Watches Introduced in 1996

OMEGA

Speedmaster Racing (1996 Model)

In 1996, OMEGA introduced red- and yellow-dial Speedmasters alongside Michael Schumacher’s appointment as a brand ambassador. The models gave the collection a clear motorsport identity and are readily searchable on the pre-owned market through references 3510.61 and 3510.12.

Introduced

Jaeger-LeCoultre

Reverso Chronographe Rétrograde

Introduced in 1996, the Reverso Chronographe Rétrograde placed a retrograde chronograph display within the reversible case. It established a distinctive Reverso chronograph lineage that would later inform the modern Tribute Chronograph.

Released

Patek Philippe

Split-Seconds Perpetual Calendar Ref. 5004

Introduced in 1996, the Split-Seconds Perpetual Calendar Ref. 5004 is a model combining split-seconds chronograph and perpetual calendar.

Introduced

Patek Philippe

Annual Calendar Ref. 5035

Introduced in 1996, the Annual Calendar Ref. 5035 is the first model equipped with Patek Philippe’s patented Annual Calendar.

Introduced

Vacheron Constantin

Overseas First Generation

The first Overseas generation, introduced in 1996 as a travel-oriented successor to the 222 lineage.

Introduced

Vacheron Constantin

Saltarello

Released in 1996, the Saltarello combines a jumping-hour aperture with a retrograde-minute display.

Released

IWC Schaffhausen

Pilot's Watch Chronograph Ref. IW3740

Official IWC chronology places the design of Ref. IW3740 in 1996, translating the functional Mark 11 aesthetic into a compact pilot's chronograph.

Introduced

TAG Heuer

TAG Heuer Carrera First Re-edition

Reissued in 1996, the sixth-generation Carrera closely recreated the 1963 original in a 36 mm case and restarted the modern collection.

Reissued

Cartier

Tank Française — first generation

Tank Française is a Cartier watch introduced in 1996. Parallel brancards and a rectangular dial preserve the disciplined architecture associated with the Tank.

Introduced

Seiko

SKX007 Diver

The 1996 SKX generation that became an enduring benchmark for affordable mechanical dive watches.

Introduced

G-SHOCK

MRG-100

The first full-metal MR-G and the beginning of G-SHOCK's flagship premium line.

Introduced

G-SHOCK

GT-000BJ

The first G-COOL, combining a slim streamlined form with a negative LCD and holographic dial treatment.

Introduced

G-SHOCK

DW-8800BJ

A data-management G-SHOCK able to store messages, contacts, and schedule information.

Introduced

BREITLING

Montbrillant First Generation

In 1996, the first Montbrillant carried forward the instrument-like design language of the Navitimer. Its tribute to Breitling’s history connects the year 1996 with a distinctly classic story.

Introduced

Panerai

Luminor Slytech Daylight 5218-207/A (1996)

A pre-Vendôme model emblematic of Panerai's association with Sylvester Stallone, with documented auction circulation.

Released