Scottish Watches Podcast #748 : Its An Olympian Episode Of The Show

January 29

47 mins

Episode Description

In this episode, we break down the latest watch industry news as we head into show season like Watches and Wonders and British Watchmakers’ Day, covering new releases and key developments from brands including Omega, Czapek, Citizen, and more.

We discuss Omega’s latest Olympic-linked Seamaster, Czapek’s newest chronograph, Toledano & Chan’s b/1.3r gold dial, standout value propositions in the entry-level automatic market, and fresh data showing early signs of recovery in the pre-owned luxury watch market, and what rising prices mean for collectors in 2026.

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Omega Seamaster Diver 300m Milano Cortina 2026Omega has unveiled the Seamaster Diver 300M Milano Cortina 2026. The watch features a 43.5 mm case entirely produced in white ceramic, combining brushed and polished surfaces achieved through high-precision sintering, machining, and diamond polishing to ensure durability, color stability, and scratch resistance. Contrasting the ceramic case are Grade 5 titanium components, including the bezel base, crown, helium escape valve, and caseback, selected for their strength-to-weight ratio and corrosion resistance. The unidirectional bezel is fitted with a white ceramic insert bearing a laser-ablated diving scale in positive relief, enhancing legibility and tactile feedback. The dial is also crafted from white ceramic, decorated with a laser-engraved frosted texture inspired by the Milano Cortina 2026 emblem, replacing the traditional wave pattern while maintaining visual depth. Rhodium-plated hands and applied indexes, filled with white Super-LumiNova, ensure clarity against the monochrome background, while a blue gradient central seconds hand and blue dial markings reference the Olympic color palette. Powering the watch is the Omega Co-Axial Master Chronometer Calibre 8806. Water resistance remains at 300 meters, and the watch is delivered on an integrated white rubber strap secured by a Grade 5 titanium buckle, with a solid titanium caseback engraved with the Milano Cortina 2026 logo.Czapek Faubourg de Cracovie Crossroads Victory GreenCzapek & Cie adds the Crossroads Victory Green, housed in a 41.5 mm stainless steel case with a mix of polished, brushed, and sandblasted finishes. The watch features integrated chronograph pushers, crown guards, and a raised sapphire “glassbox” crystal that reinforces its sporty nature, that’s realy built upon by the dial. Produced by Metalem in Czapek’s proprietary Alloy 401, not driving over it, but engraving the brand’s Crossroads guilloché pattern, inspired by high-performance tire tread. The green is quite dynamic as it shifts tones from the surface to the engraving grooves. Finished with a deep green PVD treatment and paired with a black peripheral tachymeter scale. The watch is powered by the calibre SXH3, an integrated automatic chronograph developed with Vaucher Manufacture Fleurier and built to high-end specifications, including a column wheel, vertical clutch, and a 5 Hz high-frequency escapement in addition to being COSC-certified and delivering a 65-hour power reserve, with smooth chronograph engagement and crisp reset action. Through the sapphire caseback, the anthracite-finished bridges and skeletonized 22k pink gold rotor underscore Czapek’s attention to finishing and detail. It is limited to just 18 pieces worldwide.Toledano & Chan b/1.3r Solid Gold “Ripple” DialThe Toledano & Chan B/1.3r with Solid Gold Ripple Dial is the latest evolution of the indie brand’s architectural, brutalist-inspired b/1 series, now brought to life in a slightly smaller and lighter 32 mm Grade 5 titanium case that contrasts sharply with its standout dial. The key update is the dial: an 18-carat solid gold ripple dial, produced with an irregular, wave-like texture that radiates from 7 o’clock, creating constantly changing reflections depending on light and angle. This replaces the stone dials used in earlier models while retaining a minimalist layout with central brushed hands. Powering the B/1.3r is a Sellita SW100 automatic movement, chosen for its slim profile and reliability, and 38 hours of power reserve. This new dial is positioned at $10200.

Sellita announces a brand new series of movements, the SW200-2 line, with plenty of variations and complications similar to the SW200-1 line. The new movement is a drop-in replacement, meaning that cases for the SW200-1 will house the SW200-2 just fine. Internally, though it’s a newly developed movement with the most important feature being 65 hours of power reserve while still beating at 28,800 vph, ensuring a smooth sweep of the second hand. That’s unlike ETA as they reduced the beat rate to achieve their 80 hours in the Powermatic 80n refresh of the ETA2824-2. This might sound a bit hyperbolic, but this is what so many established and microbrands have been waiting for from Sellita. So moving forward, the SW200-2 Power+ (yes, that is really the name) could slow down the recent move towards La Joux-Perret.Citizen Zenshin Watches Omega, Seiko, Yema and More – The Newest Watches This WeekRikki’s Magma. Scottish Watches Podcast #667 : Making A World Record Beating Watch with Ulysse NardinDiver AIRUR-FREAK