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Watch news for Thursday, October 29, 2026

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Releases

Release

Habring² and SJX close their trilogy with a 30-piece Felix Perpetual

Image: Hodinkee · original
Brand
Habring²
Model
Chrono Felix
Coverage
2 outlets

Habring² and SJX release the Chrono Felix Perpetual "Star", a 30-piece limited edition with a mono-pusher chronograph, perpetual calendar and moon phase, priced at US$28,500 before taxes. The 38.5 mm steel case houses the hand-wound A11CP movement and the gold-on-black Stelline-inspired dial, and the piece marks the third and final collaboration between the two brands.

Consensus

  • Liked: Both Hodinkee and SJX tie the design to vintage Galaxy-style dials.
  • Liked: Both outlets praise the mono-pusher chronograph and perpetual calendar combination.
  • Views differ: The gold-on-black look: Hodinkee says it is anything but subtle; SJX calls it an uncommonly bright, expressive look.

Gathered from 2 outlets · The release

Release

Norqain releases a turquoise Wild ONE Skeleton X-Lite

Image: WatchTime · original
Brand
Norqain
Model
Wild ONE
Coverage
2 outlets

Norqain adds a turquoise colourway to the Wild ONE Skeleton X-Lite, a sports watch with an openworked skeleton dial and a case that weighs 45 grams. The new version keeps the skeletonised design while giving the watch a vivid, brighter look.

Consensus

  • Liked: WatchTime and Time+Tide both say the turquoise colourway gives the skeletonised model a vivid, brighter look.

Gathered from 2 outlets · The release

Reviews and hands-ons

Opinion and interviews

Opinion

What is a Microbrand?

Worn & Woundby Zach Kazan

Zach Kazan of Worn & Wound argues that the microbrand label now describes community and ethos more than business size, production or price.

  • Liked: The microbrand boom has been one of the most consequential and beneficial periods in the hobby in a generation
Image: Worn & Wound

After hours

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