A franchise as big and long-lived as James Bond is bound to have gone through the pop cultural blender a few times. A brief look at the best of its unintended offshoots and ephemera.
Rolex at Watches & Wonders 2026—and it’s a big one. 1. The Oyster Perpetual turns 100 this year, marked with an extensive lineup of new models including a standout colourful “jubilee motif” dial. 2. The Daytona gets an enamel dial and an exhibition caseback. 3. The Yacht-Master II has been completely redesigned—with a new look and new function.
IWC at Watches & Wonders 2026—two releases worth knowing:
1. The Big Pilot Perpetual Calendar Ceralume brings a full ceramic glow-in-the-dark case to the collection for the first time. 2. The Pilot’s Venturer Vertical Drive, designed with @vastspace, is built for modern space flight.