Spring is always a special time in watchmaking. Colors return with the sun, dials light up, and styles become lighter.
For this spring 2026, we have selected our 5 favorite new arrivals, those we recommend the most in store, those that work on the wrist, and especially those that perfectly embody the season.
Colorful, fresh, easy-to-wear, and accessible watches... but always with a true identity.
Orient Stretto Blue Gradient
The first automatic watch in our selection is an obvious choice.
The Orient Stretto Blue Gradient RA-AC0R09L perfectly embodies the spirit of spring.
Its blue gradient dial captures light in a unique way, evolving with exposure. It's a versatile, accessible watch, but never dull.
This Orient watch is an excellent gateway into the Stretto collection, a range that is still too little known yet extremely cohesive.
For a more than affordable price, the Orient Stretto offers insane features: sapphire crystal, 11mm thickness, in-house automatic movement, and integrated steel bracelet. A watch made for everyday wear!
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Venezianico Arsenale 37 Green
The Venezianico Arsenale 37 Green 6121501C is probably one of the most accomplished automatic watches in this selection.
With its green natural mother-of-pearl dial, it brings a true spring freshness, while maintaining a structured elegance thanks to its integrated steel design. The mother-of-pearl dial changes with the light, as if animated from within: it's mesmerizing!
This 37mm watch perfectly represents the rise of the Venezianico Arsenale collection, which has become a benchmark in its category.
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Briston Streamliner Kennedy Spring Water Green
The Briston Streamliner Kennedy Spring Water Green is clearly the most distinct watch in this selection. It's all in the name: it's made for spring.
With its square case, scaled cellulose acetate sides and water green dial, it completely breaks the codes. The choice of materials and the nylon strap make this Briston very light, and perfectly suited to the returning sun.
The Streamliner Kennedy Spring collection features fresh colors that are underrepresented in watches. The acetate sides and Nato straps complete the style by adding matching nuances.
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Citizen Tsuyosa Shore Red
The Citizen Tsuyosa Shore Red NJ0234-58X brings real energy to this selection. From the famous Tsuyosa collection, this automatic watch has proven its reliability and versatility.
Its red dial is bold, yet perfectly balanced by its sport-chic design. The two-tone gold and steel look of the bracelet and bezel adds a touch of luxury.
The Citizen Shore range reinterprets the Tsuyosa by giving them a dive watch look. They are more suited to the return of the sun and water activities, even in terms of their technical aspects.
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AV86 1956 Marine Beige
Finally, the AV86 1956 Marine automatic beige completes this selection with a different approach.
Its beige dial brings a soft warmth, very much in tune with spring. The beige bezel accentuates this feeling. This Danish automatic watch truly immerses us in an atmosphere unique to the brand.
Here we have the 1956 Marine collection from AV86, one of the most accessible divers on the market. At €475 for a true 200m diver with a very reliable Japanese automatic movement, it's a success. And what about that distinctive yet minimalist look?
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So, ready to fall for one of these spring collections?
At Pause Montres, we select each model with a simple logic: to offer watches that we would wear ourselves, or that we would give to our loved ones. That's why this selection is based on our opinions, so feel free to browse our website to form your own!
All watches presented in this article are available on our website or in store, depending on stock.