The best horological novelties from Watches and Wonders 2026

Watches and Wonders has returned for its 2026 edition, with the world’s leading watchmakers and horological geniuses gathering in Geneva for the largest horology trade show in the watch business. It is here that brands like Zenith, Rolex, Cartier, Ulysse Nardin and more get together to showcase some of their latest and most exciting creations. Here, we take a look at some of our favourite horological novelties from Watches and Wonders 2026.G.F.J Tantalum, Zenith

Starting Watches and Wonders 2026 off with a bang, Zenith has introduced its most exclusive interpretation of the G.F.J. to date: the G.F.J Tanalum, which is a limited edition of just 20 pieces crafted in tantalum and set with baguette-cut diamond indexes. In this new execution, the calibre 135 is housed within tantalum, a metal defined by its density and restraint. Its hardness and weight require specialised tools, slow tolerances and meticulous finishing, making it one of the most demanding tools in modern watchmaking. The 39.5mm case preserves the stepped bezel and sculptural lugs, while the dial has a central disk in black onyx. At 6 o’clock, the oversized small seconds counter appears in grey mother-of-pearl. Encircling the dial is the brick-pattern guilloché sector which is inspired by the façade of the Zenith Manufacture, and the watch features a sapphire caseback.Maestro 3.0 Chronograph Clay, Gerald Charles

Gerald Charles is continuing to highlight its bond with the world of tennis by unveiling the Maestro 3.0 Chronograph Clay, which is inspired by the red clay tennis court. Part of the Chronograph collection, this new model subtly pays tribute to tennis through its distinctive dial, which recalls the design originally introduced on the Maestro GC Sport Clay edition. Set within a stainless steel case, the dial features a fumé grained finish inspired by the world of tennis, evoking the texture and character of clay courts. This artisanal surface is achieved through a specially grained dial base, enhanced with a clear polished coating that creates a distinctive three-dimensional effect, giving the watch exceptional depth and visual dynamism.Super Freak, Ulysse Nardin

Ulysse Nardin is known for pushing the boundaries of watchmaking, and the brand is continuing to do so with its latest creation: the Ulysse Nardin Super Freak. Celebrating 180 years of watchmaking and 25 years of the Freak watches, the Super Freak stands at the pinnacle of the collection. At the heart of the Super Freak beats an entirely new in-house caliber, the UN-252 – a mechanical powerhouse composed of no fewer than 511 components. It is the most complex time-only watch ever created, with the world’s first automatic double tourbillon. Powering two tourbillons demands far more energy than a conventional display, so the brand created its patented Grinder system. Ulysse Nardin also developed a new 44 mm white-gold case, and the bezel-locking system in white gold has also been reengineered: smaller, cleaner, and sleeker. The twin tourbillons each complete a full rotation every 60 seconds, while the flying carousel turns once per hour. Time is set via the bezel and the movement is wound through the case back.Big Bang Reloaded Kylian Mbappé, Hublot

The Big Bang Reloaded Kylian Mbappé is a first limited edition created in collaboration with international football icon and Hublot ambassador Kylian Mbappé. Limited to 200 pieces, this 44mm timepiece is crafted in polished white ceramic and 18k king gold. The mantra “trust yourself” is engraved at 6 o’clock on the bezel. The design incorporates Mbappé codes, such as the king gold-toned number 10, and an anthracite skeletonized dial. It comes with two interchangeable wristbands: a king gold-toned fabric velcro strap and a black-and-white rubber strap with the KM logo. Swinging Pebbles, Piaget

For Watches and Wonders 2026, Piaget has unveiled a new version of its Swinging Sautoirs, carved from ornamental stones and suspended from gold chains: the Swinging Pebbles. Seamlessly carved from a trio of ornamental stones – tiger’s eye, verdite, or pietersite – each pendant watch is sculpted from a single slice of stone, delicately hollowed out to house a Piaget movement before being closed to form a smooth, pebble case. Then, each pendant hangs from a sinuous, twisted gold chain. Reinterpreted with a modern sensibility, these new Swinging Sautoirs offer a refined entry into Piaget’s world of artistry and movement.Slim d’Hermès Squelette Lune, Hermès

With the Slim d’Hermès Squelette Lune watch, Hermès is extending the wearer an invitation to delve into the mysteries of time. Powered by the H1953 movement, it follows the lunar cycle from the Northern and Southern hemispheres and inspires a duo of new creative expressions, in vert d’eau or blue. The watch has a 30mm diameter with an openworked black gold or blue dial, and a case in satin-brushed DLC-treated titanium. To finish, the watch has a bezel in satin-brushed anthracite DLC-treated titanium and a matt black aligator strap.La Vallée des Merveilles collection, Jaeger-LeCoultre

Jaeger-LeCoultre has introduced the Vallée des Merveilles collection at Watches and Wonders 2026, a new series of limited-edition capsule collections dedicated to the Métiers Rares timepieces. The first capsule of La Vallée des Merveilles comprises three new editions in the Reverso One series that pay homage to the tropical abundance of Kauai, Hawaii – known as ‘Nature’s Garden’ – and the delicate flora of Hokkaido, Japan. Set in cases of 18k pink gold or white gold, the new watches are offered in limited editions of 20 pieces each. The new Reverso One designs have enamellers and gem-setters working closely together in a carefully coordinated process that may take weeks and even months. The flowers and birds on the reverse side of the watches are created using Grand Feu champlevé enamel. The watches have a manually wound Jaeger-LeCoultre Calibre 846 and a mother-of-pearl front dial.Luminor 31 Giorni PAM01631, Panerai

Panerai’s origins lie in creating essential tools for military operations, where reliability and self-sufficiency were paramount. The extended power reserves of their watches provided military forces with a crucial advantage: dependable, uninterrupted timekeeping that minimized wear and tear. The Luminor 31 Giorni PAM01631, introduced at Watches and Wonders 2026, builds upon this technical foundation and features a 31 day power reserve – a first for the maison. The watch has a 44mm, brushed Panerai goldtech case and polished bezel with a screwed see-through sapphire crystal case-back. Limited to just 200 pieces, it is water resistant up to 100 meters and comes with a black alligator strap.Lange 1 Tourbillon Perpetual Calendar Lumen, A. Lange & Söhne

The Lange 1 Tourbillon Perpetual Calendar Lumen is A Lange & Söhne’s creation for Watches and Wonders 2026, incorporating two grand complications in the design: a tourbillon with stop seconds as well as a perpetual calendar with a peripheral month ring and instantaneously switching displays, all of which is also legible in the dark thanks to an effective staging of larger and more subtle luminous elements. The displays are arranged in the form of an isosceles triangle: an imaginary vertical line connects outsize date, retrograde day-of-week display as well as the seconds hand and the moon-phase display. The centre of the hour and minute display marks the tip of the triangle. Contrary to conventional constructions, the months are displayed on a rotating circumferential ring. The leap-year display is located in a small aperture at 6 o’clock. Limited to just 50 watches, it has a case diameter of 41.9mm and a height of 13mm, and is worn on a black alligator leather strap with a deployant quick-lock buckle in 950 platinum.Les Cabinotiers Minute Repeater Tourbillon Skeleton, Vacheron Constantin

The Les Cabinotiers Minute Repeater Tourbillon Skeleton is the latest offering from Vacheron Constantin, featuring the Calibre 2755 TMR SQ with a tourbillon and minute repeater. To highlight both the skeletonization and the finishing work, the watch features an 18-carat gold case that measures 45mm in diameter and 12mm in thickness. The bezel and caseback are subtly concave, enhancing the perception of slenderness. Inside, a transparent sapphire dial offers an unobstructed view of the tourbillon. This dial is complemented by two peripheral silver-toned gold rings. The first, with a circular satin finish, serves as a flange. The second, finer ring is fluted and concentric. The ink-filled minute track on the sapphire appears in a deep blue hue, echoed by the circular satin-finished ring surrounding the tourbillon for the seconds display. Eleven 18-carat gold baton-type hour markers complete the composition.TAG Heuer Monaco Evergraph, TAG Heuer

With the TAG Heuer Monaco Evergraph, TAG Heuer is writing another chapter in the watchmaker’s savoir-faire. Featuring a one-of-a-kind compliant chronograph mechanism built with flexible components, the Calibre TH80-00 reimagines both the functionality and the tactility of actuation of the chronograph complication. Equipped with the TH-Carbonspring oscillator, this new movement ensures magnetic resistance and precision, paired with a 5-Hertz frequency, a 70-hour power reserve, COSC certification, and a five-year warranty. 

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