Portland artist Robbie Jones brings watches and pop culture into focus
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8 October 2026
Fossil launches Swiss-made Signature CS-1 watch collection
Fossil has launched Signature CS-1, a Swiss-made watch collection inspired by the Case Study Houses of the 1950s. The American brand draws on the celebrated architectural programme for the collection's design.
Seiko Prospex Speedtimer HBC003J1 and HBC004J1 Feature Internal Countdown Bezels
Seiko’s new Prospex Speedtimer HBC003J1 and HBC004J1 omit the chronograph function in favor of an internal rotating countdown bezel, operated by a crown at four o’clock. The curved bezel features a luminous triangular marker, Arabic numerals at five-minute intervals and red markings for the first 15 minutes, recalling an element of the historic 6139-6002.
Patek Philippe unveils six Gondolo Ladies First jewelry watches
Patek Philippe has unveiled six Gondolo Ladies First models, reinterpreting its 2009 Ladies First Chronograph as a range of women’s jewelry watches. The new models feature Art Deco-inspired styling, diamonds and colorful gemstones, paired with quartz technology.
Sinn launches 103 St Sa Lufthansa limited edition for airline’s centenary
Sinn has launched the 103 St Sa Lufthansa to commemorate the German flag carrier’s 100th anniversary. Limited to 100 pieces, the pilot’s chronograph is based on Sinn’s 103 collection and adopts a minimalist design.
Serpenti Seduttori Automatic
The Serpenti Seduttori Automatic is an automatic watch in the Serpenti collection.
Certina’s dive-watch water resistance evolved from 200 to 2,000 metres
Certina’s dive watches progressed from 200-metre to 2,000-metre water resistance over several decades. That development forms part of the brand’s longer history of making watches for diving.
Chanel and François-Paul Journe consortium acquires Ebel for $66.5 million
A consortium involving François-Paul Journe, Chanel and Pierre Jacques is acquiring Swiss watch brand Ebel from Movado Group for US$66.5 million. The deal transfers ownership of Ebel to the consortium, marking a new chapter for the brand.
This suggests a potential strategic reset for Ebel under owners with different watchmaking and luxury-sector interests from Movado Group.
Louis Erard x Konstantin Chaykin Unfrogettable returns in turquoise and brown
Louis Erard and Konstantin Chaykin have added turquoise and brown versions of their frog-themed Unfrogettable regulator watch. Each color is limited to 178 pieces.
Trilobe Château Trente-Deux debuts brand’s first in-house movement
Trilobe’s new Château Trente-Deux features the brand’s first in-house movement. The watch takes its inspiration from fine wine and French winemaking.
NOMOS Metro Datum Gangreserve eisblau features hand-wound DUW 4701 calibre
NOMOS Glashütte’s new Metro Datum Gangreserve eisblau uses the hand-wound DUW 4701 calibre, continuing a development story that began 23 years ago. Its patented power-reserve display dates to 2003, when 125 customers were invited to test the technology in everyday use.
Glashütte Original unveils Senator Meissen Cherry Blossom with hand-painted porcelain dial
Glashütte Original has unveiled the Senator Meissen “Cherry Blossom” Atelier edition, featuring a hand-painted porcelain dial with white and pink flowers. Its 40 mm 5N red gold case measures 10.2 mm thick and houses the automatic Calibre 36. Water resistance is 5 bar, and the watch comes on a dark blue Louisiana alligator strap.
Cartier exhibits 22 historic watches at Geneva boutique
Cartier has assembled 22 historic watches for “Watchmaker of Shapes, Master of Crafts” at its boutique at 35 Rue du Rhône, Geneva. Open until November 14, 2026, the exhibition traces designs from the early 1900s through 2019, including a rare 1920 Tank, the Crash, Santos and Tortue.
AK-10 in Heart of Rubis
The AK-10 appears in a version named Heart of Rubis.
Casio sapphire G-Shock and updated Ulysse Nardin Freak ONE models lead watch roundup
Casio’s G-Shock MRG-D5000 Blue Sapphire features a sapphire case, while Formex offers a Swiss titanium AIRFIELD for under £1,000. Other developments include Porsche Design’s Chronograph 1 Utility x Hodinkee, revisions to Breguet’s Marine Chronographe 5527, and Ulysse Nardin’s Freak ONE Guilloché and Blue Enamel treatments.
Longines adds blue Spirit Pilot three-hand and flyback chronograph models
Longines has added two blue references to its Spirit Pilot collection: a three-hand watch and a flyback chronograph. Both draw on the brand’s nearly century-long aviation heritage and share a matching blue color scheme.