Tudor Introduces The Royal In Three Sizes With Updated Designs

For 2026, Tudor has updated its extensive Royal lineup with new sizes, refreshed dial designs, and manufacture movements. The upgrade in calibers, in particular, is an anticipated and welcome step forward. But the aesthetic updates are also quite nice, giving some of the models a retro touch. Let’s take a closer look at the revitalized Tudor Royal collection.

At Watches and Wonders this year, Tudor unveiled a new Monarch and a series of new Royals. I can’t help but smile when I see those two names. It’s all in good fun, of course, but with that said, the upgrades to the Royal collection are serious business. The range now consists of 30mm, 36mm, and 40mm models in either all stainless steel or a combination of stainless steel and yellow gold. The three sizes are easy to recognize thanks to their dial designs. The 40mm models feature a date window at 3 o’clock and a day display at 12, the 36mm versions have just the date at 3 o’clock, and the 30mm Royals have neither. As we know from the previous Royal lineup, Tudor offered a wide range of dial colors and designs. The same is true for the revamped 2026 collection.

The details of the new Tudor Royal

But let’s go over all the details one by one. First, the three new sizes offer a plethora of options perfectly suited for both men and women. The smallest models have a 30mm case with a 35.8mm length and an 8.7mm profile. The mid-sized versions share 36 × 42.2 × 9.7mm dimensions, while the largest ones have a 40 × 47 × 11.4mm case.

All are water resistant to 100 meters and feature screw-down crowns. Additionally, the Tudor designers have redesigned the “lugs” and connecting links of the integrated bracelet to ensure these parts don’t make unwanted contact.

The extensive selection of dials features a range of colors, including black, blue, silver, green, salmon, red, and mother-of-pearl. On top of that, Tudor offers several dial designs, including the familiar version with applied Roman numerals.

But the one that stands out for me is the “new” dial design with applied stick markers and a distinctly retro feel. It links the new Royal to the brand’s classics, such as the Oyster Prince Day-Date and Prince Oysterdate. It’s a look that suits the Royal’s design and its notched bezel very well. Completing the look of all the different dials are lume-filled baton hour and minute hands with rounded tips and a thin seconds hand.

Tudor manufacture calibers for all!

Inside the cases, regardless of size, you will find updated Tudor manufacture calibers. The 30mm models feature the MT5201, the 36mm versions house the MT5412, and the 40mm Royals use the MT5633. All three are Kenissi-produced automatic movements featuring non-magnetic silicon hairsprings and a two-point-anchored traversing bridge for the balance wheel, improving shock resistance.

The calibers all operate at 28,800 vibrations per hour, and the MT5412 and MT5633 for 36mm and 40mm Royals, respectively, provide a 70-hour power reserve. The smaller MT5201 offers a 50-hour autonomy. All three movements are certified as chronometers, but there is a slight difference in the stated accuracy. The MT5633 and MT5412 are regulated to a variance of -2/+4 seconds per day, whereas the smaller MT5201 is adjusted to -3/+5 seconds per day.

Final specs, pricing, and impressions of the updated Tudor Royal collection

The redesigned bracelet is available in stainless steel or a combination of stainless steel and yellow gold, depending on the reference. The five-row design features a mix of polished and brushed finishes for visual pizzazz. For the two-tone models, the bracelet’s slim connecting center links have a steel core and a 0.2mm gold cap. All the bracelets come with screw-fastened links and a T-fit clasp to ensure great comfort and easy sizing.

When it comes to pricing, the 40mm steel versions retail for €3,390 / US$3,675 / CHF 3,000, whereas the steel-and-gold ones cost €5,820 / US$6,325 / CHF 5,150. The 36mm steel Royals come in at €3,160 / US$3,425 / CHF 2,800, and in the steel-and-gold format, they sell for €5,430 / €5,900 / CHF 4,800. The one 36mm version with a diamond-set bezel goes for €5,830 / US$6,300 / CHF 5,150.

Standard 30mm steel Royals have a price of €2,990 / US$3,250 / CHF 2,650, while the steel-and-gold one with no diamonds retails for €4,980 / US$5,400 / CHF 4,400. One stainless steel model with diamonds on the sunburst dial and bezel is €4,970 / US$5,375 / CHF 4,400, and the version with a diamond-set mother-of-pearl dial and bezel costs €5,080 / US$5,500 / CHF 4,500. Finally, the steel-and-gold 30mm Tudor Royal with a diamond-studded dial retails for €5,770 / US$6,250 / CHF 5,100.

The Tudor Royal is an often-overlooked line in the Tudor collection. Fans and enthusiasts typically focus on the more popular Black Bay and Pelagos, including yours truly. But I like the updates Tudor made to the refreshed Royal series. In particular, the simpler dial design with the stick markers looks great. Add the new sizes, dials, and upgraded calibers, and the Tudor Royal feels fresh and relevant. As a result, I can’t wait to try a 36mm Royal in stainless steel with the new dial design. I wouldn’t have imagined that before today, and that is a big compliment to Tudor.

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