At Watches and Wonders 2026, Tudor is refreshing its lineup along with a number of carefully positioned new releases. The spotlight this time is on reimagined Royal collection, the debut of the Monarch, and multiple updates across the Black Bay range.
Tudor Royal: Completely refurbished
The Royal receives its most extensive update to date. The collection is restructured and is now available in 30, 36, and 40 millimeters . In addition to new color variations, the range extends from classic tones to more striking dials such as salmon, burgundy, and mother-of-pearl.
Variants of the Tudor Royal
please enter your caption here...The redesigned Tudor Royal in new sizes and colours – for the first time featuring in-house calibers throughout.
Technically, the most significant change lies within: For the first time, all watches feature in-house movements . The 40mm model is powered by the MT5633 caliber, boasting a power reserve of approximately 70 hours and COSC certification. The smaller versions utilize the MT5412 and MT5201, respectively , with power reserves ranging from about 50 to 70 hours . All versions are water-resistant to 100 meters . The case and bracelet have also been redesigned, including more precisely milled bezels and optimized end links.
Tudor Monarch: new collection with historical references
With the Monarch , Tudor introduces a completely new line that reinterprets historical design elements. The 39 mm case features faceted surfaces, while the dial uses a so-called California layout – Roman and Arabic numerals – and a small seconds subdial at six o'clock.
Inside, the watch features the MT5662-2U caliber , an automatic movement with COSC and METAS certification . It boasts a power reserve of approximately 70 hours and is water-resistant to 100 meters . A sapphire crystal case back offers a view of the movement. The Monarch thus positions itself between a classic dress watch and a modern all-rounder.
Black Bay Ceramic: a fresh all-ceramic variant
The Black Bay Ceramic will be released in 2026 in an all-black version with a new ceramic bracelet . The 41mm case is water-resistant to 200 meters and emphasizes the tool watch character of the line.
The watch is powered by the MT5602-U caliber , which is both COSC and METAS certified. It has a power reserve of approximately 70 hours . The most significant new feature is the combination of a ceramic case and bracelet, a first for this collection.
The Black Bay 54 is getting a blue addition.
The Black Bay 54 remains technically unchanged, but receives a new blue dial with a matching bezel. The compact 37mm case continues to be inspired by historical dive watches.
Inside, the COSC-certified MT5400 caliber movement operates, offering a power reserve of approximately 70 hours . It is water-resistant to 200 meters .
Black Bay 58: Refined with Master Chronometer
The Black Bay 58 has been carefully revised. The 39 mm case has been slightly slimmed down, and for the first time, the model meets the METAS certification as a Master Chronometer in addition to the COSC standard .
The in-house movement offers a power reserve of approximately 70 hours . Water resistance remains at 200 meters . A new feature is the option of a five-row bracelet.
Black Bay GMT: Line Extension
The Black Bay GMT models are also being expanded. Technically, they retain the proven MT5652 caliber with GMT function , approximately 70 hours of power reserve, and COSC certification . Water resistance remains at 200 meters . The updates focus primarily on new color options and equipment choices.
This article first published in watchtime.net
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