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Gear Patrol highlights 21 new watches across Timex, Blancpain, Grand Seiko and more, ranging from affordable field watches and collaborations to high-end divers and skeletons, with notes on new movements, materials and limited editions.
Grand Seiko has unveiled the Hawaii-exclusive SBGA527, a 40mm High-Intensity Titanium limited edition made with Ben Bridge, featuring a blue ripple dial inspired by Shirarahama and Waikiki. The watch uses Spring Drive Calibre 9R65 with a 72-hour power reserve and is priced at $7,600. Only 50 pieces will be produced, available exclusively at Ben Bridge Grand Seiko boutiques in Honolulu (Waikiki and Ala Moana), meaning buyers outside Hawaii would need to fly to the islands to purchase it.
Grand Seiko introduces the SBGA527, a 40mm High Intensity Titanium sports watch with a Pacific Ocean-inspired blue dial, Calibre 9R65 Spring Drive, dial-side power reserve indicator, box sapphire crystal, and 100m water resistance. Limited to 50 pieces and exclusive to the Ben Bridge Grand Seiko Boutiques in Honolulu (Ala Moana Center and Kalakaua Avenue) for $7,600, featuring a three-day power reserve.
Monochrome’s buying guide highlights six new dive watches for 2026—Certina DS Super PH2000M (2,000m, grade 2 titanium, Powermatic 80; ~EUR 1,395), Tudor Black Bay Ceramic (full ceramic, MT5602-U, METAS Master Chronometer; ~EUR 7,400), Grand Seiko Spring Drive Ushio 300 Diver (40.8mm titanium, calibre 9RB1, ±20 sec/year; ~EUR 12,500), Tissot Seastar 2000 Professional 44mm Powermatic 80 (44mm, 600m; ~EUR 995–1,025), Doxa SUB 200 T.Graph II (200m, Sellita SW510 chronograph; ~EUR 3,950–3,990), and Longines HydroConquest 300M Diver (39/42mm, L888 automatic; ~EUR 2,200–2,300). The piece emphasizes rugged practicality and value across a range of budgets for divers and collectors alike.
Grand Seiko launches a 37mm Evolution 9 Spring Drive UFA Lake Suwa SLGB015 in Ever-Brilliant Steel, reintroducing the Lake Suwa dial texture on a compact case with 100m WR, housing the calibre 9RB2 that achieves about ±3 seconds per month (±20 seconds per year) accuracy, a 72-hour power reserve, and a 3-step micro-adjust bracelet; availability from September 2026 at EUR 10,400.
Grand Seiko debuts four new Evolution 9 Hi-Beat references (SLGH029, SLGH031, SLGH033, SLGH035) for 40mm cases in High-Intensity Titanium or Ever-Brilliant Steel, adding a redesigned bracelet with a tool-free micro-adjust clasp and a box-type sapphire crystal. Powered by the 9SA5 at 36,000 vph, these watches deliver 80-hour power reserve and +5/-3 seconds/day accuracy, with pricing at €11,700 for the Titanium model and €10,400 for the Steel variants, and a release planned for October 2026. The set continues Evolution 9’s refined, versatile design, featuring Birch-inspired dials (Black/White/Green Birch) and an Iwai River–inspired blue dial on SLGH035.
Grand Seiko updates its Evolution 9 Spring Drive line with five non-limited models powered by the 9RB2 Ultra Fine Accuracy movement. Four wear Ever-Brilliant Steel and one uses High-Intensity Titanium (SLGB007), all with a 72-hour power reserve and ±20 seconds per year accuracy; sizes are 40x11.7mm for four models and 37x11.4mm for SLGB015, with dial themes of Lake Suwa, White Birch, and Atera Valley. A new three-step micro-adjustable clasp and a slimmer bracelet improve wearability; prices start at €10,400 for most models and €11,700 for SLGB007, with availability from September 2026. This is evolution, not revolution, in Grand Seiko’s flagship line.
Gear Patrol’s roundup from Watches and Wonders Geneva 2026 highlights 13 standout releases that broaden the show’s appeal beyond headline models: A. Lange & Sohne Saxonia Annual Calendar 36mm, Grand Seiko Evolution 9 Spring Drive U.F.A. SLGB006, H. Moser & Cie. Streamliner Two Hands 34mm, Hermès H08 Squelette, IWC Big Pilot’s Watch Perpetual Calendar Ceralume, Nomos Tangente Neomatik 38 Update Forest Green, Norqain Freedom Chrono Enjoy Life Sprinkles, Piaget Polo 79 Automatic White Gold Sodalite, Ressence Type 11, TAG Heuer Monaco Evergraph, Vacheron Constantin Overseas Self-Winding Ultra-Thin, Tudor Black Bay 58, and Zenith G.F.J. Calibre 135 in tantalum — a blend of technical innovation, refined aesthetics and limited editions that complement the event’s marquee debuts.
Omega and Swatch have unveiled a black Mission To The Moonphase variant of the Snoopy MoonSwatch, featuring a sleek matt-black dial and a quote from Snoopy. Tudor releases the limited edition Black Bay Chrono “Pink” with a daring pink dial, while Omega introduces a new white Speedmaster inspired by astronaut suits. Grand Seiko's Alive In Time Through The Five Senses exhibition in Singapore engaged all five senses, showcasing the expertise of Grand Seiko's master watchmakers and offering a seasonally inspired menu of delights.
This article highlights six lesser-known Grand Seiko dial designs that are overshadowed by the popular "Snowflake" design, including the SBGH341 inspired by cherry blossoms, the SBGH295 representing the first frost of autumn, the SBGJ259 with a green dial inspired by a bamboo forest, the Spring Drive 5 Days Diver's 200m 'Ushio' with a deep blue dial, the SBGW311 inspired by the rainy season, and the limited edition SBGJ261 with a peacock-inspired dial, showcasing the brand's diverse and intricate craftsmanship.
Grand Seiko has released three new watches inspired by the craftsmanship of the katana, a traditional Japanese sword. The watches feature steel Zaratsu-polished cases and dappled dial patterns reminiscent of the katana's blade. The SBGA489 has a black dial, the SBGA491 has a dark green dial, and the SBGA493 has a deep red dial with yellow gold-tone accents. These U.S. exclusive releases come with a 40mm case, 100m water resistance, and Spring Drive Caliber 9R65 movements. The SBGA489 and SBGA491 are priced at $5,600 and will be available in August, while the limited edition SBGA493, limited to 500 pieces, will be released in September for $6,000.
This week's Pre-Owned Picks from the Hodinkee Shop feature a selection of exquisite timepieces, including a neo-vintage Grand Seiko with exceptional craftsmanship, an anniversary edition Omega Speedmaster '57 paying homage to the original model, a refined Breitling Navitimer without the chronograph function, and a versatile Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra ideal for summer wear. Also highlighted is the Zenith Chronomaster Original, showcasing the brand's iconic El Primero movement.
Grand Seiko has introduced its first mechanical chronograph, the Tentagraph, which features a high-beat movement with a frequency of ten beats per second and a power reserve of three days. The watch has a titanium case with a ceramic bezel insert and a blue "Mt. Iwate" pattern dial. It is part of the Evolution 9 Collection and is put through rigorous testing for accuracy. The watch will be available in June 2023 for $13,700.
Grand Seiko has unveiled its latest hand-engraved watch, the SBGZ009, inspired by the white birch forests at the foot of the North Yatsugatake Mountains. The watch features a textured metallic-toned dial and a platinum case that has been hand-engraved by the craftsmen at the Micro Artist studio in Shiojiri. The watch is powered by the manually wound spring-drive movement 9R02 with an 84-hour power reserve. The SBGZ009 will be available in a limited edition of 50 watches starting in June 2023 for a price of $79,000.