Jaeger-LeCoultre brings back the Master Ultra Thin Moon in a 36mm pink gold case. The returning model comes from the Vallée de Joux watchmaker, known for supplying high-end movements to other leading watch houses.
The 20th Salón Internacional Alta Relojería runs October 20–22 at The St. Regis Mexico City, bringing together 50 brands and six first-time exhibitors. Debutants include Christiaan van der Klaauw, Kudoke and Pragma. Raymond Weil and Nivada Grenchen also join the October edition for the first time after previously participating in SIAR Summer.
The Nodus Obscura II is the focus of a hands-on feature framed around film photography and the creative challenge of moving beyond familiar habits built over decades with the same camera and lens.
Oris has launched the Aquis Date Kelp Forest Limited Edition, developed with underwater photographer and longtime brand ambassador Francis Pérez. The watch has a stainless-steel case measuring 41.5mm across and 12.9mm thick. Its inspiration is kelp forests, marine ecosystems that shelter wildlife and absorb carbon.
Watches serve as lasting markers of milestone birthdays, births, weddings, completed projects and new beginnings in a selection of ten timepieces chosen to commemorate significant life events.
Zenith introduced the new Chronomaster Solo Sport at Saint Peter in Sydney with chef Josh Niland. The exclusive event paired the watch presentation with a five-course dining experience.
Phillips in Association with Bacs & Russo and The Hour Glass will present 22 George Daniels watches at IAMWATCH 2026, November 12–15 at The Singapore EDITION. Titled GEORGE DANIELS 100: The Genesis of Artisanal Watchmaking, the centenary exhibition includes the Space Traveller I and II pocket watches.
Vaer, Topo Designs, and Worn & Wound are bringing back the Solar Hiker for 2026. The collaborative watch returns in two new colorways, with updated straps and a new custom carrying case, continuing the partnership across watchmaking and outdoor goods design.
De Rijke & Co. has added Champagne, Salmon and Silver dials to its permanent Capri collection at €2,495 each (approximately £2,100). The watches retain the rectangular steel case and La Joux-Perret D100 movement. All feature curved, frosted dials with applied markers and recessed small seconds; Champagne and Silver use red seconds hands, while Salmon uses blue.
Studio Underd0g has sold more than 10,000 Watermel0n watches since the model launched in 2021 at £370. Founded as Rich Benc’s lockdown design project, the brand debuted with Watermel0n, Desert Sky and Go0fy Panda designs. Benc’s earlier work included a 2016 Minions toy watch, while the company has since taken control of its own assembly.
Timex and Dimepiece have unveiled the Intrepid Blackout Edition, a new version of the 36mm sports watch. The design pairs a black PVD case with purple accents for a darker take on the Intrepid.
Hamilton’s American Classic Cushion Mechanical brings back a 1926 Art Deco design in six versions across two sizes. The watches use a hand-wound movement offering a 57-hour power reserve.
A unique Chopard Alpine Eagle 41 XP TimeForArt Edition 3 will be offered at the TimeForArt auction in December. The one-of-a-kind watch features a hand-engraved dial, bringing an artistic treatment to the Alpine Eagle collection.
Omega has reopened its renovated 110-square-metre boutique at El Palacio de Hierro Polanco in Mexico City. The space follows the brand's international architectural concept, with displays referencing the Speedmaster's spaceflight heritage and the Seamaster. Actors Diego Boneta and Karla Souza joined Mexico brand manager Nino Aloisi for the ribbon-cutting, followed by a celebration at Casa Seminario 12.
Renaud Tixier’s Monday Skeleton reworks its debut watch with the skeletonized RVI2025 calibre, featuring 262 components, 238 inward angles and at least 72 hours of power reserve. Its patented platinum microrotor system uses an inertia wheel and propulsion spring to capture energy from subtle wrist movements, while a decoupling mechanism protects against shocks. Finishing is performed by hand in Tolochenaz, Switzerland.
NOMOS Glashütte has introduced the Club Sport neomatik Worldtimer dark with a black lacquered dial and expanded Super-LumiNova coverage on the city ring and home-time indicator. Powered by the in-house automatic DUW 3202 calibre, the watch provides readings across 24 time zones.
H. Moser & Cie. has unveiled the Pioneer Cylindrical Tourbillon Skeleton Aventurine Saquon Barkley. The limited-edition watch marks the brand’s first collaboration with the NFL star.
Oris has redesigned the ProPilot Calibre 111 with black or pine green dials combining brushed and textured finishes. The permanent-collection models have 43mm stainless-steel cases, 13.2mm thickness and 100m water resistance. The hand-wound manufacture Calibre 111 delivers a 240-hour power reserve, with small seconds, a date and a patented nonlinear power-reserve indicator.
Hublot founder Carlo Crocco reflects on the risks behind the brand’s early development, including rubber straps and its fusion concept. He discusses royal customers and the return of his original design, 46 years after Hublot’s first watch.
Mido’s 2026 Multifort TV Big Date Día de los Muertos Alebrijes brings its Mexican commemorative theme to the TV-shaped collection for the first time. The grey-to-black gradient dial depicts a calavera and fantastical creatures using twelve lacquers and three Super-LumiNova colours. The automatic Calibre 80 provides up to 80 hours of power reserve.
Ressence has unveiled the Type 10 DN, its first watch to combine the brand’s proprietary base calibre with its oil-filled display module. The debut edition is limited to 100 pieces and features an organically shaped titanium case with a dark blue DLC coating.
Why it matters · interpretationThe first in-house calibre suggests a significant step toward greater movement independence for Ressence.
Serica has a collaboration with Peugeot, while Hublot’s next chapter and Grand Seiko’s design philosophy are also among this week’s watch-industry developments.
Mido adds a chronometer version to the Multifort TV Big Date range. The new Multifort TV Big Date Chronometer pairs a blue checkerboard dial with a COSC-certified Calibre 80 movement.