Watches & Wonders 2026: Tudor’s 100th Anniversary – The Return of the Monarch and New Black Bay Models
A century of Tudor deserves to be celebrated in style. Tudor is doing just that by looking both back and forward. The result is a host of exciting new products.
Tudor was founded in 1926 with the aim of producing the finest wristwatches at the best possible price. That commitment remains unchanged to this day—though the way we achieve it has certainly evolved.
While Tudor initially relied exclusively on suppliers, this has now been replaced by its own industrial network supporting its in-house manufacturing facility in Le Locle. Thanks to this infrastructure, the company has earned “Master Chronometer” certification from METAS for many of its models—one of the most demanding standards in the watch industry.
With the exception of the “Black Bay Ceramic,” all of the new models are equipped with Tudor’s T-fit clasp. The quick-adjustment system, which requires no tools to operate, offers five positions and allows wearers to directly adjust the bracelet over a range of eight millimeters. In addition, the clasp features ceramic ball bearings that ensure smooth and secure closure as well as a comfortable feel.
The Monarch’s Comeback
Tudor has reimagined its historic “Monarch” collection, bringing it into the present day. While its technical and material features are state-of-the-art, its aesthetic—with its distinctive faceted stainless steel case, matching bracelet, and papyrus-colored dial with applied hour markers—is unmistakably reminiscent of the original.
One thing immediately catches the eye: the so-called “error-proof” dial—also a tribute to the “Monarch” of yesteryear. This “error-proof” dial features two different types of numerals: Roman numerals from 10 to 2 and Arabic numerals from 4 to 8.
The sapphire crystal case back of the 39-millimeter case, which is water-resistant to 10 bar, offers a view of the METAS- and COSC-certified in-house caliber MT5662-2U—developed specifically for the “Monarch”—featuring hours, minutes, small seconds, a stop-seconds mechanism, and a 65-hour power reserve.
The “Monarch” celebrates 100 years of Tudor while also marking a forward-looking expansion of the brand’s portfolio. (MSRP €5,340)
Black Bay Ceramic in All-Ceramic
Introduced in 2021, the “Black Bay Ceramic” lives up to its name on Tudor’s 100th anniversary—featuring a redesigned 41-millimeter case and a new bracelet, both crafted from matte black ceramic. These elements are paired with an anthracite-gray dial and luminous hands.
The case is crafted from a single piece of ceramic, features sandblasted surfaces with beveled edges, and houses the METAS- and COSC-certified in-house caliber MT5602-U, which displays hours, minutes, seconds, and a stop-seconds function. It offers a 70-hour power reserve. (MSRP €6,980)
The Many Facets of Royal
The “Royal” is a classic model with a sporty edge. For the first time, the integrated metal bracelet and distinctive bezel are paired with an in-house caliber—available in all three sizes.
The MT5633 caliber powers the 40-millimeter models and offers a power reserve of 70 hours. The 36-millimeter models are powered by the MT5412 caliber, which also offers a 70-hour power reserve. In the smallest “Royal” models, with a 30-millimeter diameter, the MT5201 ensures precision with a 50-hour power reserve.
In terms of functionality, the largest models display not only the hours, minutes, and central seconds, but also the date, day of the week, and split-seconds chronograph. The medium-sized trio offers the same range of functions—except for the day of the week—while the smallest Royals are limited to hours, minutes, central seconds, and split-seconds chronograph.
Protection is provided by water-resistant cases available in all sizes up to 10 bar, crafted from stainless steel or stainless steel and gold. Among the 36- and 30-millimeter models, one version in each size features a diamond-set bezel. (MSRP: €2,950–€5,720)
Black Bay 54 Blue in Tudor Blue
This addition to the “Black Bay 54” collection features a dial and bezel in Tudor Blue, paying homage to Tudor’s first diver’s watch, the Reference 7922. The unidirectional rotating bezel features no minute graduations—a nod to the early 1950s, when scuba diving was still in its infancy.
Housed in a compact 37-millimeter stainless steel case, the in-house MT5400 caliber, water-resistant to 20 bar, performs reliably. It offers COSC-certified precision for hours, minutes, central seconds, and a stop-seconds function, as well as a 70-hour power reserve. (MSRP €4,060 (rubber strap) or €4,280 (stainless steel strap))
A Refresh of the Black Bay 58
The “Black Bay 58” has become a true Tudor classic and is named after the year in which the brand introduced its first diver’s watch, the Reference 7924, which was water-resistant to 20 bar—also known as the “Big Crown.”
The new model is a technical and design evolution of the 2018 version and is also slightly thinner, at 11.7 millimeters. But it’s not just the 39-millimeter stainless steel case that has been redesigned. At first glance, it’s clear that the text on the dial—as with all Master Chronometer-certified models—has been reduced to two lines. Upon closer inspection, you’ll also notice that the hands are narrower at the base and that the design of the bezel and winding crown has been revised.
Inside, just like in the “Black Bay 54,” is the METAS- and COSC-certified in-house caliber MT5400 with a 70-hour power reserve. (MSRP €4,500 (rubber strap), €4,720 (3-row stainless steel bracelet), or €4,830 (5-row stainless steel bracelet))
Black Bay 58 GMT for Globetrotters
First introduced in 2024, the “Black Bay 58” GMT pays homage to the golden age of aviation, when traveling across multiple time zones by plane was still a true adventure.
This timepiece, water-resistant to 20 bar, features a 39-millimeter stainless steel case, a bidirectional rotating bezel available in black, burgundy, and gold, and a new five-row bracelet.
The watch is equipped with the new METAS- and COSC-certified MT5450-U in-house GMT movement, featuring a 65-hour power reserve. Functions include hours, minutes, seconds, a 24-hour display, a date with quick-set function, and a stop-seconds mechanism. (MSRP €4,770 (rubber strap), €4,990 (3-row stainless steel bracelet), or €5,100 (5-row stainless steel bracelet))
