23 New Watches You May Have Missed
23 New Watches You May Have Missed
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The watch industry rarely slows down, and keeping pace with every new release is a full-time job in itself — even for the most dedicated enthusiast. Between the major trade shows, brand anniversaries, and quietly dropped limited editions, genuinely interesting pieces have a way of slipping past without the attention they deserve. Whether you gravitate toward tool watches built for function, dress watches with restrained elegance, or avant-garde pieces that push what a watch can even look like, there's more variety on the market right now than at almost any point in recent memory. Price points span the full spectrum too, from accessible everyday wearers to serious collector-grade pieces, so the barrier to finding something worth wearing has never been lower. What unites the best of them is a combination of honest design, thoughtful movement choices, and the kind of character that holds up long after the novelty wears off.
Timex X Peanuts Marlin Automatic Soccer
The Timex x Peanuts Marlin Automatic Soccer is a playful collaboration between Timex and the beloved Peanuts franchise. It features a 'mystery dial' complication where the seconds hand appears as a soccer ball printed on a transparent disc, creating the illusion that it's floating around the dial after being kicked by Snoopy at 6:00. The watch is built on Timex's classic Marlin Automatic platform with a black leather strap and silver case. It's ideal for watch enthusiasts who appreciate whimsical design and affordable automatic movements.
Mido Ocean Star 39 Abyss Blue
Mido's Ocean Star diver receives a rich ocean blue treatment with a wavy 3D dial and a matching aluminum bezel insert. The 39mm stainless steel case is paired with a three-link steel bracelet featuring a folding clasp. A matching blue rubber strap with fitted ends and a steel pin buckle is also included. It's an excellent choice for those seeking an underrated, stylish diver at an accessible price point.
Vulcain Cricket Titanium
Vulcain reimagines its iconic Cricket alarm watch with a Grade 5 titanium case and a reworked mechanical movement that incorporates titanium components throughout. The use of titanium not only reduces weight compared to steel but also enhances acoustic resonance, delivering a sharper and crisper alarm sound. The intricate patterned dial is complemented by blue hands and a black leather strap. It's ideal for watch enthusiasts who appreciate horological heritage combined with modern materials.
Longines Master Collection 2026
Longines has overhauled its Master Collection with a refined barleycorn dial featuring applied rhodium-plated indices and a sleeker, slimmer stainless steel case. The updated automatic movement includes a silicon balance spring for improved accuracy and longevity. A microadjustable clasp adds practical convenience to the elegant package. It suits those looking for a classic dress watch with modern movement upgrades at a competitive price.
Chopard Mille Miglia Classic Chronograph Raticosa
The Chopard Mille Miglia Classic Chronograph Raticosa is a motorsport-inspired timepiece featuring a beige dial with three subdials and a tachymeter scale. Its silver stainless steel case is paired with a perforated brown leather strap, evoking the spirit of classic endurance racing. The chronograph complication makes it a functional and stylish companion for motorsport enthusiasts. It's best suited for those who appreciate vintage racing aesthetics with Swiss watchmaking craftsmanship.
Christopher Ward X Seconde-seconde C60 Pool Diver
Christopher Ward reteams with 'horological artist' seconde-seconde for a cheeky take on the C60 Trident Reef. The dial features playful pool-side activity icons reminding you how to behave on summer vacation, with time dedicated to reading, sunbathing, and relaxing. It features a silver case, white dial with colorful markers, and an orange rubber strap. At $1,250, it's a fun and affordable option for watch enthusiasts who appreciate humor in their horology.
Timex Waterbury Ace Fly-back Chronograph
Timex evolves the Waterbury Ace lineup with an Intelligent Quartz movement and two retrograde chronograph subdials. This iteration cleans up the original Fly-Back models from the discontinued '00s-era TX Watch Company sub-brand, removing the numerals and date window for a cleaner look. It features a dark dial with orange and yellow accents, a tachymeter scale, and a brown leather strap with yellow stitching. At just $299, it's an incredibly affordable chronograph for fans of sporty, retro-inspired timepieces.
Urwerk Ur-120 Blue Planet
Urwerk bids farewell to one of its most recognizable models with the UR-120 Blue Planet, a wearable spaceship powered by the in-house Calibre UR-20.01 automatic. Hours are displayed on three rotating satellites mounted on triple planetary gears, with minutes on a retrograde display. A striking blue PVD coating covers the sandblasted steel case, while 24K yellow gold PVD coating adorns the satellite architecture. It is mounted on a blue calf leather strap with a Cordura texture, making it a bold collector's piece for avant-garde watch enthusiasts.
Yema Granvelle Renaissance
Yema unveils the second generation of its cushion case dress watch, inspired by the Renaissance architecture of the Granvelle Palace. At 37mm, the case is 2mm smaller than the original, and features new hands, indices, and textures within the same dial layout. It is powered by Yema's in-house Caliber CMM.29 automatic movement and is available in blue, salmon, and black. It's an ideal choice for dress watch enthusiasts seeking refined French watchmaking at an accessible price.
Autodromo Group C Turbo Sport
Autodromo throws it back to the 1980s with an ana-digi chronograph featuring an anodized aluminum body and a debossed grid-patterned dial styled after Group C racing tachometers. The bold red hands and markers pop against the black dial, evoking the motorsport aesthetic of the era. At $450, it offers a distinctive retro-sport look at an accessible price point. It's best suited for motorsport fans and collectors who appreciate vintage-inspired design.
Orient Ac0q Diver Ii
Orient updated one of its most popular dive watches, the AC0Q, by borrowing the distinctive dial design from its Kamasu model. The 40mm stainless steel case retains a steel unidirectional bezel with an engraved 60-minute dive track, while the new dial features the Kamasu handset, applied hour markers, and a framed date window at 3:00. It debuts with a radiant sunburst dial available in blue, green, brown, steel, and tan. Currently discounted 30% to $370, it's an outstanding value for entry-level dive watch enthusiasts.
MB&F Hm12 the Guardian
MB&F introduces the HM12 The Guardian, a sculptural horological machine that takes the form of a robot figure with a thermometer-style time display on its chest. The piece exemplifies MB&F's signature approach of blending avant-garde watchmaking with imaginative, collectible art-object design. Its silver and blue metallic construction gives it a striking presence as both a timepiece and a display piece. It is best suited for serious collectors seeking a one-of-a-kind conversation piece from one of haute horology's most creative independent brands.
G-shock X Toyo Tires Dw5600tt25-1
The G-Shock x Toyo Tires DW5600TT25-1 is a collaboration between two Japanese icons, blending the classic square-cased G-Shock 5600 platform with Toyo Tires' motorsport heritage. It features a white dial with Toyo branding, signature blue details, a special Proxes 'R' logo backlight icon, and a tire tread pattern on the resin strap. The watch retains all the classic G-Shock functionality and durability at an accessible price point of $150. It's ideal for fans of Japanese culture, motorsport, and affordable rugged timepieces.
Tag Heuer Carrera Chronograph Glassbox Europe Limited Edition
The TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Glassbox Europe Limited Edition is a region-exclusive variant of the iconic auto racing chronograph, dressed in a warm sandy-colored dial with a pair of black subdials. It comes paired with a matching sandy perforated leather racing strap and a steel deployant clasp, giving it a refined yet sporty aesthetic. The Glassbox design references the vintage Carrera lineage with its domed crystal and clean layout. This limited edition is best suited for European collectors and enthusiasts of classic motorsport-inspired watchmaking.
Raymond Weil A.r.t. Date
The Raymond Weil A.R.T. Date marks the brand's entry into the integrated sports watch segment with a sleek 38mm stainless steel case and matching integrated bracelet. It features a sunburst dial, a date window, 100 meters of water resistance, and an automatic movement. The compact 38mm sizing makes it a versatile option for those who prefer a more understated, wearable sports watch. It's well-suited for fans of Swiss watchmaking who want a polished everyday timepiece with sporty credentials.
Casio X Toyota Edifice Efk-200xpb-1a
Casio follows up its automatic Edifice line with the EFK-200, debuting with a carbon fiber variant developed in collaboration with Toyota. The new model retains the same Miyota movement as its predecessor while cleaning up the dial and adding a sportier bezel shape. It offers 100m of water resistance in a 38mm case at an approachable ~$300 price point. It's a great pick for fans of motorsport-inspired affordable automatics.
Kiwame Tokyo Kubo Collection
Japan's Kiwame Tokyo unveils its fourth collection in a slightly shrunken 37mm case topped with a domed sapphire crystal. The dial revives syringe-style hour and minute hands from the brand's debut release, paired with a sunken off-center small seconds subdial. Available in royal blue, eggshell white, and cherry blossom pink with a flower relief on the small seconds, all powered by a Miyota Caliber 82S5 automatic movement on a quick-release leather strap. It suits watch enthusiasts seeking distinctive Japanese independent watchmaking at an accessible $630 price.
Chronoswiss Delphis Glacier
Chronoswiss brings a glacier-inspired aesthetic to its Delphis jump-hour watch with this limited summer edition. The 42mm Grade 5 titanium case pairs with a hand-guillochéd silver galvanic upper dial and a brilliant blue guillochéd small seconds display, while the retrograde minute hand is blued to match. Limited to 50 pieces, it is powered by the Chronoswiss Cal. C.6004 automatic movement with a 55-hour power reserve and ruthenium plating. It's ideal for collectors seeking an artisanal complication watch with bold visual flair.
Citizen Promaster Wavetracker
The Citizen Promaster WaveTracker is a versatile solar-powered watch designed with yacht racing in mind, blending elements of dive, field, and driving watches into one capable package. Its Eco-Drive solar technology ensures it never needs a battery change, making it highly convenient for active users. The blue dial features a digital tide graph and rotating bezel, offering practical functionality for water sports and outdoor adventures. It's a strong choice for sailors, surfers, and outdoor enthusiasts seeking a reliable all-around tool watch.
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