
The 13 Most Important New Rolex Watches of 2026
From commemorative Oyster Perpetuals to an elite Daytona, Rolex’s 2026 novelties prove the original Oyster case is still the brand’s most important idea.

From commemorative Oyster Perpetuals to an elite Daytona, Rolex’s 2026 novelties prove the original Oyster case is still the brand’s most important idea.
By Ben Bowers

Zenith finally gives its Chronomaster Sport the skeleton dial treatment, but the bigger story is a revolutionary new bracelet feature.


Bremont partnered with Astrolab to make a chronograph that will be attached to a rover heading to the lunar surface, and you can buy it.

It contains both the world's smallest differential and gimbal.

Inspired by the rolling waves of the seven seas, this highly capable diver has an eye-catching dial with some hidden benefits.
By Sean Tirman

High horology's biggest release party had no shortage of headliners. But equally impressive was the supporting cast of watchmaking's finest.
By Gear Patrol

Some of G-Shock's most popular, affordable watches have gotten a stealthy, tactical radar-inspired glow-up.
By Sean Tirman

Catch up on key drops from Watches & Wonders Geneva, the biggest release party in high horology.
By Gear Patrol

If you are drawn to those vibes but dream of a bit more functionality and a much lower cost, take a closer look.

Tudor brings back its California dial, ditching the military format for a sporty design with a vintage-inspired champagne dial.

Even used, a Rolex GMT Master II will cost you well over $10K. But this approachable alternative is a tiny fraction of that price.
By Sean Tirman

Arriving for a major milestone, the striking new Nautilus echoes the midsize watch models of an era since passed.
By Jack Seemer


Panerai debuts its automatic movement with a whopping 31-day power reserve in a 44mm precious metal Luminor.

The Saxonia Annual Calendar is back from the dead with a smaller case, a longer power reserve and one very welcome new pusher.
By Ben Bowers

The original that helped change the course of Swiss watchmaking. Now, the revival is a contender for the most compelling new dress watch of 2026.
By Ben Bowers

Best just got better.
By Jack Seemer

The most famous chronograph in cinematic history gets a new in-house automatic movement, in a faithfully redesigned case and dial.

Based on the first Swiss watch to go to space, this (literally) stellar, spacefaring timepiece can now be yours.
By Sean Tirman