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In this episode 50th episode of Worth The Hype?!, Woody and James are going to give their first impression/thoughts about the highlights of Watches and Wonders 2026. Unfortunately, not all watches will be covered in this episode and if there are any specific key watches that we have missed out, do let us know!

The Norqain Wild One Skeleton in both 39 mm and 42 mm sizes is a high-performance sports watch built with the brand’s proprietary NORTEQ® carbon composite case, paired with a titanium container and rubber shock absorber for durability. The 39 mm version measures about 11.75 mm thick and weighs around 64 g, while the 42 mm version is about 12.3 mm thick and roughly 78 g, with both offering 200 m water resistance and sapphire crystals front and back.Powering both is a COSC-certified Sellita based movement (Calibre NB08S/N08S)

The Baltic Heures du Monde is a Worldtimer built around a 37 mm stainless steel case measuring 11.3 mm thick with 100 m water resistance, it uses a Soprod C125 automatic GMT movement with a 42-hour power reserve, paired with a 24-hour inner bezel that works alongside a ceramic bezel engraved with 24 global cities to track multiple time zones. The watch features a double-domed sapphire crystal, strong Super-LumiNova BGW9 on the hands, dial, and bezel, and a 120-click rotating bezel for time zone alignment. For the initial launch, the watch is offered with natural stone dials such as labradorite, tiger’s eye, and sodalite which will be a limited edition of 200 each (numbered). A regular production model will be released in a future date.

The Omega Constellation Observatory is a modern two-hand dress watch housed in a 39.4 mm case with a thickness of 12.2 mm, available in steel, gold, and platinum variants. It features a dodecagonal “pie-pan” dial with applied indices and is paired with dual sapphire crystals, including an exhibition caseback. Powering the watch are the in-house Co-Axial Master Chronometer Calibres 8914 and 8915 with a 60-hour power reserves.

The Nodus Obscura II is a compact field-style watch housed in a 38 mm stainless steel case measuring around 11.7 mm thick with 100 m water resistance. The watch is powered by the Seiko NH38 automatic movement with 41 hours of power reserve without a date window. A double-domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating. It is paired with a stainless steel bracelet with Nodus Extension Module (NEM) clasp that provides additional micro adjustments.

The Otsuka Lotec No. 8 features a 31 mm × 47.8 mm rectangular stainless-steel case measuring about 10.8 mm thick, paired with a sapphire crystal, 24 mm strap width, and 30 m water resistance. Time is displayed through a jumping hour aperture, retrograde minute indicator, and a rotating seconds disc that completes a full revolution every 90 seconds. The watch is powered by a Miyota 90S5 automatic movement operating at 28,800 vph with approximately 32 hours of power reserve. A 62-component in-house module sits atop the base movement to control the jumping and retrograde display mechanisms, incorporating small precision ball bearings for smoother operation.

The Kurono Diver’s is the brand’s first dive oriented watch. At its' core is a 35 mm pillow shaped stainless-steel watch powered by a Miyota 90S5 automatic movement, featuring a white dial with luminous markers and blued cathedral hands. This inner watch can be worn alone as a slim 9 mm-thick everyday piece with 50 m water resistance, or placed inside a 46 mm outer diving case fitted with a red unidirectional bezel made of Extra Super Duralumin. When housed in the outer case, the watch transforms into a proper dive watch with up to 300 m depth capability when fully sealed using a special tool. Priced around US$2,700 and distributed via a ballot system.

The anOrdain Model 1 is available in three case sizes (35mm, 38mm, and 41 mm), giving it broad appeal across wrist sizes. Its signature element is the hand-made vitreous enamel dial, crafted in anOrdain’s Glasgow workshop using traditional enameling techniques.These striking dials are paired with finely printed numerals and elegant heat-treated hands under a sapphire crystal. The Model 1 is a powered by either a Sellita SW210 or La Joux Parret G101. Thoughtful finishing details, clean proportions, and artisanal dial artistry make the Model 1 a standout that bridges watchmaking craft with everyday wearability.

The Naoya Hida & Co. Type 1D is a 37 mm 904L stainless steel case with a thin 9.8 mm profile. Its German silver dial features hand-engraved Breguet numerals filled with lacquer and flame-blued feuille hands, alongside a distinctive small seconds at 9 o’clock. Inside ticks the manual-wind Cal. 3019SS.

In this episode, we are going to discuss about the annual Lunar New Year releases from several watch brands and give our thoughts on it!!

The TRASKA Chronograph Ref. 10251 is a 39 mm automatic chronograph with a svelte, hardened 316L stainless steel case and a tungsten tachymeter bezel insert for enhanced scratch resistance. Instead of traditional hands, it uses transparent rotating discs for the elapsed minutes and running seconds, paired with static red reference lines for a fresh bicompax display. Powering the watch is a Seiko NE86 automatic movement. The watch has a box-style sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating, 75 m water resistance, and bold square pushers, while a hardened steel bracelet with quick-release and micro-adjust clasp rounds out the package.

The Christopher Ward × Bark & Jack “Green Fifteen” is a purposeful, enthusiast-led take on the C60 Trident Lumière dive watch, built in a 41 mm Grade 2 titanium case with a slim 10.85 mm profile and 300 m water resistance. Its matte-black dial and bi-colour Super-LumiNova bezel feature green lume for the first 15 minutes and blue for the rest, with the green minute hand tying the concept together, the namesake “Green Fifteen” glow. Inside beats a COSC-certified Sellita SW300-1 automatic movement. The watch ships on Christopher Ward’s adjustable titanium Bader bracelet with a quickly changeable exclusive Bark & Jack strap, and even includes a UV torch to reveal the hidden Bark & Jack logo on the dial.

The Atelier Wen Perception Xuán is a limited-edition take on the brand’s integrated-bracelet sports watch, housed in a 40 mm × 9.4 mm 904L stainless steel case with 100 m water resistance. Unlike the previous version which uses a hand guilloché dial, this version now uses a natural pietersite stone dial with a unique, organic look that varies from piece to piece. It is powered by a customized Dandong Peacock SL1588A automatic movement, the watch also sports an integrated steel bracelet with quick-release and on-the-fly micro-adjustment clasp for comfort. At the back it has a semi-display caseback with a hammered texture and raised stone-lion motif.

The DWC Terra from Delhi Watch Company is an unconventional field-inspired timepiece celebrating the brand’s five-year anniversary with a carabiner-inspired Grade 2 titanium case that measures roughly 32 mm wide by 44 mm long and eschews traditional lugs for integrated strap slots that enhance its utilitarian look. It is powered by a Miyota GL32 quartz movement and the whole package is mounted on a parachute-style strap that loops through the case. It is a limited run of 5,555 pieces at a very accessible price point.

In this episode, we are talking about the Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional Chronograph “Reverse Panda” updates the classic Moonwatch design with a striking black lacquered dial and contrasting white sub-dials laid out in a chic reverse panda scheme framed by a black ceramic tachymeter bezel with white enamel accents. It retains the Speedmaster’s familiar proportions with roughly 13.5 mm thickness and about 50 m water resistance. Under the hood beats Omega’s Co-Axial Master Chronometer Calibre 3861.