New Releases · 2026-09-30
Earthen Summit MK II Après-Bleu: a military-style field watch cast in navy ceramic
An unusual navy-blue ceramic field watch made a fresh September 30 debut with a compact 38mm case and Miyota automatic calibre.
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By Chronolume digest · Original English summary · Based on Earthen Co. official product; Hodinkee and Fratello September 30, 2026 launch coverage
What to know
The field watch traditionally favours humble steel and high-contrast black-and-white dials. Earthen's newly released Summit MK II Après-Bleu keeps the military and flieger-inspired numerals, sword-shaped minute hand and simple three-hand layout but dresses the entire case in deep navy ceramic. Cream-coloured luminous details warm up the restrained blue dial.
The surprisingly compact 38mm case measures 45mm lug-to-lug and only 10mm thick, with contrasting brushed surfaces and polished chamfers. A Miyota 9039 automatic movement supplies 42 hours of running time, while sapphire glass and 100m water resistance maintain a practical specification. Announced September 30, 2026 as one of three new ceramic-colour versions, Après-Bleu lists for US$899. Earthen includes blue and khaki strap options. This is clearly field-watch-inspired design, but its ceramic construction makes it a modern civilian interpretation rather than a military-issued instrument.
At a glance
| Case | 38 × 10mm navy-blue ceramic, 45mm lug to lug |
|---|---|
| Movement | Miyota 9039 automatic, no date |
| Power reserve | 42 hours |
| Crystal | Sapphire |
| Water resistance | 100m |
| Straps | Navy-blue and khaki woven rubber straps |
| Price | US$899 before local taxes/duties |
| Announced | 30 September 2026 |
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