Watches Introduced in 2018

Rolex

GMT-Master II (Calibre 3285 Generation)

In 2018, the GMT-Master II entered the calibre 3285 generation with ref. 126710BLRO. The new movement extended power reserve to approximately 70 hours, while the Oystersteel case and red-and-blue Cerachrom bezel make the generation easy to identify. Ref. 126710BLRO is the clearest pre-owned search key.

New Generation

OMEGA

Seamaster Diver 300M (Fourth Generation)

Updated with Master Chronometer certification, reintroducing the laser-engraved wave-pattern ceramic dial while significantly enhancing precision and magnetic resistance with a new movement. Its clearly identified year and generation make it a meaningful birth-year gift and a practical pre-owned search target.

New Generation

Jaeger-LeCoultre

Polaris (Modern Revival Generation)

In 2018, Jaeger-LeCoultre revived the Polaris name as a modern sports-watch collection inspired by the 1968 Memovox Polaris. Historical cues such as an internal rotating bezel and layered dial treatments were reworked into a versatile contemporary lineage for everyday wear.

Revived

Patek Philippe

Twenty~4 Automatic Ref. 7300

Introduced in 2018, the Twenty~4 Automatic Ref. 7300 is a new generation with a round case and self-winding movement.

New Generation

Patek Philippe

Nautilus Ref. 5740

Introduced in 2018, the Nautilus Ref. 5740 is the first Grand Complication in the Nautilus collection.

Introduced

Patek Philippe

Aquanaut Chronograph Ref. 5968

Introduced in 2018, the Aquanaut Chronograph Ref. 5968 is a distinct flyback chronograph model.

Introduced

Vacheron Constantin

Fiftysix Self-winding

The foundational self-winding model introduced with the Fiftysix collection.

Introduced

Vacheron Constantin

Fiftysix Day-Date

A Fiftysix complication displaying day, date and power reserve.

Released

Vacheron Constantin

Fiftysix Complete Calendar

The complete-calendar expression launched with the Fiftysix collection.

Released

Vacheron Constantin

Overseas Dual Time

A travel watch displaying home and local time simultaneously, with day-night indication and date.

Released

Breguet

Marine Alarme Musicale 5547

A third-generation Marine model introduced in 2018 with a mechanical alarm and practical indications.

New Generation

Breguet

Marine Chronographe 5527

An automatic chronograph from the third-generation Marine collection introduced in 2018.

New Generation

Breguet

Marine 5517

The core time-and-date model of the third-generation Marine introduced in 2018.

New Generation

A. Lange & Söhne

SAXONIA OUTSIZE DATE

Introduced in 2018, SAXONIA OUTSIZE DATE incorporates the signature outsize date into the restrained SAXONIA design.

Introduced

A. Lange & Söhne

TRIPLE SPLIT

Introduced in 2018, TRIPLE SPLIT uses a triple-rattrapante mechanism to compare stopped times in seconds, minutes and hours.

Introduced

IWC Schaffhausen

IWC Tribute to Pallweber Edition “150 Years”

Introduced in 2018, IWC’s first jumping-numeral wristwatch reinterpreted the Pallweber pocket-watch display of 1884 with large hour and minute discs.

Introduced

TAG Heuer

TAG Heuer Carrera Heuer 02

Introduced in 2018, the Heuer 02 generation replaced the Heuer 01 line with a classical 3-6-9 layout and included the collection’s first modern GMT chronograph.

New Generation

Cartier

Santos de Cartier — QuickSwitch / SmartLink generation

Santos de Cartier is a Cartier watch introduced as a new generation in 2018. A square case, exposed screws, and clear Roman numerals define the Santos design language.

New Generation

Cartier

Santos de Cartier Skeleton — modern skeleton generation

Santos de Cartier Skeleton is a Cartier watch introduced in 2018. Its openworked dial and movement unite Cartier's case design with a clear view of the mechanism.

Introduced

TUDOR

TUDOR 1926

TUDOR 1926 was introduced in 2018 as a distinct model or generation within 1926. It remains in the current official collection.

Introduced

TUDOR

TUDOR Black Bay 58 (first generation)

TUDOR Black Bay 58 (first generation) was introduced in 2018 as a distinct model or generation within Black Bay 58. It is now primarily available on the pre-owned market.

Introduced

TUDOR

TUDOR Black Bay GMT

TUDOR Black Bay GMT was introduced in 2018 as a distinct model or generation within Black Bay GMT. It remains in the current official collection.

Introduced

Seiko

Astron GPS Solar 5X

The 2018 5X generation introduced faster adjustment and independently driven hands.

New Generation

G-SHOCK

MTG-B1000

A more compact MT-G generation using a new Core Guard structure and Bluetooth connectivity.

New Generation

G-SHOCK

GMW-B5000

A full-metal evolution of the original 5000 form, integrating radio control, Bluetooth, and Tough Solar power.

Introduced

G-SHOCK

GPR-B1000

A RANGEMAN generation with GPS navigation and solar-assisted charging.

New Generation

BVLGARI

Octo Finissimo Tourbillon Automatic

The Octo Finissimo automatic tourbillon introduced in 2018.

Introduced

BREITLING

Premier Modern Revival

In 2018, the Premier returned as a modern continuation of Breitling’s elegant chronographs of the 1940s. This revived union of function and refinement makes 2018 a year of rediscovery for the brand.

Revived

BREITLING

Navitimer 8

In 2018, the Navitimer 8 reinterpreted Breitling’s aviation-watch history through a new design language. Rather than simply repeating the past, this generation moved the tradition forward and reflects a year of change.

Introduced

Audemars Piguet

Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin RD#2

Presented in 2018, RD#2 reorganised the perpetual-calendar mechanism within a single layer, enabling a 6.3 mm case. It is a technical milestone in ultra-thin complicated watchmaking.

Introduced

Hamilton

Khaki Field Mechanical 38 mm

Introduced in 2018, the hand-wound Khaki Field Mechanical recasts Hamilton's military-watch clarity and utility in an everyday 38 mm case.

Introduced

Panerai

Luminor Due 38 PAM00903 (2018)

The 38 mm generation that substantially broadened the wearability and audience of Luminor Due.

New Generation