As you might know, Tudor, the sister company of Rolex, was created in 1926 by Hans Wilsdorf (founder of Rolex) and is thus celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. And for that reason, we can expect big things coming from the Rose. At least, it’s what we think the brand should do. We don’t often create predictions for Tudor, contrary to our yearly Rolex predictions. But considering the importance this year might have for the brand, we decided to look into our crystal ball and imagine which models could be unveiled. And keep in mind that there is another important anniversary this year, which will be the inspiration for our main possible novelty. So, without further ado, here are our Tudor predictions 2026, the potential new models the brand could launch at Watches and Wonders Geneva 2026, in just over a month from now.
Please note that this article is a figment of our imagination. These are just predictions. Nothing is official. It is based on our own expectations and analyses.
As most of you might know, for over 10 years now, the Rolex predictions have become a ritual for us at MONOCHROME. What started as a fun discussion between some of our team members has become a more serious exercise, and we take great care in producing realistic renderings and accurate portrayals of potential models. We usually tend to keep them focused on Rolex, as it is usually the brand with the most anticipated releases. But this year, Tudor might have some important releases too, as the brand celebrates its 100th anniversary. As explained in this article, Rolex’s founder, Hans Wilsdorf, created the brand in 1926 with this idea in mind: “For some years now, I have been considering the idea of making a watch that our agents could sell at a more modest price than our Rolex watches, and yet one that would attain the standard of dependability for which Rolex is famous.”
It is safe to imagine that the brand will, in one way or another, celebrate this milestone. Will it be around the recreation of early historical models? Not something we’re betting on. Can it be by presenting an entirely new collection? Possibly, even though the brand already has a collection named 1926. So it could be something different. What we’ve imagined is something slightly different, which mixes the importance of this year by releasing an entirely new collection, which is based on a historical model that also celebrates its 50th anniversary this year… And, while we were at it, we’ve also imagined several other models that could well be presented by Tudor at Watches and Wonders 2026.
The Return of the Oysterdate Big Block Chronograph
Yes, this is the big one for our Tudor Predictions 2026, the return of the classic chronograph by Tudor, the OysterDate Big Block. Why this watch…? Well, two main reasons. First, the history and the 50th anniversary of this collection. Following the Homeplate and the Montecarlo (both already recreated in the early 2010s), Tudor presented in 1976 the Prince Oysterdate watches, the first automatic chronographs of the brand and the third generation of stopwatches released by Tudor. Contrary to the current Black Bay Chrono, which has diving roots, the Prince Oysterdate and subsequent Big Block watches were classic racing chronographs, something that is missing in Tudor’s current collection.
Second, we have to go back to 2023 and the Only Watch charity auction. Without coming back to the questionable outcome of this sale, and the fact that many brands, including Tudor, withdrew, there was one unique watch in particular that is of great interest for today’s matters: an unprecedented Tudor chronograph in full yellow gold. Named the Tudor Prince Chronograph One, this watch is directly inspired by the mid-1970s Big Block Prince Chronograph watches and even features a brand new manufacture movement, supposedly to replace the current chronograph used by Tudor, which is sourced from Breitling, and arguably produced by industrial partner Kenissi. We know that Tudor has often used Only Watch as a platform to pre-launch upcoming models. Second, brands don’t develop an entirely new movement for a unique piece, specifically not an integrated chronograph movement (something known to be very complex to conceive). If anything, this signals that there will soon be a new chronograph movement at Tudor.
As we always like to mention, we try to have a certain logic with our predictions. Having given the background above, it seems likely that Tudor will be releasing a new chronograph watch and movement in the near future, if not this year, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Prince Oysterdate Chronograph. Having seen the full gold Tudor Prince Chronograph One for Only Watch, it is pretty easy to imagine what the potential standard edition of this watch could be. Instead of gold, we’re confident that this watch will be made in steel, considering the core price range of Tudor. We’re looking at a typical racing chronograph, with inspiration from past models of the brand – from the 1970s up until the early 2000s, with the entire series of automatic Oysterdate watches (more details here and here).
What we’re expecting are classic racing chronographs, measuring 42mm, equipped with a fixed bezel featuring an aluminium insert and a tachymeter scale, as well as screwed pushers on the sides. It would also retain the 1970s-inspired (typical Valjoux) 6-9-12 layout, making it visually different from the bi-compax Black Bay Chrono. The most important element in these potential new watches would be the movement. Announced by the unique Prince Chronograph One, our expected 2024 Big Block Chronographs would feature a new integrated calibre MT59XX. An integrated, automatic chronograph movement with a column wheel, it seems to share multiple technical solutions with the time-only Kenissi automatic movements of the rest of Tudor’s collection, such as a transversal balance bridge, a silicon hairspring and 4Hz frequency, a 70-hour power reserve and a -2/+4 second/day accuracy.
And yes, we’re truly looking forward to seeing this unique Prince Chronograph One finally materialise, in the shape of a modern take on the Oysterdate Big Block Chronograph.
A Blue Dial for the Black Bay 58 Master Chronometer
Last year, Tudor introduced a new generation of Black Bay 58. As a reminder, the Black Bay Fifty-Eight (the name later changed to Black Bay 58) joined the lineup in 2018, first in black with gilt accents, equipped with a COSC-certified manufacture movement by Kenissi. This small take on the Black Bay concept, measuring 39mm. Since its debut, the Black Bay 58 line has expanded to include a blue dial and bezel option and bronze, silver, gold and even a GMT version. Last year marked the debut of the second-gen Black Bay 58, with a full-burgundy theme that was reminiscent of the colour used for the bezel of the inaugural Black Bay in 2012.
What changed last year for the BB58? A lot under the hood, many small details, yet the overall spirit of a compact vintage-inspired dive watch was kept. Still measuring 39mm, the whole case has been moderately redesigned with a new bezel profile and redesigned screw-down crown. The dial (sunray-brushed) and the bezel were rendered in a bold burgundy tone, with a new lollipop seconds hand. The main change concerned the movement that, while still using the same technical base, was now Master Chronometer-certified by METAS and resistant to magnetic fields up to 15,000 gauss. Finally, in addition to the classic rivet-style 3-link bracelet, Tudor added a new 5-link jubilee-style option as well as a rubber strap, all equipped with micro-adjustement T-Fit system.
So what’s next for the Black Bay 58 Master Chronometer? Well, we had two options. First, the conservative route, with a black dial and bezel option and gilt accents. Second, the one we chose, a blue dial and bezel variant, as a replacement for the existing Black Bay 58 Navy Blue. As you can imagine, the evolution is purely about the blue colour, which we’ve chosen to add to the sunray-brushed dial and the aluminium insert on the bezel, with the same surface finishings as the burgundy version – so brighter and with a satin effect, not to be confused with the subdued and matte colour used in the current first-gen model.
All three options – rivet, jubilee and rubber – are kept, of course, and the movement remains the same self-winding manufacture Calibre MT5400-U made by Kenissi, with 65h power reserve and METAS certification.
Pink and green lagoon Black Bay 54
We know that Tudor has a thing with colours these days. Whether we’re looking at the Black Bay Chrono Pink, the Black Bay Chrono Flamingo Blue or the recent Black Bay 54 Lagoon Blue, there’s a clear pattern to be found here: bright, summer-toned, funky colours to break the norm. It’s what the brand calls the “Daring Watches”, and well, the name says it all.
So, we’ve imagined two possible new editions for our Tudor Predictions 2026, the Black Bay 54 Lagoon Pink and the Black Bay 54 Lagoon Green (the latter would be a new colour for the brand… but one that could work well). The recipe would be the exact same as what the brand has done with the Legoon Blue edition, meaning an evolution of Tudor’s smallest dive watch, the appealing BB54. So it retains everything we’ve loved in the classic version, meaning a 37mm diameter, a thickness of only 11.24mm and a short L2L of 46mm. And while being a bit of a fashion statement, these watches are still capable divers with 200m water-resistance and a rotating bezel.
Besides the bright blue, grained dial, one of the main evolutions was the bezel with a mirror-polished steel insert and a tone-on-tone 60-minute scale in negative relief, with a matte surface for contrast. Under the caseback, no changes either. The Black Bay 54 Lagoon editions retain the COSC-certified calibre MT5400.
For 2026, we’ve added two potential editions to the collection, first a “classic” pink version, with purple tracks and printings to stay in theme, and a new colour for Tudor, Lagoon green, with dark green contrast on the dial. As the blue edition, these new Black Bay 54 Lagoon Pink and Black Bay 54 Lagoon Green would be worn on a 5-link jubilee bracelet with T-Fit micro-adjustment system.
Pelagos Ultra Dark
Unveiled last year, the Pelagos Ultra is the most technical dive watch of Tudor yet. Walking in the footsteps of the 2012 Pelagos, already a solid dive watch (and Tudor’s alternative to the Sea-Dweller), Tudor launched a new family member, the Tudor Pelagos Ultra, with a doubled depth rating, rated at 1,000m. While retaining the familiar look of the collection, the Pelagos Ultra packed a lot of technical updates within its low-key instrument look. This all-titanium watch measures 43mm and features everything you can expect from a serious saturation diver. More details in our in-depth review. Another important update was the new Master Chronometer-certified movement, more precise and highly magnetic-resistant. The final touch was the bracelet and its clasp, alone a demonstration of over-engineering (truly, this is one of the most advanced clasps we’ve seen…)
So, being such a technical watch, why not give it an even more technical look…? This is why, as part of our Tudor Predictions 2026, we’ve imagined the Pelagos Ultra Dark. And while we would have loved for it to be made of ceramic, it feels unlikely and would require a complete redesign of the case architecture – ceramic watches are not built like titanium models and require an inner case inside their ceramic exterior. So, to maintain the stealth, technical dark look, we’ve imagined a version in black DLC-coated titanium. And with a small red touch on the dial, because it looks cool.
The Black Bay 54 Steel-and-Gold
Last but not least, another possible evolution for the Black Bay 54 series would be to go higher-end. As a smaller watch, which can be worn by either men or women, at the beach or in a more urban context, it would make sense for Tudor to release a more luxurious version of the BB54, in a rather good-looking (personal opinion) steel-and-gold version.
Changes to the watch would be minimal and mostly focused on the new elements in precious metal. As such, the crown and bezel would be made of solid 18k yellow gold, while the thin rivet-style bracelet would opt for gold-capped links, as it is customary for Tudor in its two-tone models, which helps to contain the price. Matching these elements, the bezel insert would opt for gold-coloured markings.
Other than these material evolutions, the potential Tudor Black Bay 54 Steel-and-Gold would remain technically identical to the steel version reviewed here.
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