Salmon with Steel: Perrelet’s LAB Peripheral Collection Gets a Sharp New Puls

In the ever-churning sea of mechanical mastery, few maisons command the currents quite like Perrelet. A name with horological gravitas stretching back to 1777, the brand has once again dipped into its formidable past to design something audaciously current. Behold the latest iterations of the LAB Peripheral collection — now served with a fresh pop of salmon on the dial and, for the first time, an integrated steel bracelet that toes the line between sport and sophistication.

Let’s begin with the color: salmon. No longer just the connoisseur’s choice in smoked fish or summer suits, it’s the watch world’s hue du jour — a chromatic nod to mid-century elegance, reborn in the age of innovation. This new Perrelet pairing is as nostalgic as it is novel, offering collectors a rich palette of pinks and peaches, subtly kissed by orange and red undertones. It’s a dial that does more than tell time — it tells a story.

And what a story. The LAB Peripheral 3 Hands & Date Salmon and the LAB Peripheral Dual Time Big Date Salmon don’t just look good — they’re mechanical marvels. Housing the in-house P-411 and P-421 calibres respectively, these movements are powered by a peripheral rotor visible from the front, not the back — an engineering flex that allows an uninterrupted view of the dial’s hypnotic mechanics. It's an idea only a brand with deep horological roots and a rebellious streak would dare pull off.

Each case, rendered in cushion-shaped stainless steel at 42mm, exudes technical poise — all beveled octagonal bezels, concave profiles, and lugs brushed to a fine, almost architectural finish. The layered dial design — vertical striping at the center, luminescent suspended indices, and that floating rotor — is a modernist composition worthy of a Le Corbusier sketchpad.

Whether it’s the straightforward, date-equipped 3-hander or the globe-trotting dual-time with big date and AM/PM display, the mechanical heart inside beats at a vigorous 4 Hz. Sapphire backs reveal bridges adorned with Geneva stripes and golden engravings — details that whisper of Swiss savoir-faire.

Strap options? You’ll find a black calfskin with white stitching for classicists, and for the first time, a satin-finished steel bracelet for those who like their salmon with a side of steel.

From Abraham-Louis Perrelet’s revolutionary self-winding movement of 1777 to this latest aesthetic and technical twist, Perrelet continues to practice what it preaches: Luxury in Movement. These new salmon-dialed LAB Peripheral editions aren’t just watches — they’re wearable proof that heritage and innovation, when in balance, can still surprise.

Availability:
The LAB Peripheral 3 Hands & Date Salmon and LAB Peripheral Dual Time Big Date Salmon are available starting July 2, 2025, through authorized retailers and directly from Perrelet.com.