Seiko Draws upon Japanese Craftsmanship and Its Signature Blue for New 145th Anniversary Presage Models
Seiko is marking its 145th anniversary in 2026 with two new Presage Classic limited editions that showcase Japanese craftsmanship and the brand’s signature “Seiko Blue.” The HCC007 model features an Arita porcelain dial with a cobalt‑blue glaze, while the HCC004 model uses a silk‑inspired white dial accented by blue hands. Both watches are powered by the in‑house 6R51 automatic movement, offer 72‑hour power reserves, and are priced at $1,700 and $1,000 respectively. Production is limited to 1,500 pieces of HCC007 and 2,500 pieces of HCC004, available through select retailers mid‑2026.
Liberum’s RE-XHAUST Takes Motorsport Inspiration and Sustainability to the Next Level
Liberum has launched the RE‑XHAUST, a luxury watch built from recycled 1.4441 stainless steel—the same high‑temperature alloy used in Termignoni’s championship motorcycle exhausts. The partnership blends motorsport heritage with sustainable engineering, offering a 38 mm case, smoked sapphire dial and a...
The New Longines Legend Diver 59 Brings Real Diving Pedigree Back to the Surface
Longines has revived its 1959 Legend Diver with the new Legend Diver 59, a 42 mm stainless‑steel watch that blends vintage styling with modern engineering. The model features an internal bi‑directional bezel operated by the crown, ISO 6425 certification, and a COSC‑certified ETA‑based...
Raymond Weil CEO Elie Bernheim Reflects on 50 Years of the Brand and the Watch He Created for the Milestone
Raymond Weil marks its 50th anniversary under third‑generation CEO Elie Bernheim, who has steered the independent Swiss watchmaker for 12 years. The milestone kicks off a year‑long celebration that debuted with “The Fifty,” a limited‑edition chronograph built around a vintage 1970s Valjoux movement....
The Beaucroft Solaris GMT Special Edition Proves the Sun Never Sets on British Watchmaking
Time+Tide partnered with British micro‑brand Beaucroft to launch the Solaris GMT, a limited‑edition travel watch that mirrors the publication’s global expansion. The 39.5 mm stainless‑steel case features a scratch‑resistant coating, 100 m water resistance, and a triple‑AR sapphire crystal. Powered by a...
Our British Watchmaker’s Weekender Is Coming to SoHo, NYC This Weekend – Do You Have Your Ticket Yet?
Time+Tide’s NYC Discovery Studio in SoHo will host the first British Watchmakers’ Weekender on May 9, 2026. The two‑day showcase brings ten British brands—including Christopher Ward, Bremont, Farer, and exclusive launch pieces from Beaucroft and Dennison—to a single intimate space. Attendees can handle...
Bausele’s Community-Driven Elemental Is Back with an Australian Beach-Inspired Twist
Australian microbrand Bausele has reopened its made‑to‑order window for the Elemental watch, adding a new Coorong Mist colourway inspired by the country’s longest beach. The 40 mm stainless‑steel case integrates a soft‑iron Faraday cage, a sand‑filled screw‑down crown and a dual‑function...
Wren Diver One Titanium Dusk Brings a New Colourway to the Brand’s Lightweight Diver
Wren has launched the Diver One Titanium Dusk, a new colourway of its lightweight diver watch. The model features a gradient blue‑to‑black dial, grade 5 titanium case and bracelet, and is powered by an ETA 2824 automatic movement. At 41 mm diameter and...
New Releases From De Bethune, Ming, Jaeger-LeCoultre and More
Watches and Wonders showcased a wave of new releases ranging from ultra‑luxury tourbillons to affordable fashion pieces. De Bethune unveiled a titanium‑cased DB28xs Sea Tourbillon priced at roughly $185,000, while Jaeger‑LeCoultre introduced a Marc Newson‑designed Memovox Travel Clock at about $36,800....
BA111OD Strengthens Its Watchmaking Credentials with BCP Tourbillons Acquisition and New Chapter 4 Tourbillon T.V.D.
Swiss watchmaker BA111OD announced the acquisition of movement developer BCP Tourbillons, giving it in‑house tourbillon expertise. To mark the deal, the brand launched the Chapter 4 Tourbillon T.V.D., powered by the newly created BA.01 hand‑wound calibre. The chronometer‑certified movement offers a...
TAG Heuer’s Formula 1 Solargraph Receives a Pastel-Powered Upgrade for 2026 (Live Pics)
TAG Heuer expands its Formula 1 Solargraph line for 2026 with five new 38 mm pastel‑colored models, including green, lavender‑blue, blue, beige and pink variants. The collection mixes sandblasted stainless‑steel cases with bio‑polamide Polylight cases, the latter paired with colour‑matching rubber straps, while...
The New IWC ProSet Brings Practicality to the Perpetual Calendar
IWC has introduced the Big Pilot Perpetual Calendar ProSet, a new take on its iconic pilot’s watch that combines a perpetual calendar with a user‑friendly crown‑only adjustment system. The model is offered in three case materials—white ceramic, stainless‑steel and 18‑carat...
TAG Heuer’s New Aquaracer Professional 500 Brings Even More Depth to the Aquaracer, in More Ways than One
TAG Heuer has launched the Aquaracer Professional 500 Date, a 42 mm grade‑2 titanium diver’s watch rated to 500 metres and equipped with a helium‑escape valve. Weighing just 120 g, it sits between the earlier Professional 300 and the Superdiver 1000, offering a slimmer profile without...
Norqain Adds a Finishing Touch with New Freedom Chrono 60 Enjoy Life “Sprinkles” Models
Swiss watchmaker Norqain unveiled the Freedom Chrono 60 Enjoy Life “Sprinkles” edition at Watches & Wonders 2026, offering blue‑raspberry and strawberry dials decorated with lumed sprinkles. The limited‑run pieces are priced between $6,150 and $6,350, depending on strap choice, and feature...
The New Tudor Monarch Brings a Whole New Facet to the Brand’s Range
Tudor marks its centennial with the Monarch, the first wholly new design in the brand’s history. The 39 mm faceted stainless‑steel case pairs with an integrated two‑link bracelet and a dark‑champagne brushed dial. Powering the watch is the MT5662‑2U automatic movement,...