In 2026, the 100th year since Hans Wilsdorf registered its now-famous brand name, Tudor has added to its repertoire with the release of a new timepiece called the Tudor Monarch, whose barrel-shaped 39mm case integrates into an H-link bracelet with Tudor’s hallmark “T-Fit” clasp. The dial sports what Tudor calls an “error proof” design, with Roman numerals at the top and applied Arabic numerals at the bottom — classically called a “California dial” and likely the first one put to use in Tudor’s modern collection.
The finishing of this unusual, Champagne-colored dial is also noteworthy, with a vertical brushing that evokes the look of papyrus, a writing paper used by ancient civilizations. Adding to the dial’s classically vintage look is the use of a running seconds subdial at 6 o’clock, the standard style of displaying the seconds before the invention of the central seconds hand. The case measures 11.9mm thick and 46.2mm lug to lug, and resists water pressure down to 100 meters.
Inside the case is the new Master Chronometer-certified, automatic Caliber MT5662-2U, which is magnetic resistant to 15,000 gauss and provides a 65-hour power reserve. This in-house movement, which meets the strict criteria of Switzerland’s METAS (a tolerance range of just 5 seconds’ accuracy, stricter than the standards of COSC) is visible behind a sapphire caseback.The price is $5,875. This is a developing story; please check for updates.
