Watches Introduced in 2021
Discover watches unveiled, released or first introduced in 2021. Find a timepiece that shares its history with a birth year or milestone.
43 items · 2021 · Watches
The year shown refers to when a watch model or collection was first unveiled or released. It does not represent the manufacture date of an individual watch currently available for sale.
Rolex
Explorer (2021 Generation, 36 mm)
Explorer is a Rolex model with a clearly documented place in the collection's history. Returned to a 36 mm case and introduced Calibre 3230. Features the Chromalight display for enhanced performance and legibility. This 2021 entry identifies Explorer (2021 Generation, 36 mm) as a distinct product generation. On the pre-owned market, reference 124270 provides the clearest search key. Its traceable debut year makes it a meaningful birth-year gift.
New Generation
Rolex
Explorer II (2021 Generation)
Explorer II is a Rolex model with a clearly documented place in the collection's history. Redesigned with updated proportions and equipped with Calibre 3285. Features the Chromalight display for enhanced legibility and performance. This 2021 entry identifies Explorer II (2021 Generation) as a distinct product generation. On the pre-owned market, reference 226570 provides the clearest search key. Its traceable debut year makes it a meaningful birth-year gift.
New Generation
OMEGA
Speedmaster Moonwatch (Eighth Generation)
The eighth-generation Speedmaster introduced the Calibre 3861 with the Co-Axial escapement and Master Chronometer certification. Enhanced with 15,000-gauss magnetic resistance and refined design details, it represents the modern evolution of the Moonwatch. Its clearly identified year and generation make it a meaningful birth-year gift and a practical pre-owned search target.
New Generation
OMEGA
Speedmaster Chronoscope
Inspired by OMEGA's 1940s chronograph wristwatches, the Speedmaster Chronoscope was introduced. Featuring a tachymeter, telemeter, and pulsometer, it blends classic measuring functions with modern watchmaking. Its clearly identified year and generation make it a meaningful birth-year gift and a practical pre-owned search target.
Introduced
OMEGA
Seamaster Aqua Terra Small Seconds
The Aqua Terra Small Seconds was introduced, featuring a small seconds display at 6 o'clock and combining a classic dial layout with Master Chronometer-certified precision. Its clearly identified year and generation make it a meaningful birth-year gift and a practical pre-owned search target.
Introduced
OMEGA
Seamaster 300 (Second Modern Generation)
Redesigned with a modern aesthetic, featuring an aluminum bezel insert and a new sandwich dial that blends vintage styling with contemporary watchmaking. Its clearly identified year and generation make it a meaningful birth-year gift and a practical pre-owned search target.
New Generation
Jaeger-LeCoultre
Reverso Hybris Mechanica Calibre 185 Quadryptique
Introduced in 2021, the Reverso Hybris Mechanica Calibre 185 Quadryptique combined four display faces with eleven complications. It used the reversible architecture to an exceptional degree and stands as a landmark in the technical history of the Reverso.
Released
Jaeger-LeCoultre
Reverso Tribute Nonantième
Created in 2021 for the Reverso’s 90th anniversary, the Reverso Tribute Nonantième added an inventive digital display to the reverse. It combined the Tribute line’s historic design language with a new way of presenting information.
Released
Patek Philippe
In-line Perpetual Calendar Ref. 5236
Introduced in 2021, the In-line Perpetual Calendar Ref. 5236 is a perpetual calendar displaying day, date and month in a single line. Variations are consolidated at model level.
Introduced
Patek Philippe
Aquanaut Travel Time Ref. 5269
Introduced in 2021, the Aquanaut Travel Time Ref. 5269 is a distinct travel watch with an exclusive quartz Travel Time caliber.
Introduced
Patek Philippe
Calatrava Ref. 6119
Introduced in 2021, the Calatrava Ref. 6119 is a modern generation centered on the Clous de Paris bezel.
New Generation
Vacheron Constantin
Traditionnelle Complete Calendar Openface
A complete-calendar model distinguished by its transparent openface display.
Released
Vacheron Constantin
Historiques Toledo 1951
A modern revival of a 1951 shaped triple-calendar watch, combining a curved case with complete calendar indications.
Revived
A. Lange & Söhne
LANGE 1 PERPETUAL CALENDAR
Introduced in 2021, LANGE 1 PERPETUAL CALENDAR uses a perpetual calendar to account mechanically for varying month lengths and leap years.
Introduced
IWC Schaffhausen
Big Pilot's Watch 43
Introduced in 2021, the Big Pilot's Watch 43 simplified the display and resized the iconic design into a more wearable contemporary generation.
New Generation
TAG Heuer
TAG Heuer Aquaracer Professional 300
Introduced in 2021, the Aquaracer Professional 300 generation reworked the collection’s dive-watch codes with a 12-sided bezel, octagonal markers and improved ergonomics.
New Generation
Cartier
Pasha de Cartier Chronograph — modern chronograph generation
Pasha de Cartier Chronograph is a Cartier watch introduced in 2021. It integrates a chronograph for measuring elapsed time into the collection's distinctive case design.
Introduced
Cartier
Cartier Privé Cloche de Cartier — modern revival
Cartier Privé Cloche de Cartier is a Cartier watch revived in 2021. The bell-shaped case can be read on the wrist or positioned like a small desk clock.
Revived
Cartier
Tank Must — modern generation
Tank Must is a Cartier watch revived in 2021. Parallel brancards and a rectangular dial preserve the disciplined architecture associated with the Tank.
Revived
TUDOR
TUDOR Black Bay Chrono (second generation)
TUDOR Black Bay Chrono (second generation) was introduced in 2021 as a distinct model or generation within Black Bay Chrono. It remains in the current official collection.
New Generation
TUDOR
TUDOR Black Bay Ceramic (first generation)
TUDOR Black Bay Ceramic (first generation) was introduced in 2021 as a distinct model or generation within Black Bay Ceramic. It is now primarily available on the pre-owned market.
Introduced
TUDOR
TUDOR Pelagos FXD
TUDOR Pelagos FXD was introduced in 2021 as a distinct model or generation within Pelagos FXD. It remains in the current official collection.
Introduced
Grand Seiko
Spring Drive Diver’s SBGA461 / SBGA463
This Spring Drive diver generation emphasizes legibility and durability with 200-meter air-diving water resistance.
New Generation
Grand Seiko
Omiwatari SBGY007
Omiwatari pairs a dial inspired by the frozen ridges of Lake Suwa with the hand-wound Spring Drive Caliber 9R31.
Released
Grand Seiko
Evolution 9 Caliber 9RA2
This Evolution 9 generation uses Caliber 9RA2, moving the five-day power-reserve indicator to the movement side.
New Generation
Grand Seiko
Mechanical GMT SBGM245 / SBGM247
This compact mechanical GMT generation uses a 39.5mm case and fixed 24-hour bezel.
New Generation
Seiko
Presage Style60’s
A casual mechanical series inspired by Seiko’s 1960s chronograph design.
Introduced
Seiko
Seiko 5 Sports Field series
A field-watch series introduced in 2021 with an emphasis on legibility and everyday use.
Introduced
Seiko
Speedtimer Mechanical Chronograph
A modern mechanical chronograph reviving the Speedtimer name and 1969 timing heritage.
Revived
Seiko
Speedtimer Solar Chronograph
A practical solar chronograph generation introduced to the Speedtimer series in 2021.
Introduced
G-SHOCK
GST-B400
A slimmer G-STEEL generation enabled by a new high-density module, with Bluetooth and Tough Solar power.
New Generation
G-SHOCK
GWG-2000
A MUDMASTER generation that introduced forged carbon exterior components to G-SHOCK.
New Generation
G-SHOCK
GSW-H1000
The first G-SHOCK smartwatch powered by Wear OS, with a color display and broad sports-tracking support.
Introduced
BVLGARI
Octo Roma WorldTimer
The Octo Roma worldtimer introduced in 2021 with a 24-city display.
Introduced
BVLGARI
BVLGARI Aluminium GMT
The GMT-equipped BVLGARI Aluminium model introduced in 2021.
Introduced
BVLGARI
Octo Finissimo Perpetual Calendar
The Octo Finissimo ultra-thin perpetual calendar introduced in 2021.
Introduced
BREITLING
Super Chronomat First Generation
In 2021, the first Super Chronomat amplified the character of the Chronomat in a bolder form. Its blend of sporting strength and refinement gives the year 2021 an unmistakable presence.
Introduced
Audemars Piguet
Royal Oak Concept Black Panther Flying Tourbillon
Created in 2021 with Marvel, this 250-piece Royal Oak Concept combines a hand-finished Black Panther figure with a flying tourbillon.
Introduced
Hamilton
Ventura Elvis80 Skeleton
Introduced in 2021, the Ventura Elvis80 Skeleton exposes the motion of its mechanical movement within Hamilton's unmistakable shield-shaped case.
New Generation
Hamilton
American Classic Intra-Matic Chronograph H
Added in 2021, the hand-wound Intra-Matic Chronograph H restores the tactile ritual of winding to Hamilton's vintage-inspired racing chronograph design.
New Generation
CHANEL
CHANEL MONSIEUR Superleggera
Introduced in 2021 as a sportier MONSIEUR generation, the Superleggera combines a 42 mm matte black ceramic-and-steel case with the hand-wound Calibre 1, jumping hours and a 240-degree retrograde minute display.
New Generation
CHANEL
CHANEL J12 Caliber 12.2 33 mm Generation
Introduced in 2021, this generation brought the Manufacture automatic Caliber 12.2 to the 33 mm J12 for the first time. The compact COSC-certified movement offers about 50 hours of power reserve; H5696 is the representative black-ceramic reference.
New Generation
Panerai
Luminor Marina eSteel PAM01356 (2021)
An eSteel model that added circular-material thinking to Panerai's materials strategy.
Introduced
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