Fears Adds Arnos Opera Black With Black Onyx Dial
Fears expands the Arnos collection with the Opera Black, an Art Deco-styled dress watch. The new version combines a polished black onyx dial with contrasting white lacquer.
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15 October 2026
Papar Vuelte Pairs Wandering Hours With an 8.8mm Case
Papar’s new Vuelte combines a wandering-hour complication with brutalist design in a case measuring 8.8mm thick, the brand’s thinnest yet. Production is limited to 100 pieces.
Capta Debuts Omnia Uniscale With Three Functions on One Scale
French watch brand Capta launched on Kickstarter in September 2026 with the Omnia collection and its first model, the Uniscale. Founded by Alexandre Dib and Trystan Jego, the brand combines vintage wristwatch functionality with modern readability. The Uniscale brings tachymeter, pulsometer and telemeter functions together on a single dial scale.
Omega Adds James Bond and Spectre Editions to Seamaster Diver 300M
Omega launched two non-limited Seamaster Diver 300M editions on October 5: a blue James Bond model and its first watch dedicated to Spectre, with a black dial. Both feature 42mm stainless-steel cases, mesh bracelets, 300m water resistance and automatic Master Chronometer calibre 8806 with a 55-hour power reserve. Each costs $8,600, or MXN 178,800 in Mexico.
Norqain Showcases Three Collections at Wempe Stuttgart Watch Evening
Norqain and Wempe hosted a watch evening in Stuttgart on October 14, 2026, moderated by Watchlounge. Guests viewed and tried on models from all three Norqain collections, including recent releases. An opening discussion featured Norqain chief commercial officer Daniel Aellig, Wempe Stuttgart manager Alexander Binder and Watchlounge managing director David Schank.
Citizen Attesa Ever Since Adds Winter-Blue Dial and Automatic Moon Phase
Citizen’s Attesa Ever Since is limited to 2,400 pieces and features a winter-blue dial. The watch uses radio-controlled Eco-Drive timekeeping and an automatically calculated moon-phase display.
Brew Presents Metric Chrono Taxi at Windup Watch Fair
Brew celebrates New York City at the Windup Watch Fair with the Metric Chrono Taxi. The watch pays tribute to the city's iconic checkered taxis, drawing inspiration from Manhattan's gritty street culture and coffee-fueled atmosphere in the 20th century.
Nuncier Releases Limited-Edition Lunar Mission Watch Inspired by the Moon’s Surface
Nuncier, the independent Middle Eastern watch brand formerly known as Nuun, has released the limited-edition Lunar Mission. Its Moon-surface-inspired design provides a new interpretation of the sporting silhouette that has helped establish the young brand’s visual identity.
Christopher Ward C1 Loco Classic Pairs Traditional Styling With an Exposed Escapement
The GPHG-nominated Christopher Ward C1 Loco Classic combines traditional styling with an exposed escapement and a six-day power reserve.
Hublot invites founder Carlo Crocco to revisit its original design
Hublot CEO Julien Tornare invited founder Carlo Crocco back to revisit the design that launched the brand in 1980. The original watch paired a 36 mm gold case and quartz movement with a nearly plain black dial, 12 bezel screws and a vanilla-scented rubber strap, attracting European royal clients within months.
Hublot Classic Fusion Tributo Watches Use a Zenith Manufacture Movement
The new Hublot Classic Fusion Tributo watches feature a manufacture movement made by Zenith rather than Hublot itself, distinguishing the calibre’s origin from the brand name on the dial.
Armin Strom Tribute³ Au750 Limited to Eight Pieces
Armin Strom’s Tribute³ Au750 is limited to eight pieces and features traditional guilloché craftsmanship. The dress watch uses an in-house, hand-wound movement with a 100-hour power reserve and is showing at WatchTime New York 2026.
SIAR Marks 20th Edition With 50 Brands in Mexico City
The 20th Salón Internacional Alta Relojería will take place October 20–22 at The St. Regis Mexico City, hosting 50 brands. Six first-time exhibitors—Christiaan van der Klaauw, Kudoke, NOMOS Glashütte, Neprosolar, Pragma and Unimatic—join the fair. The program includes launches, Mexican-market editions and watches rarely available through regular retail channels.
Urwerk Launches UR-300 Time Quantum With Rapid Jump-Hour Mechanism
Urwerk has launched the UR-300 Time Quantum, opening a new collection with a redesigned case and new movement. The watch uses a rapid jump-hour mechanism based on Urwerk’s satellite system, with quantum mechanics providing the conceptual theme.
Arnold & Son DSTB Stop-Seconds Debuts at WatchTime New York 2026
Arnold & Son’s latest DSTB Stop-Seconds pairs a dial-side deadbeat-seconds display with a stop-seconds function. Inspired by marine chronometry, the new watch is set to debut at WatchTime New York 2026.
AETHER and Bamford London Debut D-300 Ceramic Dive Watch Collaboration
AETHER and Bamford London have collaborated on the D-300, a new interpretation of the watchmaker’s ceramic dive watch. The partnership follows their 2023 limited-edition cushion-cased GMT, which marked the Los Angeles outdoor apparel company’s first timepiece.
Ebel acquisition and new Seiko and Fortis chronographs lead watch-news roundup
F.P. Journe and Chanel have acquired 95% of Ebel for US$66.5 million. Other developments include production of Seiko’s Panda Power Design Project chronograph, the Fortis Novonaut N-42 TR Halo with a dial made entirely from Super-LumiNova, and Mido’s colourful Multifort TV Big Date Alebrijes edition.
New Hermès H08 Versions Feature Fiberglass and Ceramic
New versions of the Hermès H08 sports watch use fiberglass and ceramic, bringing contrasting materials to the collection’s next generation.