Swatch Group: New releases from Blancpain, Certina, Glashütte Original, Hamilton, Longines, Mido, Rado, and Union Glashütte
Everyone is talking about “Royal Pop,” the controversial collaboration between Swatch and Audemars Piguet. But it’s important to remember that the Swatch Group owns numerous other brands, which also made headlines in May with their creative new releases.
The latest releases from Swatch Group brands Blancpain, Certina, Glashütte Original, Hamilton, Longines, Mido, Rado, and Union Glashütte stand out for their elegant diamonds, pink and purple accents, as well as their functionality, precision, and vintage-inspired design.
Blancpain: Ladybird Colors Diamond Bloom
With its “Diamond Bloom” creations in white and red gold, Blancpain takes center stage in the world of haute joaillerie. This is evidenced by the 919 diamonds set in a snow-set pattern on the dial and case.
Case: Red or white gold, 34.9 x 10.43 mm Water resistance: 3 bar Movement: Manufacture Caliber 1163L, automatic winding Power reserve: 100 hours Functions: Hours, minutes, small seconds, moon phase Dial: Mother-of-pearl, Roman numerals in blue or violet Strap: Alligator leather MSRP: €126,900
Certina: DS Action Diver 38 mm Titanium
With this diver’s watch, Certina proves that a tool watch can also be a stylish accessory. Water-resistant to 30 bar, the “DS Action Diver 38 mm Titanium” features eye-catching pink Superluminova accents that make the black dial and black ceramic bezel glow.
Case: Titanium, 38 x 13.2 mm Water resistance: 30 bar Movement: Powermatic 80.611, automatic Power reserve: 80 hours Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds, and date Dial: Black Strap: Titanium Special feature: ISO 6425:2018 certified MSRP: €1,075
Glashütte Original: Sixties Chronograph Annual Edition Purple
The Sixties collection has long been a cornerstone of Glashütte Original’s vintage line. With the annual editions launched since 2018, the manufactory uses this platform for striking color experiments. Following Smoke Gray, Dark Blue, Glacier Blue, Green, and Orange, a limited-edition Sixties Chronograph is now available, setting a fresh trend with a violet dial.
Case: Stainless steel, 42 x 12.4 mm Water resistance: 3 bar Movement: Caliber 39-34, automatic winding Power reserve: 40 hours Functions: Hours, minutes, small seconds, stop seconds, chronograph Dial: translucent violet with embossing Strap: Synthetic Special feature: production will end after one year MSRP: €9,800
Hamilton: Khaki Navy Scuba Auto GMT
The “Khaki Navy” collection embodies Hamilton’s connection to the sea. It now features the GMT complication—once indispensable for navigation and long-distance travel—making it a practical tool for today’s connected lifestyle, as it allows wearers to read multiple time zones at a glance.
Case: 43 x 13.9 mm, stainless steel Water resistance: 30 bar Movement: H-14, automatic Power reserve: 80 hours Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds, date, GMT Dial: Gradient in black or blue Strap: Stainless steel or rubber MSRP: €1,445
Longines: Legend Diver 59
The “Legend Diver” collection is being expanded with a new, historically inspired model that pays homage to the brand’s famous 1959 diver’s watch while also showcasing modern watchmaking craftsmanship.
Case: Stainless steel, 42 x 12.8 mm Water resistance: 30 bar Movement: Caliber L888.6, automatic winding Power reserve: 72 hours Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds Dial: Black, grained Strap: Stainless steel Milanese Special feature: COSC-certified MSRP: €3,950
Mido: Ocean Star GMT
This functional watch with a GMT hand is both stylish and practical, featuring a striking black-and-white color scheme accented with a touch of orange—a signature Mido design element.
Case: Stainless steel, 44 mm Water resistance: 20 bar Movement: Caliber 80 (based on the ETA C07.661), automatic winding Power reserve: 80 hours Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds, date, GMT Dial: Black Strap: Textile MSRP: €1,350
Rado: Captain Cook High-Tech Ceramic Chronograph
This model expands the line of the two “Captain Cook High-Tech Ceramic” chronographs launched in 2025: one features a black design with rose gold accents, while the other combines a dark green dial and matching bezel with a striking case and bracelet made of plasma high-tech ceramic, as well as stainless steel details.
Case: Monobloc construction in matte plasma high-tech ceramic, 43 x 49.8 x 16.2 mm Water resistance: 30 bar Movement: Caliber R801, automatic winding Power reserve: 59 hours Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds, date, chronograph Dial: Blue Strap: Plasma high-tech ceramic MSRP: €6,450
Union Glashütte: Belisar Chronograph Moon Phase
In its latest iteration, the sporty “Belisar” chronograph combines a more compact 42-millimeter case with a view of the movement from the dial side, and is available for the first time in a steel-blue design.
Case: 42 x 14.8 mm Water resistance: 10 bar Movement: Caliber UNG-25.S1, automatic winding Power reserve: 65 hours Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds, date, day of the week, month, chronograph, moon phase Dial: Blue, skeletonized Strap: Stainless steel MSRP: €3,700
