A selection of watches that dare to step out of the grey. (Photos: Awake, Hermès, Chopard, Citizen. Montage: Maison Moderne)

A selection of watches that dare to step out of the grey. (Photos: Awake, Hermès, Chopard, Citizen. Montage: Maison Moderne)

Autumn is just around the corner, but on the wrist, colour is taking over. Between vibrant dials, unexpected details and assertive watchmaking signatures, here is a selection of watches that dare to step out of the grey.

Awake Vignette

Awake's Son Mai Silver Leaf line. (Photo: Awake)

Awake's Son Mai Silver Leaf line. (Photo: Awake)

Awake is enhancing its Son Mai Silver Leaf line, launched a year ago, with five new shades, including a limited edition (see photo), with matching leather straps. Inspired by the iconic gradient vignette dials of the 1970s, the dials marry sanded Vietnamese lacquer and pure silver leaf, an exclusive technique.

Hermès H08

Two new dial colours for the H08 line: the Saint-Cyr and the light grey. The first features a black ceramic bezel against a grey background, a black gold central ring and numerals covered in light blue lume. The light grey model plays the monochrome card, except for the tip of the seconds hand, tinted Hermès orange.

Chopard Alpine Eagle Flying Tourbillon

Chopard's Alpine Eagle range. (Photo: Chopard)

Chopard's Alpine Eagle range. (Photo: Chopard)

Chopard is revamping the flying tourbillon in its Alpine Eagle range. The L.U.C 96.24-L calibre, equipped with a stop-seconds function, is 3.30 mm thick, allowing the case to be 8 mm thick. With no upper bridge, this tourbillon appears to float, creating an effect of transparency through the movement. Blue dial and integrated bracelet.

Citizen Tsuyosa 60

The Japanese company is adding three new models to its already colourful Tsuyosa collection: ash blue, dark green and deep black. The dials feature geometric motifs inspired by Art Deco. All three models come feature a multi-link bracelet, new to the collection.

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This article was written for the November 2025 issue of Paperjam magazine, published on 22 October. The content is produced exclusively for the magazine. It is published on the site to contribute to the full Paperjam archive. Click this link to subscribe to the magazine.