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Seiko has released the production version of its 2024 'Pandagraph' concept, a quartz chronograph that literally resembles a panda. Priced at $540, the limited-edition watches feature ear-shaped pushers, bamboo-leaf hands, and a 'Sasameter' scale, available in white and pink variants starting in November 2026.
Seiko has officially launched the production version of its 2024 'Panda Lover' concept watch, transforming a playful exhibition piece into a limited-edition quartz chronograph. Designed by Kiyotaka Sakai, the timepiece features a literal panda face with ear-shaped pushers, bamboo-leaf hands, and a 'Sasameter' scale. Available in white and pink, the watches are priced at $540 and limited to 3,000 and 2,000 units respectively, with sales beginning in November 2026.
Seiko has launched a limited production run of its 2024 'Panda Lover' concept watch, featuring a literal panda face design with ear-shaped pushers and a 'Sasameter' scale. The quartz chronograph is available in white and pink, priced at $540, with global limits of 3,000 and 2,000 pieces respectively, starting in November 2026.
Raymond Weil has released the Millesime Jubilee, a 500-piece limited edition chronograph celebrating its 50th anniversary. Priced at CHF 3,895, it offers a more accessible alternative to the sold-out 'The Fifty' with a 39mm stainless steel case, blue bi-compax dial, and automatic RW5030 movement.
Christopher Ward unveils the 41mm Sealander Chronograph, its first automatic chronograph since 2020, powered by a Sellita SW510 with a 62-hour reserve. The watch features a ceramic tachymeter bezel, tri-compax subdials, and a no-date dial, offered in black, white, pink, light blue and pistachio. Prices start at $2,625 on rubber and $2,765 on the Bader bracelet, with black and white shipping at launch and the remaining colors available for pre-order for mid-October delivery.
Zenith expands its lineup with the Chronomaster Solo Sport, a 40mm, 200m-water-resistant diver that uses a ceramic dial with textured Z-patterns and a ceramic bezel, powered by the in-house El Primero 3620 high-beat movement (60-hour power reserve) and a three-link steel bracelet with the ZENCLASP micro-adjust. Available now in no-date ($9,800) and date ($10,900) models, the collection emphasizes distinct dial details, a shark-tooth minute track, and a robust bracelet system as differentiators in a crowded dive-watch segment.
IWC marks the Singapore Grand Prix with the Pilot's Watch Chronograph 41 Mercedes‑AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team: a 41mm grade‑5 titanium titanium case in bold purple, PETRONAS green accents, and a sunburst purple dial. It houses the automatic Calibre 69385 (28,800vph) with a 46‑hour power reserve, features recessed snailed subdials and a framed day-date, and is paired to a purple rubber strap with EasX Change. Water resistant to 100m, priced at CHF 7,700, and sold as a permanent collection member (not a limited edition).
Longines updates its Master Collection Moonphase Chronograph to a sleeker 41mm case with blue applied indices and a cleaner dial, while keeping the same L687.5 movement and a $4,250 price, ensuring strong value on either strap or redesigned bracelet.
Omega unveiled a 38mm Speedmaster that channels the classic Speedmaster Reduced: an automatic Cal. 3332 movement (no METAS), Moonwatch-inspired dial and bezel with the dot-over-90, 100m water resistance, a hippocampus-engraved caseback, and a $6,500 price with several steel variants. The design blends Reduced-era cues with modern Moonwatch styling, effectively reviving the smaller, more affordable Speedmaster feel without carrying the original name.
Porsche Design is releasing a limited Chronograph 1 edition to celebrate the Nürburgring's 100th anniversary, reserved for buyers of the 911 GT3 100 Jahre Nürburgring. The watch features a 40.8mm titanium case with black titanium carbide coating, 100m water resistance, sapphire crystal, and a caseback engraved with its unique number. Powered by the COSC-certified Porsche Design Calibre WERK 01.140 automatic chronograph ( Sellita base) with a 48-hour power reserve, it has a Nürburgring logo, a green Aero Disc running seconds graphic, and a dial inspired by the 911 dashboard. It ships on perforated black Porsche interior leather with a green textile backing, plus a green textile hook-and-loop strap, and a quick-change system. Made to order in Grenchen, Switzerland, it’s limited to 100 pieces and priced at EUR 9,950, with availability commencing September 2026 for GT3 100 Jahre Nürburgring buyers.
Parmigiani Fleurier expands its Tonda PF Sport Chronograph Ultra-Cermet line with a Mineral Blue edition. The 42.5mm Ultra-Cermet case (13.3mm thick) houses the in-house PF070 automatic chronograph with column-wheel and vertical clutch, running at 36,000 vph for a 65-hour power reserve and COSC certification, visible through the sapphire caseback. Features include a Blackor-treated dial with Mineral Blue sub-dials, skeletonised 22k rose-gold rotor, and no date, mounted on a Mineral Blue textured rubber strap with an Ultra-Cermet buckle. 100m water resistance, permanent collection, price CHF 40,400 before VAT.
Tudor downsizes the Black Bay Chrono to 39mm (13.1mm thick, 47mm lug-to-lug) with a redesigned bezel and crown, a non-riveted bracelet, and a striking yellow dial. It uses the MT5813 (Breitling B01 base), is COSC-certified, 200m water-resistant, and priced at €6,200. The watch preserves the family’s retro DNA while offering a more comfortable, sportier fit, though the smaller, non-screw pushers can slow a quick start to timing. It sits as a strong extension alongside the 41mm/42mm models.
Omega unveils the Seamaster Diver 300M Chronograph 007 First Light, the brand’s first Bond-era chronograph, tied to the 007 First Light video game (May 27, 2026). The 44mm stainless steel dive watch features a black ceramic dial, a bronze-gold PVD ring on the 3 o’clock sub-dial, and a bronze-gold central chronograph hand, powered by in-house calibre 9900 Master Chronometer with 60h power reserve and 300m water resistance. It comes on a game-inspired NATO strap (with six additional options) and a special presentation box; not a limited edition. Price: CHF 7,300 or USD 9,400 (tax excluded).
Omega launches the Seamaster Diver 300M Chronograph 007 First Light—the first Bond watch made for a video game—marking Bond’s first chronograph since 1985 and tying the character to the new 007 First Light game. The watch features a black ceramic bezel, 44mm stainless case, Cal. 9900 movement, 60-hour power reserve, 300m water resistance, a game-inspired NATO strap, a Pelican-style presentation box, and six extra NATO straps; it retails for $9,400 and is available from Omega.
Casio expands its Edifice Standard Chronograph with two new spring-friendly dial colors (blue and green) priced at $165, preserving the 40mm brushed stainless case, tonneau shape, and quartz movement for a stylish, affordable driving chronograph.