The Montblanc Geosphere 0 Oxygen Mount Elbrouz LE 829 incorporates ash from Mount Elbrus into its case construction. The dormant volcano lies in the Greater Caucasus of southwestern Russia, with its latest recorded eruption dating to around AD 50.
Roger Dubuis has unveiled the Knights of the Round Table Metamorph Merlin, a limited edition of 28 pieces completing its Merlin trilogy. The watch features a sculptural green dial and intricate hand-engraving, continuing the Arthurian theme of the Knights of the Round Table collection, first introduced in 2013.
Casio’s new G-Shock 2500 Series has earned the nickname “CasioNaut” among online watch enthusiasts. The watch receives a hands-on assessment that looks beyond its internet nickname.
The Aqualab is a watch from Gagà Laboratorio.
Jiro Katayama discusses the creation and future of Otsuka Lotec, the Japanese independent watch brand he founded. Its collection combines steampunk influences with industrial design, building international recognition within the independent watchmaking scene over just a few years.
Yema has unveiled the Spacegraf Heure Sidérale Tourbillon Volant as its Millésime 2026 limited edition. The universe-inspired watch pays tribute to the birthplace of French watchmaking and carries the Millésime designation, which Yema uses to represent its highest-level offerings.
Ten selected watches are coming up for auction over the next few months during the fall auction season, with some lots carrying starting bids of just CHF 1.
Gallet managing director Erwan Rossignol discusses the inspirations shaping the recently revived watch brand’s next era, drawing on its 200-year history and association with adventure.
Breitling has launched the Navitimer B09 Chronograph 41 and Navitimer B02 Chronograph 41 Cosmonaute as non-limited additions to its core collection. The pair brings manually wound options to the regular Navitimer lineup, with an emphasis on appealing to watch enthusiasts.
Swedish brand Svea Atelier has launched Monolith, its first collection, comprising three permanent references and two limited editions priced between €800 and €950. The watches echo the Rolex King Midas’s asymmetric case and integrated bracelet. Based in Scania, the brand is led by Francis Jacquerye, whose industry experience includes Longines and Festina Group.
Hublot’s Classic Fusion Tributo returns to the gold-and-rubber design of the brand’s original watch. The model comes in two 38mm versions, both powered by the self-winding HUB1711 calibre.
Laurent Ferrier’s Classic Moon Dusk is limited to 20 pieces in yellow gold. The watch features a gradient dial, an obsidian moon-phase display and an annual calendar, powered by a movement with an 80-hour power reserve.
A. Lange & Söhne, Audemars Piguet, Berneron and Cartier are among watchmakers using instantaneous hour displays in contemporary designs. Examples include the Zeitwerk Date with its peripheral glass date ring, the pink-gold Neo Frame Jumping Hour with a black PVD sapphire dial, and Berneron’s platinum Quantième Annuel pairing jumping hours with an annual calendar.
Doxa has unveiled the SUB 200T Afterglow, featuring a pink sunray dial inspired by the brief glow after sunset in Naples. The new shade expands the SUB collection’s colour palette, which already includes orange, turquoise, yellow and deep blue.
The Beaubleu La Pièce No. 1 is a French dress watch that pairs circular hands with a mysterious dial design. Its vintage-inspired styling gives the watch an unconventional take on traditional dress-watch aesthetics.
A Patek Philippe Ref. 3452 dual-time watch could fetch up to $1.6 million at auction through Christie’s. The auction house says the watch is one of only seven examples of the reference in existence.
Vacheron Constantin and Phillips have selected 34 finalists for their inaugural Concours d’Élégance Horlogère from 550 submitted watches. A 14-member jury assessed entries across seven categories, with authenticity checked by the brand’s heritage department. The finalists will be exhibited in Geneva on November 4–8, 2026, before winners are announced on November 10.
Ressence’s Type 10 DN (Dark Night) is its first oil-filled watch powered by the RW-01 manufacture calibre, unveiled earlier this year. A dark-blue titanium case pairs with a matching rubber strap. The rotating ROCS display operates in oil, magnetically coupled to the mechanical movement housed in a separate, air-filled compartment.
Patek Philippe president Thierry Stern describes himself as a custodian of the manufacture, discussing its traditions, growth and future in an interview.
The Briston Clubmaster Legend Compressor features a cushion-shaped design. It appears alongside other Briston dive watches, including an acetate-cased model.
Presented at Watches & Wonders 2025, the Tudor Monarch revives a name introduced in 1991. The automatic watch carries METAS and COSC certification, with a 39mm case measuring 11.9mm thick and 100 metres of water resistance. Its “Error Proof” dial combines upper Roman and lower Arabic numerals, with small seconds at six o’clock.
Halloween-themed wristwatch releases and watch-industry horror stories provide the subjects for a seasonal quiz testing enthusiasts’ knowledge of watchmaking’s connections to the holiday.
Arsène Lippens’ Artigiano Sashiko Denim ref. 0599-SD is limited to ten numbered pieces at CHF 1,900. Its 37.5mm stainless-steel case houses a hand-wound Sellita SW210-1b with a 48-hour reserve and 4 Hz frequency. The indigo denim dial has hour markers hand-stitched by Pey van der Wel, paired with a denim strap. Water resistance is 50m; deliveries are planned for December.
The Victorinox Maverick Automatic 39mm sports watch forms part of the Swiss brand’s new Maverick family for 2026. The recently released collection includes both quartz and automatic models, with a range of colors and strap options.
Phillips will hold its 24th Geneva Watch Auction on November 7–8, 2026. The catalogue includes a curated selection of chronographs alongside watches catering to a range of collecting interests.
Tissot’s PRX Skeleton Damian Lillard Special Edition introduces the collection’s first hand-wound movement, the ETA 6497 with a 52-hour power reserve. The 44mm stainless-steel watch has a burgundy skeleton dial and converts into a pocket watch using an included leather holder and chain. Sales begin October 22 at ¥308,000 including tax, with rubber and leather straps supplied.
Hublot has reportedly appointed former Audemars Piguet CEO François-Henry Bennahmias as an adviser and consultant, according to unnamed sources familiar with the matter. Julien Tornare remains CEO, a role he has held since 2024. Morgan Stanley estimates Hublot’s 2025 sales fell approximately 7% to CHF460 million, placing it 16th among Swiss watch brands.
The appointment suggests Hublot is seeking additional strategic expertise to reverse declining sales without replacing its CEO.
Formex’s Essence Ceramica Automatic COSC “Dark Matter Redshift” 41 pairs a meteorite dial with red accents and a ceramic case. Fears adds the rectangular Arnos Opera Black, while Hublot’s Classic Fusion Tributo revisits Carlo Crocco’s original design. Brew presented its New York yellow-taxi-inspired Metric Chrono Taxi at WindUp.
Certina adds two versions of the DS Action Diver 38mm Black with fresh coloured accents. The additions follow a 2025 update that brought enhanced shock resistance and new material combinations to the dive-watch collection, which offers several sizes, materials and colours.
Andorra-based Atelier de Chronométrie has unveiled the ADC16, its first dual-register chronograph. The unique commission features a gilt dial and a heavily upgraded historical Valjoux 23 calibre, following the independent watchmaker’s earlier three-register split-seconds chronographs.