The playful Rolex Oyster Perpetual Celebration, introduced in 2023, has officially been discontinued. Known for its vibrant turquoise dial adorned with multicolored bubbles, this model broke from Rolex’s traditionally conservative design language. Its departure aligns with a broader overhaul of the Oyster Perpetual line, making room for new pastel-colored variants released earlier this year.
Tudor Black Bay P01 Fades Away
Tudor’s experimental Black Bay P01, inspired by 1960s military prototypes, has quietly exited production. Though stocks lingered in boutiques until late 2024, the model has now been removed from Tudor’s official catalog. Its unconventional 4 o’clock crown and rugged aesthetic earned a cult following, but the Black Bay Pro has effectively replaced it as Tudor’s dual-time offering.
Patek Philippe Nautilus Moonphase Exits Stage Left
Patek Philippe’s steel Nautilus Moonphase Ref. 5712/1A-001, one of the last steel Nautilus models in production, has been discontinued. This move continues Patek’s shift toward precious-metal exclusivity for the Nautilus line, despite its legendary status as a steel sports watch.
Baltic Bicompax Chronograph Falls Victim to Supply Shifts
French microbrand Baltic has openly cited supply chain challenges as the reason for discontinuing its Bicompax chronograph. The watch relied on Seagull’s ST1901 movement, but recent minimum-order increases by the Chinese manufacturer made the partnership unsustainable for small-scale producers.
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Skeletons Make Way for Anniversary Editions
As part of Audemars Piguet’s 150th-anniversary restructuring, the brand has retired two Royal Oak skeleton models—Ref. 15407ST (steel) and 15407OR (pink gold). Their intricate openworked dials showcased the movement’s depth, but AP’s 2025 focus on novel materials suggests potential future reinterpretations in ceramic or sand gold.
While discontinuations are inevitable in horology, these departures mark the end of notable chapters for collectors. Their legacies, however, may yet inspire future iterations.
