From afar, the watch industry may seem unhurried. But every passing day brings about new timepieces from brands big, small, new and old.
Below, find about a dozen new releases from the likes of Seiko, Timex and others. Together, they show an industry that never stops ticking — and, centuries later, can still find the time to surprise you.
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Maen Manhattan 37 Ultra Thin
Maen proves that its finger is securely on the pulse of the watch community with the Manhattan 37 Ultra Thin. The brand’s signature Pattek-inspired integrated steel sports watch is more compact than ever, combining the height of the 39mm Ultra Thin and the width of the 37mm Automatic. The hammered “Tuscan” dial comes in green, blue, gray and salmon. It runs on the ultra-thin ETA Peseux caliber 7001 hand-wound movement.

Ming 20.01 Series 5
Despite looking like a piece of sci-fi tech, this mechanical chronograph is powered by a specially engineered hand-wound movement. The dial is laser-etched from a single piece of titanium, and the chronograph track and running time track are laser-etched into the underside of the sapphire crystal and filled in with a proprietary white lume. Only 25 pieces are available.

Girard-Perregaux Laureato Grey Enamel Flinqué Sunray
Now celebrating its 50th anniversary, this take on the Girard-Perregaux Laureato is one of the most minimalist and stunning in its long and storied history. A true contemporary of the Royal Oak, this one features an intricate enamel dial with a Flinqué Sunray motif, a masterwork of enamel expert Donzé Cadrans. It also has an in-house automatic movement, a minute scale deletion and so much more.

G-Shock G-Lide GBX-100 Series
Casio’s ultra-tough watchmaking sub-brand has added two new models to its surf-focused lineup in the GBX100S-1 and GBX100S-2. Unlike their siblings, these both get semitransparent bio-resin cases. However, they still have the same onboard surf tracking, making them ideal for summer adventures. More interesting, they’re compatible with Strava, the fan-favorite fitness and activity tracking app, making them a lot more versatile for all-around outdoor adventure.