New Releases · 2026-01-12

MAEN rebuilds its Hudson 38 MK5 around the perfect compact dive watch

Stockholm-based MAEN's fifth-generation Hudson gains a redesigned 38mm case, ceramic bezel and 68-hour La Joux-Perret movement.

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By Chronolume digest · Original English summary · Based on MAEN official product; Fratello

MAEN Hudson 38 MK5 black no-date dial and steel bracelet MAEN ↗

This is a sourced news summary, not a hands-on review. Read the original reporting at MAEN official product; Fratello ↗

What to know

The 2026 Hudson 38 MK5 is more than a dial refresh. Swedish-based MAEN rebuilt its original dive-watch concept with slimmer steel architecture, drilled lugs, a box-domed sapphire crystal and a polished ceramic rotating bezel.

The black textured dial keeps a legible instrument-like character, punctuated by restrained red accents. Its 38mm diameter and 47mm lug-to-lug span are designed for a broad range of wrists; the case is water-resistant to 300 metres.

MAEN Hudson 38 MK5 black on a steel bracelet photographed from above MAEN ↗

The Swiss automatic La Joux-Perret G100 movement offers approximately 68 hours of reserve. An adjustable clasp and more generous lume complete the functional improvements.

Announced in January 2026, the MK5 is a persuasive example of Scandinavian product design as careful iterative refinement rather than visual austerity.

At a glance

Specifications reported by MAEN official product; Fratello
Reference	M1.1.7
Case diameter	38 mm
Lug-to-lug	47 mm
Movement	Automatic La Joux-Perret G100
Power reserve	68 hours
Water resistance	300 m

Source & attribution

MAEN official product; Fratello · Published 2026-01-12 ↗

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