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 prices range from $7,700 for the 31 mm to $9,650 for the 41 mm, positioning it below typical Rolex premiums. Powered by the in‑house Calibre 3230 (36 mm/41 mm) or Calibre 2232 (31 mm), the watch retains the classic design while celebrating heritage.
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...
TAG Heuer Heritage Director Talks 165+ Years of Chronograph History (& Teases Watches and Wonders 2026)
TAG Heuer’s Heritage Director, Nicholas Biebuyck, outlined the brand’s 165‑year chronograph evolution, from Édouard Heuer’s 1860s stopwatch focus to the groundbreaking Calibre 11 automatic chronograph in 1969. The interview highlighted iconic models such as the Carrera and Monaco, the 1916 Mikrograph’s...
Earthen Company Explores Stone Dials for the First Time with the Moonglow and Nightfall
Earthen Company has expanded its affordable full‑ceramic field watch line with two new models, the Nightfall and Moonglow, each featuring a natural aventurine stone dial beneath sapphire crystal. The watches retain the 38 mm ceramic case of the previous Summit Mk2,...
Is Baltic’s New Stone Dial Heures Du Monde the Best, Most Affordable Worldtimer Ever?
Baltic has launched the Heures du Monde, a world‑timer watch featuring stone dials of labradorite, tiger‑eye or sodalite, priced at €1,300–€1,360 (≈ $1,420–$1,480). The 36 mm 316L stainless‑steel case houses a modified Soprod C125 automatic movement with a 42‑hour reserve and a...
What It Takes to Run Jaeger-LeCoultre, From the Man Who Has Done It Twice
Jérôme Lambert, who first became CEO of Jaeger‑LeCoultre at 33 and later led Richemont, has returned to helm the historic watchmaker. He emphasizes the brand’s 235 in‑house crafts, where only two to three artisans master each high‑skill, creating a delicate...
The Tudor Library & Lounge Welcomed Collectors for the Most Unforgettable Tudor Event Ever
The Tudor Library & Lounge at Time+Tide’s London Watch Discovery Studio hosted a collector‑centric event for about 115 enthusiasts. The space was transformed into a living exhibition, showcasing vintage Submariners, Prince models, Snowflake Subs, Pelagos, Black Bays and more, with...
A GMT with a Difference, Tedoro Unveils Its Limited Edition, Mother-of-Pearl Harmony 39 Sarab
Tedoro, the Lebanese micro‑brand, launched the Harmony 39 Sarab Limited Edition, a 39 mm stainless‑steel watch with an integrated bracelet and a mother‑of‑pearl dial. It is powered by a Japanese Miyota 9075 automatic GMT movement offering a 42‑hour reserve and 100 m water resistance. The...
Squale Goes Back to Its Roots, Unveiling the New 37mm SUB-37 Legend
Squale has unveiled the SUB‑37 Legend, a 37 mm retro‑styled dive watch that blends vintage proportions with modern specifications. The model offers 300 metres of water resistance, a K1 glass bezel insert, and a box‑shaped sapphire crystal, all housed in a stainless‑steel...
CIGA Design Celebrates the Year of the Horse with a New Limited Edition Central Tourbillon
CIGA design has launched a limited‑edition Central Tourbillon to mark the 2026 Chinese Year of the Horse. The watch features an in‑house CD‑12‑SI movement with a visible central tourbillon, housed in a black DLC‑coated grade 5 titanium case measuring 45.5 mm × 13.35 mm. Its...
What Are They Saying? Early Reactions to the Time+Tide × Studio Underd0g Pizza Party 2.0 – the Burnt Pepper0ni and...
Time+Tide and Studio Underdog released Pizza Party 2.0, featuring the Burnt Pepper0ni and Classic Cheese chronographs, building on the viral success of the original pizza‑themed watch. Early reviews from Monochrome Watches, Fratello, WatchPro and independent voices highlight improved wearability, refined case...
Tissot’s Updated Visodate Takes Vintage Vibes to the Next Level (Live Pics)
Tissot has relaunched its iconic Visodate with a slimmer 39 mm case, a 10.45 mm thickness and three dial options—dark blue, black and silver with gold accents. The new model is powered by the automatic Powermatic 80 movement, delivering an 80‑hour power reserve...
The OG Reverse-Panda Returns: The New Breitling SuperOcean Heritage B01 42 “Reverse-Panda”
Breitling has launched the SuperOcean Heritage B01 42 Chronograph featuring a vintage‑inspired reverse‑panda dial. The 42 mm case is slimmer than its predecessor, housing the in‑house B01 automatic chronograph with a 70‑hour power reserve and 200‑metre water resistance. The watch offers two...