Belfast watchmaker Nomadic has unveiled the Dána 141, its first dress watch, inspired by the city's historic ship-design drawing offices. The rectangular steel watch is 39.6 by 28 millimetres and is available from 30 October in Emerald Green, Black Velvet and Moonlight White. It has a Swiss hand-wound movement and an open caseback showing its industrial character. The watch costs AUD $2,425 and can be bought from Nomadic's website, which ships worldwide. Founder Peter McAuley says he wanted a more formal option from the brand, which is known for tool watches.
Entry-level mechanical watches are getting cheaper and better, and major brands are part of that trend. WIRED asked its watch experts to choose their favourite mechanical watch under $400. The list includes models from Caravelle, Orient, Timex, Sea-Gull, Baltic, Bulova, Citizen, Vostok and Seiko. Each pick is described by its price, size, movement and water resistance, along with the reasons the experts gave for choosing it.
Casio has unveiled the G-Shock 2500 Series, a range of nine analogue watches that enthusiasts have nicknamed the CasioNaut. The watches come in resin, resin-and-steel and full stainless-steel models. Prices in Australia start at AUD$289 for the resin models, and the watches are due to arrive from 7 November 2026. The range uses a new quartz module that turns the date window into a stopwatch readout. A reviewer who tested several models said the watches stopwatch stops at 31 minutes and 59 seconds, and the pushers cannot be used underwater.
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Swiss watchmaker Tissot has launched the PRX Skeleton Damian Lillard Special Edition, a hand-wound watch made in collaboration with the Portland Trail Blazers guard. The 44 mm stainless steel watch has a skeletonised dial, burgundy accents and a small seconds dial inspired by Lillard's monogram. It comes with a burgundy rubber strap, a burgundy leather strap and a pocket watch conversion kit. The watch is priced at AUD$3,100 and is available now from Tissot's online boutique and retailers.
Fossil has launched its Swiss-made Signature CS-1 collection in Australia, with seven watches across two designs. The 42 mm Master Calendar Chronoquartz starts at AUD $1,299, while the 38 mm Three-Hand Date Automatic starts at AUD $1,469. The watches use Swiss movements, and the brand says the designs focus on restraint. The collection is available now on Fossil's Australian website and in selected stores. The brand previously released a Swiss collection in 2013.
Swiss watchmaker Bell & Ross has unveiled the BR-03 Space Mission, a limited edition of 999 pieces priced at AUD $7,800 in Australia. The 41mm black ceramic watch uses a miniature spacecraft, based on a Dassault Aviation concept called the Vortex, to show the minutes. A rotating disc carrying Earth and the Moon shows the hours. The watch has a 54-hour power reserve and is due for delivery in mid-November.
Belgian watchmaker Ressence has unveiled the TYPE 10 DN, a limited edition of 100 pieces. It is the brand's first oil-filled watch with its own in-house movement. The watch is priced at CHF 45,000, about AUD$78,100 excluding taxes, and will be available from November 2026. Its case, dial and strap share a single deep blue finish. Two sealed chambers, one air-filled and one oil-filled, keep the movement and display separate while magnets link them.
New microbrand Glatt has released four automatic watches inspired by Jewish deli favourites, including pastrami on rye, bagels, pickles and black cherry soda. Each has a 40mm steel case, a Seiko NH35 automatic movement and a date window shaped like a deli-counter ticket reading "TAKE A NUMBER!". The watches cost USD $600 each, roughly AUD $860, with a USD $18 reservation deposit. Shipping is expected to begin in January 2027.
Swiss watchmaker Oris has redesigned its ProPilot Calibre 111 with a smaller 43mm case, a slimmer profile and a new textured dial in black or pine green. The hand-wound movement offers a 10-day power reserve and a non-linear indicator that becomes easier to read as the reserve runs low. In Australia, the watch is priced from $10,400 on Cordovan leather or $10,700 on a steel bracelet, with a five-year warranty after MyOris registration. The model is due to arrive in Australia this October.
Vacheron Constantin and auction house Phillips have named 34 finalists for the inaugural Concours d'Élégance Horlogère. The watches were chosen from more than 550 pieces submitted by collectors. All finalists will be shown in Geneva from 4 to 8 November 2026, before the awards ceremony on 10 November. A jury will name one winner in each of seven categories, with a possible Best in Show award. The judges will weigh technical achievement, aesthetics, originality, provenance and historical significance.
Mido's latest Multifort TV Big Date watches showcase distinct designs. The Alebrijes model features a Día de los Muertos theme with a calavera and alebrijes motifs, while the Chronometer offers a more refined look with a COSC-certified movement. Both watches share a 40mm case and 80-hour power reserve, catering to different tastes. The Alebrijes is priced at AUD$2,125, while the Chronometer is AUD$2,325. These timepieces demonstrate Mido's ability to blend character and functionality in affordable Swiss watches.
Swiss watchmaker Ulysse Nardin has unveiled the Freak [S Howlite], a watch limited to 15 pieces and sold exclusively in North America. It costs USD $190,700, roughly AUD $275,500 before tax. Its rotating hour disc is cut from natural Canadian howlite, a white mineral with grey veining, so each watch looks slightly different. The 45mm titanium case houses the UN-251 automatic movement, which has 373 components and a 72-hour power reserve. The watch has no hands, no conventional dial and no crown.
Swiss watchmaker Hublot has unveiled the Classic Fusion Tributo, a pair of 38mm watches in 18k yellow and white gold. The timepieces revisit Carlo Crocco's original 1980 design, keeping its black rubber strap, black dial and porthole-inspired bezel. Each version costs AUD $44,600 and uses an automatic movement in place of the original quartz. Hublot is donating CHF 100,000 to the Main Dans la Main Foundation to mark the release. The watches are sold through selected Hublot retailers and online.
Swiss watchmaker IWC has unveiled the Pilot's Watch Performance Chronograph 41 Year of the Goat, a limited edition of 500 pieces priced at AUD$20,600. The titanium watch has a gold-coloured dial with black subdials, a distinct departure from the burgundy dials of earlier Lunar New Year editions. The gold-plated rotor on the caseback shows three goats against a mountain backdrop. On the eighth day of each month, the date window shows the Chinese character for goat instead of the numeral eight. The watch marks the Lunar New Year beginning on 6 February 2027.
Breitling has invited owners of the Aston Martin Valhalla to order a customised Super Chronomat watch. Only 999 Valhallas will be produced. Owners can choose between two models: the 44-mm Super Chronomat B19 Perpetual Calendar Chronograph and the 38-mm Super Chronomat Automatic 38. Personalisation options include rehaut and hand colours, rotor engraving and caseback engraving. Neither company has revealed pricing for the bespoke watches.
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TAG Heuer has marked 10 years with Oracle Red Bull Racing with a new Formula 1 Solargraph special edition. The 38 mm watch has a blue dial, red minute track and yellow seconds hand, matching the team's colours. It is priced at AUD $3,350 and runs on solar power, offering up to 10 months of autonomy on a full charge. Australian early online access opens on 20 October 2026 at 6 pm AEDT through TAG Heuer's Australian website.
Raymond Weil's A.R.T. Date 38 mm is the standout watch of 2026, according to columnist Rob. The 38 mm stainless steel watch has an integrated bracelet and a blue sunray-brushed dial. It is powered by the RW4200 movement, with a 41-hour power reserve, and is priced at AUD$3,300. The column also covers a meal at Sydney's Saint Peter restaurant, run by chef Josh Niland, a Zenith ambassador, and a limited Omega Spectre Bond collection. Seiko's panda-themed dials and Bremont's Supermarine Full Ceramic Deep Blue diver are also featured.
British watchmaker Bremont has unveiled the Supermarine Full Ceramic Deep Blue, a limited edition of 250 watches priced at AUD $11,250. Former Royal Marine and Bremont ambassador Aldo Kane tested the watch on expeditions in Iceland, including glacial lakes and ice fields. The 43mm ceramic dive watch offers 500 metres of water resistance, a titanium inner case and a 56-hour automatic movement. It also includes a helium escape valve and is offered with three strap options, all at the same price.
Tissot has released a smaller, lighter version of its NBA chronograph watch for 2026. The new model measures 42mm and weighs 96 grams, featuring a sandblasted steel case, matte grey dial, and matching rubber strap. Priced at $775, it retains NBA-themed elements like the shot-clock bezel and conference-engraved caseback. The watch includes a Swiss quartz chronograph movement, sapphire crystal, and 100 metres of water resistance.
Timex has launched the Marlin Chatham Automatic, a compact 36mm dress watch with a Miyota 8215 automatic movement. Two models are available: a silver-and-white version for USD $289 and a gold-tone model for USD $299. The watch features a cushion case, Breguet numerals, and a leather strap, offering vintage appeal at an affordable price. Timex positions it as an accessible alternative to more expensive mechanical dress watches.
