The Rolex Submariner is the world’s most famous dive watch, but compelling alternatives from Omega, Tudor, TAG Heuer, and others range from accessible to decidedly luxurious.
Every watch collector starts with one sensible purchase. Then come the research, rationalizations, wish lists, vintage obsession, and inevitable realization that the collection is never truly finished.
The July/August 2026 issue of WatchTime leads with the redesigned Victorinox Maverick, alongside collector stories, major releases, technical reviews, and more.
Platinum is watchmaking’s quiet power metal, being heavier, rarer, and harder to master than gold. From refined calendar watches to extreme haute horlogerie, these six timepieces show how brands use platinum to signal their most serious creations.
Some watches are created with a need for speed — life in the fumes of high-octane race fuel and the chase to get to that checkered flag first. These are the horological thoroughbreds for the race track.
Cartier’s rise among younger collectors signals more than a passing trend. As Gen Z turns away from ubiquitous steel sports watches, design, cultural relevance, vintage character, and understated style are redefining what makes a watch desirable.
Textured dials introduce a tactile and visual dimension that flat surfaces can’t replicate. From playful enamel to three-dimensional reliefs, this spotlight looks at how different brands bring texture to life.
To mark the 100th anniversary of the Oyster case, Rolex updates the Oyster Perpetual collection at Watches and Wonders 2026. The lineup spans 41, 36, 34, and 28mm models, including a Rolesor 41, a Jubilee-dial 36, and new gold 34mm and 28mm versions with stone-accented lacquer dials.
