With Watches and Wonders 2026 hours away, here are our predictions, just in time for the big show.
Of course, the most talked about prediction this year is pretty obvious, and we’ll discuss that later. First, here’s a short list of Rolex and Tudor watch launches we think could happen at Watches and Wonders 2026.
“Albino” Submariner or Black Bay
We’ve been asking for/predicting an albino white dial Submariner since 2024 (when we mocked up a white dial/black bezel Submariner), and while we may never get it, it would be interesting if Tudor dropped a Black Bay with a white dial and black bezel insert. In fact, Tudor already debuted silver dial Black Bay 68 last year, so they’re already part of the way there.
Will the Migauss ever return?
After seeing the Milgauss discontinued in 2023, we continue to wonder if this will come back. Hopefully it will.
Daytona Updates
With the Daytona, it’s such an in demand watch, it would only make sense that Rolex would want to extend that success. Official Rolex teasers have shown what appears to be a Daytona with an open caseback. The platinum Daytona (Ref. 126506-0001), that’s in the current Rolex catalog has an open caseback already, so this could be an anniversary model variation of that, or something else altogether.
Tudor Ranger and Rolex Explorer II
Following the debut of the new Tudor Ranger line in late 2025, with Dune White and Matte Black dials, something like an olive-colored dial would be cool to see, or even a Rolex Explorer II with a matte olive colorway.
Redesigned Tudor Chronograph
Could we see a redesigned Tudor Chronograph?
Land-Dweller updates
The Land-Dweller was big news for Rolex in 2025. Will Rolex add a new dial color or varation?
Rolex GMT-Master II Coke bezel
Lastly, the most talked about potential Rolex watch everyone is anticipating, is a Rolex GMT-Master II with a black and red ceramic insert, aka a “Coke” bezel. It would make a lot of sense to add this attractive color combo to the lineup, especially given that the watch already has a history in the GMT-Master II collection.
Will it arrive as so many have predicted? We’ll see soon enough.
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