Christopher Ward has been one of T3’s favourite watch manufacturers for years now, and its latest timepiece just strengthens that statement. Getting my vote for the watch of the summer, Christopher Ward has just collaborated with The Dial Artist on its new The Twelve Xander watch.

At a quick glance, The Twelve Xander is an undeniably colourful watch but when you take a closer look, you’ll realise just how impressive it is. British artist, Chris Alexander – also known as The Dial Artist – hand-painted more than 1,3000 individual movement components of The Twelve Xander across the edition.

In his Scotland studio, Chris Alexander spent 900 hours bringing The Twelve Xander to life. Inspired by street art and graffiti, the watch may look like it’s just been splashed with a paintbrush but it’s much more intricate than that.

The Twelve Xander is based on Christopher Ward’s The Twelve X (Ti) skeletonised design. It’s powered by the Calibre CW-001 movement which has had eight of its visible components hand-painted to give it a colourful street art effect.

Measuring 41mm, the case is made from Grade 2 and 5 titanium. The movement can be seen via the dial and caseback, and it gives the watch 120 hours of power reserve and 100 metre water resistance. I love the colours used in this watch but even more so when you turn it over.

By flipping over The Twelve Xander, you can see the different bridges and cogs that are interlaced with vibrant colours and patterns. Christopher Ward is written atop the movement, and engraved into the titanium case is ‘Hand Painted By Chris Alexander The Dial Artist’.

When speaking about the watch, Chris said “It’s meant to look chaotic. It’s meant to look fast. It’s meant to look as if I’ve just taken a paintbrush and splattered paint. Unfortunately, I wish it were that easy. Every single part goes through a multi-stage process of priming, airbrushing, hand-painting and hand finishing.”

Finished with a choice of an integrated titanium bracelet or white rubber strap, the Christopher Ward x The Dial Artist The Twelve Xander is limited to just 150 pieces. Available from 10th July, prices start at £4,325 / $5,995 / €5,625.

One of my favourite watch collections in recent years has been the Norqain Enjoy Life range. That kicked off last year with a chronograph model, but peaked at this year's Watches and Wonders, with another pair. The pink sprinkles chronograph still lives rent free in my head.

Now, the range has gained a model which shares the ethos, but comes complete with a different complication. The new Norqain Freedom GMT Enjoy Life Holiday limited edition is the first GMT model to debut in this range.

The piece is powered by the brand's COSC-certified NN20/2 movement, which is manufactured by Kenissi. That offers a 70-hour power reserve, which should make this a useful part of a multi-watch rotation.

As has become common for this collection, the design is all about having fun. The dial depicts a map of the world in pink, orange and blue, complete with images around the world which denote the famous icons at each travel destination – pizza in Italy, springboks in South Africa and movies in Hollywood, for example.

The frivolity continues around the outer edge of the dial, with pink, blue and orange bands corresponding to the colour-matched part of the world map. That ring is a fully functional GMT ring, but also marks key daily moments, like sleep, coffee and happy hour.

The date window rotates to show off five different summer-inspired icons, and the whole thing is delivered in a bespoke aluminium travel case. That includes a passport holder, a world map and travel pins.

But that's not all. The model is limited to just 500 pieces, and one lucky winner will get a golden ticket – the exact appearance of the golden ticket wont be revealed until September – which sends them on a six-night, full board holiday for two at the gorgeous Ayada Maldives Resort.

Priced at £4,885 / €5,350 / US$6,490 / AU$9,250 on the steel bracelet, and £4,750 /€5,210 / US$6,290 / AU$9,000 on a rubber strap, this feels like a brilliant addition to the collection. It comes just in time for summer, too, which it feels made for.

Casio has recently unveiled one of the most ambitious G-SHOCK watches it has ever produced.

Created to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the premium MR-G collection, the new MRG-BF1000EB takes the already luxurious FROGMAN diver and pushes it even further into the world of fine watchmaking.

Limited to just 800 individually numbered pieces worldwide, the anniversary edition is inspired by the "brinicle," a rare underwater ice formation that develops beneath polar seas.

Casio has translated the phenomenon into the watch's construction, with a dramatic faceted bezel designed to mimic the twisting columns of frozen seawater.

That bezel is arguably the star of the show and is made from COBARION, a cobalt-chromium alloy that's significantly harder than titanium, before being hand-cut and polished by Japanese artisan Kazuhito Komatsu.

The blue finish is achieved using arc ion plating, while the two exposed front screws are each topped with a 57-facet lab-grown blue sapphire, giving the industrial-looking dive watch an unexpectedly jewellery-like finish.

Luxury without compromising the tool-watch credentials

The watch is ISO 200m dive-certified, solar-powered, and equipped with Bluetooth connectivity, Multi-Band 6 radio timekeeping, tide information, dive logging, and full analogue dive functions.

It also ships with both a white Dura Soft rubber strap and an interchangeable titanium bracelet, complete with a dedicated tool for swapping between the two.

The commemorative details continue on the reverse, where the titanium case back features a sapphire crystal insert engraved with the iconic FROGMAN diving frog, "MR-G 30TH" branding and an individual serial number confirming each watch's place within the 800-piece production run.

Casio has even commissioned a bespoke presentation case with Japanese luggage specialist Proteca, reinforcing that this is as much a collector's piece as it is a professional dive watch.

Of course, exclusivity comes at a price. The MRG-BF1000EB retails for $9,500 in the US (~£7,087 / €8,313 / AU$13,699), making it one of the most expensive production G-SHOCK watches ever released.

Even so, with only 800 examples being made, it's unlikely to stay available for long.

You can learn more about the watch and sign up for notifications at Casio.

Not content with launching multiple pastel ceramic watches as part of its Big Bang Summer collection, Hublot is back again with a new Big Bang watch. Paying tribute to one of my favourite gemstones, the Hublot Big Bang Sapphire Sky Blue is based on the brand’s Meca-10 caliber, giving it a cool, skeletonised look.

Hublot debuted its Meca-10 caliber back in 2016, and it quickly became the brand’s most recognisable watch design. Featuring a skeletonised architecture, including its movement and dial, the Meca-10 style puts the watch’s mechanics on full display, and in an incredibly stylish way.

The new Hublot Big Bang Sapphire Sky Blue is no exception. Measuring 44mm, the Hublot Big Bang Sapphire Sky Blue has a sapphire crystal case and bezel. While the sapphire has a light sky blue colour, it’s so transparent that you can see directly through it.

In true Hublot style, the bezel of the Hublot Big Bang Sapphire Sky Blue has six iconic H-shaped titanium screws around the perimeter. The sky blue skeletonised dial has a minute track, hour markers, and hour and minute hands that overlap the movement’s construction.

Powered by the HUB1201 manufacture, the movement is made of 223 components which you can see via the dial and case back. Inspired by Meccano architecture, the intricate movement includes two parallel mainspring barrels, a rack-and-pinion system and sliding racks that move between three and nine o’clock.

This rack-and-pinion system shows off a dual power reserve, and the movement itself gives the watch an impressive 10 days of power. It’s also water resistant to 50 metres.

The Hublot Big Bang Sapphire Sky Blue is finished with a blue rubber strap. Transparent watches have never really been my thing but I love the look of this watch’s case and bezel. The subtle sapphire colour is pretty, and it’s a great watch to wear throughout the summer – that’s if you can get your hands on one.

Limited to just 100 pieces, the Hublot Big Bang Sapphire Sky Blue is available for £66,100 / $84,300 at Hublot.

It's been over two years since I first tested the Wolf Rocket – a portable watch winder designed to keep your favourite timepieces ticking even while on the move. Around the size of a travel mug, the model was described as the world's smallest watch winder, and certainly carries a lesser footprint than box-style designs.

Now, the brand has reworked that design for 2026. And it's not just a nip here and a tuck there – the fundamental design of the winder has been transformed to offer a modular system.

That sees the winder offered alongside a separate docking module, which can be connected together in a honeycomb pattern. The idea is that you can increase the capacity of your watch winder ad hoc, making it a great option for those with growing collections.

Before we dive deeply into that idea, it's worth talking about the other parts of the redesign. That includes a new cuff, which enables better micro-adjustment to suit different wrist sizes.

Personally, I think it's the best bit about this model. I've found Wolf's cuffs to be hit and miss over the years, with some being a little too rigid to accommodate smaller straps. That's a problem I notice with wrists which are on the slimmer side, and meant that many of my watches on bracelets had to be stored elsewhere.

I hope the brand recognises the brilliance of this design, and starts to roll it out to all of its products in future updates, because it fixes my biggest gripe.

Elsewhere, the model is broadly similar to its predecessor, with a small footprint and a simple operation. In fact, there's nothing to set here – simply switch it on or off as desired. That's going to be a big plus for those who aren't interested in option paralysis.

The modular system works pretty well, too. In essence, the winders pair up with a metal surround, with a USB-C connector at the back. Those metal surrounds are then latched together with push-fit connectors, to hold them in formation.

It works fairly well – there's a little flex when you move the units around, but most people won't be doing that too often. There's also no confirmation of what material they're made from, but it is incredibly light. My gut says its probably aluminium.

I'd also say that it's not the most visually striking design. That's not normally a point of contention, but given how appealing many of the brand's winders look, it seems a shame to simply have a raw, silver option. Hopefully more come out as the product matures.

One other point of contention is the price. The Rocket itself retails for £634.99 / €599 / US$699 / AU$1,075 which is only a hair more costly than the previous model, and the surround is a further £95 / €95 / US$165 / AU$225.

That's not too bad for a single winder, but the cost quickly adds up if you're building up a multi-winder system. I think it only really works for two or three units, before you're likely to get something nicer to look at for a similar price.

Still, if you want a travel watch winder with a degree of modularity, this is the one.

Zenith is expanding its DEFY watch collection with two new timepieces. Easily the most colourful watches from the line-up, the new launches include the DEFY Extreme Ultraviolet and the DEFY Extreme Lapis II – and I can’t wait to get my hands on them.

Starting with the Zenith DEFY Extreme Ultraviolet, this watch is the one I’ve got my eye on as it showcases my favourite colour. As the name states, the Zenith DEFY Extreme Ultraviolet features violet colouring on the dial and strap. Purple is a sharp move away from the brand’s trademark blue shade, but Zenith has previously used this powerful colour back in 2020.

Sitting in a 45mm microblasted titanium case, the case features angular lines, an oversized crown and two chronograph pushers. The round bezel circles the dial which has a layered geometric construction that’s lightly skeletonised so you can see the movement beneath.

The main attraction of the Zenith DEFY Extreme Ultraviolet is no doubt its bright purple colour which is most prominent on the subdials. A 30-minute chronograph sits at three o’clock, while a small seconds counter is at six o’clock. A 60-second chronograph is located at six o’clock and a chronograph power reserve indicator is at 12.

The dial features main hours, minutes and seconds hands, the latter of which has a star at the end. The chronographs also have hands, and the central chronograph hand performs a full rotation every second.

Powered by the El Primero 9004 calibre movement, the Zenith DEFY Extreme Ultraviolet has two independent escapements, one that beats at 5 Hz while the other operates at 50 Hz for the chronograph. Flip it over, and the caseback of the Zenith DEFY Extreme Ultraviolet features a large oversized star that’s also in violet.

The Zenith DEFY Extreme Ultraviolet is finished with a choice of three straps – violet rubber, titanium bracelet or black velcro. It’s priced at €20,200 / $20,100 / 17,900 CHF.

Zenith has also introduced the new DEFY Extreme Lapis II. The lapis lazuli colour and gemstone is often used in Zenith watches – including the Zenith Chronomaster Original Lapis Lazuli. This new version still showcases the lapis lazuli stone, and now comes in carbon and titanium materials.

The Zenith DEFY Extreme Lapis II is priced at €36,800 / $37,100 / 32,900 CHF.

Panerai, the watch manufacturer best known for its dive watches, has just launched its new Submersible PAM01756 timepiece. Bringing many of its historical features into the modern day, including its no-date dial, the Panerai Submersible PAM01756 also marks an exciting first for the brand.

The new Panerai Submersible PAM01756 is the first watch in the Submersible line-up to feature a 44mm case with a metal bracelet. This style of bracelet dates back to Panerai’s bracelet designs from 1999. Its construction includes a crown protective bridge and alternating finishes so the links look different in certain lights.

What’s more, the bracelet of the Panerai Submersible PAM01756 has a Quick Length Adjustment feature which is being introduced to the Submersible collection for the first time. This allows you to extend the watch’s bracelet by 2mm on each side without having to use tools or remove any links.

Measuring 44mm, the Panerai Submersible PAM01756 isn’t small by any means, but the brand has found this sizing to be extremely popular with its wearers. The case is made from polished stainless steel, and is contrasted by a blue ceramic unidirectional rotating bezel, designed for underwater use.

The dial of the Panerai Submersible PAM01756 comes in a black sun-brushed colour and white numerals and hands. To enhance the visibility, the hands and markers feature Super-LumiNova that glow green, while the bezel’s 12 o’clock dot and the minute hand shows up in blue, allowing you to read actual time and diving time.

The black small seconds counter sits at nine o’clock and has an azurage pattern. What the dial doesn’t have is a date, which is an important historical feature from Panerai. Before 1998, Panerai’s watches didn’t display the date in accordance with the Italian Navy, and the new Panerai Submersible PAM01756 reflects this history and ensures the watch is dedicated to reading time rather than anything else.

Powered by the P.980 calibre movement, the Panerai Submersible PAM01756 has a three day power reserve and is water resistant up to 500 metres. It also comes with a stop-second function which stops the seconds hand when you pull out the crown lever.

The Panerai Submersible PAM01756 is available to buy for £11,000 at Panerai.

In the wonderful world of watches, anniversaries are a big deal. With so many brand's building their modern personalities around the heritage they offer, it's important to celebrate big birthdays.

That's exactly what Orient Star is doing this year. While many might be unaware, the brand is actually 75 years old this year, and has been celebrating with a suite of limited edition models.

I've had the Contemporary Date model on my wrist for the last week, to see if it's any good.

Orient Star 75th Anniversary Contemporary Date: key specs

Let's kick off with some specs. All things considered, this is a pretty well designed model, with a 38.5mm stainless steel case which sits 12.3mm tall.

That's paired with a stainless steel bracelet, and houses the brand's in-house F6N43 calibre. That movement offer over 50 hours of power reserve, with accuracy of +25/-15 seconds per day. You'll also enjoy 100m of water resistance.

Of course, the main event here is the dial, which is absolutely fabulous. It's described in the official press release as a "green gradation" but that seems entirely wrong, with the images – and, indeed, my test model – featuring a blue dial.

It's not even like it's on the cusp of blue or green – this is a blue dial. And it's one of the best looking blue dials I've ever seen at that, with small flecks that play beautifully with the light.

What is the Orient Star 75th Anniversary Contemporary Date like on the wrist?

As mentioned above, the biggest part of this model is the dial, and that's what you'll notice first. I tend to find myself staring at it far longer than is really necessary every time I strap this one on – it's really mesmerising.

It's not just the colour and design of the dial, either. The indices and other complications on the dial are designed to stay unobtrusive, which allows it to shine.

Of course, it also helps that the case is perfectly sized, with a Goldilocks diameter and a decent thickness. That makes it a fantastic option to wear everyday.

Personally, I'm not a fan of the bracelet. It's a common gripe for Orient, Orient Star and Seiko models in this arena, but to me it just feels a little dated – especially the clasp.

Thankfully it's a 20mm lug width, which is perfect for those looking to change their watch strap. I'd love to pair this with something fun like a white rubber strap, to make it a perfect summer watch.

Is the Orient Star 75th Anniversary Contemporary Date worth the money?

When I last reviewed an Orient Star model, it was the M34 F8 Date, which cost north of £2,000 (approx. €2,350 / US$2,700 / AU$3,850). At the time, I said that the biggest competition that device had was from its own stablemates, with other, similar-looking models from the brand costing a quarter of that, and offering similar specs.

This is one of them, with the retail price for this model sitting at just £569.99 (approx. €665 / US$760 / AU$1,095). At this price point, I think the value for money is a lot better, and feels more like you're getting a good deal.

Throw in the limited edition nature – this piece is one of just 1,200 – and that stunning dial, and I can see this one being a popular pick.

The T3 Awards are back for another year! For 2026 – and our 30th anniversary – we’re highlighting the best of the best, of which we have almost too much to choose from.

This week, we’re announcing all the winners of the 2026 T3 Awards, and we’re starting off strong by celebrating the Home and Style award winners, highly commended and nominees.

This category is vast, and includes stair-climbing robot vacuum cleaners, ultra comfortable mattresses, skin-boosting LED face masks and luxury watches – let’s get into it.

Best Vacuum Cleaner

Shark PowerDetect Speed

Kicking off with vacuum cleaners, the latest models are more high tech than ever before, that they might actually make you want to vacuum your home. There were many exciting contenders this year, including the likes of Dyson and Ultenic, but Shark took the win with its PowerDetect Speed cordless vacuum cleaner.

Dubbed the “cordless vacuum to beat in 2026”, the Shark PowerDetect Speed builds on everything the PowerDetect Pet has (which just so happened to be the winner for the same category in last year’s awards) and adds much more. It offers excellent suction power on all floor types, intelligent detection technology and practical accessories and Auto-Empty dock.

Read our Shark PowerDetect Speed review for more details.

Highly Commended: Dyson V16 Piston Animal

Best Vacuum Cleaner Shortlist: Ultenic U20, Morphy Richards MRXStickPro, Beldray Airfinity

Best Robot Vacuum Cleaner

Dreame Matrix10 Ultra

In the past year, robot vacuum cleaners have almost gotten out of control. The latest models on the market don’t just clean and mop your floors, but some can even climb stairs and have extendable arms which can pick up socks – creepy, right?! That said, this year’s winner proves it doesn’t need these gimmicks to be impressive.

Winning the robot vacuum cleaner category is the Dreame Matrix10 Ultra. One of the most advanced yet easy to use robot vacuums we’ve ever tried, the Dreame Matrix10 Ultra expertly maps each room of your home, and vacuums and mops them within an inch of their lives. Its Multi-Mop technology is what won us over, as it automatically switches between different mop pads designed for specific areas.

Read our Dreame Matrix10 Ultra review for more details.

Highly Commended: Roborock Saros 20

Best Robot Vacuum Cleaner Shortlist: Dyson Spot + Scrub Ai, Eufy Omni S2, Kärcher RCV 5

Best Home Air Device

Dyson HushJet Purifier

The Best Home Air Device award is always hard to narrow down to one winner, as it covers fans, air purifiers, dehumidifiers and more. However, after extensive heating throughout the year, we settled on the Dyson HushJet Purifier as our winner, and you only have to look at it to see why.

Moving away from its traditional loop-like design, the Dyson HushJet Purifier is inspired by plane’s jet engines – and it acts like one too. With its cylindrical body, outlet nozzle and 360-degree filter, the Dyson HushJet Purifier rapidly purifies air into a smooth, controlled stream which circulates expertly (and quietly) around your home, making the air easier and healthier for you to breathe in.

Read our Dyson HushJet Purifier review for more details.

Highly Commended: Meaco DD8L Pro

Best Home Air Device Shortlist: Vitesy Eteria, Daiken Air Purifier MC55VB, Blueair Signature Air Purifier

Best Mattress

DreamCloud Hybrid Mattress

As someone who loves her sleep, one of my favourite things to test is mattresses. This past year has seen lots of exciting new mattress launches, and it’s been great to see more sustainable materials being introduced to spring, memory foam and hybrid models. This year, another hybrid mattress has taken the crown, and this time, it’s the DreamCloud Hybrid Mattress.

Made of memory foam, a pocket-spring base and quilted cover, the DreamCloud Hybrid Mattress offers a luxurious and comfortable night’s sleep that won’t break the bank. Where it really excels is its motion transfer, so if you share a bed, your partner’s tossing and turning won’t disturb you – no more sleep divorces with this mattress, that’s for sure!

Read our DreamCloud Hybrid Mattress review for more details.

Highly Commended: Origin LumbarCloud mattress

Best Mattress Shortlist: Simba Earth Apex, Silentnight UltraGel Cool-to-Touch 3000 Mirapocket mattress, Bensons for Beds Slumberland Air 9.0

Best Sleep Accessory

Simba Cool Foam Mattress Topper

The T3 Award for Best Sleep Accessory is another tricky one to narrow down. This category covers duvets, pillows, mattress toppers and protectors, so we’re often overloaded with an abundance of accessories designed to improve your sleep (no complaints here). This year’s winner is the Simba Cool Foam Mattress Topper, one of the newer products on this list which has already made an amazing impression.

If you run hot at night, the Simba Cool Foam Mattress Topper is the perfect companion, as it sits atop your mattress and offers a cool layer to keep you comfortable throughout the night. With its medium-firm feel, this topper is responsive, springy and works to relieve any pain points.

Read our Simba Cool Foam Mattress Topper review for more details.

Highly Commended: Scooms Body Temperature Regulating Luxury Duvet

Best Sleep Accessory Shortlist: Fine Bedding Company HoneyFoam pillow, Emma Adapt Cooling Pillow

Best Sleep Tech

Eight Sleep Pod 5

One of T3’s newer awards, the Best Sleep Tech category covers a plethora of smart innovations for your bedroom. From smart alarm clocks to haptic sleep mats, we’ve tested the latest smart gadgets that are focused on enhancing your sleeping environment and experience.

For the second year in a row, Eight Sleep has won Best Sleep Tech. For 2025, it was the Pod 4 that took the crown, but its newer model, the Pod 5 is our winner for 2026. More advanced than ever before, the Eight Sleep Pod 5 boosts your rest with real-time temperature control and AI-driven insights so you get the best sleep night after night.

Read our Eight Sleep Pod 5 review for more details.

Highly Commended: Dreamie Sleep Assistant Smart Alarm Clock

Best Sleep Tech Shortlist: Woojer MAT, Blueair Mini Restful Sunrise Alarm Clock and Air Purifier, Hatch Restore 3

Best Office Chair

FlexiSpot C7 Office Chair

Whether you’re an office, hybrid or remote worker, a good office chair is a must. Sitting in the same chair for eight or more hours a day isn’t exactly comfortable, but the FlexiSpot C7 Office Chair makes it so, which is why it’s won our Best Office Chair award.

Comfortable, ergonomic and supportive, the FlexiSpot C7 Office Chair comes with a huge amount of adjustments for the height, arms, lower back, head and neck. Its lower back support really excels and it massively reduced any aches and pains after sitting down all day.

Read our FlexiSpot C7 Office Chair review for more details.

Highly Commended: SecretLab Atlas Chair

Best Office Chair Shortlist: LiberNovo Omni, Boulies OP300, Sihoo Doro C300 Pro V2

Best Travel Goods

Antler Discovery Wheeled Duffel

Whether you’re off on holiday, a work trip or headed into the office, the Best Travel Goods can take you where you need to go – or come with you, at least. This year, the award goes to an innovative suitcase from Antler – the Antler Discovery Wheeled Duffel.

Antler has always been a reliable brand, but it really excelled with the Antler Discovery Wheeled Duffel. Blending the flexibility of a holdall with the strength of a suitcase, the Antler Discovery Wheeled Duffel has a sturdy design with practical 80-litre storage and smooth wheels – what more could you ask for?

Read our Antler Discovery Wheeled Duffel review for more details.

Highly Commended: Bennett Winch Backpack

Best Travel Goods Shortlist: Montblanc Extreme 3.0, Matador GlobeRider35, Peak Design Travel Backpack 45L

Best Electric Toothbrush

Suri 2.0

Heading into the style section of the ‘Home and Style’ award winners, we’re starting off strong with the Best Electric Toothbrush. Today’s electric toothbrushes have become more and more advanced, so we’ve put them to the test and not only do we have stunning, pearly-white teeth now, but we’ve found our winner for 2026.

The Suri 2.0 takes the win this year. We didn’t think it could possibly get any better than its first version, but Suri proved us wrong with the 2.0 model. Taking everything from the original and enhancing it, the Suri 2.0 comes with a new case, stand and pressure sensor, which makes it one of the best electric toothbrushes we’ve ever tried at T3.

Read our SURI 2.0 review for more details.

Highly Commended: Quip Ultra Lite

Best Electric Toothbrush Shortlist: Bon Charge Red Light Toothbrush, Oral-B iO6, Feno Smartbrush

Best Hair Styling Tool

Shark SilkiPro Straight

The world of hair styling has significantly expanded in the past few years – it’s not just dryers and straighteners anymore, folks! Now, you can get wet-to-dry stylers, at-home blowdry devices and all-in-one gadgets that can perm, straight, curl and crimp your hair. However, the styler that surprised us the most this year is the Shark SilkiPro Straight.

In the past year, Shark has been pulling out all the stops with its hair styling range. The Shark SilkiPro Straight is a perfect example of that, and is one of the brand’s most impressive hair tools to date. Great for sleek hair lovers, the Shark SilkiPro Straight takes your hair from wet to dry to sleek, and its smart comb system is fast and easy to use. It’s even packed with heat sensors to protect your hair when styling.

Read our Shark SilkiPro Straight review for more details.

Highly Commended: Dyson Supersonic Travel

Best Hair Styling Tool Shortlist: Revamp Effortless Curls Extra-Long Tong, T3 AIRE 360, GHD Chronos Curve Curling tongs

Best Hair Removal Tool

Philips 9900 Beauty Set

If you were to ask us who makes the best hair removal tools on the market, Philips would be the brand that instantly comes to mind. Across beard trimmers, electric shavers and IPL machines, Philips sets the standard for hair removal for both men and women – and the Philips 9900 Beauty Set is our winner for 2026.

A luxury beauty tool – with a luxury price tag – the Philips 9900 Beauty Set is an all-in-one beauty and skincare system. It comes with a range of attachments, including an epilator, facial hair remover, exfoliator, cleansing brush and an LED skincare device, to suit everyone’s hair removing or grooming needs.

Read our Philips 9900 Beauty Set review for more details.

Highly Commended: Laifen P3 Pro

Best Hair Removal Tool Shortlist: Sensilight Mini, Panasonic Series 700s shaver, Manspot Body Trimmer

Best LED Face Mask

Dr Dennis Gross DRx SpectraLite FaceWare Pro

The best LED face masks are no longer reserved for people who can afford to go to a luxury spa. Nowadays, you can buy these terrifying-looking masks to use in the comfort of your home. As LED face masks are all so advanced, it’s been hard to narrow down the winner, but the best of the best has to be the Dr Dennis Gross DRx SpectraLite FaceWare Pro.

Suitable for all skin types, the Dr Dennis Gross DRx SpectraLite FaceWare Pro offers three treatments using a combination of red and blue lights to address a variety of skincare concerns. The mask is also comfortable and lightweight to wear, and we found it to work best at improving fine lines, wrinkles and pigmentation.

Read our Dr Dennis Gross DRx SpectraLite FaceWare Pro review for more details.

Highly Commended: Silk'n LED Face Mask Pro

Best LED Face Mask Shortlist: Lumalux Face Pro LED Light Therapy Mask, Therabody Theraface Mask Glo, Renpho Artemis LED Light Soft Mask

Best Fragrance

Acqua di Parma Colonia Il Profumo Millesimato

One of our newer awards, Best Fragrance was only recently added to the T3 Awards in 2025. Acqua di Parma won it last year, and it’s only gone and done it again this year – and for its 110th anniversary, might I add.

Easily snatching the crown for one of best men’s fragrances you can buy, Acqua di Parma Colonia Il Profumo Millesimato has classic notes of citrus and florals. It’s packed full of ylang ylang which was harvested by the brand in Madagascar in 2024. It’s a spring-summer scent that’s fresh, complex and bound to become a staple in many people’s collections.

Read our Acqua di Parma Colonia Il Profumo Millesimato review for more details.

Highly Commended: Creed Wild Vetiver

Best Fragrance Shortlist: Tom Ford Taormina Orange, Prada Paradigme

Best Watch

Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF Chronographe Mysterieux

2025-2026 might have been one of the best years for watch launches, featuring truly innovative designs and complications from the likes of TAG Heuer, Rolex, Tudor and more. But the watch that caught our eye the most and earned the title of Best Watch at the T3 Awards 2026 is the Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF Chronographe Mysterieux.

Debuted at Watches and Wonders 2026, the Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF Chronographe Mysterieux features a chronograph without subdials. The clean yet precise dial is displayed in blue, but it’s the case that hides all the technical details. At 7:30, a monopusher sits and activates the chronograph which reveals a gold pair of hands at 12 o’clock. Push it again and the chronograph stops, and again for the hands to reset to current time. It’s remarkable yet simply displayed which makes it more exciting.

Read our Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF Chronographe Mysterieux review for more details.

Highly Commended: Ulysse Nardin SuperFreak

Best Watch Shortlist: Split Watches MC-1, Christopher Ward The Twelve 660, Blancpain Grande Double Sonnerie

In the world of luxury watches, mechanical chronographs are some of the hardest to make affordably. The complexity of the movements mean there's a floor on what can be done without sacrificing on quality or specs, limiting what's available at certain price points.

Still, that hasn't stopped one or two movements from bucking the trend. The Seagull chronograph movement is something of a modern legend for exactly this reason, bringing mechanical – albeit not automatic – chronographs to far more affordable price points.

It's what powers the quirky character on my wrist today – the Spinnaker Fleuss Spongebob Chronograph. Is it any good? Well, let's take a closer look.

Spinnaker Fleuss Spongebob Chronograph: key specs

Of course, that movement is the real star of the show here. We've seen in used in a slew of other models from other brand, and it offers a marked step up from the Meca-Quartz movement used in other Spongebob chronographs from Spinnaker.

That sits inside of a 43mm stainless steel case, which also sits 14mm tall. That's certainly on the larger side, but it's par for the course with movements like this, which have to give up something in order to maintain a lower price point.

The dial is designed to look like the iconic sponge's face, complete with eyes in the two sub-dials and a pair of teeth protruding at the six o'clock position.

That dial is surrounded by a diving bezel, bizarrely, which is domed to and almost feels like an inflatable beach ring around the dial. The model attaches to a 22mm strap, which is a matching yellow-coloured fabric, backed with leather.

What is the Spinnaker Fleuss Spongebob Chronograph like on the wrist?

Reading the dimensions should give you a pretty decent idea of what this will wear like. It's certainly on the larger side – particularly if you've got smaller wrists like me – but not so big that you'll struggle.

I find it to be right on the limit of what I could get away with, and that rings true of other 43mm watches I've tested in the past. What's noteworthy is that the thickness reads like it should be a big problem, but it's actually a lot less noticeable in reality.

Another point of note is that – despite the large case size – it doesn't feel unwieldy on the wrist. It's not uncommon for bigger watches to roll around in use, which can make them less comfortable, but I had no such issues here.

Now of course, the biggest point of contention here is the dial. It's quirky and fun, and will be loved by any Spongebob fans, but it's also hard to ignore. If you're looking for something which goes unnoticed, you'll want to swerve this.

Still, that's not really what this watch is all about. In all my time wearing it, I've received a flurry of compliments – more so than with any other watch I've used in the past.

Is the Spinnaker Fleuss Spongebob Chronograph worth the money?

At £505 / €490.95 / US$550 (approx. AU$972), this is a slightly odd prospect. On the one hand, it's a bargain for a mechanical chronograph – particularly one which wears well.

On the other hand, it feels pretty steep for what is a bit of a novelty. It's unlikely to be the watch you wear everyday unless you're in a really casual environment.

Still, I'm happy to have been proven wrong, because this model has already sold out on the brand's website. That means all 500 pieces of the limited run are gone – if you want to snag one now, you're going to have to hope for a good second hand deal.

When Christopher Ward announced that it had updated its Sealander collection a few weeks ago, it came with a lot of expectations. The collection has formed a cornerstone of the brand's image for years, and is widely considered to be one of the best value options in the circa £1,000 arena.

For me, it also held extra weight. My first 'proper' watch purchase was the older C63 Sealander GMT, and it's a watch which has come with me pretty much everywhere ever since.

So, can the new models hold up against one of the brand's most popular? I've been testing it to find out.

Christopher Ward C63 Sealander GMT: key specs

The new model comes with a range of different options, but the model I've got on test is actually fairly similar to those which have been available previously. That employs a 39mm case diameter, sitting 11.3mm tall and crafted from stainless steel,

The model is water resistant to 150m – not quite up to dive watch standards, but likely more than you'll need on a daily basis – and powered by the new Sellita SW330-2 movement. That's got a minimum power reserve of 50 hours, and is accurate to within -5/+12 seconds per day with a 4Hz beat rate.

The model I tested comes with the new Pistachio dial, and sits on a Bader bracelet. That's updated here to include the brand's new iLink bracelet adjustment system, which allows you to make tool-free bracelet adjustments thanks to a locking push-button design.

There are a range of subtle changes to the design, each of which contribute to a slightly more refined profile compared to the previous generation. Perhaps the most noticeable switch sees the bezel use lines in place of dots between the numbered indices.

What is the Christopher Ward C63 Sealander GMT like on the wrist?

If you've never strapped on a Christopher Ward watch before, prepare yourself. What I'm about to say will sound hyperbolic, but it is, in fact, the product of many years testing these watches – there's no such thing as a bad-wearing Christopher Ward.

Something about the way this brand designs its cases and bracelets makes them instantly comfortable – more noticeably than I've spotted with other brands. This is no different, with a homely nature which is as comfortable as sitting in a warm bath.

As mentioned at the top of this article, I've worn the older version of this model for years, so I was never really expecting much less. In fact – despite a handful of minor spec changes like the reduced case thickness – I really would struggle to tell them apart, sight unseen.

For me, this pistachio dial is a real treat. It's bang on trend right now, and feels colourful without being so overtly bright and garish that you can't dress it up. That balance is not always struck.

I will say that some of the design choices – like, for example, the frame around the date window – don't sit quite as well with me. Christopher Ward was keen to adopt a refined approach to this update, but that's one thing I think it just didn't need. It looks boxy and peculiar, where the older colour-matched design simply faded elegantly.

Is the Christopher Ward C63 Sealander GMT worth the money?

This one is an interesting question. When I picked up my watch a few years ago, I paid a hair under £900, thanks to an introductory offer.

Now, the exact model I tested – which is an exact equivalent in the new range – retails for £1,190 / €1,560 / US$1,620 / AU$2,195. It's not a massive jump, but it's worth noting that what was once a circa-£1,000 bargain has crept higher in price.

I do still think it represents great value. Not only are you getting good specs for the cash, you're buying into a brand which has rapidly ascended to be one of the most significant in the watch industry.

There are a lot of watches out there which sit somewhere between the original price I paid and the current list price here. Many of them offer similar specs, and get close to the looks on offer.

But none of them are a Christopher Ward, and in a world where trustworthy brand's are more important than ever, that's worth its weight in gold.

When you think of luxurious, rectangular watches, chances are adjectives like "elegant" or "classy" come to mind. Many of us will instantly picture the iconic Cartier Tank in this arena.

Another player is the Hermès Cape Cod, and that's just been given a sporty makeover which belies the elegant traditions of the model. For starters, this new version is crafted with a titanium case.

That should make it impressively lightweight on the wrist, particularly when paired with the range of rubber straps which this model is offered on. But it also means we get a deeper grey tone on the case, which is really smart to look at.

That's paired with a black dial, which is set over two tiers with a central square cutout. The indices are applied Arabic numerals, and use a similar font to that employed on the Hermès H08 models. There's also an aperture for a date window at six o'clock.

The central pinion holds hour and minute hands in a baton shape, with Super-LumiNova inside. The seconds hand is slimmer, and finished in the brand's signature orange hue.

Inside, the model is powered by a Manufacture calibre H1912. That's impressively small, sitting just 23.8mm across and 3.9mm thick, while still offering an impressive 45 hours of power reserve from a 4Hz beat rate.

The 41mm case is known as "Extra Large" in the Cape Cod collection, and should give significant presence on the wrist. Still, it doesn't look huge in the photos, and I'd hope for it to wear a little more elegantly than some square watches mange to.

Personally, I'm a really big fan. The Cape Cod is a gorgeous watch collection, but that doesn't mean it can't also have a change of personality. Based on impressions alone, it seems to do an equally good job as both a sports watch and something altogether more dressy.

Priced at £6,340 (approx. €7,400 / US$8,500 / AU$12,200) this feels like a nice addition to a box of Rolex, Omega and Grand Seiko models for when you need something with a little more personality.

The phrase ‘old is gold’ has never felt more true than now. Mr Jones Watches is reviving two of its older watch designs from its archives, and giving them a new, fresh twist for 2026.

The first watch to be revived and redesigned is Dawn West Dusk East. First launched back in 2011, the original version of the timepiece from Mr Jones Watches featured a single aperture to mark the time and change colour as it moved around the dial. Previously, the dial had four colours that it would cycle through – black, silver, gold and red.

For this new version, one of Mr Jones Watches’ print technicians, Tanith has updated the colours and background. The dial now has a ‘moody’ landscape and subtle patterning that makes it look like a ripple on the moon. The edge or bezel also has words looping around the dial, including ‘birth’, ‘madness’, ‘curiosity’, ‘peace’ and 'vengeance’.

The second watch is Analogon (Printers Edition) and while I normally don’t gravitate towards cartoon-like designs, I think this revival is my favourite. Analogon came out in 2014, and like other Mr Jones Watches models, it had an unusual way to tell the time.

Rocky, another print technician from Mr Jones Watches has kept this unique time-telling but given the dial a complete makeover. A robot face still takes up the majority of the dial but compared to the original, this Analogon (Printers Edition) looks much happier.

The face is made from cogs and screws, and the use of red, blue, green and yellow makes it look more pop art-like. To tell the time, it’s all in the robot’s mouth, as the upper row of teeth displays the hours while the lower jaw shows the minutes.

The Analogon (Printers Edition) isn’t small by any means and sits in a 46mm stainless steel case. It’s powered by a single jewel quartz mechanism and is waterproof to five ATM.

Launching today, both Dawn West Dusk East and Analogon (Printers Edition) are limited to just 100 pieces each. Pricing starts at £225 / $295 / €285 at Mr Jones Watches.

If I asked you to think of a sporting legend, I'm willing to bet your answer probably wouldn't be a cyclist. While the sport has exploded in popularity over the last two decades, it's still far from a known quantity for most people.

Even if you did opt for a two-wheeled all-timer, chances are you wouldn't think of Eddy Merckx. But that's exactly who Breitling has honoured, with its latest limited edition chronograph.

It's a legacy worth celebrating. Merckx enjoys a record which includes a whopping 525 victories, 11 grand tours, 19 monument classics and three world championships. It even includes five Tour de France titles, and 96 days spent in the iconic yellow jersey, which is still a record.

The model features a 41mm stainless steel case, which also sits 13.3mm tall. That's water resistant up to 100m, which is still impressive for a chronograph.

Inside, you'll find a Caliber B01 movement, which features a 4Hz beat rate and around 70 hours of power reserve. It's also COSC-certified, meaning you'll enjoy superior accuracy, while employing a vertical clutch, column-wheel design.

The model is offered on either a black racing-themed leather strap, or a stainless steel mesh bracelet. Both options invoke a little bit of retro design, which should make them hot picks.

The model is limited to just 525 pieces, honouring the number of victories Merckx holds. Flip onto the case back and you'll see a "one of 525" engraving, along with "Eddy Merckx Tribute".

Priced at £6,200 (approx. €7,250 / US$8,250 / AU$11,980) on the leather strap and £6,600 (approx. €7,700 / US$8,800 / AU$12,750) on the bracelet, this feels like a solid option for a lot of people. You definitely don't have to be a fan to own one – kudos to the Breitling design team – but if you are, it's a perfect way to honour an impressive legacy.

When Ulysse Nardin unveiled its updated Freak X model a few weeks ago, it did so with a lot of expectant eyes watching. The model shaved 2mm from the case diameter, making it the smallest Freak ever launched.

That should make it an incredibly wearable prospect – and I gave the model a go to see if that proves true.

First things first, yes – it's incredibly easy to wear. 2mm doesn't sound like a lot, but it's the difference between a watch which sits neatly on the wrist and one which feels like a weighted dinner plate on your wrist.

But the differences aren't limited to just the case size. This model is also crafted with a more traditional construction, including a monobloc case and a more traditional dial design.

Personally, I found this to be a much more attractive design. It looks a lot more like a traditional watch dial, which helps this to slip under the radar a little more.

The Freak isn't often the kind of watch which you can say that about – and frankly, it's probably not the watch you buy to do that – but it certainly gives a new lease of life to the model. I really enjoyed the prospect of a slightly less out-there Freak, and it will almost certainly entice users who would otherwise have been put of by the avant-garde design language.

Don't be fooled into thinking that the quirky design language the model is known for is gone, though. If you've never seen the Freak in the flesh, you really have to – the floating hands are simply astounding in action.

This model also sports a beautiful new movement, complete with a rose gold micro-rotor. That's also good for 72 hours of power reserve, making this a capable part of a watch rotation.

Now, the sticking point for most people will be the price. At £32,030 / €37,960 / US$42,400 (approx. AU$ 61,605) it's certainly not cheap, finding itself in the company of watches like the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak.

Still, if you're looking for something different to add to your watch box, I think this has always been a great option. This new model is the perfect entry point for most collectors into something Freaky.

Bremont is celebrating a decade of being the Official Timing Partner of Henley Royal Regatta with its limited edition Terra Nova HRR Chronograph. The new watch is limited to just 150 pieces, and is a celebration of one of the world’s most prestigious rowing events.

To pay tribute to the sporting heritage of Henley Royal Regatta, the Bremont Terra Nova HRR Chronograph is a real celebration of rowing. Not only does the watch feature royal blue colours and rowing motifs, but it’s also handmade at The Wing in Henley-on-Thames which Bremont’s HQ is based.

Measuring 42mm, the Bremont Terra Nova HRR Chronograph is crafted from 904L stainless steel. The biggest pop of royal blue is on the bi-directional ceramic bezel which has a stroke counter insert which measures stroke rate and cadence by minute during rowing training and racing. Crossed oars are also at 12 o’clock on the bezel.

The bezel is operated by chronograph pushers which are located on the right side of the case and flanks a push-in crown. The pushers also control the navy blue chronograph counters on the dial which includes a small seconds counter at nine o’clock and a 30-minute subdial at three o’clock. Both are contrasted with white hands and numerals.

The main colour of the dial is white but royal blue makes up the chronographs, hour markers and minute track. A date window sits at six o’clock just below the HRR logo. ‘Henley-on-Thames’ is written just below it as a nod to where the Regatta takes place and where the watch was made.

My favourite part of the Bremont Terra Nova HRR Chronograph is its seconds hand in a pretty mint shade. The colour is a nod to the Henley Royal Regatta deckchairs which are in the Stewards enclosure. My husband used to row so we go to the Regatta every year, and I’ve always wanted one of those deckchairs, so I love the tribute to the iconic chairs’ colour.

Powered by the BC77 movement, the Bremont Terra Nova HRR Chronograph has a 62 hour power reserve, and is water resistant to 100 metres. The watch is finished with a choice of a 904L stainless steel bracelet or a blue rubber leather strap.

The Bremont Terra Nova HRR Chronograph is available to buy from today, and is limited to just 150 pieces.

TAG Heuer is back for its fourth collaboration with Gulf Oil, and its latest limited edition watch might be my favourite model yet. Featuring blue and orange racing stripes and a tachymeter bezel, the TAG Heuer Formula 1 Chronograph x Gulf is a racing-inspired work of art.

As the Official Timekeeper for Formula 1, TAG Heuer has a long standing history with motorsports. In partnership with Gulf, the two brands have collaborated on both Formula 1 Chronograph and Monaco timepieces, all of which display Gulf Oil’s iconic blue and orange branding.

The new TAG Heuer Formula 1 Chronograph x Gulf is no exception. Based on TAG Heuer’s popular Chronograph watch, the watch’s dial features Gulf’s blue and orange stripes that run vertically down the right side and is slightly overlapped by a date window at three o’clock. The base of the dial is black opalin, and a blue running track loops around the inside and is interspersed with hour markers.

In the centre and left side of the dial, the TAG Heuer Formula 1 Chronograph x Gulf has three chronograph counters. The 30-minute and 12-hour subdials have orange hands, while the seconds indicator has a blue hand. The main hour and minute hands are skeletonised to match the hour markers, and the watch also has a bold orange seconds hand.

Measuring 44mm, the TAG Heuer Formula 1 Chronograph x Gulf is crafted from Grade 2 sandblasted titanium. A tachymeter bezel frames the dial and has a forged carbon insert that gives it an irregular surface and subtle pattern. On the right side of the case, two chronograph pushers flank an oversized crown that’s tipped with orange.

Powered by the Calibre 16 movement, the TAG Heuer Formula 1 Chronograph x Gulf offers a 48 hour power reserve and is water resistant to 200 metres. The caseback displays the Gulf logo and the watch is finished with a titanium bracelet.

Looking at the TAG Heuer Formula 1 Chronograph x Gulf, I’d describe it as a very busy watch. There’s a lot technically and visually happening on the watch, but I love the use of colour, and the bold bezel that frames the racing-inspired dial.

Limited to 1000 pieces, the TAG Heuer Formula 1 Chronograph x Gulf will be available from July 3rd, and is priced at £5,350 / $6,300 / €6,300.

With the Amazon Prime Day sales finally upon us, there has never been a better time to shop for a bargain. The current rampaging heatwave in the UK means most of us will be looking for cooling devices, but if you're just searching for something cool, I've got you covered.

All through the year, I test out the best watches on the market. I live it, I breathe it, and all so that I can give you advice in sales events like this which is meaningful and will help you to make the right choice.

There are a host of killer deals to get your hands on already, and I'll be keeping the page updated all week as I find even more.

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Time to shop!

Hello watch lovers! T3's resident watch lover, Sam Cross, here. I'll be with you all week, updating this page with the very best deals on watches from Amazon and a wide range of our trusted partners.

It's early doors, but the deals look pretty good so far, and I'm sure as we unearth even more bargains it'll only get better.

Whether you're on the hunt for a decent dive watch, a cool chronograph or a dreamy dress watch, you're in the best place to get a good deal.

TAG! You're it...

There's a reason why TAG Heuer is such a beloved brand. The iconic watchmaker has decades of legacy and heritage, making it a solid pick for most people.

TAG Heuer Aquaracer: was £2,200, now £1,760

Right now, you can pick up a quartz version of its most recognisable dive watch – the Aquaracer – with £440 slashed from the price tag. At just £1,760, it's a great value option for those wanting a simple dive watch.

Still need something cheaper? Check out this Hamilton Khaki Navy Scuba at £370.

Classy Citizen

While dress watches definitely aren't as popular as they once were, we're seeing a growing resurgence thanks to the popularity of vintage models.

Citizen Classic: was £299, now £150

This isn't one of those, but it's certainly got the vibe. And with an exclusive as-good-as half price deal at Goldsmiths, there's no excuse not to add a classy watch to your collection.

£150 is a bargain for a watch like this, and should be snapped up before it disappears!

Classic watches at bargain prices

Okay, now I'll be the first to admit that this deal on a Casio F-91W is not the best you'll ever see. In fact, the 40p price cut is rather insulting to us consumers who simply want a good deal on a great watch.

Casio F-91W: was £15.89, now £15.49

However, I'm willing to forgive it simply on the strength of the piece itself. The F-91W is a cult classic among watch lovers, owing to its simplicity and timelessness.

Buying into that for just over £15 is hard to argue with.

Ice cold Grand Seiko

Given the current heat which is battering the UK, I'd love nothing more than to find myself up against a sheet of ice right now. And while it's not quite the same, this Grand Seiko Icefall model at least fits the vibe right now.

Grand Seiko 'Icefall' Hi-Beat: was £6,300, now £4,725

The dial is – as you probably already expect from Grand Seiko – a work of art, with texture which elevates the piece above that of many contemporaries. And while it's still not what you'd call "cheap" it is a bargain for a watch of this calibre.

I've personally been hankering after a Grand Seiko model for a little while now, so this really couldn't have come at a more dangerous time.

Get a Grip!

One of the most unlikely watches I've fallen in love with over the years is the Gucci Grip. Everything about it should cause a watch enthusiast to recoil – it's made by a fashion brand, and the design looks most like a set of bathroom scales.

Gucci Grip: was £1,340, now £804

But despite that, there's a special place in my heart for this model. It's quirky and fun, and really doesn't take itself too seriously. In the watch industry, that's a bit of a rarity.

Need the vibe for less? I'd opt for this Tissot PRX digital, which offers a similar look for just £264.

Cheap Tudor

It's not often that you see big discounts on brands like Tudor, but there are a few bargains I've spotted. My pick of the bunch is this iconic Black Bay Chrono, in the perfect white dial, black sub-dial configuration.

Tudor Black Bay Chrono: was £5,370, now £4,295

Seen by many as the perfect Rolex Daytona alternative, this model is a hot pick for many seeking a relatively affordable, automatic chronograph.

Still too pricey? I've always loved the Citizen Zenshin chronograph, which nails the vibe for just £399.

Bag a bargain

While you definitely can spend a fortune on watches – even with killer discounts on offer – it's certainly not something you have to do. Recently, I've been spotting more and more people wearing the Casio A168, as a model which offers classy looks and a miniscule price tag.

Casio A168: was £35, now £29.89

That's even better at the moment, with Amazon offering the cult classic for less than £30. For that price, you're getting classic looks which can be dressed up for the office and down for the weekends, as well as the iconic digital display which Casio is renowned for.

Delicious dive watch

I'm a big fan of Seiko, and in particular, I've always loved the dive watches which come from the brand.

Seiko Prospex 1965 Heritage Diver's watch: was £1,300, now £1,040

This Prospex 1965 Heritage Diver's watch is a slight variant of one I tested a few years ago, and I absolutely fell in love with the dimensions and finishing. I'd argue that this one has an even better dial, though, with a gorgeous pale blue hue.

If you're looking to add a solid, reliable dive watch to your collection, look no further than this.

Big Crown, big saving

If you're not already on the Oris hype train, you're missing out on a really exciting watch brand. While there's a lot of history to get your head around, the brand has also been consistently making fantastic watches in recent years.

Oris Big Crown Pointer Date: was £1,750, now £1,400

This Big Crown Pointer Date is the quintessential piece in the modern collection, and it's a real bargain with £350 slashed from the price tag. If you're looking for an everyday piece with character, this is the one for you.

If you need a similar vibe for less, check out this Seiko 5 Sports SNXS for just £272.

70s chic

Rado is one of those brands which really sits under the radar. Its watches are truly excellent, with interesting materials and case shapes which offer something genuinely different from others on the market.

Rado DiaStar: was £1,400, now £1,120

I've been really taken with this limited edition DiaStar model, complete with a green dial with lots of colour gradients and detailing. It's simply oozing with seventies cool, and it's a style which is coming back into fashion right now.

It's time! World time!

The Nomos Club Sport Neomatik Worldtimer was one of my top picks from Watches and Wonders 2025. The model packs a neat complication into an already excellent form, without adding too much bulk and heft.

Nomos Club Sport Neomatik Worldtimer Reverie: was £3,800, now £3,040

Now, you can snag the limited edition Reverie model, complete with a neat discount. Save over £750 and grab it for just £3,040.

It's a lot of watch for that cash.

Quartz king

I'm rounding things out tonight with this Hamilton Khaki Field Quartz. I really fell in love with the watch when I tested it, taking one of the most popular entry-level watch forms and giving it a battery-powered makeover.

Hamilton Khaki Field Quartz: was £425, now £340

It's one of my go-to options when someone asks for an affordable recommendation, and it's even better value right now. At just £340, I think you'd be hard pressed to find a better value prospect.

Second day, second hand

Welcome back to day two of hunting for some watchmaking bargains!

TAG Heuer Autavia GMT: was £2,895, now £2,461

Yesterday, I unearthed a host of stellar deals which make it cheaper and easier than ever to pick up something shiny and new. Today, we're kicking it off with something equally shiny – but not at all new.

Over at Beaverbrooks, I've spotted a pre-owned TAG Heuer Autavia GMT, which is down to just £2,461. That's a great price for a killer watch, complete with a complication which is really popular right now.

Left-field sports watch

If you want to add a sports watch to your collection without going for something from one of the main brands, Norqain should definitely be on your radar. The brand has gone from strength to strength in recent years, offering some of the best value for money in the segment.

Norqain Adventure Sport: was £2,350, now £1,695

This Adventure Sport model is gorgeous, complete with a green and gold design and a carbon fibre-effect dial. You can expect the same exquisite fit and finish which the brand is renowned for, too.

A saving of over £650 makes this one just £1,695 right now!

Another Dive Watch bargain?

If you're in the market for a quartz-powered dive watch, this sales event is made for you. I've already been waxing lyrical about a couple of models, but I've stumbled across another which is a bit of a bargain.

Tissot Seastar 1000: was £390, now £330

The Tissot Seastar 1000 doesn't always get the credit it deserves. That number denotes the 1,000ft or 300m of water resistance on offer, which is impressive at any price point.

Snagging this quartz model for just £330 makes it almost £1 per metre of water resistance, and I think that's a very eloquent way of deciding which diver to go for.

All dressed up

Dress watches have been out of favour for a little while, but I'm convinced they're on the cusp of a comeback. The rise of vintage watches – which are inherently more dress-oriented than the current crop – has definitely pulled them back into favour somewhat.

Baume et Mercier Clifton: was £3,200, now £2,245.50

If you do fancy snagging something more modern, this Baume et Mercier Clifton is a steal. Complete with the brand's Baumatic movement which offer five days of power, this watch is the perfect, modern dress watch.

If that's still out of budget, try this bargain Citizen Classic for just £150.

Digital delights

I was never a massive advocate for the Tissot PRX Digital when it first came out. Priced similarly to the main model, it never really felt like a good value pick for most people.

Tissot PRX Digital: was £330, now £264

Still, with this discount, I think it could be much more appealing. While still a little bit of a left-field choice, there's something cool and delightfully 80s about the combination of the integrated bracelet and the digital display.

A bargain dive watch

Regular readers of my watch deal coverage will know I've got a bit of a soft spot for the Invicta Pro Diver. While some will say that the design is derivative – and, to be fair, it is – I simply can't get over how good the specs are for the price.

Invicta Pro Diver: was £85.83, now £72.96

Enjoying 200m of water resistance is fantastic, while a Seiko NH35A movement powers things. All of that in a steel case with a steel bracelet for just £72.96? You'll be hard-pressed to beat that.

Day three savings

Good morning watch lovers! I bet you thought I'd forgotten about you but fear not – day three of ticking, tocking bargains is here.

Casio B145D: was £78.11, now £50.87

I'm heading back to Amazon first for this Casio B145D. It's a killer, integrated bracelet watch with a natty pink dial, and a whopping 35% off the list price!

If you're seeking style on a budget, this is the way to go.

£5,000 off a Rolex?!

If you thought you couldn't find a deal on a Rolex, you're simply looking in the wrong places. I've just found a neo-vintage Rolex DayDate with a nifty £5,000 saving.

Rolex DayDate: was £24,950, now £19,950

That comes from Chisholm Hunter and sees the watch slip beneath the £20,000 mark. And while that's still plenty of cash, it's a bargain for a watch of this calibre.

You'll enjoy an 18k white gold case and bracelet, and that classic styling.

Bargain Seiko alert

Seiko watches often represent exceptional value, so when they're on deal, things can get really crazy. And the latest offer I've found is just that.

Seiko 5 Sports: was £280, now £130

This Seiko 5 Sports model is better than half price at Goldsmiths, and can be yours for just £130. That's an insane amount of watch for the money, with an automatic movement, a day-date display and a steel case.

In my opinion, the worst part about cheaper watches is often the bracelet, and as this one comes on a rubber strap, you don't have to worry about that! Whether it's your first watch, or simply a stylish and reliable beater, this is one you won't want to miss.

Even bigger bargains

I've been waxing lyrical about a deal on the Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical all week, but I've just found it for an even better price.

Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical: was £755, now £435

You can snag the black model from Chisholm Hunter for just £435 right now, which is a total bargain. I'd argue it even looks better than the white model, too...

I'm green with envy

You definitely didn't need me to give you another dive watch deal, but I've got it for you anyway. This Oris Aquis Date is unlikely to be your first pick, but it's got a stonking price cut on it right now which makes it far more accessible.

Oris Aquis Date: was £2,000, now £1,150

At just £1,150, this is suddenly in the same arena as brands like Christopher Ward and Seiko, which is much different to where it sits at retail.

New day, same great deal

Hello you watch loving bargain hunters. I'm back again for the fourth and final day of the Prime Day sales. For some of us here in the UK, today is payday and that plus the sales is either dangerous or brilliant, depending on your outlook.

Citizen Promaster Diver: was £259.49, now £185.09

Over at Amazon, I've found a really smart looking Citizen Promaster Diver. Those are always available with killer discounts, and this one can be had for just £185.09.

Super (savings) Seville

The Bulova Super Seville is one seriously underrated watch. Designed around a 262kHz quartz movement, you'll enjoy one of the smoothest sweeping seconds hands of any watch.

Bulova Super Seville: was £499, now £399

The design is perfectly retro, with more than a healthy does of 70s charm. That's accentuated even more by the yellow gold-toned case and bracelet, which looks like it was plucked straight from The Sopranos.

Modern Classics

Us watch enthusiasts can often be accused of looking backwards rather than forwards. We're obsessed with history and heritage, which can make it difficult for modern brands to get a look in.

Frederique Constant Classics: was £695, now £495

One which is gaining some attention is Frederique Constant, and it's really not hard to see why. Well made watches at decent price points, complete with nice designs are the order of the day.

This Classics model is the embodiment of a brilliant dress watch, complete with a quartz movement and £200 slashed from the price. It's a bargain at that!

Calling all golf fans – TAG Heuer has teamed up with TaylorMade on its latest Connected Calibre E5 watch. The TAG Heuer Connected Calibre E5 45 mm x TaylorMade Edition is designed to support golf players during rounds of golf, by tracking shots, positioning and other metrics.

TAG Heuer debuted its first Connected smartwatch back in 2015, and since then, it’s expanded the line-up to include sports like Formula 1 and golf. The latter is what we’re talking about today, as the brand has launched its latest golf Connected watch in collaboration with sports equipment manufacturer, TaylorMade.

Designed to seamlessly integrate into a round of golf, the TAG Heuer Connected Calibre E5 45 mm x TaylorMade Edition is powered by TAG Heuer OS and the Calibre E5 movement. Compatible with iOS 18+ and Android 13+, the new timepiece is sure to impress golfers and fans alike.

With the TAG Heuer Connected Calibre E5 45 mm x TaylorMade Edition, you can view your metrics quickly on the screen, including best and last score, longest drive, rounds played and more. Each shot and position is registered for you via TAG Heyer’s algorithms so you can focus on your game as your watch collects your data.

Once your shots and positions are registered, it’s processed by TaylorMade’s performance analysis which compares each round to deliver ‘strokes gained metrics’. Wearers will be able to see strokes gained and lost, and which areas they can improve on.

Measuring 45mm, the TAG Heuer Connected Calibre E5 45 mm x TaylorMade Edition isn’t a small watch by any means. Aside from its golf tracking technology, it also has dual-band GPS and sensors that track your heart rate, calories, breathing and sleep.

The bezel of the TAG Heuer Connected Calibre E5 45 mm x TaylorMade Edition is engraved with 18 holes. Part of the titanium case, a crown sits on the right side, and features TaylorMade branding, as does the caseback and strap clasp.

The dial or AMOLED screen is available in two digital designs. The first is called Topography and inspired by the topography of golf courses. It includes three chronographs, a date window, and hours, minutes and seconds hands.

The second is Momentum which, despite the name, is much simpler with just the digital time being shown. The background is inspired by the fluidity of a golf swing. Both dials, as well as the strap of the watch, shows off dark blue colours that are from TaylorMade’s palette and history.

The TAG Heuer Connected Calibre E5 45 mm x TaylorMade Edition is finished with a blue leather striped bracelet, and an impressive 12 hour battery life. TAG Heuer and TaylorMade have also partnered on other golfing products, including a putter, duffle bag, hats and gloves.

For avid golf enthusiasts, the TAG Heuer Connected Calibre E5 45 mm x TaylorMade Edition is exactly what you’ll want to wear to the course. Not only does it look the part with its two dial displays but having your golf stats on your wrist can seriously improve your game.

The TAG Heuer Connected Calibre E5 45 mm x TaylorMade Edition is available to buy now for £2,150 / $2,550 / €2,550.

It's no secret that TAG Heuer enjoys a lot of heritage in the world of motorsport. It's chronographs have been seen on the wrists of drivers and fans alike for the better part of half a century, while a renewed timekeeping duty with Formula 1 has brought that legacy into the modern day.

Now, another major motorsport event has been immortalised in chronograph form. The brand's latest release is made to celebrate the Goodwood Festival of Speed, which is set to take place in just a few weeks time.

The model sports a beautiful, deep green dial and bezel colour, which is inspired by the green fields of Goodwood. That's accented with red hands and rings on the crown and pushers, and the two marry up really nicely.

That dial is broken by three sub-dials arranged in a 12, six, nine arrangement. That leaves space at the three o'clock position for a date window, and the brand, model and calibre logos.

It sits within a 44mm case crafted from fine brushed steel. Flipping things over reveals an engraved caseback, complete with the Festival of Speed logo and the position of the watch within the limited run of 500 pieces.

The model is also rated for a staggering 200m of water resistance. That's enough for a dive watch certification, and is almost unheard of in the realm of chronographs – top marks, TAG!

The piece is powered by a Caliber 16 movement, which should ensure around 48 hours of power reserve from a 4Hz beat rate. Note that those figures are taken from elsewhere online, and don't come directly from TAG Heuer.

Priced at £4,250 / €5,000 / US$5,050 (approx. AU$8,025) the model should be a popular pick for motoring fans seeking a neat limited edition watch. Whether that, or you're simply a TAG fan, this is certain to be a hit.

While there are many features and functions we look for in a modern dive watch, there's one which really must stand out above all else. Water resistance should really be a given for anything in this space, but as the defining factor which makes the segment tick, it's still important.

Enter the Certina PH2000M. That name should already give away one of the key features of this watch – and no, it's not a typo!

The model is engineered to withstand pressures up to 2,000m below the surface of the ocean. It's no mean feat – the Rolex Submariner is a figurehead of this watch type, and can only manage a mere 300m.

Don't think the added deep water credentials come at the sacrifice of style, either. The model comes in four different dial options, each looking absolutely fabulous.

You'll choose between white, black, yellow and teal sunburst dials, all with black bezels apart from the white model, which has a blue bezel. All of the models feature orange accents on the minute hand, which ties in with classic dive watch colour schemes.

All four are presented in 43mm cases crafted from Grade 2 Titanium. They do sit 16mm thick, which is the only bug on the windshield in this spec sheet. But hey, that water resistance has to come from somewhere.

You'll also find a helium escape valve on the side of the case, while the bezel ring is crafted from ceramic. Inside, the popular Powermatic 80 movement powers things, offering 80 hours of power reserve.

Pricing is very reasonable, too. All four models cost just £1,230 / US$1,440 (approx. €1,420 / AU$2,320) which is not a lot for a watch of this calibre. If you're in the market for a stylish dive watch with serious specs, I think this one should definitely be on your radar.

Bolstering its reputation as military and pilot watch experts, Bremont has just launched its His Majesty’s Armed Forces collection, featuring three watches for the British Army, Royal Navy and Royal Air Force. All three Bremont HMAF watches are inspired by the land, sea and air – and as someone with a military background, I was surprised by which one I liked the most.

Bremont has worked with the MOD since 2019, making watches for serving personnel. Through this work and collaboration, Bremont has become well-versed at honouring the British military, and is permitted to use signs, symbols and badges from the three armed services in its watch creations.

Bremont’s HMAF collection is a perfect example of this, as each watch uses the official heraldic insignia from each armed service. Another thing all three watches use is Super-LumiNova on its hour markers and dial elements to enhance the legibility.

Starting with the British Army, Bremont has developed the HMAF Terra Nova Date, a field watch which displays the official Army crest on its California dial. Measuring 40.5mm, it sits in a stainless steel case with an oversized push-in crown. The dial has a brown shade with a vertical gradient which gives it a rough, vintage feel. The hour numbers are a mixture of Roman and Arabic numerals in cream, and a date window sits at three while the Army crest sits at nine.

The HMAF Terra Nova Date is powered by the BB54 movement which gives the watch 41 hours of power reserve. It’s water resistant to 100 metres and comes with a steel bracelet or tan nubuck strap.

Moving on to the Royal Navy, the HMAF Supermarine is water resistant to 300 metres as a nod to the Navy’s experience in maritime environments. The stainless steel 40mm case features a full ceramic bezel insert which matches in colour with the grey gradient dial and ring. The numerals are more simple here as they’re represented by bars and circles, and a date window sits at three o’clock.

The Royal Navy’s badge sits just above the six o’clock position. The watch is also powered by the BB64 movement with a 56 hour power reserve, and is finished with a grey nubuck strap.

Finally for the RAF, the HMAF Altitude Date is the smallest of the three at 39mm. A three-hand pilot’s watch, it features a midnight bronze Cerakote case with a bevelled crown so it can still be used while wearing gloves. The black dial is offset with beige numerals, and hour, minute and seconds hands, the latter of which has Bremont’s ejection seat pullcord tail with a lollipop white tip.

Like the Royal Navy watch, the HMAF Altitude Date has the RAF’s crest just above six o’clock. Powered by the BB14 movement, the watch has a 68 hour power reserve, 100 metre water resistance, and is finished with a tan nubuck strap.

This is where I’m going to get in trouble. I have family in the Royal Marines so in theory, I should like the HMAF Supermarine the most. But there’s just something about the HMAF Altitude Date which I absolutely love, and considering Bremont is best known for its pilot watches, you’d expect this one to be most popular anyway!

The Bremont HMAF collection is available now with prices starting at £3,100. All models are limited to 300 pieces each, but you can also buy the set of all three which is also limited to 50 pieces.

In the realm of affordable watches, Seiko is a name with decades of weight behind it. The Japanese brand's core offering has long been associated with offering great watches at a great price, and that has made it a household name for many.

In the £1,000 region, its Presage collection represents some of the best value you'll find – and now there is a quartet of new models on offer. That includes a trio of additions to the permanent collection, as well as a limited edition model with just 2,000 pieces being produced.

Each of the four features a dial inspired by Tomioka silk and made to look like the fabric being draped over a surface. The limited edition model uses a white dial, and is set within a rose gold-coloured case, complete with a brown leather strap. The result is an aesthetic which looks like the quintessential dress watch, and should be very popular.

In the standard collection, there are three different dials to choose from. Shironeri is also a white dial, though it feels more of a bright white thanks to the silver-toned case.

That's paired with Watake-Iro and Sakura-Iro – green and pink – to round out the set. Those two dial colours have been used in the Grand Seiko line up before, and they have always been showstoppers, so seeing them at this price is pretty remarkable.

The white and green models are offered on a seven-link steel bracelet, while the pink model comes on a brown leather strap. That's designed to mimic the branch and blossom array of the beloved cherry blossom trees.

The collection uses 38mm cases which seat neat and tidy at just 12.9mm thick. All of the models are water resistant to 100m, and utilise the 6R51 movement, which offers 72 hours of power reserve from a 3Hz movement.

Priced from €1,030 (approx. £895 / US$1,200 / AU$1,685) on the leather strap to €1,200 (approx. £1,050 / US$1,375 / AU$1,965), these feel like Seiko may as well be printing money. It's a fabulously spec'd watch for that price, and should sell like hot cakes.

When it comes to dive watches, few brands have the heritage of Panerai. Spending most of its life under wraps as a supplier of the Italian Navy, the brand enjoys a handsome reputation as a maker of exceptionally rugged pieces.

That's no different today, with a new Panerai Submersible Navy SEALs model arriving with an enviable spec sheet. That includes a staggering 500m of water resistance, which is far more than many of the dive watches offered elsewhere in the market.

The model sports a grey sunburst dial, with a small seconds register at the nine o'clock position and a discrete date window at three o'clock. I'm always a fan of this dial design, which stays clutter-free and readable.

That's surrounded by a ceramic bezel, and sits within a 44mm case crafted from brushed stainless steel. Personally, I think that brushwork is a masterstroke, adding a grey hue which marries up nicely with the dial and bezel.

Inside, the brand's P.980 calibre beats away. That's an automatic calibre which offers three days of power from a 4Hz beat rate. The model also comes with both a black rubber and a grey canvas strap, to suit different people and scenarios.

Even more impressive than the spec sheet is the list of testing scenarios these watches are put through. In order to ensure they're fit for the most gruelling and demanding environments, Panerai employs a range of tests to ensure thermal shock resistance, movement winding, magnetic resistance and more.

The watches are even tested in saline and humidity, exposed to UV and given some pretty intense shock tests, all to make sure they will continue to work in such environments. It's a seriously impressive suite of testing, and should ensure the watch is more than capable of dealing with any stresses and strains it comes up against in use.

Priced at £10,400 (approx. €12,025 / US$14,000 / AU$19,725), this model feels like a bit of a bargain, all things considered. It'll probably outlive you or I, and that makes it a pretty decent deal in my book.

Hublot has launched its Big Bang Summer collection, and it’s just as colourful as you’d expect. Available in two sizes, the Hublot Big Bang Summer watches are inspired by the Mediterranean, and feature pastel-coloured ceramic materials.

If you know anything about Hublot, you’ll know how much the brand loves to use ceramic in its watch designs. Both of the new Hublot Big Bang Summer watches feature ceramic materials in their construction, which is highly scratch-resistant, lightweight and durable.

Most importantly, though, the new Hublot Big Bang Summer watches are undeniably stylish, and make ceramic look better than ever. There are two watches available from the collection, one in 42mm with a flyback chronograph and the other in 44mm with a tourbillon. Both have the same colour face and design, featuring pink, mint and sky blue pastel colours on the case, dial, bezel and straps.

Starting with the 42mm version, the Hublot Big Bang Summer Ceramic 42mm is powered by the Hub1280 Unico movement which gives the watch a self-winding flyback chronograph complication.

The case of the 42mm Hublot Big Bang Summer watch features patchwork-like pastel colours, and the bezel has Hublot’s iconic H-shaped screws dotted around it. On the right side of the case are two pushers that flank the crown, and power the chronograph subdials on the skeletonised dial.

Limited to 200 pieces, the Hublot Big Bang Summer Ceramic 42mm has a 72 hour power reserve, and is water resistant to 100 metres. It’s priced at £26,900 / $34,300 / €33,700.

Next up is the Hublot Big Bang Summer Ceramic 44mm, which has many of the same features as the 42mm version. Where it differs is its automatic tourbillon which sits at six o’clock. It has a skeletonised dial, and is powered by the HUB6035 movement which gives the watch a 72 hour power reserve. It’s available for £93,00 / $119,000 / €116,000, and limited to just 10 pieces.

The summer of watches has begun, and the new Hublot Big Bang Summer collection is definitely what I want to be wearing this season.

It's no secret that vintage watches are all the rage right now. Whether you love them for their retro styling, smaller sizes or quirky complications, it seems that something old is definitely the in-thing.

Now, those seeking a vintage Jaeger-LeCoultre watch have the opportunity to buy a curated selection of museum-grade pieces direct from the brand. As part of their 'The Collectibles VI' range, users will be able to select from 12 models carefully selected models.

That includes seven Reverso models from different eras, as well as a further selection of five other emblematic models which mark important moments in the brand's history. The oldest models on offer date back to 1931, meaning there's some real heritage to unearth.

Two pieces hail from that year, with a standard Reverso and a Reverso Dame, both in black and steel, and paired with a hand-crafted black calfskin leather strap. Similarly styled – and of only a slightly lesser vintage – is the Reverso Central Seconds, also lovingly known as the Doctor's Reverso.

Fast forward another few years and we get the Triple Calendar Moonphase dress watch from 1946. That's one of my personal favourites in this collection – it's a classic complication, complete with a pointer date around the outer edge.

The iconic Memovox is also represented with a pair of significant references. Up first is a 1958 Memovox Parking, which includes an alarm function, followed by a sleek 1969 Memovox Automatic Calendar with a black dial, a 37mm case diameter and an original Gay Frères bracelet.

But my absolute favourite from the collection is this 1970 Geomatic E560, which is one of just 200 pieces ever made. It features an 18k gold cushion case which is bang on-trend right now, and has had its automatic K883S movement chronometer-certified and tested for 360 hours.

There's no word on pricing right now, but I wouldn't expect them to be too affordable. Not only are these watches old and rare, they've gone through the brand's restoration workshop to ensure they're still fit for modern use – I wouldn't expect all of that to come cheap!

If you're a fan of the best watches on the market, you'll almost certainly be aware of the Ulysse Nardin Freak. While its new baby brother – the UN SuperFreak – stole the headlines at this year's Watches and Wonders show, the original model has been part of our lives for a quarter of a century.

Now, a new trio of Freak X models have been unveiled, designed to bring the iconic haute horology model to a greater number of wrists. The new collection centres around a new movement – the UN-232 calibre – which is more compact than its predecessor and is built on 35 patents.

The compact size of the movement has affected other aspects of the spec sheet. Case diameter is reduced from 43mm to a much more wearable 41mm, while the lug-to-lug width is also reduced to make this the most wearable model in the Freak family.

Three models make up the new collection. That includes two models crafted from 80% recycled stainless steel – one grey dial and one in a blue sunburst finish – while there's also a rose gold option with a black dial, for those seeking a touch of added class.

The new collection comes with a quick-change strap mechanism, designed to make it easier than ever to change the strap on your watch. There are eight different options available, including rubber straps, leather straps and a steel bracelet, though there's notably no gold bracelet option.

Still, that should be more than enough to keep users satisfied, and allow them to personalise these pieces to their taste. Pricing is shown in the table below:

I'm a big fan of this design. I've always loved the Freak for its design ingenuity, and now it's available in an even more wearable size. It's another home run for the brand in a significant, anniversary year.

Zwift has teamed up with Swedish watchmaker Bravur to launch its first-ever mechanical watch, a limited-edition timepiece celebrating cycling culture.

The Bravur x Zwift watch is limited to just 100 individually numbered pieces worldwide and features a host of subtle references that long-time Zwift users will immediately recognise.

While Zwift is best known for its virtual training platform and indoor cycling ecosystem (see also: Zwift Ride review), the company says the project grew from a shared passion for cycling between the two brands.

Zwift co-founder and CEO Eric Min discovered cycling while living in New York before turning to indoor training during his years on Wall Street, while Bravur's founders, Magnus and Johan, built their watch brand around their own backgrounds in competitive cycling.

The resulting watch packs a surprising amount of Zwift lore into a compact 37mm case.

The black dial features the Zwift logo at 12 o'clock, a feather icon representing the platform's popular climbing power-up and a lightning bolt symbolising power output.

The textured centre section is inspired by the volcanic landscape found in Watopia, Zwift's fictional flagship world, while a luminous ring references the sought-after Zwift Concept Z1 (a.k.a. Tron) bike that riders unlock after completing a huge amount of climbing.

Designed for Zwifters who know where to look

There are yet more hidden details for dedicated users, including a small "Designed in Watopia" marking that appears above the six o'clock position.

Zwift's familiar Ride On thumbs-up icon appears on both the dial and the caseback.

The minute track also borrows visual cues from race circuits and finish-line markings, continuing Bravur's tradition of incorporating motorsport and cycling-inspired design elements into its watches.

Beyond the Zwift references, the watch offers the specifications expected from a premium mechanical timepiece.

The case is crafted from 316L stainless steel and paired with a sapphire crystal, a screw-down crown, and a 100-metre water resistance rating.

Power comes from the well-known Sellita SW200-2 automatic movement, while the watch is assembled in Båstad, Sweden.

The watch ships with two interchangeable straps in Zwift's signature black-and-orange colour scheme and arrives in a vegetable-tanned leather cycling bag inspired by the equipment carried during some of cycling's most famous races.

Pre-orders are now open at Zwift, with deliveries expected in June and July, and pricing set at £1,095 in the UK, €1,395 in Europe, and $1,195 in the US.

As no reissue is planned, once the 100 watches are sold, that's likely to be the end of the road for this particular collaboration.

Arnold & Son has just launched its HM London Skyline watch. Made in collaboration with The Limited Edition, the new timepiece features the London skyline, including Big Ben, St Paul’s Cathedral and Tower Bridge – but it’s when the lights go off that the watch really gets to shine.

The new Arnold & Son HM London Skyline is a celebration in many different ways. Firstly, it commemorates the 260th anniversary of Arnold & Son and the 10th anniversary of The Limited Edition. But it’s also a beautiful tribute to London’s iconic buildings and its historical and modern architecture.

Measuring 39.05mm, the Arnold & Son HM London Skyline sits in a stainless steel or 18ct red gold case, depending on your preference. The dial is made from blue mother-of-pearl which sits just behind the miniature London buildings, and acts as the backdrop of the sky.

The buildings you can see on the Arnold & Son HM London Skyline include Big Ben, the Dome of St Paul’s Cathedral, and the Palace of Westminster. These blend into the background and act as shadows, while Tower Bridge sits at the front. Despite being a miniature re-enactment, the buildings are seriously detailed.

To ensure the buildings are the centre of attention, the other dial features of the Arnold & Son HM London Skyline are relatively simple with just small circles as the hour markers, and a central hour and minute hands. But as I mentioned before, the Arnold & Son HM London Skyline gets even better when it’s in the dark.

Using Super-LumiNova, the Arnold & Son HM London Skyline glows in the dark, and covers the historical architecture with London’s more modern buildings. The London Eye, the Shard and the Gherkin appear and are illuminated when the lights go down, making this watch even cooler.

Powered by the A&S 1001 movement, the calibre of the Arnold & Son HM London Skyline has a thickness of 2.7mm, making it extra-thin. It can be seen via the sapphire caseback, including the double-barrels, screws, wheels and mainplate.

An individual serial number and The Limited Edition’s star motif can also be seen on the caseback. The movement gives the watch 90 hours of power reserve, and it’s finished with a blue alligator leather strap.

Prices on the Arnold & Son HM London Skyline start at £15,000 and it’s available to buy exclusively at The Limited Edition. The watch is limited to just 20 pieces.

It's no secret that dive watches have become more popular in every part of our lives. The rise of the desk diver – those who enjoy such watches while in the office, far from any body of water beyond the cooler – gave birth to the Christopher Ward Desk Diver back in 2024.

Crafted in collaboration with notorious watch design rebel, seconde/seconde, the piece poked gentle fun at such users. Now, the pair have launched another collaboration, this time designed to act as the perfect dive watch for your summer holiday.

The Pool Diver takes the idea of the original and morphs it into something designed for lounging and relaxing. Speaking about the piece, Christopher Ward CEO, Mike France, said, "We wanted him to extend the ‘self-help’ format he created with the Desk Diver for the summer holiday – and he did not disappoint."

Let your eyes wander around the bezel and minute track and you'll find activities such as reading, sunbathing, drinking and flexing all on the to-do list. The date window is placed peculiarly at the seven o'clock position, and is morphed into a 'max units per day' counter – tread carefully on any end-of-month holidays!

The watch itself features a 41mm stainless steel case, which sits 11.45mm tall. A helium escape valve sits on the left-hand side, which is decorated with a tropical island design.

The model offers 200m of water resistance and packs in a Sellita SW200-1 movement. That offer a 4Hz beat rate and 38 hours of power reserve, and is pretty much the go-to for a wide array of brands these days.

The model is offered on either an orange, white or blue Aquaflex rubber strap, or on a three-link Bader bracelet. It's not a limited edition this time, but there will be a limited order window – similar to what we saw with the Christopher Ward x Bark and Jack Green Fifteen.

You'll need to order between 3pm (BST) on June 11th and 5pm (BST) on June 24th to snag one. Rubber strap models are priced at £895 / €1,175 / US$1,250 (approx. AU$1,700) while the version on the Bader bracelet will cost £1,060 / €1,385 / US$1,475 (approx. AU$2,025).

Seiko has launched the new Prospex Alpinist Mechanical GMT in Green. Expanding the popular Prospex collection, the watch introduces a GMT complication to the line-up, and reimagines the dial in a stunning green colour.

An offshoot of the Prospex range, the Alpinist was first introduced in 1959 exclusively for the Japanese market. As the name suggests, the Prospex Alpinist was designed for mountaineers and the demanding environments they face.

The original Alpinist watch was most recognisable by its rotating inner compass ring and Arabic numerals, features that the new Prospex Alpinist Mechanical GMT in Green has held onto. But to give the watch a modern spin, the timepiece now comes with a GMT complication so wearers can track multiple time zones at the same time.

Sitting in a stainless steel 39.5mm case, the Prospex Alpinist Mechanical GMT in Green features central hours and minutes hands, as well as a 24-hour hand and stop seconds hand. The 24-hour hand is tipped in red, and matches the 24-hour display on the bezel to offer the dual-time display function and improve the visibility.

The dial of the Prospex Alpinist Mechanical GMT has a dark green colour which is complimented by the silver case and gold hour markers and Arabic numerals. The indices are three-dimensional and enhanced by LumiBrite so you can see the markers and hands in low light conditions.

Powered by the in-house 6R54 automatic calibre movement, the Prospex Alpinist Mechanical GMT in Green has a 72 hour power reserve and is water resistant to 200 metres. The case has screw-down crowns on the right side, and is finished with a sustainable dark LWG leather strap.

The Seiko Prospex Alpinist Mechanical GMT in Green is available to pre-order for £1,100.

Gerald Charles just made my favourite Maestro 2.0 Ultra-Thin watch yet – but sadly, I won’t be able to get my hands on it. Exclusively available to the Asian market and limited to just 80 pieces, the Maestro 2.0 Ultra-Thin Asia Edition features a rare jade dial which is one of the most difficult natural stones to use in watchmaking.

The Maestro 2.0 Ultra-Thin Asia Edition is Gerald Charles’ way of celebrating its ‘growing bond with Asia’ and the continent’s passion for independent watchmaking. Not only is the new watch only available to the Asian market, but it’s also made from one of its most culturally significant materials.

Jade is a rare material, and one of the most difficult gemstones to work with due to its unpredictable nature and fragility. Gerald Charles is no stranger to stone dials, but due to the rounded square octagonal shape of the Maestro’s case, it made carving and setting the jade dial a bit of a challenge.

Each dial of the Maestro 2.0 Ultra-Thin Asia Edition features a rough jade gemstone that’s been cut, shaped, milled and finished into an ultra-thin disc. With a thickness of just 0.4mm, each jade stone on the dial is unique, and features different veins and tones. The colour ranges from deep turquoises to lighter blues – it’s just the luck of the draw to see what you get!

Aside from the stone material, the dial of the Maestro 2.0 Ultra-Thin Asia Edition is minimalist with just central hour, minute and seconds hands in silver, and free of hour markers and numerals. It sits in a 41mm stainless steel case with a screw-down crown and Clous de Paris finish, and a total thickness of 9mm.

Powered by the Swiss Manufacture Calibre GCA2000 movement, the Maestro 2.0 Ultra-Thin Asia Edition has a 50 hour power reserve and is water resistant to 100 metres. The movement can be seen via the caseback which shows off its golden central oscillating weight, and honeycomb motif.

To offset the jade dial even more, the Maestro 2.0 Ultra-Thin Asia Edition is finished with a white rubber strap. I love gemstone dials, and the jade featured in the Maestro 2.0 Ultra-Thin Asia Edition is so beautiful and unique. Sadly for me – and probably for you too – the watch is exclusively available in Asia and limited to 80 pieces. Pricing is available on request.

If you think of watches and motorsport, TAG Heuer should be one of the first names you think of. The brand has been synonymous with racing on four wheels for decades, and has freshly renewed that position this year as the official timekeeper of the Formula 1 series.

Now, to celebrate that legacy, the brand is unveiling a limited edition version of its Monaco watch. That draws on technology patented by La Fabrique du Temps Louis Vuitton, and previously seen in some LV watches.

That's dubbed the spin time movement, and sees 12 individual indices spin around only on the hour where they become relevant. Here, those are also designed to look like pistons, as a nod to the motorsport heritage we talked about earlier.

That flanks a central minute hand, which stands alone with no seconds readout available. The hand is tipped in red, just like the gauge needles on a speedometer, which is a neat touch.

Every time that minute hand passes the 12 o'clock position, an intricate series of movements happen. The current hour indicator spins back to its original position, while the subsequent one makes a precise 90-degree turn to showcase the black numeral which was previously hidden away.

The square case is crafted from grade 5 titanium and frames the central, circular portion with a transparent design. Four black DLC-coated arches sit in the four corners, cementing the central dial in place.

The model comes fitted with a black rubber strap, which features a textile embossing and red stitching on the sides. It's a fitting nod to the sporty heritage of the piece, and should make it very comfortable to wear.

Limited to just 50 individually numbered pieces, this is certainly going to be a tough one to keep hold of. There's no word on pricing, though given the nature of the piece itself, I'd expect it to be pretty darn expensive.

Girard-Perregaux has just launched a new generation of its iconic Laureato watches, and I might like them more than the originals. Following the success of the Laureato Fifty anniversary edition which launched in 2025, these four new watches feature elevated dial finishes and are powered by the new in-house movement.

While the new watches are described as the ‘new generation’ of the Laureato, Girard-Perregaux has still kept the watch’s defining characteristics but just made them bolder and more refined. In true Laureato style, the new 36mm and 39mm watches have the same octagonal bezel, integrated bracelet and sport chic design but now, more people can enjoy them.

As someone with small wrists, I love that this year’s watch trends are seeing a pattern in manufacturers shrinking their watches. That’s definitely the case with the new Girard-Perregaux Laureato, as it now comes in a smaller 36mm as well as a mid-range 39mm.

These new sizes bridge a gap within the collection. Previously, the Laureato has come in 34mm, 38mm, 42mm and 43mm so the new 36mm and 39mm sizes are a good in between for many wearers.

Another exciting change for the Girard-Perregaux Laureato is the new Calibre GP4800 movement. Developed in-house, the Calibre GP4800 measures 25.60mm and with a 4.28mm thickness. It can be seen via the caseback which displays its silicum escapement, escape wheel, palette lever and roller.

The Calibre GP4800 movement offers a stop-seconds function so wearers can precisely set the time. It also gives the Laureato watches a 55 hour power reserve.

The 36mm Girard-Perregaux Laureato is available in pink or silver colours, while the 39mm comes in pink or blue. The dials have a Clous de Paris pattern, a date window and simple hour markers, and hour, minute and seconds hands.

My personal favourite is the Girard-Perregaux Laureato in silver. Despite being smaller in size, the silver version features a diamond-set bezel which really pronounces its octagonal shape. Call me a magpie, but I love all things shiny and the 36mm silver Girard-Perregaux Laureato is definitely that.

The new Girard-Perregaux Laureato watches are available today with prices starting at £8,200.

Tudor is back again with another Black Bay Chrono watch, only this time, it’s brighter and bolder than before. The new Tudor Black Bay Chrono 39 “Bumblebee” has a black and yellow dial, and has been upgraded with a new case, snowflake hands and movement.

Tudor has truly outdone itself this year. The watch manufacturer launched new Black Bay, Monarch and Royal novelties at Watches and Wonders 2026, as well as a Formula One-inspired watch in collaboration with Visa Cash App Racing Bulls Formula One Team.

But clearly Tudor is not slowing down as it’s just launched the new Black Bay Chrono 39 “Bumblebee” and it might be my favourite Tudor launch of 2026 – so far, anyway. Part of the Tudor Daring Watches collection, the Black Bay Chrono 39 “Bumblebee” might be its boldest design yet – you definitely won’t miss it, that’s for sure.

As a sports chronograph, the Black Bay Chrono 39 “Bumblebee” features Tudor’s signature contrasting small seconds and 45 minute sub-counters. The black sub-counters sit atop a bright yellow dial, reminiscent of the colour of a bumblebee.

The dial of the Black Bay Chrono 39 “Bumblebee” displays a date window at six o'clock and circular and triangle hour markers. It features Tudor’s iconic snowflake hands which have been redesigned for the new watch for better subdial visibility. They also glow in the dark thanks to Super-LumiNova.

The snowflake hands aren’t the only new part of the Black Bay Chrono 39 “Bumblebee”. It sits in a new 39mm stainless steel case that has a thickness of 13.1mm, and has a fixed black bezel with a tachymetric scale. The pushers on the right side also have a new knurling pattern.

Powered by the Manufacture Chronograph Calibre MT5813, the movement has a silicon balance ring, vertical clutch and column-wheel construction. It gives the watch a 70 hour power reserve.

The Black Bay Chrono 39 “Bumblebee” is finished with a stainless steel three-link bracelet. Yellow is my favourite colour, so I’m absolutely loving the new Black Bay Chrono 39 “Bumblebee”, and fans of big, bold colours are sure to love it too.

The Tudor Black Bay Chrono 39 “Bumblebee” is available to buy now for £5,270 at Tudor.

No, you're not looking at a misprint – the new Zenith G.F.J. model really does have a second manufacturers name on the dial. It's part of the new double-signed program, which is going to see different manufacturers working with Zenith to put their spin on the iconic dress watch.

It's not a new concept, either. Back in the day, double-signed watches marked a shared vision and a coming together of interests for two brands – a notion which has made them very collectible among certain horological enthusiasts.

For its first release under this banner, Zenith has partnered with Naoya Hida and Co. – a Tokyo-based outfit which specialises in fusing skilled craftsmanship with modern microfabrication processing. The result is a highly sought-after and very limited collection of watches, with a real 'if you know, you know' aura.

This model is presented within a 39mm platinum case, with a dial crafted from solid silver. That features hour and minute hands on the central pinion, with a small seconds register at six o'clock.

The two names, as well as all of the other indications on the dial, are hand engraved and filled with a blue Japanese urushi lacquer. That creates a lovely contrast with the pale dial, as well as offering a nod to Zenith's house colour.

Inside, the Calibre 135 movement can be found. That's a manually-wound calibre, and features a Breguet hairspring, beating at 2.5Hz to offer 72 hours of power reserve.

The piece is incredibly limited, with just ten models being made. With that in mind, the CHF 58,900 (approx. £56,000 / €64,700 / US$75,400 / AU$104,900) actually feels more reasonable than I'd anticipated.

Personally, I think this may even appeal more to fans of Naoya Hida – who's books for 2026 are already closed – than those of Zenith, giving them another rare chance to grab a watch with the brand's name on it. If you don't happen to find yourself snagging one of these, it's worth keeping an eye out, as the program should see more, similar collaborative efforts in the future.

Piaget is back with a new edition of its iconic Altiplano Ultimate Automatic, and this time, it’s had a stunning blue upgrade, courtesy of Wristcheck. The Piaget Altiplano Ultimate Automatic with Wristcheck is a special collaboration, as the former rarely produces limited edition watches – until now.

Founded in 2020, Wristcheck is a global watch marketplace, connecting watch collectors from over 50 countries. Now, Wristcheck is collaborating with Piaget on a new interpretation of Piaget’s popular Altiplano Ultimate Automatic watch.

Introduced in 2018, the Piaget Altiplano Ultimate Automatic watch quickly became one of the thinnest automatic watches ever produced. Measuring just 4.3mm thick, the Piaget Altiplano Ultimate Automatic features the Manufacture 910P ultra-thin self-winding movement which fuses with the case to become one.

The caseback of the Piaget Altiplano Ultimate Automatic is the mainplate of the watch, and features Piaget and Wristcheck logos. The case and movement is made of 238 components, and features an openworked dial, complete with screws, balance wheels, barrels and gears.

The case of the Piaget Altiplano Ultimate Automatic measures 41mm, and is crafted in 18K white gold with a rhodium finish. The main part of the watch influenced by Wristcheck is the colour. Wristcheck’s signature blue shade is shown on the hour counter, hands, screws, peripheral rotor.

The Piaget Altiplano Ultimate Automatic in collaboration with Wristcheck is finished with a blue calfskin strap, complete with Wristcheck blue topstitching. It also has a 50 hour power reserve. I’ve always been a fan of blue watches, so this new version of the Altiplano Ultimate Automatic is a big hit in my books.

The new Piaget Altiplano Ultimate Automatic with Wristcheck is limited to just 30 pieces, so if you like the look of it, you’ll need to be quick to get your hands – or wrist – on it. Pricing is available on request.

Casio's tiny Ring Watch was already one of the strangest wearable launches of recent years, but the company has somehow managed to make it even more eye-catching.

The Japanese brand has teamed up with Colombian superstar J Balvin for a second limited-edition collaboration, unveiling the new CRW001JB-9 Ring Watch.

This version goes all-in on Balvin's signature style with a gold-coloured case, rhinestone accents and a distinctive brick-pattern dial.

From cult gadget to jewellery piece

The original Casio Ring Watch launched as part of the company's digital watch anniversary celebrations.

It quickly became a social media favourite thanks to being a fully functional Casio digital watch shrunk down to fit on your finger.

Features include dual time, a stopwatch, calendar functionality and an alarm, all controlled via tiny side-mounted buttons.

For the J Balvin edition, Casio has leaned much further into the jewellery angle.

The watch face features a textured gold brick pattern inspired by the artist's visual aesthetic, while rhinestones sit above and below the display.

Turn the ring over, and you'll find Balvin's signature flower motif engraved on the caseback, alongside special-edition packaging designed exclusively for the collaboration.

The release follows the pair's previous G-Shock collaboration, the DWE-5600JB "Ma G", which launched in 2025.

If demand for previous Ring Watch releases is anything to go by, interested buyers may want to move quickly.

The original model proved hugely popular, with reports of stock selling out rapidly in some markets after launch.

Casio says the CRW001JB-9 is available to pre-order from 28 May for $200 (~£149 / €171 / AU$278), with a wider release scheduled for 4 June through Casio, the G-Shock SoHo store, and selected retailers.

As someone slowly rolling towards the big three-oh, I know just how important it feels to celebrate such an occasion. That exactly what Parmigiani Fleurier has been up to in 2026, with a host of prolific launches to celebrate 30 years in business.

Now, another very special watch has been unveiled. The Parmigiani Fleurier Carillon Tourbillon is limited to just five pieces, and offers both a minute repeater and a tourbillon complication.

The model employs the brand's signature, minimal design language, complete with a dial deprived of indices and hammered by hand. That's a beautiful shade of blue, described as being somewhere between azure and silver.

At around the nine and 11 o'clock positions, two gongs can be seen breaking into the dial with a pop of silver-tone. That's flanked by a round, metallic piece of metal complete with Serpentine curves, which acts as indices around the edge of the dial.

There are actually four gongs on the piece – one low-pitched to mark the hours, one high-pitched to mark the minutes and two tuned to give the quarters. The melody is unique to this piece, making it a distinctive and characteristic part of the wearing experience.

Even the plates of the movement are decorated with a mezzo vibrato decoration, which is designed to act as a visual representation of the chiming mechanism. Everything about this piece looks and feels harmonious.

The piece is cased in 18 carat white gold, and sits 41.6mm across and 12.6mm tall. That's attached to an Akoya Grey alligator leather strap, which pairs nicely with the blue hue of the dial.

There's no word on pricing right now, but I'd anticipate it being pretty pricey. We're talking about two of the most complex and popular complications in modern watchmaking, both employed on a very limited piece from a brand growing in popularity by the day.

Regardless, it's a stunning piece, and a continuation of the fantastic work done by the brand across the last three decades.

Belfast-based watchmaker Nomadic Watches has given its Maraí 401 a significant overhaul for 2026.

Instead of merely adding new dial colours and introducing a new bracelet – as would suffice as an upgrade for many watchmakers – Nomadic has given its first watch, released back in 2021, a major upgrade.

Updates are found across the dial, case, handset, bezel and movement – and there’s even a new case size, with a more compact 36mm version offered alongside the existing 40mm for the first time.

Although still recognisably a part of the Maraí 401 family – which gets its name from the Irish for ‘sea farer’ and the production name of the Titanic – the 2026 watch features a refined case profile, updated handset, and a new bezel font aligned with Nomadic’s wider design language.

The stainless steel case has been reworked to create what Nomadic describes as “a sleeker, more balanced silhouette on the wrist,” while the dial has been updated with a new 12 o’clock marker and, for the first time, all versions of the 401 have a date window at the six o’clock position.

Inside, the new watch is powered by the latest Swiss-made Sellita SW200-2 automatic movement. Launched only in February this year, the movement features an improved automatic winding system and a massive 65 hours of power reserve. That’s a full 24 hours more than its predecessor, and means the Nomadic Maraí 401 can keep accurate time when unworn for about 2.5 days – so you can switch watches for a whole weekend and it’ll still be accurate on Monday morning.

This movement is used by both the 40 mm and new 36 mm versions. The latter is new for the 2026 update and offers the same design, capability and character of the larger model. To mark the new case size, Nomadic has also introduced an exclusive white dial colour for the smaller model.

Other design highlights include a domed sapphire crystal, a ceramic, uni-directional bezel, a stainless steel bracelet with Nomadic’s MicroGlade adjustment system, and 200 metres of water resistance.

Mr Jones Watches is back again with another exciting cartoon-inspired watch. For this new limited timepiece, Mr Jones Watches has teamed up with Beano to celebrate 75 years of Dennis the Menace – and the watch is full of mischief as expected.

In true Mr Jones Watches style, the new Dennis the Menace-inspired watch is colourful, quirky and tells the time in a unique way. The main dial design showcases a Dennis the Menace comic strip with red and black hour markers around the edge. It sits in a stainless steel case which measures 37mm in width and 46mm in height.

So, how do you tell the time, I hear you ask. Keeping with Dennis the Menace’s mischievous and playful nature, the watch sees Dennis slipping on a banana skin and flailing around in the air. Dennis points to the minutes, while Gnasher points to the hours – as he tries to catch a sausage, of course.

Powered by a single jewel quartz mechanism, the Mr Jones Watches x Dennis the Menace watch is water resistant to five ATM. The watch is finished with an 18mm black leather strap complete with red stitching – perfectly matching Dennis’ red and black striped jumper.

The Mr Jones Watches x Dennis the Menace watch is such a fun collaboration, and a celebration of two British brands. As quoted by Crispin Jones, director and founder of Mr Jones Watches: “Beano is a true British institution, loved by generations of kids, myself included. As a British brand, we were thrilled and inspired to create a watch to celebrate this milestone for Dennis.”

Speaking on the watch, Rob Glenny, Executive Director Kids Community Growth at Beano, said: “2026 is Beano’s Year of Mischief, when we celebrate Dennis the Menace turning 10 for the 75th time. We’re delighted to partner with the brilliant artists at Mr Jones Watches to create something that… reminds grown-ups everywhere that no matter how much time passes, being a kid never gets old.”

As a limited edition timepiece, the Mr Jones Watches x Dennis the Menace watch is limited to just 750 pieces. It’s priced at £225 / €285 / $295 and is available to buy now.

Football fans around the world are preparing for a summer packed with entertainment. That's because the 2026 World Cup is set to kick off in just a few weeks time, pitting 48 nations against one another in an attempt to take the crown.

To celebrate the countries' inclusion at the tournament, Norqain has unveiled a limited edition chronograph in partnership with the Swiss Football National Team. And don't think this is just any old watch with a badge slapped on the dial.

Norqain's CEO and design team actually sat down with some of the Swiss international players, to get their impact on how the design looked. Notably, Granit Xhaka – the captain of the Swiss side and a Sunderland player – noted that the dial looked like a stadium, and proposed adding the red inner bezel would capture the emotion of the fans.

The model sits within a 41mm case crafted from stainless steel, and stands 15mm tall. That's powered by a Norqain N17 movement, which itself stems from the Sellita SW500a, offering an automatic chronograph with a 4Hz beat rate and 62 hours of power reserve.

The dial features a two-tone green design, with the pitch markings of the penalty box and halfway line ensuring there's no mistaking what this is all about. The date window sits at the 4:30 position, and employs a Swiss flag at day 26 to indicate the upcoming 2026 World Cup.

You'll also find a 30 minute chronograph counter at the three o'clock position, with a 12 hour counter at six o'clock. The small seconds register at nine o'clock features a revolving football shape.

Other sporting touches include a green bezel with a marker at the 45th minute – signifying the length of a half – and at the 90 minute mark on the 12 hour counter – for the length of the full match. The model comes on a stainless steel, three-link bracelet, though there is also a red rubber strap included in the box.

Priced at CHF 4,850 (approx. £4,590 / €5,295 / US$6,160 / AU$8,640) and limited to just 260 pieces, I'm certain this one will be a popular pick.

If you're looking for a classically styled dress watch with modern tech under the hood, there might just be a new model for you. The new Frederique Constant Classics Moneta Solarmetre takes the brand's iconic silhouette and adds in a new movement.

The FC-120 calibre was crafted in collaboration with La Joux-Perret, and offers some pretty impressive specs. You can expect a whopping ten months of power from a single charge, while just ten seconds charging will restart the watch and ten minutes is enough to power the watch for a full day.

That sits inside of a 39mm case crafted from stainless steel, and sitting just 8.52mm tall. It makes for impressive reading, and should sit nicely out of the way under a shirt cuff.

The dial remains sleek and uncluttered, as you'd come to expect from the brand. Simple indices adorn the piece, with an aperture at three o'clock for the date and a two-handed operation devoid of a seconds hand.

There are three different dial colours on offer – white, blue and burgundy – each with a grained texture. That should offer a nice pop of intrigue against the fairly simple backdrop, which is a welcome addition.

Each of the models comes on a leather strap which complements the dial colour – brown for the white dial, navy for the blue dial, and black for the burgundy dial – but also includes a stainless steel Milanese bracelet. Both look sleek, though there's a certain charm about the mesh bracelet which is positively 70s.

Priced at £995 (approx. €1,150 / US$1,350 / AU$1,875), this sits at a great point for most people. Dress watches aren't the mainstay they once were, so many will look for a relatively affordable model which does the job without fuss.

This does exactly that, and should be a popular option as a result.

There really is no other watch like the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso. Swivelling on a hinge, the models has become famous in recent years for featuring two different dials on either side, which can be switched out on the fly.

Still, before that was the en vogue thing, the model flipped to a metal back panel. That was designed to protect the watch face when playing polo.

Now known as the Monoface, the range has just been bolstered with another slew of variants, bringing one of the most elegant watches on the market a whole new range of personalities.

The three most exuberant of the group are cased in 18k pink or white gold, and set with rubies, emeralds or blue sapphires. Each of those features 46 gems, laid in two rows along the top and bottom of the dial.

That dial is colour matched to the metal used for the case, and features a small seconds register at the six o'clock position. Each is also attached to a mesh bracelet, again in the same metal.

Alongside those three comes a simpler model bereft of gemstones. Instead, the Reverso Monoface Small Seconds Or Deco is now available in a white gold version.

That goes alongside the original pink gold model from last year, and looks really stunning with its monochrome design language. The dial features a textured aesthetic, which offers a neat bit of contrast against the polished case.

Once again, that one features a small seconds register at the six o'clock position. That helps to keep things neat and tidy, making it easy to read at a glance.

The three models with gemstones are limited to just 30 pieces each, while the Or Deco model in white gold is slightly more common, with 200 pieces there. There's no word on pricing, but I'd expect them to be relatively pricey in the grand scheme of things. Even so, it's a stunning collection of watches which are certain to be popular.

The popularity of dive watches shows absolutely no signs of fading, and that's seen in the volume of new pieces hitting the market. Now, one of the biggest manufacturers out there is back with a gentle refresh of its collection.

The TAG Heuer Aquaracer range probably doesn't get the adoration it rightly deserves, but hopefully that changes with this new collection. Here, we see the watches refreshed in both 28mm and 40mm case sizes.

That's a perfect pairing for a lot of wrists – 40mm is a Goldilocks size for men, and 28mm offers something a little daintier and more traditional for those seeking a smaller footprint.

These models also form part of the brand's Solargraph collection, complete with TH51-00 and TH50-00 movements inside. Those allow for the conversion of both natural and artificial light into power for the movement, which is brilliant for any watch you'll wear and use regularly.

The 28mm model comes in four reference, all cased in stainless steel. Each feature diamonds on the indices, with two references sporting a mother-of-pearl dial and one of those also employing diamonds on the bezel.

Those opting for the 40mm model also have four options, but there's a little more variance in the collection. Here, two models employ a stainless steel case and bracelet, with options of blue or green dials.

However, there are also two variants which are crafted from grade 2 titanium. That should offer a much more lightweight wearing experience, which is perfect for everyday use. Those models come with either a black dial and teal accents, or grey dial with rose gold accents.

Pricing for the various models and versions ends up quite convoluted, but can be found in the table below:

Overall, I think it's a tasteful update for the collection. Personally, I'm intrigued by the prospect of the titanium models, and they should offer a compelling choice for those ready to buy in this price range.

As someone who's job mostly revolves around testing out the best watches on the market, I get the chance to wear a lot of different pieces. From the vast swathes of new launches at Watches and Wonders to other reviews throughout the year, I turn light-headed thinking of the combined value of everything which has sat on my wrist.

Despite all of that, there's one watch in particular which has taken over as my go-to – and it's one I wouldn't really have expected. Indeed, if you'd told me that – in place of a decent bevy of mechanical watches revolving through my life – a solar-powered dive watch was going to be the one, I'd have scoffed.

But that's exactly what the Ontic Utility 40 has done. This model – designed to act exactly how a rugged dive watch should – has stolen my heart ever since I first strapped it on.

Quartz in a trap

Now look, I'm not exactly a quartz movement snob. I've got a few models in my collection powered by this technology, but I'd certainly jump towards a mechanical watch more readily.

The difference here is that the movement decision isn't made for the sake of cost, but as a practical tool. In general, quartz movements are handy because they keep going for much longer periods without needing any attention.

That's handy when you need a watch which just works when you need it – no winding and time-setting required. It's also more true of a solar watch, because it can keep it's power topped up simply by sticking it near a window.

Whether you're running late or running up a mountain

When the brand designed this watch, those features were perfect for Mountain Rescue operatives heading out into the wild. That's not exactly my situation, but it's equally handy when you're running late in the morning and need a watch which is already on time.

Of course, good specs are worthless if the watch isn't good looking, too. Fortunately, that's not a problem here – the Utility 40 is as stylish as any other black dive watch out there, perhaps even more so thanks to its natty dial design.

It's also incredibly comfortable, thanks the to the lightweight, titanium construction. My test model came on a rubber strap, and the whole package weighs about as much as a gnat's eyelashes.

More than the sum of its parts

Ultimately, any one of these things on their own might not be enough to sway me. But put them all together and the result truly is more than the sum of its parts.

I can only think of a handful of other models which left me with that feeling, putting this Ontic model in good company.

Given the sheer volume of news surrounding it, it's hard to believe that the Audemars Piguet x Swatch Royal Pop isn't even a week old yet. Tomorrow (Saturday 23rd May) marks exactly seven days since the doors were first opened, sparking scenes we haven't seen since the MoonSwatch launch.

Since then, scalpers have been testing the waters online, with many of the models listed for thousands of pounds or dollars. Couple that with the limited stock and the sprawling queues which are still snaking around many cities of the world, and it can feel a little hard to get hold of.

But there's a better way. One user is selling one on a live auction site called Tilt this Saturday, and it's going to start at just £1.

Now, it's worth mentioning from the off that it's unlikely to stay that affordable. In fact, I wouldn't be at all surprised to see this ascend to the same levels as the models we've seen on eBay and other secondary retail sites.

Still, if you're on the hunt for a model and don't fancy camping out at a Swatch store to snag one, this might be a good chance. The model is being sold by an account called Yorkshire Trainers.

That account is well known for secondary resale for trainers and other luxury goods, with a physical store in Huddersfield. That should at least offer some peace of mind for users.

If you're looking to get in on the act, you'll need to download the Tilt app, which is available for both iPhones and Android phones on their respective app stores. That enjoys a 4.8 star rating on the App Store and a 4.2 star rating on the Play Store, which – again – should offer some peace of mind.

If you're not lucky enough to get in on the action, check out my guide to how to buy one for more tips.

In the world of Omega watches, there is no greater advocate than James Bond. The iconic character has been sporting Omega Seamaster models since 1995, and that shows no signs of slowing down.

Now, the brand has unveiled a new model which appears in the action-adventure video game, 007 First Light. Designed alongside the creators of the game, this model brings something new to the Bond lineage.

That's because the brand has employed a chronograph for the first time in Bond's Seamaster history. It's an important addition – the sub-dials are actually a functional part of the game, making this a revision of necessity.

You'll find a 44mm case crafted from stainless steel, and topped with a black ceramic bezel ring. Couple that with a 52.8mm lug-to-lug width and a stonking 17.2mm case thickness and it's clear that this is one heck of a beefy watch. Those with smaller wrists need not apply.

Inside, an Omega 9900 Calibre movement is present, offering a small seconds register at the nine o'clock position and a 60 minute and 12 hour register at three o'clock. That can be ogled from the back of the case thanks to a sapphire back, which has the 007 First Light logo printed on top.

The piece does offer 300m of water resistance, which is good for any chronograph. That also might explain some of the added heft in the case, added manufacturing is required to waterproof the case to that degree with the chronograph pushers.

It comes as standard on a new NATO strap with the same black, beige and grey colourway as the old No Time To Die watch, albeit in a different pattern. If that's not your vibe, there are six other NATO options to choose from.

Priced at £7,900 / €9,100 / US$9,400 / AU$14,800, this one should certainly be on the list of any Bond fan. The sizing is a shame, as it'll make it a non-starter for most, but if you've got enough wrist heft to pull it off, enjoy!

Arnold & Son is bringing back its iconic dragon dial on its latest Luna Magna watch. The new Arnold & Son Luna Magna Platinum Dragon Verdite features white gold, opal and verdite materials, and has a sculpted, winding dragon on the dial – but with so limited pieces available, it’s unlikely you’ll get one.

Arnold & Son’s Luna Magna collection is immediately recognisable by its large 3D moon that sits at six o’clock on the dial. It rotates to show off the different phases of the moon, and sits just below an off-centre dial at 12.

On its own, it’s a complicated, intricate timepiece, but Arnold & Son often fills in the space around the sides of the dial with new colours and patterns. For the Year of the Dragon in 2024, the brand debuted a Luna Magna with an 18ct red gold hand-engraved dragon, and now the dragon is making a comeback.

Inspired by the legend of the Dragon and the Pearl of Wisdom, the Luna Magna Platinum Dragon Verdite sits in a 44mm platinum case, and features a white gold and verdite base. The dial is predominantly green, while the dragon is crafted from white gold.

The dragon is engraved to show off its scales, tail, claws, face and movement as it coils around the dial. While it’s definitely the standout on the dial, it’s almost out done by the 12mm moon that’s a combination of white gold and verdite. For fans of moonphases, it can reproduce the moon’s crescents without any correction for 122 years.

The dragon on the Luna Magna Platinum Dragon Verdite also wraps itself around the main hours and minutes subdial which is made from white opal. It features black Roman numerals, blue hands and has Super-LumiNova so it glows in the dark for easy reading.

Powered by the A&S1021 calibre movement, the Luna Magna Platinum Dragon Verdite has a 90 hour power reserve. It can be seen via the caseback, as well as a secondary moon-age display. The watch is finished with a green alligator strap.

The Luna Magna Platinum Dragon Verdite is available for £100,500 at Arnold & Son. It’s limited to just eight pieces, so you’ll need to be quick if you want to get your hands on it.

With the recent furore surrounding the Audemars Piguet x Swatch Royal Pop, you'd be forgiven for forgetting that AP also make some pretty fantastic high-end watches. Fear not, though – the brand is ready to jog your memory, with a brand new, limited edition Royal Oak Concept Flying Tourbillon model.

That was crafted in collaboration with Yoon and Verbal – a husband and wife duo from Japan, whose empire spans fashion, music and design. They're the pair behind Ambush Design, and are widely regarded as very important voices in the world of fashion and design.

Pair those dynamic, fashion-forward minds with the iconic silhouette of the Royal Oak, and the result was always going to be magnificent. Here, we see a semi-open dial, with portions of the movement sneaking through the remaining fragments, which are crafted from aventurine.

The fragmented dial continues at the six o'clock position, where a flying tourbillon breaks through. That's finished in a bright red hue, offering a lot of visual appeal against the deep, dark aventurine.

Powering things is the Calibre 2982 movement. That's a manually wound movement, offering 72 hours of power reserve from a 3Hz beat rate.

Everything sits within a titanium case, which sits just 11.4mm tall. That's accented by a black ceramic crown, complete with a titanium chip in the end.

There's even good news for those who love to swap out their straps, as the model comes with a black rubber strap and an addition red rubber strap, with a grey variant also available on demand.

There's no word on pricing right now, but with just 150 pieces being made, I'm almost certain these will be as rare as hen's teeth. Everything AP makes seems to turn to gold right now, and something crafted in collaboration with a hot fashion house is only likely to be even harder to get hold of.