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From the latest watch releases to innovative watch movements and the newest developments of exclusive watch brands – here, you can find everything you need to know about the fascinating world of mechanical timepieces, including automatic watches, luxury watches, diving watches, and pilot watches. You can expect exciting news and discoveries.

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Solar Watches

Citizen Brings Tosa Washi to Two The Citizen Limited Editions - Japanese washi meets solar-powered precision

Two limited editions combine handcrafted Tosa washi paper dials with light-powered Eco-Drive technology and an annual accuracy of ±5 seconds.

3 minutes

Sabine Zwettler

Sep 23, 2026

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WatchTime

7 Standout Watches Headed to WatchTime New York 2026 - From diamond-set high watchmaking to Dakar-ready sports watches

New releases from MB&F, DANIEL ROTH, gérald genta, Zenith, Citizen, Norqain, and Bell & Ross are headed to Gotham Hall.

5 minutes

Caleb Anderson

Sep 23, 2026

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Sports Watches

Introducing the Delma Midland - A meteorite dial with a sporty edge

The new latest Midland combines the versatility of a go-anywhere, do-anything timepiece with a distinctive dial made from genuine Muonionalusta meteorite.

3 minutes

Sabine Zwettler

Sep 23, 2026

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Tool Watches

Panerai Brings Its 1990s Luminor to 42mm - Smaller case, full-strength Luminor specs

Panerai revisits its distinctive 1990s Luminor design with three new 42mm models featuring the P.980 automatic movement and 500-meter water resistance.

4 minutes

Sabine Zwettler

Sep 22, 2026

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Field Watches

Cosmic Blue: Hamilton Launches New Khaki Field Murph 38 mm with a Refined Gradient Dial - A journey through time, space, and cinematic storytelling

Hamilton reinterprets the Khaki Field Murph 38 mm with a deep blue, grainy-textured dial that evokes a journey through the vastness of space.

3 minutes

Sabine Zwettler

Sep 22, 2026

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Rolex: GMT-Master II 126710BLNR with Oyster bracelet

GMT Watches

Seven of the Best Alternatives to the Rolex GMT-Master II - Seven travel watches that take the GMT in different directions

From Citizen and Longines to Tudor, Omega, and Vacheron Constantin, these seven traveler-GMT watches offer compelling alternatives to the Rolex GMT-Master II.

9 minutes

Ruediger Bucher

Sep 22, 2026

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Dive Watches

Meet the Doxa SUB 300 Ti5 - The iconic dive watch goes fully titanium

Doxa brings Grade 5 titanium back to its permanent collection with seven new versions of the SUB 300, including a fully luminescent Whitepearl.

3 minutes

Sabine Zwettler

Sep 21, 2026

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Hand-wound movement

Introducing the Grand Seiko Elegance Collection SBGW325 “Arabic Blue” - An unusual face for a Grand Seiko

Grand Seiko’s limited-edition SBGW325 revives the rare Arabic numerals of its first manually wound 9S watch from 2001, paired with a deep indigo dial.

3 minutes

Sabine Zwettler

Sep 21, 2026

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Sopwith

Hands-On with the Sopwith Aero Marquis Nieuport 28 - Aviation history, recast

With a case made from a WWI aircraft engine and a parcel prepared to 1924 postal specifications, the Sopwith Aero Marquis Nieuport 28 takes its history seriously. We go hands-on to see how that enthusiasm wears.

6 minutes

Caleb Anderson

Sep 21, 2026

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Quartz Watches

Tissot Introduces the First Quartz PRX Chronograph - The PRX chronograph goes quartz for $525

Tissot adds a quartz chronograph to the PRX collection, pairing its integrated steel design with a cool vertically brushed dial and slim built.

3 minutes

Sabine Zwettler

Sep 20, 2026

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Automatic Watches

The Best Watches Under $2,000: Our 2026 Favorites So Far - Seven standout watches that deliver serious value

From Mido and Baltic to Sinn, Oris, and Seiko, these are some of our favorite new watches between $1,00 and $2,000 from the first half of 2026.

7 minutes

Ruediger Bucher

Sep 20, 2026

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Omega Speedmaster, AP Royal Oak Chronograph, Zenith Chronomaster Sport

Chronographs

Seven of the Best Alternatives to the Rolex Daytona - Seven chronographs that give the Daytona a run for its money

The Rolex Daytona is one of the world’s most desirable sports chronographs, but compelling alternatives from Omega, Zenith, Breitling, and others offer plenty of competition.

9 minutes

Ruediger Bucher

Sep 19, 2026

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Sports Watches

Victorinox Maverick Returns in a Refined 39mm Case - Sporty versatility meets Swiss mechanics and quartz precision

Two decades after its debut, the Victorinox Maverick returns with updated proportions, a refined design and enhanced technical specifications. The collection now measures 39mm and comprises ten quartz and four automatic models.

3 minutes

Sabine Zwettler

Sep 19, 2026

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Skeleton Watches

Parmigiani Fleurier Introduces the Tonda PF Skeleton in an Expressive Color Combination - Rose gold meets Milano Blue in a 30-piece skeleton

Parmigiani Fleurier marries a rose-gold case and bracelet with a Milano Blue skeletonized movement, creating a refined interplay of color, light and mechanical architecture.

4 minutes

Sabine Zwettler

Sep 18, 2026

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Women's Watches

Introducing the Blancpain Lady B - Part horology, part jewelry

Blancpain celebrates 70 years of the Ladybird with the Lady B, a 19-mm spherical timepiece that combines mechanical miniaturization with 1950s-inspired design.

4 minutes

Sabine Zwettler

Sep 17, 2026

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Hand-wound movement

Tutima Glashütte Brings Gold and Titanium Together in the New Patria - A refined contrast

Tutima Glashütte introduces a new bicolor Patria that pairs a polished Grade 5 titanium case with 18-karat gold hands, powering by the equally compelling hand-wound manufacture movement.

3 minutes

Sabine Zwettler

Sep 17, 2026

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Urwerk, extraordinary watch creation with unusual display

Automatic Watches

Seven Watches with Unusual Ways of Displaying Time - When hands and dials are no longer enough

From Urwerk and MB&F to HYT, Audemars Piguet, and Trilobe, these seven watches make us rethink how time is displayed through satellites, liquids, disks, and more.

8 minutes

Johannes Beer

Sep 17, 2026

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Hublot Classic Fusion Balloon Dog By Jeff Koons Silver: title

Luxury Watches

Hublot x Jeff Koons: The Classic Fusion Goes Inflated - The Balloon Dog comes to life on the wrist

Hublot and Jeff Koons reinterpret the Classic Fusion as a sculptural timepiece inspired by the artist’s famous Balloon Dog, available in three limited editions.

6 minutes

Sabine Zwettler

Sep 16, 2026

IWC Ingenieur Automatic 50th Anniversary

Automatic Watches

IWC Ingenieur SL Turns 50 with Two Limited Editions - Marking decades of Gérald Genta’s classic

IWC celebrates 50 years of Gérald Genta’s Ingenieur SL with two limited-edition Ingenieur Automatic models in 40 and 35mm.

3 minutes

Sabine Zwettler

Sep 16, 2026

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Luxury Watches

Glashütte Original Introduces The 70s - A mechanical tribute to the analogue era

Glashütte Original launches The 70s, a new line within the Vintage Collection inspired by vinyl records, vintage amplifiers and analogue hi-fi, paired with finest Saxon mechanical watchmaking and some casual-sporty credentials.

4 minutes

Sabine Zwettler

Sep 16, 2026

Automatic Watches

Rolex's New Perpetual Padellone Brings Back the Full Calendar - The Crown's next big move

Rolex revives the full calendar with moon phase in the form of the Perpetual Padellone. We break down Calibre 7190, the Haplos system and the brand's updated certification.

5 minutes

Daniela Pusch

Sep 15, 2026

Patek Philippe: Cubitus Ref. 7128-1G-001 in white gold

Luxury Watches

Five Facts to Know About Patek Philippe - From family ownership to record-setting complications and auction prices

From the Stern family and Grand Complications to the Annual Calendar and Nautilus, these five facts help explain Patek Philippe’s enduring influence.

9 minutes

Ruediger Bucher

Sep 15, 2026

Rolex – Four Seasons, Daytona made of precious metal with gemstone embellishments

Automatic Watches

Rolex Four Seasons: Four Unique Daytonas for Charity Auction - Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter

Rolex presents four extraordinary one-of-a-kind Cosmograph Daytona watches for auction. Named “Spring,” “Summer,” “Autumn,” and “Winter,” the quartet pairs precious metals with natural-stone dials, sapphires, tourmalines, and diamonds. The charity project was developed with Roger Federer and Leonardo DiCaprio.

5 minutes

Johannes Beer

Sep 15, 2026

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WatchTime

Inside WatchTime’s September-October 2026 Issue - Bvlgari, Rolex, TAG Heuer, independent watchmaking, and more

The September-October 2026 issue of WatchTime leads with the new Bvlgari Octo Finissimo 37, alongside the 100-year history of the Rolex Oyster, Formula 1 in Monaco with TAG Heuer, major technical reviews, and more.

6 minutes

Caleb Anderson

Sep 14, 2026

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Titanium Watches

Norwegian Straum Goes Sportier Than Ever with the Expedition Field Watch in Titanium - Hands-on with the brand's second major collection

The rising microbrand Straum introduces an entirely new line building on the integrated-bracelet platform of its popular Jan Mayen, but made for actual rugged use.

4 minutes

Zen Love

Sep 14, 2026

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Dress Watches

Nomos Glashütte Orion Gold neomatik new black: Dressed to the Nines - A distinctly more formal character

Nomos Glashütte gives its minimalist Orion a luxurious new look, pairing an 18-karat gold case with a deep black dial for an elegant dress watch made for formal occasions.

3 minutes

Sabine Zwettler

Sep 14, 2026

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Jaeger-LeCoultre 101 Secrets with 124 pink and rose-pink sapphires in brilliant cut and 904 brilliant-cut diamonds

Women's Watches

Jaeger-LeCoultre 101 Secrets: The Return of the Secret Watch - One can't help but wonder

Jaeger-LeCoultre is introducing the 101 Secrets, a new interpretation of its Secret Watch, limited to three pieces and built around the smallest rectangular manually wound caliber in the world.

3 minutes

Daniela Pusch

Sep 13, 2026

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Fortis

Interview: Fortis Owners Jupp and Petra Philipp on Building the Brand Their Way - "Fortis has become our third child"

In an interview with WatchTime, Fortis owners Jupp and Petra Philipp explain how a chance investment became a family business, why they ignore market studies, and how extreme testing shapes the brand’s tool watches.

14 minutes

Johannes Beer

Sep 13, 2026

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IWC, complication watch with luminous material on the dial, in the case, and on the strap

Sports Watches

A Brief History of Watch Lume, From Radium to Super-LumiNova - From radioactive paint to modern glow-in-the-dark technology

From radium and tritium to modern Super-LumiNova, the history of watch lume is a story of scientific progress, military necessity, and safer materials.

5 minutes

Johannes Beer

Sep 12, 2026

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Watches

Ebel Turns 115. Its Anniversary Watches Split the Difference Between Mechanics and Sparkle - One milestone, told two ways

Ebel marks its 115th anniversary with two limited Sport Classic watches — a Dubois Dépraz chronograph and a gemstone-set quartz model.

4 minutes

Daniela Pusch

Sep 11, 2026

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Skeleton Watches

Norqain Independence Skeleton Titanium: Lightweight and Uncompromising - Lightweight, open-worked, and all black

Weighing a mere 82 grams, the new Norqain Independence Skeleton Titanium combines a Grade 5 titanium case with a fully skeletonized movement and COSC-certified precision.

3 minutes

Sabine Zwettler

Sep 11, 2026

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Hand-wound movement

Panerai Celebrates 100 Years in Florence with Two Luminor Firenze 8 Giorni Editions - Running for eight days

Panerai marks the centenary of its historic Florence boutique with two limited-edition Luminor Firenze 8 Giorni models inspired by a rare 1960s prototype.

5 minutes

Sabine Zwettler

Sep 10, 2026

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Louis Vuitton: Five New Directions for the Spin Time Complication - Round and round and round

A photograph of the Girard-Perregaux Vintage 1945 Jackpot Tourbillon, which features the first slot machine complication in a wristwatch

Luxury Watches

Regulated Chance: Five Spectacular Gambling-Inspired Watches - Blackjack, baccarat, poker, roulette, and one very expensive slot machine

From Christophe Claret and Girard-Perregaux to Jacob & Co., these five watches turn blackjack, baccarat, poker, roulette, and slots into mechanical complications.

7 minutes

Marcus Henry

Sep 10, 2026

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WatchTime

Big Complications Coming to WatchTime New York 2026 - Major mechanical feats headed to Gotham Hall this October

Perpetual calendars, minute repeaters, flying tourbillons, and more showcase the ambitious mechanics coming to Gotham Hall for WatchTime New York 2026 this October.

7 minutes

Caleb Anderson

Sep 9, 2026

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Tool Watches

Hanhart Preventor HD12 Returns in a Compact 36mm Edition - Created in collaboration with the "MAD Watch Collector"

The limited-edition brings Hanhart’s rugged tool-watch concept to a smaller case, finished in "Schwarzwald" green and hardened HD12 steel.

3 minutes

Sabine Zwettler

Sep 9, 2026

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Pilot's Watches

Meet the Tutima Flieger T5: A Lightweight Take on the Pilot’s Watch - Instrument-style pilot in two iterations

Tutima Glashütte combines decades of pilot-watch expertise with a lightweight Grade 5 titanium case and a compact 38.5 mm diameter in the new Flieger T5.

3 minutes

Sabine Zwettler

Sep 9, 2026

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Chronographs

A. Lange & Söhne Introduces New Triple Split and 1815 UP/DOWN Variants - New color schemes for two Lange classics

The latest Triple Split presents its exceptional chronograph prowess in a platinum case paired with a rhodié-colored dial, while the 1815 UP/DOWN collection welcomes two limited editions in pink and white gold, each distinguished by a deep-blue dial.

6 minutes

Sabine Zwettler

Sep 8, 2026

Ressence

How Ressence Reinvented the Mechanical Watch - Oil, magnets, rotating discs, and a very different way to tell time

From its ROCS display system and oil-filled cases to magnetic transmission and the eCrown, Ressence has developed some of modern watchmaking’s most unusual technologies.

7 minutes

Marcus Henry

Sep 8, 2026

Clocks

L’Epée 1839: The Football Turns Timekeeping Into a Ball Game - A clock built for the beautiful game

L’Epée 1839’s The Football turns the classic 32-panel ball into a 220mm mechanical sculpture powered by an eight-day movement made from 882 components.

3 minutes

Sabine Zwettler

Sep 8, 2026

Introducing the Peacock Black Hole III Curved Guilloché Central Tourbillon - Sponsored

Peacock marks its 70th anniversary with the Black Hole III, pairing a central tourbillon with hand-cut curved guilloché, titanium construction, and a five-day power reserve.

5 minutes

WatchTime Team

Sep 7, 2026

Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, A. Lange & Söhne, luxury watch collection

Automatic Watches

How to Build the Ultimate Five-Watch Collection with No Budget Limit - Five grails, one safety watch, and absolutely no restraint

From A. Lange & Söhne and Patek Philippe to F.P. Journe and Berneron, these five watches form a dream collection with no budget ceiling.

6 minutes

Johannes Beer

Sep 7, 2026

Louis Erard Marqueterie de Paille: title

Metiers d'art

Louis Erard: Marqueterie de Paille Turns Straw Into Art - A centuries-old craft meets the wrist

Louis Erard’s Marqueterie de Paille transforms rye straw into a shifting blue dial assembled by hand across 28 sections and limited to 25 unique pieces.

3 minutes

Sabine Zwettler

Sep 7, 2026

IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph 41 Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team: Titel

Chronographs

Introducing the IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph 41 Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team - Purple arrives for the Singapore Grand Prix

IWC Schaffhausen marks the upcoming Singapore Grand Prix with a new 41mm titanium chronograph for the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team, featuring a vivid purple dial.

3 minutes

Sabine Zwettler

Sep 6, 2026

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Maurice Lacroix Aikon-ic Frozen Carbon Bronze: title

Automatic Watches

Maurice Lacroix: Six AIKON-IC Watches in Frozen Carbon - No two dials are alike

Maurice Lacroix expands the AIKON-IC collection with six Frozen Carbon watches mixing carbon fiber with bronze, titanium, steel, or vivid pigments, including three limited editions.

4 minutes

Sabine Zwettler

Sep 5, 2026

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Luxury Watches

Czapek Opens a New Geneva Flagship and Unveils Two Limited Editions - Geneva Watch Days 2026

Czapek returns to Quai des Bergues with a new Geneva flagship and two limited editions, led by the platinum Place Vendôme Complicité Glacier Blue.

5 minutes

Sabine Zwettler

Sep 4, 2026

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Pocket Watches

Introducing the Urwerk UR-1001 Amadeus - Measuring seconds to a millennium

The unique piece pairs an extraordinarily complex mechanical architecture with an intricately hand-engraved titanium case by Florian Güllert.

4 minutes

Sabine Zwettler

Sep 4, 2026

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WatchTime

Independent Watchmaking at Its Most Inventive at WatchTime New York 2026 - Eight boundary-pushing creations headed to Gotham Hall

New creations from Artime, URWERK, Massena Lab, Parmigiani Fleurier, Ressence, Czapek, Sarpaneva, and Moritz Grossmann are headed to New York.

6 minutes

Caleb Anderson

Sep 3, 2026

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Chronographs

Chopard: L.U.C 1963 Heritage Chronograph in Prussian Blue - Prussian blue takes center stage

Chopard revisits the L.U.C 1963 Heritage Chronograph with a Prussian Blue dial, Lucent Steel case, and hand-wound flyback movement, limited to 25 pieces.

3 minutes

Sabine Zwettler

Sep 3, 2026

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Breitling

Gallet 2.0 Is Finally Here: A Breakdown of the Revived Brand & Its 2026 Collections - Flying Officer, Multichron, and more

The historic brand Gallet was purchased last year by Breitling and, after much anticipation, its first new collections are now finally revealed.

6 minutes

Zen Love

Sep 3, 2026

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Alpina Startimer Solarmetre, ref. AL-140BR3S25: title

Sports Watches

Alpina Debuts the Startimer Pilot Solarmetre and Two Route du Rhum Watches - Geneva Watch Days 2026

Alpina expands its Solarmetre lineup with a new 38mm pilot’s watch alongside two Route du Rhum limited editions inspired by offshore sailing.

4 minutes

Sabine Zwettler

Sep 2, 2026

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Pilot's Watches

Breitling Pays Tribute to Miles Davis with a Special Navitimer and Revived Air Racer Bracelet - Geneva Watch Days 2026

For the centennial of Miles Davis’ birth, Breitling presents a limited-edition Navitimer inspired by the jazz legend’s personal ref. 806 Mk5, paired with the revived Air Racer bracelet.

4 minutes

Sabine Zwettler

Sep 2, 2026

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Sports Watches

Corum's Admiral Goes Ceramic for the First Time - Geneva Watch Days 2026

The latest fleet in the Admiral’s ongoing redesign brings ceramic to Corum's nautical icon for the first time, with three distinct executions ranging from titanium blue and 5N gold to an anthracite skeletonized version.

3 minutes

Sabine Zwettler

Sep 2, 2026

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Bulgari Titanio Chronograph: wrist, title

Titanium Watches

A Guide to Bulgari’s Latest Titanium Watches and More - Geneva Watch Days 2026

Bulgari showcases four titanium watches and a pink-gold edition at Geneva Watch Days 2026, including the Octo Finissimo Dazzle and the Dual Time × Vianney Halter.

4 minutes

Sabine Zwettler

Sep 2, 2026

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Gérald Charles Masterlink Atelier edition: title

Gerald Charles Unveils the Hand-Hammered Masterlink Atelier Edition - Geneva Watch Days 2026

Pilot's Watches

Oris ProPilot X Gonzo Edition: A Daredevil Takes the Spotlight - Geneva Watch Days 2026

After Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy, Oris returns to the world of Disney’s The Muppets for its boldest act yet. This time, The Great Gonzo takes centre stage, bringing his daring spirit and unmistakable style to the ProPilot X with a colourful 10-day power reserve.

3 minutes

Sabine Zwettler

Sep 2, 2026

Frederique Constant Classics Moneta Handwinding: title

Hand-wound movement

Frederique Constant Expands the Classics Moneta and Highlife Collections - Geneva Watch Days 2026

Frederique Constant is adding two new mechanical highlights to its collections. The Classics Moneta makes its debut with a hand-wound movement, marking the first mechanical interpretation of the young line. At the same time, the Highlife collection gains two new Moonphase Date Manufacture models.

3 minutes

Sabine Zwettler

Sep 2, 2026

Field Watches

Tudor Revives the North Flag With GMT and Master Chronometer Certification - The cult tool watch returns

The Tudor North Flag returns with a GMT function, integrated bracelet, and METAS-certified manufacture movement inside a 40mm steel case.

3 minutes

Sabine Zwettler

Sep 1, 2026

TAG Heuer Monza Flyback Chronograph: title

Chronographs

TAG Heuer Celebrates 50 Years of the Monza with a New Flyback Chronograph - The forged-carbon anniversary edition revisits the racing colors of the original 1976 Monza

Limited to 500 pieces and celebrating 50 years, the TAG Heuer Monza Flyback Chronograph pairs a 42 mm forged-carbon case with the COSC-certified Calibre TH20-12.

3 minutes

Sabine Zwettler

Sep 1, 2026

Luxury Watches

Bremont Expands the Terra Nova Jumping Hour with a New Case Size And Dial Options - Geneva Watch Days 2026

Bremont adds five new iterations to the Terra Nova Jumping Hour, including the collection’s first 35mm cases, a new burgundy colorway and distinctive textured finishes.

4 minutes

Sabine Zwettler

Sep 1, 2026

Omega, Tudor, Baltic, chronograph, diver's watch and extraordinary watch creation

Automatic Watches

Five Great Luxury Watches Under 40mm - Small cases, serious watchmaking, and plenty of variety

From Tudor and Jaeger-LeCoultre to Omega, Longines, and Baltic, these five watches prove a well-rounded luxury collection doesn’t need oversized cases.

5 minutes

Johannes Beer

Sep 1, 2026