In The Loupe: The Watch News To Know In March 2026

Unless you’re wearing a perpetual calendar, it’s time to snap that date window forward. The shortest month of the year has—rather quickly—drawn to a close, with March 2026 bringing with it new releases and watch industry developments. To ensure you stay up to date—and ready to tackle Watches & Wonders next month—we’re back with the March 2026 edition of In The Loupe, our monthly watch news series detailing the latest and greatest (not to mention some downright bizarre) releases and happenings in the horological world.

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March 2026 watch news

March 2026 watch news

Below, all the latest and greatest releases and watch news to know in March 2026.

Omega drops the seconds hand in its new Constellation Observatory collection

Omega has released an entirely new Constellation line, with the Constellation Observatory
Debuting with nine references, the Constellation Observatory models all have 39.4mm case sizes and do away with the seconds hand, while still meeting Master Chronometer certification — the La Chaux-de-Fonds manufacture made this possible through the introduction of a new acoustic testing method through its Laboratoire de Précision, capturing the sound of each tick continuously over a 25-day testing cycle while recording environmental variables such as temperature, magnetism and position
The references are crafted from steel, gold, and platinum-gold and reference early Constellation models through details like the dodecagonal ‘pie-pan’ dial, angular dog leg lugs, kite-form indexes, and star at 6 o’clock
The newcomers are powered by either the calibre 8914 (for the steel references) or 8915 (for the precious metal references), both of which automatic movements with a 60-hour power reserve

Price: from $17,225AUD (for steel references)
Model: Constellation Observatory
Case size: 39.4mm
Movement: 8914 or 8915 (automatic)
Water resistance: 3ATM
Functions: hours, minutes
Power reserve: 60 hours

Explore Constellation Observatory via Omega.

The Armin Strom Mirror Force Resonance is ravishing in ruby

Introduced in 2016, Armin Strom’s signature resonance system connects two independent balance wheels, allowing them to synchonise and provide protection against gravity, temperature and motion disruptions
The Mirror Force Resonance was released in 2022 and built upon this phenomenon. Several editions later and Armin Strom has released a stone dial iteration using a ruby, with the precious gemstone appearing on the hours and minutes dial and the periphery of the two seconds counter subdials
The twin seconds subdials showcase the resonance mechanism in action, with a pusher at 2 o’clock resetting both seconds counters simultaneously
It’s housed within a 43mm stainless steel case with vertically brushed lateral sides and a polished bezel, and is powered by the calibre ARF21, a manually wound movement at a 48-hour power reserve

Price: $85,000CHF
Availability: 5 examples
Model: Mirrored Force Resonance Ruby (ref. ST23-RF.10)
Case size: 43mm
Movement: ARF21 (manually wound)
Water resistance: ATM
Functions: hours, minutes, seconds
Power reserve: 48 hours

Explore Mirror Force Resonance via Armin Strom.

Serica brings Thailand to California with the 6190 TDM

French independent watch brand Serica offers up an interesting take on the California dial, with a limited-edition release of its 6190 chronometer, exclusive to the Thai market
The specifications of the 37.7mm stainless steel timepiece remain the same, but the 6190 sees the numerals on the classic black enamel dial arranged in the ‘California’ style
The upper half of the dial has Roman numeral indices, however the conventional Arabic numeral indices have been swapped for Thai numerals, making for a fun twist
The numerals and hands are both filled with luminescent material, ensuring legibility under all lighting conditions
The timepiece is powered by the SoProd M100, an automatic COSC-certified movement with a 42-hour power reserve

Price: €1190
Availability: 100 examples
Model: 6190 TDM
Case size: 37.7mm
Movement: SoProd M100 (automatic)
Water resistance: 20ATM
Functions: hours, minutes, seconds
Power reserve: 42 hours

Explore 6190 TDM via Serica.

Richard Mille farewells its funkiest line with a vibrant trio

Richard Mille is closing out its RM 07-01 Coloured Ceramics collection, which debuted in 2021
The final edition comprises a trio of ceramic timepieces in Memphis Milano-inspired hues—blush pink, powder blue, and lavender—with gem set details in geometric patterns
The grey PVD dial is fitted with ceramics, laser-cut rubber appliqués, and diamond-set details housed within white gold inserts
Each of the trio is powered by the calibre CRMA2, an automatic skeletonised movement crafted from titanium, with a 50-hour power reserve

Price: $227,490USD
Availability: 50 examples each
Model: RM 07-01
Case size: 45.23mm x 31.4mm
Movement: CRMA2 (automatic)
Water resistance: 5ATM
Functions: hours, minutes
Power reserve: 50 hours

Explore Coloured Ceramics RM 07-01 via Richard Mille.

Case in point; Audemars Piguet opens new Meyrin factory

Audemars Piguet has opened a manufacturing complex in Meyrin, with the new site consolidating case and bracelet production under one roof. The set of four-storey mid-1900s were was once home to a pharmaceutical company and was purchased by Audemars Piguet in 2023, with the current site a result of three years of construction. The complex spans 9000m² and is able to accommodate a workforce of up to 350 people, with almost 200 of the Le Brassus watch brand’s current staff having relocated to the new facility.

“This new complex has been designed in keeping with the very essence of our Manufacture: to pay tribute to the site’s heritage while carrying it forward through contemporary technologies,” said Ilaria Resta, CEO of Audemars Piguet. “It embodies the values of collaboration and well‑being at the core of our company.”

Beda’a’s Angles 37 joins the stoners

Beda’a has added stone dial variants to its Angles 37 collection, with malachite, blue aventurine, African hawkeye, and tiger’s eye on offer
The stone dials are housed within a hexagonal 34mm case crafted from stainless steel, with the dial devoid of hour markers
The timepieces are powered by the Ronda 1062.1, a quartz movement

Price: $700CHF
Model: Amgles 37
Case size: 34mm
Movement: Ronda 1062.1 (quartz)
Water resistance: 3ATM
Functions: hours, minutes
Power reserve: N/A

Explore Angles 37 via Beda’a.

Ming’s destero watch rises from the ashes with the 57.04 Phoenix

Ming has revived its 57.04 timepiece with the 57.04 Phoenix, a restrained take on the 57.04 Iris
The 57.04 Phoenix arrives in a 40mm stainless steel case with a smooth bezel and graduated stepped lugs that nod to art deco design
The dial is mostly monochromatic, with wide sunray cutouts on an anthracite base and a 30-minute subdial at 6 o’clock
It’s a destro monopusher chronograph, with the crown placed on the left side
The 57.04 Phoenix is powered by a modified Sellita SW562.M1, a hand-wound movement with a 60-hour power reserve

Price: $6250CHF
Availability: 150 pieces/year
Model: 57.04 Phoenix
Case size: 40mm
Movement: Sellita SW562.M1 (manually wound)
Water resistance: 10ATM
Functions: hours, minutes, chronograph
Power reserve: 60 hours

Explore 57.04 Phoenix via Ming.

Krayon colours its Anyday rose gold

The Krayon Anyday is a mechanical planner watch that provides an overview of the month at a glance
The independent watch brand has released the Anyday in rose gold, with the 39mm case crafted from the precious metal and surrounding a two-tone anthracite dial with a darker guilloché centre surrounded by a lighter grey outer ring which has the weekdays in dark grey and weekends in gold. The current date is pointed to by a crescent moon-shaped indicator
The mechanism only needs to be reset on the five months of the year that don’t have 31 days
It’s powered by the in-house calibre C032, a hand wound movement that uses two cams rather than column wheels. The smaller one build energy over 24 hours before releasing it at midnight for the instantaneous jump date, while the larger cam turns once every 31 days to change the month setup. THe calibre C032 has a power reserve of 72 hours

Price: $98,000CHF
Model: Anyday
Case size: 39mm
Movement: C032 (manually winding)
Water resistance: 3ATM
Functions: hours, minutes, simple calendar, day of the week, permanent day and date indication
Power reserve: 72 hours

Explore Anyday via Krayon.

Raymond Weil’s Millesime Small Seconds suits up

Raymond Weil has added a trio of tuxedo dials watches to its Millesime Small Seconds lineup
The tuxedo design refers to a two-tone sector dial layout, with the newcomers arriving in black and white; midnight blue and black; and red grape and pale grey
Each dial is housed within a 39mm stainless steel case with a stepped bezel
The tuxedo dials are topped with lumed Arabic numerals and have a small seconds subdial at 6 o’clock
Each timepiece is powered by the Sellita SW261-1, an automatic movement with a 41-hour power reserve

Price: $3750AUD (on strap); $3950AUD (on bracelet)
Model: Millesime Small Seconds (ref. 2930-STC-05642 [black and white]; 2930-STC-05502 [midnight blue and black]; 2930-STC-05450 [red grape and pale grey])
Case size: 39mm
Movement: Sellita SW261-1 (automatic)
Water resistance: ATM
Functions: hours, minutes, small seconds
Power reserve: 41 hours

Explore Millesime Small Seconds via Raymond Weil.

A. Lange & Söhne opens new flagship boutique in Sydney

A. Lange & Söhne has unveiled a new flagship boutique in Sydney, with the German manufacture now occupying a three-storey building at 129 King Street, Sydney. Spanning 360m² across three floors, the boutique not only showcases the manufacture’s core timepiece families—Lange 1, Odysseus, Zeitwerk, 1815, Richard Lange, and Saxonia—but will also play host to flagship-exclusive models that cannot be obtained through even the best authorised dealer. In addition to the display of timepieces, the upper levels house lounge areas, bar spaces, a movement library, and curated art throughout, providing ample opportunity to entertain valued clients.

The A. Lange & Söhne Sydney boutique is located at 129 King St, Sydney, NSW, Australia.

Dennison takes the ALD on safari

Dennison has released a limited-edition capsule collection that sees its signature ALD timepiece take on a wild tone
The ALD Safari capsule comprises a Tiger and Zebra edition; both see a mother-of-pearl dial (either pale orange or white) adorned with hand-inlaid black enamel striping
Both timepieces are housed within a 37mm x 33.5mm stainless steel case set with natural dialmonds
They’re powered by the calibre 1062, a quartz movement made by Swiss brand Ronda

Price: $3840CHF
Availability: 10 examples each through website, subsequent limited availability via authorised retailers
Model: ALD Safari Tiger; ALD Safari Zebra
Case size: 37mm x 33.5mm
Movement: Ronda 1062 (automatic)
Water resistance: 3ATM
Functions: hours, minutes
Power reserve: N/A

Explore ALD Safari via Dennison.

Bremont releases a purrfect new watch with Felix The Cat

Bremont has teamed up with Universal Products & Experiences (UP&E) to release a collaboration with silent film icon Felix The Cat, with the feline long regarded as a good luck icon for pilots
The Bremont Altitude MB Meteor serves as the base for the collaboration, with the 42mm case hewn from titanium and rendered in a stealth black DLC finish
Felix The Cat appears in place of the Arabic numeral at 6 o’clock, while the looped ejection ‘pull’ tip on the seconds hand is executed in yellow, as is the minutes track
The open caseback is adorned with a depiction of Felix The Cat, which sits above the in-house BB14-AH movement, which is based on a Le Joux Perret calibre and has a 68-hour power reserve

Price: $10,350AUD
Availability: 500 examples
Model: Altitude MB Meteor ‘Felix The Cat’
Case size: 42mm
Movement: (automatic)
Water resistance: 10ATM
Functions: hours, minutes, seconds, date
Power reserve: 68 hours

Explore Altitude MB Meteor ‘Felix The Cat’ via Bremont.

Gisele Bündchen dives into the deep end with the Chanel J12

Released at the turn of the millennium in 2000, the Chanel J12 was the first luxury timepiece to be completely crafted from ceramic — a material that now holds a firm place in the luxury watch industry. This year, the seminal sports watch celebrates its 26th anniversary, with Chanel marking the occasion with a new campaign starring Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bündchen and French model Clément Chabernaud. Directed by Scandinavian filmmaker and visual artist Jonas Lindstroem and photographed by Jack Davison, the campaign takes to the water, exploring how Jacques Helleu—the house’s artistic director for watches at the time—referenced the sleek lines of yachts in the design of the J12. The campaign depicts Bündchen on a sailboat while Chabernaud is seen rowing, with the visual imagery taking on an intimate, stripped back tone.

“After years in the fast-paced fashion world, I slowed down and began living with intention,” said Gisele Bündchen of her alignment with the campaign. “The J12 speaks to that shift, the campaign idea is to show timelessness, strength, and quiet elegance. It reflects the balance I strive for in my life, honouring beauty and simplicity while embracing growth and change.”

Explore J12 via Chanel.

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Words by Theo Rosen and Henry Blake