A selection of incredible dive watches launched in 2026 across a range of budgets.

When people talk about the giants of the trade, Longines are one of the brands they mean. Since 1832, the Swiss watchmaking company has been crafting watches with masterful expertise, built on tradition, elegance and performance. The company’s winged hourglass logo, registered in 1889, is the oldest unchanged registered trademark.
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Guide 11 Alternatives to the Cartier Tank
11 of the best Cartier Tank alternatives at every budget, including Longines, Hamilton, Frederique...
Culture How the Longines’ Lindbergh Hour Angle Made Finding Longitude Easy
In the early days of aerial exploration, the Longines Lindbergh Hour Angle became an essential tool...
Buying Guide 10 Affordable Alternatives to the Tudor Black Bay 58
Neo-vintage styles and modern dive watch developments mean there are plenty of affordable...
Guide 21 of the Best Year of the Horse Watches for Chinese New Year 2026
A selection of the finest Year of the Horse watches celebrating Chinese New Year 2026 from brands...
Guide Best Affordable Alternatives to the Rolex Daytona
There's some seriously strong competition for the world's most sought-after chronograph.
Guide 9 of the Best Accessible Guilloché Dial Watches to Buy Now
Forget the classic maisons, these are the watch brands making guilloche dials affordable from Minim...
Guide Best Entry-Level Watches from Major Watch Brands
A look at the entry-level watches from some of the best known watch brands, combining accessibility...
Guide What Is A Retrograde Complication And How Does It Work?
An overview of a retrograde complication, its uses and how it works
Guide 22 of the Best Pilot’s Watches of 2025
Of all the various horological archetypes out there, the pilots’ watch may just be the most open to...
Oracle Speaks Why Lug-to-Lug Is the Spec That Really Matters
A collector’s guide to lug-to-lug, the specification that determines whether a watch will fit on...
New Release Longines Update Spirit Pilot and Spirit Flyback for 2025 with Reduced 39mm Case Size
Smaller and more wearable while remaining legible, the Longines Spirit Pilot and Spirit Pilot...