New Releases · 18 Jun 2026
Seiko translates Tomioka silk into Presage dials.
Four Presage Classic designs reference the texture and sheen of a Japanese textile tradition.
Chronolume digest · 1 min read
Source: Seiko Watch Corporation ↗
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New Releases · 16 Jun 2026
Bravur and Zwift turn virtual cycling culture into a Swedish mechanical watch
A limited run of 100 pieces uses a lava-textured dial, cycling symbols and orange details in a compact 37mm automatic watch.
Chronolume digest · 1 min read
Source: Bravur official product listing; Zwift newsroom ↗
Independent Watchmakers · 16 Jun 2026
Farer’s Racing Chronograph brings a splash of colour to the pits
The 38mm hand-wound Volante pairs a sky-blue dial, playful yellow and orange details, and classic racing-watch proportions.
Chronolume digest · 1 min read
Source: Gear Patrol; manufacturer-supplied product imagery ↗
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New Releases · 12 Jun 2026
Certina doubles down on deep-water engineering.
The titanium DS SUPER PH2000M introduces a 2,000-metre rating to the PH line.
Chronolume digest · 1 min read
Source: Certina ↗
New Releases · 08 Jun 2026
Raymond Weil launches A.R.T., its first integrated-bracelet watch
The A.R.T. Date brings a distinctive 38mm case and integrated steel bracelet to Raymond Weil's 2026 collection.
Chronolume digest · 1 min read
Source: Raymond Weil official announcement and product page ↗
New Releases · 05 Jun 2026
Tudor’s yellow Black Bay Chrono 39 ‘Bumblebee’ makes a bold case for smaller chronographs
The 2026 Tudor Bumblebee combines a 39mm steel case, vivid yellow-and-black racing dial, 70-hour automatic chronograph and 200m water resistance.
Chronolume digest · 1 min read
Source: Tudor 2026 press room; Fratello; Monochrome ↗
New Releases · 04 Jun 2026
Black and silver give Glashütte Original’s Seventies Chronograph XV a sharper edge
A matte-black dial, silver chronograph registers and square steel case define the 100-piece Seventies Chronograph XV, reserved for the German-speaking market.
Chronolume digest · 1 min read
Source: Glashütte Original official product page; Time and Watches June 2026 release reporting ↗
New Releases · 22 May 2026
Serica's new 7505 Olive Field Chronometer makes 35mm a strength
The May 2026 7505 puts a COSC automatic movement, olive enamel dial and 200m resistance in a compact case.
Chronolume digest · 1 min read
Source: Serica official product and 2026 release reporting ↗
Independent Watchmakers · 21 May 2026
Ressence gives its oil-filled Type 7 a Black and Cactus makeover
Two 2026 dial colours and matching rubber options bring a new graphic identity to the Belgian independent's 41 mm titanium GMT.
Chronolume digest · 2 min read
Source: Ressence; Monochrome Watches ↗
New Releases · 16 May 2026
Audemars Piguet × Swatch Royal Pop Blaue Acht: Lépine in colour
The 16 May 2026 Royal Pop launch includes Blaue Acht (SSX03L101N), a 40 mm hand-wound Bioceramic pocket watch with lime-green dial with a light-blue octagonal bezel.
Chronolume digest · 1 min read
Source: Swatch official product page; Swatch press announcement, 12 May 2026 ↗
New Releases · 16 May 2026
Audemars Piguet × Swatch Royal Pop Green Eight: Lépine in colour
The 16 May 2026 Royal Pop launch includes Green Eight (SSX03G100N), a 40 mm hand-wound Bioceramic pocket watch with green tapisserie-effect dial within a matching green Bioceramic case.
Chronolume digest · 1 min read
Source: Swatch official product page; Swatch press announcement, 12 May 2026 ↗
New Releases · 16 May 2026
Audemars Piguet × Swatch Royal Pop Huit Blanc: Lépine in colour
The 16 May 2026 Royal Pop launch includes Huit Blanc (SSX03W100N), a 40 mm hand-wound Bioceramic pocket watch with white textured dial and multicoloured hexagonal bezel screws.
Chronolume digest · 1 min read
Source: Swatch official product page; Swatch press announcement, 12 May 2026 ↗
New Releases · 16 May 2026
Audemars Piguet × Swatch Royal Pop Lan Ba: Savonnette in colour
The 16 May 2026 Royal Pop launch includes Lan Ba (SSX03L100N), a 40 mm hand-wound Bioceramic pocket watch with navy-blue dial with light-blue bezel and a small-seconds register.
Chronolume digest · 1 min read
Source: Swatch official product page; Swatch press announcement, 12 May 2026 ↗
New Releases · 16 May 2026
Audemars Piguet × Swatch Royal Pop Ocho Negro: Lépine in colour
The 16 May 2026 Royal Pop launch includes Ocho Negro (SSX03W101N), a 40 mm hand-wound Bioceramic pocket watch with black tapisserie dial framed by a sharply contrasting white bezel.
Chronolume digest · 1 min read
Source: Swatch official product page; Swatch press announcement, 12 May 2026 ↗
New Releases · 16 May 2026
Audemars Piguet × Swatch Royal Pop Orenji Hachi: Lépine in colour
The 16 May 2026 Royal Pop launch includes Orenji Hachi (SSX03L103N), a 40 mm hand-wound Bioceramic pocket watch with navy tapisserie dial and deep-blue case with bright-orange details.
Chronolume digest · 1 min read
Source: Swatch official product page; Swatch press announcement, 12 May 2026 ↗
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