We’re off to the races once again. Watches and Wonders 2026 is here and, after a relatively sleepy 2025, it seems we’re in for some serious excitement. Outside of our individual stories, consider this your go-to hub for our ongoing coverage of the fair.
Rolex Oyster Perpetual “Jubilee Motif”
The 100th anniversary of the Oyster Perpetual is a significant occasion for Rolex in 2026, but of the pack of new models celebrating the anniversary, the lacquered “Jubilee Motif” dial stood above the rest. It’s loud and full of character, but its the influence of mid-century modern typography that seals the deal in our books. Should this be a little too bold, several other Oyster perpetual references have also entered the chat, in 41, 36, 34, and 28mm case sizes.
Patek Philippe Nautilus 50th & 6105G Celestial Sunrise and Sunset
Starting the day off strong, Patek Philippe has revealed four anniversary pieces celebrating the 50th anniversary of the beloved Nautilus, including three wristwatches and a desk clock. The wristwatches are all fitted with the self-winding caliber 240, bringing their respective case thickness down to 6.9mm. Personally, the 5810/1G was the hero of the pack, fitted with diamond baguette indices and a navy blue composite strap. Where the other full bracelet references are limited to 2,000 pieces worldwide, the 5810/1G will be produced in a series of 1,000.
While the Nautilus is perhaps the buzziest item so far, the new 6105G Celestial Sunrise and Sunset is also worthy of attention. This new Celestial reference is fitted with a white gold case inspired by space modules, and displays a spectacular dial depicting the sky as seen from Geneva. The movement includes mechanisms that display sunrise and sunset times, as well as summer time to winter time correction. The 240 C LU CL LCSO caliber took more than five years to develop, and involved the filing of six patents. Interestingly, there seems to be a broader move afoot at Patek to focus on more day-to-day wear. The use of composite or rubber straps seems to be expanding throughout the brand’s offerings, echoing the more casual leanings seen throughout the fashion space.
IWC Big Pilot’s Watch Perpetual Calendar Ceralume®
IWC Big Pilot’s Watch Perpetual Calendar Ceralume®
IWC Big Pilot’s Watch Perpetual Calendar Ceralume®
IWC Big Pilot’s Watch Perpetual Calendar Ceralume®
IWC Big Pilot’s Watch Perpetual Calendar Ceralume®
While IWC revealed plenty of exciting pieces at their media preview in LA earlier this year, including the more technically advanced Perpetual Calendar ProSet, we can’t not be excited about the brand’s fully luminous Big Pilot Ceralume®. Is its glowing case (and strap) a bit of a novelty? Absolutely. Yet the fact that they did this with their big old icon makes it a great move. With only 250 examples coming, it’s the perfect way to send off the old-generation Perpetual in style.
A. Lange & Söhne Saxonia Annual Calendar
A. Lange & Söhne Saxonia Annual Calendar
A. Lange & Söhne Saxonia Annual Calendar
A. Lange & Söhne Saxonia Annual Calendar
A. Lange & Söhne Saxonia Annual Calendar
One of the stars of Watches & Wonders 2025 was the new A. Lange & Söhne 1815, whose 34mm-wide-by-6mm-thick case tickled the fancy of just about every watch snob in the building. The new Saxonia Annual Calendar takes a page from the same playbook, with similarly enticing results. Measuring 36mm across the case and just a hair under 10mm thick, this new release offers one of the watch world’s favourite complications in a scaled-down — and extremely enthusiast-friendly — size.
Vacheron Constantin Overseas Dual Time Cardinal Points
Vacheron Constantin Overseas Dual Time Cardinal Points
Vacheron Constantin Overseas Dual Time Cardinal Points
Vacheron Constantin Overseas Dual Time Cardinal Points
The world’s oldest watchmaker drew in the Watches & Wonders crowds with La Quête du Temps, a massive, 6,293-component timekeeping opus that took seven years to build. But, if you managed to tear yourself away from its magnificent display of 23 watchmaking complications (including a human figure whose arms move to indicate the time), you could find something equally alluring — and far more wearable — in the new Overseas Dual Time Cardinal Points.
NORQAIN Wild ONE Skeleton X-Lite
NORQAIN Wild ONE Skeleton X-Lite
NORQAIN Wild ONE Skeleton X-Lite
NORQAIN Wild ONE Skeleton X-Lite
In a prime example of NORQAIN’s technical ambitions, this is its lightest and most robust timepiece to date. Weighing in at just 45 grams, it includes components made from titanium, aluminum, NORTEQ, and a new proprietary carbon fibre composite called X-Lite, as well as a skeletonized NORQAIN 4k manufacture movement. Limited to just 200 pieces, it marks an important milestone for the young brand and is a quintessential example of its high-tech, sporty aesthetic.
