The 5 Best Translucent and Transparent Watches of 2026

Hublot Big Bang Sapphire Sky BlueHublotLuxury and horological innovation go hand in hand for Swiss watchmaker Hublot. Every design is bold, bulky, and distinctive, but the brand never loses sight of the importance of pushing forward the way that watches can be constructed.Sapphire is the signature material of the brand, so, with this model, Hublot took advantage of its versatility to center it in new ways. The result is a one-of-a-kind statement design with a skeleton dial and a completely transparent case and bezel, grounded by its contrast with a pale, matte, sky-blue color on the inner gears and strap. Fun, summery, and truly singular.Hermès Slim d'Hermès Squelette LuneHermes.Skeleton-dial watches often walk the line between visually impressive and overcrowding—occasionally tipping over to the latter side of the spectrum. Fortunately, Hermès has found the solution, with an exercise in calculated restraint that resulted in one of the sleekest takes on the skeleton dial watch we've seen all year.Hermès' new Slim d'Hermès Squelette Lune watch is slender (as the name wouid suggest) in its bezel and case, with a skeleton dial that feels like it's been meticulously edited for the sake of perfect visual balance.Paired with the minimal style of the small floating numerals around the dial and thin indices, the monochrome dark blue color makes this an extra smart choice. For those seeking a dress watch that'll catch eyes, but where the beauty is truly in the details that unravel in close examination, look no further.Advertisement - Continue Reading BelowCasio G-Shock GA-B2100KB-2ACasioThe thrill of translucent and transparent styles isn't limited just to the world of luxury watches, however. Japanese watchmaker Casio launched a bold, bulky watch with a sky-blue translucent case, bezel, and strap earlier this year, and we're in love.In collaboration with ICERC Japan, a non-profit environmental education organization seeking to protect the welfare of wild whales and dolphins, Casio released two translucent watches: a G-Shock Frogman, and this more affordable, accessibly priced take on the GA-B2100.The GA-B2100 line has earned the affectionate nickname of the “CasiOak” for its resemblance to the luxury horological staple that is Audemars Piguet's Royal Oak. This specific model, with small nods to the ICERC's work, is a very welcome addition to the cult favourite line.Zenith Chronomaster SportZenith.For 2026, Zenith didn't seek an enormous overhaul in its watch line-up, but rather spotlighted the brilliance of its current construction. Alongside a beautiful two-tone rose-gold-and-stainless-steel model, the brand released this brilliant open-worked skeleton dial model, with a deep forest green bezel and strap.The model retains the 41mm case, ceramic bezel and 100 meters of water resistance that previous Chronomaster Sport models carried, but is powered by the El Primero 3600, the newest version of Zenith's automatic chronograph movement.With the 2026 version of the Chronomaster Sport, Zenith proved that sometimes the best thing you can do with a new release is add a small twist and some technological finishing touches. You don't need to reinvent the wheel put out something excellent.Advertisement - Continue Reading BelowA. Lange & Söhne Lange 1 Tourbillon Perpetual Calendar ‘Lumen’A. Lange & SohneEach year, the majority of the year's most exciting, creative releases are typically revealed at the Watches & Wonders convention. This time around, one of our highlights came from German luxury watchmaker A. Lange & Söhne, with a brand-new spin on the brand's Lange model, which has been one of its signature lines since 1994.Taking the unique off-center dial configuration of the Lange 1, but giving it a complete visual and technical overhaul, this new piece has three twists. It introduces a tourbillon with stop seconds, a perpetual calendar, and a transparent dial that allows light to pass through and charge the dial's luminescent elements.A piece that's unbelievably complex from a technological standpoint, while still balancing distinct and dressy design, the Lange 1 Tourbillon Perpetual Calendar is a real feat of modern luxury horology.