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Notable 2026 watch launches span Chopard’s anniversary L.U.C collection, Tissot releases announced from March through September, and Hermès’ H08 Squelette. Selected Watches and Wonders coverage also highlights new pieces from Cartier, Bulgari, Piaget, Van Cleef & Arpels, Patek Philippe and Rolex. This is a selection, not a complete catalogue of every 2026 release; specifications below are brand-stated or attributed to the cited event coverage, not independent test results.
What new watches did Chopard release in 2026?
Chopard’s new L.U.C watches mark the 30th anniversary of its Fleurier manufacture. The brand’s US page lists six models, ranging from a steel automatic to a chiming titanium watch and a highly complicated sonnerie. The prices below are the figures displayed on that US page, not globally comparable prices; confirm local pricing and availability with Chopard.
| Model | Case and movement | Notable details stated by Chopard | US-page price |
|---|---|---|---|
| L.U.C 1860 | 36.5 mm, automatic, Lucent Steel | Areuse Blue hand-guilloché dial; Poinçon de Genève distinction; chronometer-certified L.U.C Calibre 96.40-L | $29,700 |
| L.U.C Strike One Titanium | 40 mm, automatic, Grade 5 titanium | Chime-in-passing mechanism | $66,600 |
| L.U.C Quattro Spirit 25 Straw Marquetry Edition | 40 mm, manual, ethical yellow gold | Limited to eight pieces; stated 192-hour power reserve | $82,800 |
| L.U.C XPS Prussian Blue | 40 mm, automatic, Lucent Steel | 7.2 mm thick; stated 65-hour power reserve | $13,600 |
| L.U.C Quattro Spirit 25 Straw Marquetry Edition | 40 mm, manual, ethical rose gold | Chopard lists this second gold version; the eight-piece limit and 192-hour reserve are stated for the edition | $82,800 |
| L.U.C Grand Strike | 43 mm, manual, ethical white gold | Grande and petite sonnerie functions with a minute repeater | Price on request |
Chopard’s official L.U.C collection page presents these as manufacture-anniversary releases. The L.U.C 1860 is the more compact, time-focused option in the group; the Strike One adds a chiming function, while the Grand Strike combines multiple sonnerie and repeater functions. The Quattro Spirit 25 pairs a manual movement with a stated long reserve and a limited production run. These are manufacturer descriptions, not independently verified performance claims.
What are the new Tissot watches for 2026?
Tissot’s official magazine documents announcements across several collections between March and September. The dates below are announcement dates; the entries do not establish current retail availability in any particular country.
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| Announcement date | Tissot release |
|---|---|
| 15 September 2026 | PRX Quartz Chronograph |
| 19 August 2026 | Désir Moonphase |
| 1 July 2026 | PR 100 Tour de France 2026 Special Edition and PR 100 Cycling Edition |
| 16 June 2026 | Five new Seastar 2000 Professional editions |
| 31 March 2026 | Gentleman in 38 mm |
| 17 March 2026 | New Visodate editions |
| 8 March 2026 | Three new SRV references |
For the individual announcements and any later availability updates, see the Tissot magazine’s 2026 releases.
What is the Hermès H08 Squelette?
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Hermès Horloger creative director Philippe Delhotal described the openworked movement architecture and technical materials as fitting the H08 line’s emphasis on lightness and urban, all-terrain character in Wallpaper’s coverage. Treat that as attributed design commentary, not a measured weight or performance specification. Hermès’ UK Watches and Wonders page introduces the new pieces. Its displayed prices for other H08 and Arceau Petite Lune listings should not be mistaken for prices of the H08 Squelette or Arceau Samarcande.
What other Watches and Wonders 2026 releases stood out?
Event roundups point to additional launches, but their selections are not comprehensive brand catalogues and are best treated as editorial highlights.
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- Chopard Precious Lace: Who What Wear describes a watch set with more than 1,000 precious stones; that figure is the publication’s characterization.
- Cartier Roadster: Who What Wear reports the model’s return in medium and large sizes and three materials.
- Bulgari: The same roundup includes Serpenti Aeterna and Serpenti Tubogas Studs Capsule models.
- Piaget and Van Cleef & Arpels: Reported highlights include Piaget Sixtie variants and Van Cleef & Arpels Ludo Secret.
- Patek Philippe: Wallpaper summarizes 20 event creations, including anniversary Nautilus pieces.
- Rolex: Wallpaper describes an Oyster centenary tribute.
For those selections, see Who What Wear’s Watches and Wonders coverage and Wallpaper’s event roundup.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.How to compare these new watches
Start with the kind of watch you want, then compare specifications on the same basis. A dress-leaning compact watch, a sports collection and a complicated chiming watch answer different needs; a higher complication count does not by itself make one a better choice.
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- Style and use: Decide whether you want a dress, sport, jewelry-led or complication-focused design.
- Size and material: Compare the stated case diameter and material, and consider how those choices suit your wrist and intended wear.
- Movement and functions: Separate ordinary timekeeping from functions such as a moonphase, chronograph, chime, sonnerie or minute repeater. Treat power-reserve figures as brand-stated unless independently tested.
- Edition status: Note an explicit production limit where one is stated; do not assume an edition is limited if the source does not say so.
- Price and availability: Compare local prices in the same currency and market. The Chopard figures above are from a US page, while Hermès’ cited page is UK-specific; they are not a like-for-like price comparison. Check current stock and terms with the brand or an authorized retailer.
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon at the time of purchase will apply.
