Rolex Teases New Releases Ahead of Watches and Wonders 2026: Celebrating 100 Years of the Oyster Case
Rolex has released another teaser, offering a glimpse of what is to come at Watches and Wonders on 14 April 2026. Based on what has been shown so far, this year’s releases could be one of the most significant in recent years.
100 Anniversary Oyster Perpetual
Notably, 2026 marks 100 years of the Oyster case, and Rolex appears set to commemorate this milestone with a special edition. Early visuals suggest a bi metal Oyster Perpetual in yellow gold and stainless steel, featuring a slate dial with subtle anniversary detailing on both the crown and the six o clock position.
Day-Date updates
We may also see the introduction of a green ombré dial on the white gold Day Date. Interestingly, this version appears to move away from traditional Roman numerals, instead featuring a cleaner stick index layout.
In addition, a new dial variation could be introduced for the rose gold Day Date. This raises the possibility that the long standing olive dial configuration may be phased out, although this remains unconfirmed.
Daytona: A New Le Mans Variation
Another potential highlight is a new white gold Le Mans Daytona, but this time with a major twist.
For the first time, the Le Mans Daytona appears without a ceramic bezel, replaced instead by a white gold bezel.
This is a significant shift. Every Le Mans variant so far has featured a ceramic bezel, so this change could mark a move toward a more classic aesthetic while redefining what the Le Mans line represents.
The Return of Yacht Master II
One of the biggest surprises from the teaser is the likely return of the Yacht Master II.
From the visuals, the case appears slimmer and more refined. More importantly, the blue ceramic bezel with defined bezel teeth, combined with the chronograph pushers, strongly confirms that this is a new Yacht Master II.
The Triplock crown suggests that the model may return in white and yellow gold configurations only.
Sky Dweller
A new dial variation for the yellow gold Sky Dweller also appears likely, continuing Rolex’s trend of refreshing existing collections through dial updates rather than complete redesigns.
Milgauss: A Comeback?
Perhaps the most intriguing possibility is the return of the Milgauss.
The teaser suggests that the new version may move away from signature elements such as the lightning bolt seconds hand and the green sapphire crystal.
If true, this would mark a major shift away from what defines the modern Milgauss.
Final Thoughts
While these teasers provide strong hints, it is important to remember that all interpretations remain speculative until Rolex makes its official announcements at Watches and Wonders.
That said, the combination of anniversary pieces, returning models, and subtle design evolutions suggests that Rolex is preparing a well balanced release for 2026.
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