Esquire's watches section features a comprehensive guide to the best men's timepieces for 2026, including reviews, celebrity collections, and new releases from leading brands. The page highlights affordable options, rare models, and trends in pilot, diving, and dress watches. It covers everything from under £1000 picks to high-end pieces worn by stars like David Beckham and Leonardo DiCaprio.
Esquire's dedicated watches page for 2026 presents an array of recommendations and news for enthusiasts. The 'Best Men's Watches 2026' section reviews pilots, diving, digital, and dress styles from brands such as Omega, TAG Heuer, Rolex, Breitling, and Patek Philippe. It also spotlights British watch brands and the most important timepieces in history.
Recent articles detail celebrity influences, including how David Beckham's £1 million Rolex Daytona serves as a couple's style statement. Russell Crowe's secret watch collection is revealed, while Leonardo DiCaprio consistently wears the same Rolex. Harry Styles' collection features classics, and Ed Sheeran's £1.46m Rolex assortment is explored. At the 2026 Bafta Awards and Grammys, notable watches included Skepta's gold Rolex Sky-Dweller and Timothée Chalamet's grail piece.
New releases garner attention: Citizen revived a £250 1980s classic, Timex offers a £285 model resembling a £70,000 Rolex Daytona, and Seiko dropped a £540 dress watch evoking cherry blossoms. Panerai's military set includes an Italian Navy frogman experience, and IWC launched George Russell F1 pilots watches in electric blue. Audemars Piguet introduced a non-Royal Oak model, Vacheron Constantin a deep-red titanium Overseas Tourbillon, and Hermès potentially elegant skeleton watches.
Affordable and sale options are emphasized, with five Seiko, Omega, and Rolex models under retail, plus the best Tudor, Tissot, and Google Pixel watches on sale. Guides cover dress watches for 2025, the history of Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso, Tudor, and Omega, and emerging Japanese brands. Rare pursuits include 10 ultra-rare Rolex models and a one-off Rolex customized by Fly Vomit.