Results for Watches and Wonders 2026

Chromatic and Dramatic: MB&F; Debuts Coloured Gems for the LM Perpetual

Having launched the first Legacy Machine (LM) Perpetual with a gem-set bezel last year — to mark the 75th anniversary of the brand’s UAE-based retailer Ahmed Seddiqi — MB&F; returns with three new LM Perpetual Chromatic Editions set with coloured stones. Initial thoughts Last year’s Seddiqi edition featured a bezel set with baguette-cut diamonds. The choice of stone was appropriately dignified for the moment, but coloured stones seem to be something of a trend within a trend. Jaeger-LeCoultre debuted a trio of Reversos set with coloured gems only yesterday, and Patek Philippe has gone so far as to add its formerly off-catalogue seven-figure sapphire, ruby, and emerald-set Nautilus collection to its website for all to see. MB&F;’s move to embellish its highly technical watches in this way reflects the premiumisation of the broader industry, as collectors seek out the rarest and most exclusive ‘trophy’ variants of sought-after watches. This trio of LM Perpetuals is notable in another way — the black lacquer dials are unusual, similar to those used for the Longhorn and sporty EVO editions. Illustrating the brand’s continued independence — despite Chanel’s 25% stake — the dials are made by Hermès. Gems of many colours At launch, three colours of stones are available — red, blue, and purple — and each watch is limited to just eight pieces. The rubies are sourced from Mozambique, the purple sapphires are sourced from Madagascar, and the blue stones co...

Industry News – Richemont Reports Solid 11% Annual Growth for the Year Ended March 2026

Geneva-based luxury goods group Richemont reported a 11% increase in sales at constant exchange rates (+5% at actual rates) for its 2025/26 year, closing at the end of March, at EUR 22,4 billion. At EUR 3.5 billion, the profit for the year’s continuing operation is up 27%. The trend for the fourth quarter remained positive with sales […]

Gérald Charles CEO talks Alex de Minaur, Genta’s legacy & 3 must-see watches

Gérald Charles is the final creative chapter of Gérald Genta himself. CEO Federico Ziviani shares how he is keeping this legacy alive.

The Breitling Chronomat Just Got the 2026 Update It Deserved

Honeygold Takes Center Stage Across the Case and Dial in This Lesser-Known A. Lange & Söhne Collection, the Cabaret

It’s been a few years since we last saw A. Lange & Söhne fold one of its lesser-known collections back into its catalog: the Cabaret. Making a comeback, the newest addition marks the only rectangular model among the brand’s current offerings. It also puts the maison’s proprietary alloy, Honeygold, on full display across the case as well as the dial for only the second time, with the first being the Tourbograph Perpetual Honeygold “Homage to F.A. Lange” from 2020. The rectangular case shape of the Cabaret is certainly unique for A. Lange & Söhne, who’s become synonymous with more traditional round designs like its instantly recognizable Lange 1. However, for me, despite the highly wearable 29.5mm x 39.2mm x 10.3mm proportions, the material composition and finishings of this model are really the star of the show. Here, you have the pleasing alloy – not quite yellow gold, not quite white gold, not quite pink gold but a soft and beautiful shade all its own – featured in its original form across the case and dial accents. The material is also used for the dial but has received a black-rhodium treatment.    At first glance, this looks like just another handsomely executed A. Lange & Söhne dial, but upon closer inspection, there are more layers to unpack (literally). The result is four subtle elevations on the dial giving it interest and depth. This dial composition consists of three parts: the main dial plus two auxiliary dials for the seconds and the power-...

Raymond Weil CEO Elie Bernheim reflects on 50 years of the brand and the watch he created for the milestone

We sat down with the Raymond Weil CEO to discover how to properly celebrate a brand turning 50, among other things.

First Look – The Seiko Prospex HBC005 and HBB001, a Duo of Divers in Seiko Blue and Silver

We know that Seiko loves to celebrate anniversaries, which often results in fairly attractive limited edition models. This year, the brand is celebrating the 145th anniversary of its creation. In 1881, Kintaro Hattori opened a shop known as “K. Hattori” in Tokyo’s Ginza district, beginning what would evolve into today’s Seiko. He then went on […]

Favre Leuba Revives the Harpoon, and a Little of Itself

Why the Pocket Watch could be the Biggest Trend of 2026

Auctions: The Five Results That Actually Mattered, From The Spring 2026 Auction Season

The watch world hasn't seen an auction season like this in quite some time. Well, ever, frankly. Phillips set multiple records (43 by their count, though many are quite obscure), including a new record for the highest single sale of $96,328,083, besting their result from just last fall. If you add in their online auction, they passed $100 million for the first time ever. Sotheby's smashed the record for the most expensive A. Lange & Söhne ever (for a pocket watch, we might add)—a record that only stood for a few weeks, set during the house's Hong Kong sale. But it wasn't so much the overall numbers that were shocking as the fact of which watches were selling for what prices. So, what the heck is going on? Well, we were watching; some of us from afar, others (Andy Hoffman) in the auction rooms. Instead of focusing solely on broad strokes, let's look at five specific results and why they matter for the market. A Bog-Standard Stainless Steel Akrivia AK-06 is Now a $3.8 Million Watch, 30 Times Its Original Retail Rexhep Rexhepi is the hottest watchmaker of the new, young generation, and it's not particularly close. That's not a dig on his contemporaries, but rather a reflection of the realities of the market, where people are clamoring (to an unbelievable degree) to buy a watch from a man who has made very few watches in the first place, and the few that have come to market reach astronomical prices. There aren't many data points to go off of. Only twelve Akrivia or Rexhep ...

It takes two to tango: Six interesting watches which are born of collaborations between watch brands

We have seen many watch brands coming together to do collaborations. So, before the launch of the Royal Pop, we take a look at what is currently available.

New releases from Beaucroft, Baltic, Daniel Roth and more

A week marked by collaborations, we have a host of new releases that show working together is often the best way to do it.

Omakase and the Measure of Time: What Kiwame Tokyo and Sushi Teru Reveal about Japanese Craft

There is a specific moment, perched at the hinoki wood counter of Sushi Teru in the West Village, when you realize you are no longer ordering a meal, you are surrendering to it. This is the soul of omakase: “I leave it up to you.” It is an exercise in radical trust, a silent pact […]

Omega and the Met Gala: an archive-led strategy

New releases from Naoya Hida, echo/neutra, Sartory Billard and more

This week, it was all about the independents as the big brands did most of their releases during the fairs, with plenty of fun to be had.

Anoma unveils its A1 Core Collection, and it’s now a conversation starter available to everyone

Anoma's showstopping three-sided A1 is now available with two new dials that are now a permenent fixture in the Anoma catalogue

The Cartier Santos de Cartier Chronograph get a major upgrade in 2026

A Closer Look: Patek Philippe Celestial Sunrise and Sunset Ref. 6105G

Introducing: The Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control Chronometre, A New Integrated Bracelet Sport Watch In Three Models (Time/Date, QP, And Power Reserve)

Jaeger-LeCoultre stakes its rightful place in the integrated bracelet sport watch arena with a new ultra-thin model line.

Of Snow And Steel

A weekend in the Berkshires with Chopard’s sleek new sport watch, the Alpine Eagle.

Introducing – Christiaan van der Klaauw Venus Zodiac and Venus Annual Calendar

Christiaan van der Klaauw is a renowned Dutch independent watch brand specialising exclusively in astronomical complications, making it the world’s only atelier dedicated solely to handcrafted timepieces inspired by celestial mechanics. Founded in 1974 by master watchmaker Christiaan van der Klaauw, who retired in 2009, the brand is now in the hands of watchmaker Pim […]

Introducing: QPs, Tourbillons, Ceramic, And More – IWC Expands The Ingenieur With Complications And Materials [Live Photos]

The Ingenieur lineup expands in unexpected ways.

First Look – Chopard Updates the Alpine Eagle 41 XPS, with a New Bracelet and Champagne Dial

Chopard entered the luxury integrated sports watch sector in 2019 with its Alpine Eagle. While this might seem like a relatively late contestant, the roots of the Alpine Eagle can be traced to a sporty-chic 1980s model known as the St. Moritz. Marking the Chopard Manufacture’s 30th anniversary, the latest Alpine Eagle 41 XPS is […]

8 Vintage-Style Chronographs We’ve Reviewed and Recommend

From standout designs to real-world wear, these vintage-style chronographs impressed us for more than just looks. Here’s what makes each one worth considering.

Hands-On: The Tudor Black Bay Ceramic And Its New Ceramic Bracelet

A new bracelet might not sound like much, but it has managed to finally put this watch on my radar.

Introducing: Patek Philippe's New 'Celestial Sunrise and Sunset' The 6105G – The Brand's First Wristwatch With That Complication

It's an aggressively modern approach with a new take on one of the brand's most romantic complications.

Patek Philippe Nautilus: The Unlikely Icon That Redefined Luxury Watches

Introducing: The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Goes Full Solid Gold In 34mm And 28mm (Ref. 124205 And 276208)

Good things come in small, sporty gold packages.

Introducing: H. Moser & Cie. Introduces The Streamliner Two Hands In 28mm And 34mm

The brand's flagship integrated-bracelet line is now smaller than ever.

First Look – The 1960s Marina Militare-Inspired Panerai Luminor PAM01731 and Luminor Destro PAM01732

It’s a big year for Panerai’s iconic Luminor, the rugged, luminous top-secret underwater ally developed for Italy’s Marina Militare in the 1950s, which surfaced for civilians in 1993. As a purveyor of precision instruments to the Italian Navy from 1900, Giuseppe Panerai amassed a wealth of experience in the development of specialised underwater equipment, prompting […]