The watch world doesn’t slow down, and neither does the flow of new releases. From the Press Desk is our effort to keep pace and keep you up to date. Here, you’ll find concise notes on what’s new and what’s caught our eye—nothing more, nothing less.
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OMEGA Introduces the Seamaster Diver 300M James Bond and Spectre Collection
OMEGA has introduced six Seamaster Diver 300M watches dedicated to James Bond and the fictional organisation Spectre. The collection includes two stainless steel models sold individually and two limited-edition sets, each pairing a steel watch with a platinum-gold version. All six have 42 mm cases, 300m water resistance, and the Co-Axial Master Chronometer Calibre 8806,… Continue reading OMEGA Introduces the Seamaster Diver 300M James Bond and Spectre Collection
Formex AirField Automatic 40mm Takes Flight in Titanium
Formex has introduced the AirField Automatic 40mm, an aviation-inspired extension of its titanium Field collection. The new model retains the established 40mm case architecture while adding a cockpit-influenced dial, broad sword-shaped hands and the traditional triangle-and-two-dot orientation marker at 12 o’clock. Four dial colours will be offered: Desert Sand, Horizon Blue, Jet Black and Tarmac… Continue reading Formex AirField Automatic 40mm Takes Flight in Titanium
AWAKE Expands the Sơn Mài Frosted Leaf Collection with Blood Moon, Storm and Lagoon
AWAKE returns to its distinctive Frosted Leaf technique with three new additions to the Sơn Mài Collection: Blood Moon, Storm and Lagoon. Introduced in 2025, the technique combines traditional Vietnamese lacquerwork with pure silver leaf to produce dials of considerable depth and texture. For 2026, the French independent has turned its attention to natural phenomena,…
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Formex updates the Essence 39 with more power and on-the-fly adjustment
Formex has updated its best-selling Essence 39 Automatic COSC, bringing several technical developments from elsewhere in the Essence family to the collection’s compact 39 mm format. The familiar case architecture and proportions remain unchanged, but the latest generation gains a screw-down crown, an upgraded Sellita SW200-2 Power+ movement and a new micro-adjustable bracelet clasp. The… Continue reading Formex updates the Essence 39 with more power and on-the-fly adjustment
Atelier Wen and Massena LAB unite for the Inflection Shuò
Atelier Wen and Massena LAB have joined forces for the Inflection Shuò, a 50-piece limited edition that brings Swiss hand-finishing together with Atelier Wen’s Chinese design language. Named for the Chinese character 烁, meaning “sparkling,” “glittering,” or “radiant,” the collaboration is offered in two versions: 40 pieces combining white and rose gold on the dial,… Continue reading Atelier Wen and Massena LAB unite for the Inflection Shuò
Jack Mason Introduces the Canton Day-Date
Jack Mason expands its collection with the new Canton Day-Date, a 41 mm automatic watch pairing a traditional day-date display with a distinctly textured dial. Offered in Slate, Lagoon, and Chocolate, the new model features a finely milled guilloché-style pattern, with a full day-of-the-week indication following the upper curve of the dial and the date… Continue reading Jack Mason Introduces the Canton Day-Date
DOXA and Hodinkee revive a military icon with the SUB Army 200T Limited Edition
DOXA has partnered with Hodinkee for the first time to introduce the SUB Army 200T For Hodinkee Limited Edition, a 250-piece collaboration inspired by one of the brand’s rarest military-issued dive watches. Based on the new 39 mm SUB 200T platform, the release draws on the original DOXA Army developed in 1969 for the Swiss… Continue reading DOXA and Hodinkee revive a military icon with the SUB Army 200T Limited Edition
Hanhart Expands AQUASPHERE Collection with New Matte Black 42
Hanhart has introduced the AQUASPHERE Matte Black 42, a new addition to its professional diving watch collection. The latest model pairs a fully matte black dial and ceramic bezel with polished and brushed case surfaces, creating a restrained, contemporary aesthetic while maintaining the robust tool-watch character of the AQUASPHERE line. Strong contrast comes from a… Continue reading Hanhart Expands AQUASPHERE Collection with New Matte Black 42
Hanhart Unveils the Experimental Square by Square Prototype Collection
German watchmaker Hanhart has revealed one of its most unconventional creations to date with the introduction of the Square by Square, an experimental shaped watch developed in collaboration with Munich designer Marcus Wiedemann of Studio supercreative. Created as an entry for the Dubai Watch Week x Grail Watch Design Competition, the design was shortlisted in… Continue reading Hanhart Unveils the Experimental Square by Square Prototype Collection
BA111OD Brightens the Chapter 7 Skeleton with a Summer-Inspired Finish
Swiss independent watchmaker BA111OD has introduced a new interpretation of its Chapter 7 Skeleton, drawing inspiration from the summer light and landscapes of Neuchâtel. While the technical specifications remain unchanged from the model unveiled in May, the latest release replaces the previous anthracite PVD finish with natural stainless steel, creating a brighter expression of the… Continue reading BA111OD Brightens the Chapter 7 Skeleton with a Summer-Inspired Finish
DOXA SUB T.Graph II Great White Topper Edition Debuts as 100-Piece Limited Release
DOXA has partnered once again with California retailer Topper Jewelers to introduce the SUB T.Graph II ‘Great White’ Topper Edition, a limited release of just 100 individually numbered pieces. Inspired by the Great White Sharks that inhabit the Farallon Islands off the coast of Northern California, the watch builds on the recent return of the… Continue reading DOXA SUB T.Graph II Great White Topper Edition Debuts as 100-Piece Limited Release
Elliot Brown Launches California Arne Collection: Four Limited Edition Field Watches
British watchmaker Elliot Brown has unveiled the California Arne Collection, a quartet of colourful limited-edition field watches that pair one of horology’s most recognisable dial layouts with a distinctly West Coast aesthetic. Inspired by the landscapes, culture, and nostalgia of 1980s California, the four new references reinterpret the historic California dial while retaining the robust… Continue reading Elliot Brown Launches California Arne Collection: Four Limited Edition Field Watches
DOXA SUB 300 Ti5 Clive Cussler
DOXA is marking what would have been Clive Cussler’s 95th birthday with the introduction of the SUB 300 Ti5 Clive Cussler, a numbered limited edition of 300 pieces that pays tribute to the celebrated novelist, maritime explorer, and founder of NUMA. Inspired by the original SUB 300 introduced in 1967, the new model returns the… Continue reading DOXA SUB 300 Ti5 Clive Cussler
YEMA Flygraf Pilot French Air Force
YEMA has unveiled the new Flygraf Pilot French Air Force, an officially licensed pilot’s watch created in partnership with the French Air Force. The 38.5mm stainless steel case measures just 8.9mm thick with a 19mm lug width and features an IP gunmetal camouflage finish achieved through a dual ion-plating process. Rather than being painted, the… Continue reading YEMA Flygraf Pilot French Air Force
Oris Introduces Olive Green Divers Date for 2026
Oris has expanded its Divers Date collection with a new olive green dial that draws inspiration from the muted tones of vintage military equipment. Based on the brand’s original 1965 dive watch design, the 39mm model continues the modern Divers Date line while introducing a fresh colourway to one of Oris’ core collections. Check out… Continue reading Oris Introduces Olive Green Divers Date for 2026
IWC Introduces Pool-Coloured Ingenieur Automatic 35
IWC Schaffhausen has expanded its Ingenieur Automatic 35 collection with a new stainless steel model featuring a fresh dial colour called Pool. Inspired by aquatic tones, the new shade is paired with the collection’s signature “Grid” dial pattern, rhodium-plated hands, and applied Super-LumiNova® hour markers. Housed in a 35mm stainless steel case with the Ingenieur’s… Continue reading IWC Introduces Pool-Coloured Ingenieur Automatic 35
Doussot Watches Launches Kickstarter Campaign for ONAMI Founder Edition
Canadian independent brand Doussot Watches has launched its Kickstarter campaign for the ONAMI Founder Edition, the debut timepiece from Montréal industrial designer Laurent Doussot. Limited to 300 individually serialised examples, the automatic dive watch pairs a forged 316L stainless steel case with a sandwich dial, a unidirectional internal rotating bezel, and a Miyota 9039 automatic… Continue reading Doussot Watches Launches Kickstarter Campaign for ONAMI Founder Edition
Jack Mason Unveils Canton Day-Date America 250 Limited Edition
Jack Mason has introduced the Canton Day-Date America 250 Limited Edition, a commemorative release marking the 250th anniversary of the United States. Limited to 250 pieces worldwide, the watch is built and regulated in the United States and is powered by a top-grade Sellita SW240-1 automatic day-date movement featuring Incabloc shock protection and a custom… Continue reading Jack Mason Unveils Canton Day-Date America 250 Limited Edition
Baltic launches the new Scalegraph Collection of Chronographs
Baltic has expanded its chronograph lineup with the introduction of the new Scalegraph Collection, a vintage-inspired motorsport chronograph powered by the hand-wound Sellita SW510-M calibre. Developed and manufactured in Switzerland, the movement offers a 63-hour power reserve and features a stop-seconds function. The new model is housed in a 39.5mm stainless steel case measuring 47mm… Continue reading Baltic launches the new Scalegraph Collection of Chronographs
TUDOR Hits the Trail with the World’s Top Trail Running Athletes
TUDOR has expanded its roster of ambassadors with the addition of four of the world’s most accomplished trail runners: Courtney Dauwalter, Miao Yao, Rémi Bonnet, and Baptiste Chassagne. The announcement brings some of the sport’s most decorated athletes into the TUDOR family, reinforcing the brand’s long-standing “Born To Dare” philosophy through competitors known for pushing… Continue reading TUDOR Hits the Trail with the World’s Top Trail Running Athletes
Brew Watch Co. Wins Red Dot Award: Design Concept 2026
Brew Watch Co. has been recognized with a Red Dot Award: Design Concept 2026 for its Espresso Chronograph Timer. The award, one of the world’s most established design competitions, recognizes excellence in product design, communication design, and conceptual design. The Design Concept category specifically highlights projects that demonstrate originality, thoughtful execution, and strong potential for… Continue reading Brew Watch Co. Wins Red Dot Award: Design Concept 2026
TAG Heuer Unveils the Monaco Speed 12
TAG Heuer hosted a private evening event during the 83rd Formula 1 Louis Vuitton Grand Prix de Monaco, bringing together figures from motorsport, entertainment, and culture aboard a yacht in Monaco’s harbour. Guests included actors Brandon Sklenar, Kelly Rutherford, Josh Heuston, and TAG Heuer ambassador Patrick Dempsey, alongside Oracle Red Bull Racing drivers Max Verstappen… Continue reading TAG Heuer Unveils the Monaco Speed 12
YEMA Introduces the Granvelle Renaissance
YEMA has unveiled the new Granvelle Renaissance, a refined evolution of its architectural dress watch inspired by the historic Granvelle Palace in Besançon, France. Reinterpreted in a more compact 37.5mm format, the watch draws on the proportions and decorative motifs of the 16th-century Renaissance landmark, which today houses the Museum of Time in the heart… Continue reading YEMA Introduces the Granvelle Renaissance
TUDOR introduces the Black Bay Chrono 39 “Bumblebee”
TUDOR has expanded its Daring Watches collection with the introduction of the Black Bay Chrono 39 “Bumblebee,” a new chronograph distinguished by its bright yellow dial, contrasting black sub-counters, and more compact 39mm stainless steel case. Measuring 13.1mm thick, the latest Black Bay Chrono combines the collection’s motorsport-inspired heritage with the design language of TUDOR’s… Continue reading TUDOR introduces the Black Bay Chrono 39 “Bumblebee”
Formex Introduces the Aria Manufacture Chronometer
Swiss independent watchmaker Formex has unveiled the new Aria Manufacture Chronometer, a 40mm integrated-bracelet watch powered by the brand’s first manufacture movement. Developed in collaboration with Horage and based on the K2 calibre architecture, the new FX01 micro-rotor movement measures just 2.9mm thick while offering a power reserve of more than 72 hours. Each movement… Continue reading Formex Introduces the Aria Manufacture Chronometer
Konstantin Chaykin Unveils the “Matroskin the Cat” Wristmon
Konstantin Chaykin continues to expand his eccentric Wristmon universe, this time drawing inspiration from one of Russia’s most beloved animated characters. Created in collaboration with Soyuzmultfilm Animation Studio, the new “Matroskin the Cat” transforms the striped feline from Eduard Uspensky’s classic stories into a mechanical caricature rendered in stainless steel and guilloché. The release follows… Continue reading Konstantin Chaykin Unveils the “Matroskin the Cat” Wristmon
TAG Heuer Expands the Aquaracer Solargraph Collection for 2026
TAG Heuer has expanded its Solargraph lineup for 2026 with the introduction of new Aquaracer Professional 100 and Aquaracer Professional 200 models. Building on the brand’s growing use of light-powered movements, the latest releases combine updated case designs, refined finishing, and enhanced ergonomics with TAG Heuer’s TH50-00 and TH51-00 Solargraph calibres. The Aquaracer story dates… Continue reading TAG Heuer Expands the Aquaracer Solargraph Collection for 2026
Chronoswiss Introduces Delphis Art Deco and Neo Digiteur Chronos
Chronoswiss has announced two new releases that revisit some of its most distinctive mechanical concepts through contrasting lenses of design and craft. The Delphis Art Deco builds on a complication that has defined the brand since the 1990s, while the Neo Digiteur Chronos returns to an early-2000s digital display concept, now executed as a highly… Continue reading Chronoswiss Introduces Delphis Art Deco and Neo Digiteur Chronos
Delbana Della Balda 95th Anniversary Edition
Delbana marks its 95th anniversary with the release of the Della Balda 95th Anniversary Limited Edition, a model rooted in the brand’s early design language of the 1930s. Named for founder Goliardo Della Balda, the watch introduces a newly developed dial alongside a commemorative caseback engraving derived from archival elements. Each piece is individually marked… Continue reading Delbana Della Balda 95th Anniversary Edition
Greubel Forsey Balancier 3 (GF09cx)
Greubel Forsey has introduced a new edition of the Balancier 3, limited to 22 pieces, continuing the evolution of the movement first presented in 2023. The watch is housed in a 41.50 mm Convexe titanium case, shaped to follow the curvature of the wrist. This latest version introduces a new finishing technique within the Atelier:… Continue reading Greubel Forsey Balancier 3 (GF09cx)