At the end of 2025, Pantone, the global color research institution, announced its Color of the Year for 2026—"Cloud Dancer." Simply put, it's white, and this is the first time Pantone has chosen white as its Color of the Year. This choice might surprise many, as white, a classic and "ordinary" color, can hardly lead the trend for the following year. The official explanation is that the external world is becoming increasingly noisy and complex, and we need a color to focus on our inner selves, simplifying everything and freeing ourselves from external influences. When I saw this explanation, I completely agreed; I felt it was all very reasonable. So, whether you're pursuing trends or seeking inner peace, today I'm recommending three white watches under 50,000 yuan.
Tudor Black Bay M79470-0004
Product Model: M79470-0004 Watch Diameter: 39mm Case Thickness: 14.6mm Movement Type: Automatic Mechanical Movement Model: MT5652 Case Material: Stainless Steel
The Tudor Black Bay Pro watch retains a 39mm diameter while featuring a domed opaline dial paired with a brushed and polished stainless steel case. The stainless steel, also brushed, 24-hour bezel creates a harmonious overall look. Unique bright yellow "snowflake" hands indicate the second time zone and offer independent time adjustment, allowing for forward or backward adjustment. Furthermore, the applied ceramic hour markers and hands on the dial are edged in black and filled with Grade A Swiss Super-LumiNova® luminescent material. Internally, it houses the MT5652 automatic mechanical movement, COSC certified, equipped with a silicon hairspring, and boasts a 70-hour power reserve. Three strap options are available: textured, leather-rubber composite, and stainless steel, all paired with Tudor's "T-fit" quick-adjustment buckle. Furthermore, Tudor's five-year transferable warranty provides peace of mind without the need for registration or periodic inspections.
Baume & Mercier Clifton 10793
Model Number: 10793 Diameter: 39mm Case Thickness: 11.22mm Movement Type: Automatic Mechanical Case Material: Stainless Steel
This Baume & Mercier Clifton three-hand watch with a stainless steel case and white dial excels in simplicity, elegance, and sophistication. The 39mm case features a stainless steel case with a combination of polished and sunburst satin-finished finishes. The off-white dial with rose gold hour markers and hands exudes undeniable luxury, while the black crosshair in the center enhances the dial's symmetry. A large date window is located at 6 o'clock. The movement visible through the transparent case back is Baume & Mercier's in-house Baumatic automatic movement (BM13-1975 A movement), resistant to everyday magnetic fields up to 1,500 gauss, with a frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour and an impressive 120-hour power reserve. The transparent case back also reveals the exquisite finishing and gold-plated skeletonized rotor. The steel bracelet perfectly balances a sporty yet formal look, and the watch is water-resistant to approximately 50 meters. This dual-purpose design allows for both sporty and formal wear.
Montblanc Glacier Collection 134024 Product Model: 134024 Watch Diameter: 38 mm Case Thickness: 12.3 mm Movement Type: Automatic Mechanical Movement Model: MB 24.17 Case Material: Stainless Steel
Montblanc will upgrade the entire Glacier collection with oxygen-free technology in 2025, and watches purchased before this upgrade will be eligible for a free oxygen-free upgrade. This Glacier series diving watch in Glacier White is also the first time the series has offered a 38mm size. The stainless steel case features a unidirectional rotating white ceramic bezel, with white Super-LumiNova® luminescent coating on the hour markers, hands, and hour markers. A date window is located at 3 o'clock. The dial also features Montblanc's exclusive white glacier-pattern design, while the case back is engraved with a 3D image of an iceberg and a diver, paying homage to the glaciers of Mont Blanc. It houses the MB 24.17 automatic movement with a 38-hour power reserve. To ensure excellent performance even in sporty environments, each Montblanc watch undergoes 500 hours of quality testing in Montblanc laboratories to ensure shock resistance, antimagnetism, temperature resistance, and water resistance (300 meters).
Conclusion: Many people may wonder why Pantone can "represent the world" in announcing the Color of the Year. This is because it has a global color standardization system, a team of experts for trend forecasting, and, most importantly, a strong marketing strategy. When we look back at the popular colors of recent years, it is not hard to find that the colors have tended to be soft and warm.