TUDOR Unveils Its First Moonphase Watch: 1926 Luna

As the full moon rises on the Mid-Autumn Festival, a night awash in legend, reunion, and celestial wonder, TUDOR unveils its first ever moonphase watch: the 1926 Luna, a timepiece that captures the poetic symbolism of the moon as a beacon of harmony and renewal.

Rooted in the spirit of togetherness, the Mid-Autumn Festival is a celebration where families and loved ones gather under the moonlit sky, exchanging mooncakes and stories passed down through generations. In the same sense of familial continuity, TUDOR turned to one of its own: longtime brand ambassador Jay Chou, the multihyphenate icon widely hailed as the “King of Asian Pop,” who brings a uniquely personal touch to this commemorative piece.

A lyrical evolution of TUDOR’s classic 1926 line (named for the year the brand was officially registered), the 1926 Luna retains the understated elegance of the original while introducing a new celestial complication: a moonphase display that captures the magic of the night sky.

Encased in a 39mm polished stainless steel case, the timepiece features a refined dial available in three distinct finishes: classic blue, deep black, and Chou’s signature champagne shade. At six o’clock, the moonphase aperture is framed by a polished bevel, offering a glimpse of the lunar dance unfolding within.

On the champagne model, the effect is particularly evocative. A golden disc, what Chou poetically refers to as “phantom moonlight”, drifts in and out of view behind a crescent-shaped cutout, echoing the waxing and waning rhythm of the moon itself. 

Drawing from Roman mythology, the watch’s name, Luna, honors the ancient goddess of the moon, a figure of mystique and cyclical beauty. Technically, the complication harmonizes two systems of time: the solar measurement of hours, minutes, and seconds, and the lunar cycle of roughly 29.5 days, a rhythm that yields 12 full moons in most years—and occasionally, a rare 13th.

Beneath the dial ticks the Calibre T607‑9, a COSC-certified, chronometer-grade self-winding mechanical movement, decorated to exacting standards, even though not exposed. The watch is paired with a classic seven-link bracelet, where the outer links are satin-brushed and the central one polished, offering a subtle interplay of texture that catches the light with every movement. Water-resistant to 100 meters and topped with a domed sapphire crystal, the 1926 Luna is also backed by TUDOR’s five-year transferable guarantee.

As the Mid-Autumn Festival draws near and the moon reaches its fullest expression, the 1926 Luna feels not just timely but timeless. In a world ever in motion, the 1926 Luna offers a moment to pause, look up, and rediscover the poetry of time.