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2026 watch launches

Overview

August 2026 saw further developments in the luxury dive-watch market. Panerai introduced the Luminor Marina PAM01707, a 44 mm model featuring a case made from Carbotech, a proprietary carbon-fibre composite created by pressurizing carbon fiber sheets with PEEK (Polyether Ether Ketone). The brand notes that Carbotech is approximately 64% lighter than titanium and up to 80% lighter than steel, resulting in a 100-gram timepiece that is highly corrosion-resistant. The watch features a black sandwich dial with beige Super-LumiNova markers, a small-seconds display, and the in-house P. 9010 automatic calibre with a three-day power reserve. Due to the material's cutting process, the irregular matte-black patterns ensure that no two cases are identical.

Bell & Ross expanded its luxury collaborations with S. T. Dupont through the BR-05 Chrono S. T. Dupont. This limited edition of 150 pieces features a 42 mm satin-finished steel and 18-karat rose gold case with a brown sunburst dial designed to evoke aged tobacco leaves. The timepiece includes an automatic chronograph movement and 100 meters of water resistance. The release is presented in a Macassar ebony and Spanish cedar box capable of holding fifty cigars, accompanied by a matching S. T. Dupont Ligne 2 lighter and a cigar cutter.

Entities

Panerai · Breitling SA · Bell & Ross · Super‑LumiNova · Carbotech

Timeline

  1. 2 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Bell & Ross and S. T. Dupont announce luxury watch collaboration

    Bell & Ross and S. T. Dupont are collaborating on a limited edition of 150 BR-05 Chrono watches, featuring a gold and steel case and a luxury cigar accessory set.

  2. 11 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Panerai unveils Luminor Marina PAM01707 with Carbotech case

    Panerai has released the Luminor Marina PAM01707, featuring a lightweight, corrosion-resistant Carbotech case and vintage-inspired design elements.

  3. 19 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Panerai launches ultra‑light Luminor Marina with Carbotech case

    Panerai unveiled the Luminor Marina PAM01707, a 44 mm luxury watch with a Carbotech case that is up to 80 % lighter than steel, weighs 100 g, features a matte black dial, Super‑LumiNova and a P. 9010 automatic,

  4. 22 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Breitling Launches Aston Martin DB5‑Inspired Top Time Chronograph

    Breitling releases a limited‑edition Top Time Chronograph inspired by the Aston Martin DB5, featuring a wooden bezel, leather strap and Breitling Calibre 01 movement across three variants.

  5. 29 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Breitling launches limited Top Time B01 watch tribute to Aston Martin DB5

    Breitling unveils a limited Top Time B01 Chronograph 41 honoring the Aston Martin DB5, offered in three luxury versions with Swiss movement, 70‑hour reserve and prices up to $131,100.

  6. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Timex expands lineup with Deepwater Meridian 300 HEV dive watch and Waterbury Ace Fly‑Back chronograph

    Timex released the Deepwater Meridian 300 HEV titanium dive watch and the affordable Waterbury Ace Fly‑Back chronograph, adding professional features and pilot styling to its lineup.

  7. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 12 sources
    Breitling releases limited‑edition Top Time B01 chronographs honoring the Aston Martin DB5

    Breitling launches three limited‑edition Top Time B01 chronographs honoring the Aston Martin DB5, featuring car‑inspired details and a COSM‑certified Calibre 01 movement.

  8. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    Bell & Ross partners with S.T. Dupont for limited‑edition BR‑05 Chrono watch

    Bell & Ross and S.T. Dupont unveil a 150‑piece limited‑edition BR‑05 Chrono watch with cigar‑inspired design, amber dial, 18K rose‑gold accents, and a special box including a lighter and cutter.

  9. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Panerai and Bell & Ross launch new GMT watches

    Panerai released the Submersible GMT PAM01495 with a 47 mm titanium DMLS case, 50‑bar water resistance and a skeletonised GMT movement; Bell & Ross launched the limited‑edition BR‑03 GMT Green Lum, a 42 mmsteel

  10. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources
    Blancpain launches new Fifty Fathoms Tech dive watch as affordable dive models stay popular

    Blancpain released the Fifty Fathoms Tech Ref. 5019A dive watch with a three‑hour bezel and titanium case, while affordable models like the Casio Duro remain popular entry‑level options.

  11. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Panerai launches Submersible with first metal bracelet

    Panerai's Submersible PAM01756 debut features a first‑ever metal bracelet, tool‑free length adjustment, a 44 mm case, and a P. 980 automatic movement, priced from €12 800 to $13 200.

  12. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Seiko unveils three new Presage Cocktail Time models

    Seiko introduced three Presage Cocktail Time watches—Emerald Mist, Mint Mist and Whiskey Mist—with gradient “spotlight” dials, plus two new 5 Sports Field Series GMT models.

  13. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Panerai launches Submersible PAM01756 steel‑bracelet dive watch

    Panerai's Submersible PAM01756 debut features a steel bracelet and 500 m depth rating; IWC releases a turquoise‑green Ingenieur Automatic 35 “Pool” edition with 100 m resistance.

  14. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Seiko launches three new Presage Cocktail Time automatic watches

    Seiko unveiled three new Presage Cocktail Time automatic watches with gradient dials, 4R35 movements and prices around €490, available on its Japanese site.

  15. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Seiko releases limited‑edition Presage and Prospex watches for 145th anniversary

    Seiko marks 145 years with limited‑edition Presage and Prospex watches, featuring traditional Japanese craft dials, diver heritage models, and a silk‑inspired collaboration, limited to a few thousand pieces.

  16. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    MIDO launches Ocean Star 39 and Ocean Star 200 Swiss‑Made diver watches

    MIDO unveiled the Ocean Star 39 and Ocean Star 200 diver watches, both 200 m water‑resistant Swiss‑made models with automatic movements and power reserves of 72–80 hours.

  17. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    MIDO launches Ocean Star 200 with Lee Jong Suk as Asian brand ambassador

    MIDO unveiled the Ocean Star 200 diver’s watch at a Seoul event, appointing Korean actor Lee Jong Suk as its Asian brand ambassador. The 41 mm model is water‑resistant to 200 m and runs on a Calibre 80 auto‑cal

  18. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Tissot expands Seastar 2000 Professional line with five new dive watches

    Tissot launches five new Seastar 2000 Professional dive watches with a slimmer 44 mm case, 600 m water resistance, helium‑escape valve, new black, blue and orange dials and prices from €975 to €1,025.

  19. 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Panerai launches Submersible Navy SEALs 44mm dive watch

    Panerai unveiled the Submersible Navy SEALs PAM01738, a 44 mm stainless‑steel diver’s watch with a 500 m water‑resistance, P.980 automatic movement, and Navy SEALs insignia, released worldwide in July.

  20. 3 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Seiko launches limited‑edition PADI King Turtle dive watch

    Seiko’s limited‑edition King Turtle dive watch, honoring PADI’s 60th anniversary and a 10‑year partnership, is capped at 8,000 pieces, costs $750, and launches July 2026.

  21. 3 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Mido launches Ocean Star 39 Special Edition dive watch

    Mido’s Ocean Star 39 Special Edition diver’s watch features a 39 mm steel case, 200 m water resistance, blue wave‑dial, Calibre 72 movement, and interchangeable steel and blue rubber straps, priced at €1,320.

  22. 3 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Seiko launches limited‑edition Prospex PADI 60th Anniversary King Turtle dive watch

    Seiko and PADI unveil a limited‑edition Prospex King Turtle dive watch for PADI’s 60th anniversary, 45 mm case, sapphire crystal, 200 m water‑resistance, priced at €750, limited to 8,000 pieces.

Sources

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