Introducing Tudor Breaks Tradition with the New 1926 Luna

Tudor watches have long been associated with the brand’s reputation for durability, with only limited use of mechanical complications, usually focused on practical functions such as chronographs, travel-ready GMTs, and day-date displays. Today, nearly 99 years after its founding in 1926, Tudor unveils its very first watch equipped with a moonphase complication.

The latest release from Tudor comes as an unexpected surprise, a classic timepiece featuring a moonphase indicator, the brand’s first of its kind, introduced within the 1926 collection, a classic line that has rarely been in the spotlight, as the company’s sports watches have traditionally taken center stage.

The new model features a polished 316L stainless steel case measuring 39mm in diameter and 10.1mm in thickness, making it the largest watch in the 1926 collection, whose other references top out at 36mm. 

The design remains discreet and timeless, balancing casual refinement with formal appeal. The case is fitted with a sapphire crystal, a screw-down crown adorned with the Tudor logo in relief, and a closed caseback. Water resistance is rated at 100 meters.

The standout novelty lies in the dial. Slightly domed for a vintage touch, it is available in three colourways: black with gold-tone accents, blue with silvered accents, or beige with blackened details. The sunray-brushed surface is complemented by applied Arabic numerals and indices, along with non-luminous sword-shaped hands. 

A date window sits at 3 o’clock, with a disc matched to the dial colour, while the moonphase display appears at 6 o’clock in a classic layout with contrasting tones.

Unlike many of its recent models, Tudor has opted not to use an in-house caliber from its Kenissi manufacture in Le Locle. To keep pricing accessible, the brand equips the watch with the T607-9 caliber, based on the Sellita SW280-1. This automatic movement runs at 4Hz, provides a 41-hour power reserve, and is adjusted to chronometer standards (though not officially certified), with accuracy of -4/+6 seconds per day.

The watch is paired with a seven-link stainless steel bracelet secured by a folding clasp. Joining Tudor’s permanent lineup, the new 1926 Luna is priced at CHF 2,400, or approximately AED 11,000.

For more information visit Tudor Official website.