All The Shiny New Rolex Watches We’re Eyeing In 2026
As revealed at the recent Watches & Wonders 2026 showcase – Rolex’s new timepieces, with designs that pay homage to 100 years of the iconic Oyster watch.
The biggest horological event of the year, Watches & Wonders, recently concluded after a week-long run in Geneva from April 14 to 20, 2026 – showcasing the very best of new luxury timepieces from the most esteemed brands from across the globe. Think of it as the Fashion Week of the watch universe. At the forefront of all that glimmered: Rolex, the world’s biggest watch brand.
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Rolex Oyster watch – and Rolex’s new launches for 2026 are an ode to this time-honoured, waterproof icon. Here are all the best new Rolex timepieces to know about right now, from the exceptional Cosmograph Daytona to the Oyster Perpetual 36 which brings a playful pop of colour.
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BEST NEW ROLEX WATCHES IN 2026/2027
1. Rolex Oyster Perpetual 41
Why we love it: Can’t decide between gold and steel? This one features both. It’s the ultimate tribute to the Oyster, with the “100 years” inscribed on the slate dial in lieu of the usual “Swiss Made” label. Finishing off this timeless design are the brand name and five-minute markers are in Rolex’s signature green.
2. Rolex Oyster Perpetual 36
Why we love it: A ‘big boy’ timepiece with a touch of whimsy – this rendition of the Oyster boasts a multi-hued dial featuring patterns formed using the letters that make up the name ‘Rolex’. This is achieved through a painstakingly precise pad printing process, whereby each of the 10 colours is applied individually.
3. Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 40
Why we love it: This luminous timepiece comes in an all-new Rolex-produced alloy of 18 carat Jubilee Gold, featuring a soft green dial enhanced with embellished hour markers.
4. Rolex Oyster Perpetual 28
Why we love it: An 18 carat yellow gold make-up, a satin finish, and natural stone markers on the three, six, and nine o’clock points – all pulled together by a green stone lacquer dial with an understated elegance.
5. Rolex Oyster Perpetual 34
Why we love it: The Oyster Perpetual 34 has similar qualities to the aforementioned Oyster Perpetual 28, except it comes in 18 carat Everose gold with a blue stone lacquer dial, and blue markers to match.
6. Rolex Oyster Perpetual Yacht-Master II
Why we love it: Originally created as a nautical watch, this rendition of the Rolex Yacht-Master comes with a redesigned countdown function that’s now easier and more efficient to use, with countdown hands that can now turn anti-clockwise, paired with a more legible display. Form and function come together in two versions: 18 carat yellow gold (pictured) and Oystersteel.
7. Rolex Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona
Here’s another exceptional piece in a Rolesium iteration – a durable combination of Oystersteel and platinum – that’s effortlessly versatile and timeless. Numbers are presented horizontally on its bezel to mirror the first Cosmograph Daytona circa 1963, with their font tweaked for the modern-day wearer.
8. Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 41
Why we love it: The devil is in the details, namely a sophisticated fluted bezel, and an ombre dial lacquered in Rolex’s emblematic green, alongside a more prominent date window.
View Rolex’s full list of new watches and their respective prices here.