The 5 Best New Space-Inspired Watches of 2026, Including the Famous Breitling Artemis II
Five stellar watches that take their inspiration from the space exploration of the past, present and future
Space has long been a source of inspiration for watchmakers, but a new generation of designs is looking way beyond the retro nostalgia of the Moon landings. As humanity prepares to return to the lunar surface through Nasa’s Artemis programme and private companies push us further up into orbit, brands are once again embracing the aesthetics – and sometimes the engineering – of space exploration.
Some of these watches are designed with astronauts in mind, others borrow from the geometry of spacecraft or the sheer optimism of the Space Age, but all share a sense that the future remains an exciting place.
From Hamilton’s enduringly futuristic Ventura to IWC’s astronaut-ready Pilot’s Watch and Breitling’s Artemis II Navitimer, these are the watches reaching for the stars.
IWC
Pilot’s Watch Venturer Vertical Drive
Price: £22,600
Designed for actual astronauts, this inner silver bezel replaces the traditional crown so the watch can be operated while wearing space gloves.
Richard Mille
RM 63-02 Automatic Worldtimer
Price: approx £208,340
The rotating bezel makes world time simple: twist to a city and the local time adjusts instantly.
Bremont
Supernova 41mm
Price: £7,200
Those faceted surfaces and ceramic details are inspired by spacecraft geometry and satellite solar panels.
Hamilton
Ventura Edge Skeleton
Price: £1,660
Hamilton’s Ventura looked futuristic back in 1957. The 2026 version doubles down with a skeletonised movement and sharply angular case.
Breitling
Navitimer B02 Chronograph 41 Cosmonaute Artemis II
Price: £9,500
A Navitimer to celebrate Nasa’s 2026 Artemis II moon mission and the first Swiss wristwatch worn in space.
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