10 New Watches You Might Have Missed from G-Shock, Timex and More

Underappreciated Swiss watch brand Vulcain resurrected a short-lived dive watch complication from the 1960s with faithful detail.

G-Shock never abandoned its original case design, but the dial has been updated over the years. Fans of the brand will recognize the brick pattern framing the digital screen on this 500 Series reference that duplicates the look of the original G-Shock. It comes in all-black and all-white.

Echo Neutra created a minimalist version of its Averau Moon Phase watch in collaboration with Ace Jewelers. The 39mm steel case, domed sapphire crystal and screw-down crown are built for outdoor adventure and rugged everyday use. Along with the simplified hands and hour markers, the moon phase has been pared down to black discs on a white background. In beautiful contrast, the hands, indices and moon phase are painted with a heavy coat of lume, creating a brilliant glow in low lighting. It runs on a Sellita caliber SW280-1 automatic movement and comes on your choice of a nylon NATO strap, black leather strap or steel bracelet.

This limited edition entry in Citizen’s Series 8 collection has an ornately textured dial and runs on an in-house caliber 9051 movement that is both automatic and manual winding. The 40mm angular polished steel case design references design elements that the Japanese watchmaker has used since the 1970s, and comes on a matching steel bracelet.

The Swatch x Omega MoonSwatch 1965 commemorates the competition held by NASA to determine which watch was best suited for space travel during the Apollo missions. An Omega Speedmaster won and has since been known as the “First Watch on the Moon.” This reference is very similar to the Mission to the Moon, but with a white dial that features the 1960’s version of Omega’s logo and chronograph sub-dials that count to 19 and 65.

The boldest new model that G-Shock has released in years, the GA-V01 embraces the now retro-futuristic styling of the late ’90s and early 2000s. Yet, while it sports a unique bulbous case and butterfly-style sub-dial duo — an analog one alongside a multifunctional digital one — it’s still a classic G-Shock under the hood. However, one big, beneficial change is that this one is good for nearly 10 years of operation between battery swaps. Unfortunately, it’s only available in China (although that could change at any time).

Audemars Piguet has updated the ceramic Royal Oak Offshore with a tonal green and black design with strong military vibes. The 43mm ceramic case, bezel and crown are topped off with a titanium case back and crown guard. The icing on the cake is the 18-karat white gold hands and hour markers coated with lume for visibility. It runs on AP’s in-house caliber 4401 self-winding chronograph movement.

This super affordable quartz chronograph from Timex takes clear visual cues from one of Steve McQueen’s favorite watches, the Heuer Monaco Gulf Edition, which McQueen wore when competing in and filming Le Mans.

A spin on G-Shock’s GD010, released in 2024, the GD010CE-5 adds a Cordura Re/cor strap to the no-nonsense watch where durability and legibility are paramount. It’s joined by GA-010CE-2A for collectors who want an analog-digital display. Both watches utilize natural dyes and bio-based resin in the spirit of sustainability.

Audemars Piguet debuts a new perpetual calendar movement, caliber 7138, with a pair of limited edition Royal Oaks, one in stainless steel and one in 18-karat sand gold. The biggest improvement to the new perpetual calendar movement is that it can be set entirely by the crown, a mechanical feat thus far achieved by only a couple of watchmakers. Each are limited to only 150 units.