Tudor Marks 100 Years with the Return of the Monarch
Watches and Wonders 2026
Tudor marks its 100th anniversary at Watches and Wonders 2026 with the return of the Tudor Monarch, reviving a historical line with a fully reworked model. The Monarch originally appeared in the brand’s lineup in the 1990s and early 2000s as a more classical, dress-oriented offering before falling out of focus during Tudor’s modern relaunch.
While celebratory by context, rather than producing a highly overt anniversary piece, Tudor opted for a more restrained approach, leaning into the brand’s origins— both in name and design— while updating the watch with its current manufacturing and certification standards. The watch also notably arrives in the same year that Rolex marks a major Oyster milestone with the 100th anniversary of the then-ground-breaking case style, making the quieter execution here feel in character.
The Monarch comes in a 39mm stainless steel case, 11.9mm thick, with a 46.2mm lug-to-lug. The design is defined by sharply faceted surfaces, with angular lines extending across both the case and the integrated two-link bracelet. Finishing alternates between polished and satin-brushed surfaces, providing a subtly more formal look in the larger scope of Tudor’s current catalogue. The bracelet follows the same faceted design and is fitted with the brand’s T-fit clasp for on-the-fly adjustment. Water resistance is rated to 100 meters.
The dial is where the historical reference becomes more apparent. Executed in a dark champagne tone with a vertical-brushed texture, the look is meant to evoke papyrus, giving it a slightly aged, matte appearance. The layout mixes Roman numerals from 10 to 2 with Arabic numerals from 4 to 8, also known as a “California” dial. A small seconds display sits at 6 o’clock, and the overall execution remains relatively restrained, with the emphasis placed on texture and applied elements rather than color contrast.
Inside is the Manufacture Calibre MT5662-2U, visible through an open caseback. The movement is both COSC-certified and Master Chronometer certified by METAS. The mechanism operates at 4 Hz (28,800 vph) with a 65-hour power reserve and features a silicon hairspring and variable inertia balance.
Notably, the movement also incorporates more traditional finishing than typically seen from Tudor, including Côtes de Genève on the bridges, perlage on the mainplate, and an 18k gold inlay on the rotor.
The Tudor Monarch is priced at $5,875 and is available now through Tudor retailers.
To learn more, visit Tudor, here.
