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. Mid‑tier brands such as TAG Heuer, Hamilton and Longines rolled out collections that emphasize sustainable materials, light‑powered movements and historic tributes. The breadth of offerings highlights the industry’s blend of high‑tech innovation and heritage storytelling.
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,...
Rolex Releases New Oyster Perpetual Marking 100 Years of the Oyster Case
Rolex unveiled a special 100th‑anniversary Oyster Perpetual at Watches & Wonders 2026, marking a century of its iconic Oyster case. The new two‑tone model pairs 904L steel with an 18 k yellow‑gold bezel and crown, available in 31 mm, 36 mm, and 41 mm sizes. Retail...
Rolex Just Dropped Their New Releases for Watches and Wonders 2026, with some Seriously Heavy Hitting Oyster Perpetuals
Rolex unveiled its 2026 Watches and Wonders collection, spotlighting centenary Oyster Perpetual models marked with a “100 years” inscription and a yellow‑gold bezel. The lineup also introduces a dramatically updated Yacht‑Master II with a new case and calibre 4162, and a groundbreaking Rolesium...
Anders & Co Gives the AC2 Volcán a Mechanical Heart, While Keeping Its Characterful Flair
Swedish watchmaker Anders & Co has re‑engineered its popular AC2 Volcán from a quartz‑driven dress watch into a manual‑wind mechanical version, retaining the original 37 mm case while adding a thin ETA 7001 movement. The new model is only 1 mm thicker, gains...
The Ultimate Tudor Watch Collection Debate Ft. Adrian Barker Becomes a 3-WATCH THROW DOWN
Time+Tide staged a "3‑Watch Throw Down" where founders Andrew McUtchen and Adrian Barker each selected three Tudor pieces to form their ultimate collection. Barker chose the ultra‑robust Pelagos Ultra, while McUtchen championed the newly released Dune White Ranger 36 after a...
Chronoswiss Flexes Its Watchmaking Muscle and Launches a Pair of Unique Jump-Hour Novelties for 2026
Chronoswiss unveiled two 2026 jump‑hour watches: the Delphis Art Deco in grade‑5 titanium and the Neo Digiteur Chronos in solid 5N gold. The Art Deco is limited to 150 pieces, priced at about $17,500, and offers a 55‑hour power reserve...
Beaucroft Takes Its First Foray Into Complications, with the New Tropical Teal Contour GMT
Beaucroft has unveiled the Contour GMT, its first watch with a true GMT complication, powered by a Miyota 9075 automatic movement. The 39.5 mm stainless‑steel case features a scratch‑resistant coating, 100 m water resistance, and a vibrant tropical teal sunburst dial. Priced...
The Universal Genève Polerouter Relaunches in Force, with No Less than 11 New Models
Swiss watchmaker Universal Genève announced a major Polerouter revival, unveiling eleven new models across two lines: a permanent Prêt‑à‑porter collection and six seasonal Capsule editions. The watches range from 37 mm to 39 mm, offered in stainless steel, 18 k rose gold, and...
Kiwame Tokyo Introduces the MUNE(棟), Inspired by Iconic Japanese Architecture
Kiwame Tokyo has launched the MUNE (棟) watch, a field‑ready timepiece that draws its design language from the rooflines of Asakusa’s Senso‑ji Temple and Kaminarimon Gate. The 38 mm 316L stainless‑steel case offers 100 metres water resistance, a brushed‑polished finish, and houses...