When it comes to timepieces, colour has always been a powerful expression of mood. In the recent past, it was all about blue. Then green had its moment—and still does, to some extent. But the tide has turned, and it’s bolder than ever. Enter: red.
Crimson isn’t new territory for watchmakers—Cartier, for instance, rolled out striking versions of the Tortue and Santos last year. But 2025 is seeing a deeper, more deliberate embrace of the shade. From guilloché to skeleton dials to smoky fumé finishes, red is the season’s statement—and it’s only just getting started.
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Franck Muller Vanguard Royal Bauxite
Material innovation at its best, thanks to a new, scratch resistant, aluminium alloy
Longines Conquest Heritage Year of the Snake
Old-school red dial and a snake engraved on the caseback—inspired by the 1950s
Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra
Housed in a 38mm case, this is how you elevate your classic taste with a splash of colour
From top to bottom: Jacob & Co Astronomia Revolution, Hermès Cut Le Temps Suspendu, Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust and H. Moser & Cie Pioneer Tourbillon Burgundy Fume
Montblanc 1858 Split Second Chronograph
The sunburst finish on the dial produces an array of shades, depending on the light
Hublot Big Bang 20th Anniversary Magic Red
An innovative hue crafted in the finest carbon texture in a sprawling 43mm setting
Tudor Black Bay 58
Features a new five link bracelet and a burgundy shade based on a 1990s Submariner prototype
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Jacob & Co Astronomia Revolution
This latest edition features a hand-wound calibre powering a rotating satellite carriage
Hermès Cut Le Temps Suspendu
This year, the Hermès Cut features a small seconds hand which runs backwards at one cycle every 24 seconds
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust
A familiar dial, this time in a red ombre, emblazoned with diamonds for hour markers
H. Moser & Cie Pioneer Tourbillon Burgundy Fume
The robust Pioneer Tourbillon now comes in gold with a striking burgundy dial
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