring exceptional legibility underwater. 

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The dial’s deep black hue and fine-grain texture minimize light reflection from the dial while the beveled edges of the indexes catch light from any angle, delivering high visibility.

An evolution of the Marinemaster

Both creations feature an updated clasp that offers easy adjustments of up to 16mm in 2mm increments by sliding the button inside. Even when the clasp is closed, the extension can be retracted, ensuring comfortable and effortless operation. 

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While its exterior traces the familiar contours of the 1968 diver’s watch—including its flowing silhouette and a screw-down crown at 4 o'clock—the Caliber 8L45 that powers the watches represents the summit of Seiko’s mechanical watch movements. The mainspring and hairspring are made of Spron, Seiko’s proprietary alloy. 

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The movement offers 72 hours of power reserve thanks to a mainspring that is long and thin, and operates within a tolerance of +10 to -5 seconds per day. To ensure the watch's durability, the crown is not screwed directly into the case but locked into a separate component that is built into the case, allowing it to be more easily replaced. 

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The two creations will be available at the Seiko Boutiques and select retail stores worldwide from July 2026, with the JAMSTEC collaboration model offered as a limited edition of 1,000

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About JAMSTEC

The Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology (JAMSTEC) is a national institute for comprehensive marine research and development dedicated to advancing innovative science and technology. JAMSTEC fosters academic progress, and deepens understanding of the Earth and life, while contributing to the sustainable development of society and the preservation of the global environment. Using data obtained through its research, JAMSTEC strives to address societal and economic needs and drive innovation across multiple sectors.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 

SPORT - Collection

Model: PROSPEX Marinemaster 1968 Heritage Diver’s Watch

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Reference: HBF001j1

Case
    Material: Stainless steel with super-hard coating
    Diameter: 42.60 mm
    Thickness: 14.10 mm
    Dual-curved sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on the inner surface
    Bezel with ceramic insert
    Screw-down crown, screw case back
    Water-resistant to 300 meters
    Magnetic resistance: 4,800 A/m
Dial 
    Black grained dial
    Lumibrite on hands and indexes
Movement
    Caliber 8L45

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Driving system: Automatic
    Frequency: 28,800 vibrations per hour (8 beats per second)
    Number of jewels: 35
    Power reserve of 72 hours
Functions
    Hours, minutes, seconds, date
Strap 
    Stainless steel bracelet with super-hard coating
    Three-fold clasp with push button release, solid & slide adjuster

🔴Price3.600 USD / EUR 3.800 💰

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SPORT - Collection

Model:  PROSPEX Marinemaster 1968 Heritage Diver’s Watch JAMSTEC Limited Edition

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Reference: HBF002j1 

Case
    Material: Stainless steel with super-hard coating
    Diameter: 42.60 mm
    Thickness: 14.10 mm
    Dual-curved sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on the inner surface
    Bezel with ceramic insert
    Screw-down crown, screw case back
    Water-resistant to 300 meters
    Magnetic resistance: 4,800 A/m
Dial
    Blue gradient textured dial
    Lumibrite on hands and indexes
Movement
    Caliber 8L45

    Driving system: Automatic
    Frequency: 28,800 vibrations per hour (8 beats per second)
    Number of jewels: 35
    Power reserve of 72 hours
Functions
    Hours, minutes, seconds, date
Strap 
    Stainless steel bracelet with super-hard coating
    Three-fold clasp with push button release, solid & slide adjuster

 Release 2026

🔰 Edition of ✅only ❱❱❱ 1.000 pieces

🔴price3.900 USD / EUR 3.700 💰

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Saturday, March 28, 2026

BREITLING – NAVITIMER B01 Chronograph 43 Tribute to Concorde Edition

 

BREITLING NAVITIMER B01 Chronograph 43 Tribute to Concorde Blue Dial Edition - 2026

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ENGINEERING THE IMPOSSIBLE:
NAVITIMER B01 CHRONOGRAPH 43 TRIBUTE TO CONCORDE

With its deep-rooted influence in the history of aviation, the Navitimer has links to some of the most legendary planes ever built. Now, a new limited edition pays tribute to the aircraft of all aircraft, the ultimate expression of performance: the Concorde.

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For over 70 years, the Navitimer has taken on many roles, from essential pilots’ tool to cultural icon. This year, Navitimer Stories will bring these chapters to light across aviation, lifestyle, and technical savoir faire, showing why this remarkable timepiece remains as relevant today as ever.

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Created at the height of the jet age, a period of rapid aeronautical innovation, the Concorde redefined what was possible in the sky, cutting trans-Atlantic flight times in half at twice the speed of sound and lifting passengers high enough to glimpse the curve of the Earth. 
 
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Nicknamed “the White Bird” for its distinctive shape, the Concorde flew higher and faster than any commercial aircraft before or since. Cruising at 60,000 feet, it offered it's roughly 100 passengers a rare view of the stratosphere’s deep blue. The supersonic aircraft was a symbol of a time when the world dreamed bigger.

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That notion returns in the new Navitimer Tribute to Concorde. Breitling’s iconic pilot’s chronograph, originally created as a tool for civil aviation, meets one of the sky’s most daring achievements. The result merges two: the watch born during the golden age of air travel, and the aircraft that pushed commercial flight into the future. A modern evolution of Breitling’s icon, it is designed with the Navitimer’s classic hallmarks and charged with the energy of supersonic travel.

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Georges Kern, CEO of Breitling, says, “Flying with the Concorde was like nothing else. Today, travel is a necessary step to reach a destination, but a Concorde flight was an experience in itself. It’s only natural that we pay homage to the 50th anniversary of its first flight with our iconic Navitimer.”

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The Concorde’s pioneering spirit is also what defined the Navitimer, a watch that regularly appears on collectors’ lists as one of the greatest of all time. The Navitimer was designed in 1952 for the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA). Known as the first wristwatch flight computer, its patented circular slide rule could perform crucial onboard calculations. 

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And while it began as a practical tool-watch for pilots, its influence went far beyond aviation, becoming the first Swiss wristwatch in space with astronaut Scott Carpenter before finding its way onto the wrists of Formula 1 legends Graham Hill and Jim Clark, and musicians Serge Gainsbourg and Miles Davis, among other cultural icons. Now, over 70 years later, it blends heritage and technical expertise with modern innovation and style. 

TRIBUTE TO 50 YEARS SINCE TAKE OFF

The Navitimer B01 Chronograph 43 Tribute to Concorde is expressed through a blue dial in the shade of the stratosphere as seen from the plane, paired with a matching alligator strap. Contrasting white subdials and an inner slide rule reference Concorde’s nickname, the White Bird.

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Limited to 593 pieces, it references the Olympus 593 turbojet engines that powered the aircraft. The caseback is engraved with “One of 593,” “Tribute to Concorde,” “Jetliner,” and Mach 2,” the aircraft’s cruising speed beyond the sound barrier.

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The Navitimer Tribute to Concorde brings together two aviation legends. Fifty years after the Concorde’s first flight, it honors an aircraft that redefined what was possible and a belief that the future belongs to those who dream bigger.

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Technical Specifications

Model : NAVITIMER B19 Chronograph 43 Tribute to Concorde Steel Edition

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Reference: AB01389C1C1P1

 CASE
    Material: Stainless steel
    Diameter: 43 mm
    Thickness: 13.69 mm
    Lug-to-lug: 49.07 mm
    Bezel: platinum, bidirectional with circular slide rule
    Crown: stainless steel, non screw-locked, two gaskets
    Glass: cambered sapphire, glareproofed on both sides
    Case back: stainless steel, screwed in, sapphire crystal, special engraving
    Water-resistant up to 3 bars (30 meters)
DIAL
   White and dark blue dial
   Super-LumiNova® luminescent indexes, hour and minute hand
MOVEMENT
    Caliber: Breitling Manufacture Caliber B01
    Self-winding mechanical movement
    Diameter: 30 mm
    Height: 7.2 mm
    Number of parts: 346
    Number of jewels: 47
    Frequency: 4 Hz, 28,800 v.p.h
    Power reserve of approximately 70 hours
    Certification: COSC-certified
Display:
Hour, minute, second
Chronograph: column-wheel, vertical clutch, 1/4th second and 30-minute
STRAP
   Blue alligator leather strap with a stainless-steel folding buckle
    Size (lug/buckle): 22/18 mm

 🔰Edition - ✅of ❱❱❱ 593 pieces

🔴 Price :  9.780 € / GBP 8,100 / $ 10,600 USD / 9 000 CHF💰

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Mobile: +41 79 731 90 28
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