Watches and Wonders 2026 hosted vibrant brand booths enriched with immersive installations, alongside innovations that once again showcased the artistry of fine watchmaking. As the Saatolog team attending the fair on-site, we have curated a selection of standout timepieces from Watches and Wonders 2026 for our readers.
The world’s largest watch fair was once again held in Geneva, the heart of horology. Taking place between April 14–19, the event welcomed approximately 60,000 visitors, marking a 9% increase in attendance compared to last year. The fair was followed on-site by 1,750 members of the international press, including the editors of Saatolog. Global icons such as Roger Federer, George Russell, Jannik Sinner, and Usher were also among the attendees.
One of the oldest names in watchmaking, Audemars Piguet, participated in the fair for the first time this year. Alongside unveiling its novelties, the brand presented an exhibition featuring archival documents, movements, and timepieces, offering enthusiasts and journalists a closer look at its heritage. Many brands pushed creative boundaries not only with their watches but also with their booth designs. Panerai introduced a water-filled display inspired by the underwater tanks it used in 1966 to test the durability of its watches, while Hermès showcased its timepieces within an installation by French artist Jean-Simon Roch. Van Cleef & Arpels once again welcomed visitors with a poetic stand, while H. Moser & Cie. made a bold statement with an expanded exhibition space.
Now, to the true stars of the fair, the watches. Ultra-thin models, skeletonized movements, more compact case sizes, and gender-neutral designs wearable by both men and women stood out as key trends at Watches and Wonders 2026. Titanium, steel, and ceramic were among the most frequently used materials, while complications such as perpetual calendars and chronographs were prominent from a technical standpoint. Selecting from hundreds of timepieces is no easy task, but we have compiled a list of standout models for our readers.
Joia de Baume & Mercier
One of Baume & Mercier’s standout novelties this year was the Joia de Baume & Mercier, a ladies’ watch inspired by the 1980s. Emphasizing the brand’s connection to women’s timepieces, the Joia M0A10850 features a 28 mm round case, a bezel set with 40 diamonds, a minimalist dial adorned with Roman numerals, and a polished steel bracelet, bringing a fresh perspective to the brand’s ladies’ segment.
Balancing proportion, comfort, and elegance, the 37 mm Octo Finissimo models stood out among Bvlgari’s latest releases. With its new case size offering a more contemporary feel and improved wearability for smaller wrists, the Octo Finissimo 37 is powered by the new BVF 100 calibre with a 72-hour power reserve. Available in yellow-gold and titanium cases, the watches are paired with integrated bracelets in matching materials. The dial features Roman numerals and hour markers, along with a small seconds display positioned between 6 and 7 o’clock.
Cartier Roadster
While Baignoire “Clou de Paris” and Myst were among Cartier’s standout ladies’ watches this year, our selection includes the Roadster, originally introduced in 2002 and inspired by the automotive world. With its iconic dial design featuring an inner minute track, Roman numerals, and an unconventional date display, the Roadster returns in three versions: gold, steel-and-gold, and steel. It is available in two case sizes, 47 x 38 mm and 42.5 x 34.9 mm, and is powered by automatic calibres 1847MC or 1899MC. In addition to the steel bracelet, rubber straps are also offered.
H. Moser & Cie. Streamliner Two Hands
Relocating to a larger space at the fair, H. Moser & Cie. introduced women’s models for the first time with new 28 mm and 34 mm versions. Reflecting the brand’s minimalist design language, the dials feature only hour and minute hands and no logo. Available in burgundy or dark silver tones, both sizes come in stainless steel cases with exhibition casebacks revealing the movement and are paired with the brand’s signature integrated bracelet.
Hublot Spirit of Big Bang Impact
A pioneer in sapphire cases, Hublot achieved a first this year by combining sapphire with diamonds. In the new Spirit of Big Bang Impact models, both the bezel and dial are set with diamonds. The stones are laser-set into sapphire, with the setting of a single case requiring hundreds of hours. Produced in three variations, the models will be released in limited editions.
IWC Schaffhausen Big Pilot’s Watch Perpetual Calendar Ceralume
A white ceramic case, white dial, and white strap—yet under light, the watch emits a striking blue glow. Thanks to Super-LumiNova pigments that function like a light storage system, the watch can glow blue for over 24 hours. The 46.5 mm case is paired with a luminous white dial, grey hands, and a white luminous rubber strap.
Among Jaeger-LeCoultre’s novelties was the Master Hybris Mechanica Ultra Thin Minute Repeater Tourbillon, housing one of the world’s thinnest movements. Comprising 187 components, the minute repeater movement measures just 5 mm in thickness. It combines a flying tourbillon with a peripheral rotor system. The automatic Calibre 362 is housed in a 41.4 mm pink gold case, redesigned with 60 components. The minute repeater function is activated via two pushers located at 8 and 10 o’clock.
Nomos Glashütte Twice Unique
As always, Nomos Glashütte stood out with its colorful dials. While not presenting an extensive palette this year, the brand introduced five distinctive models under the Twice Unique concept, blending watchmaking with art and design. The Rive Gauche models, featuring red-toned dials, draw inspiration from the floral works of designer Anna Diederichs, known for her creations in 1960s Paris.
Panerai Luminor 31 Giorni
With its skeletonized dial and 31-day power reserve indicator positioned at the lower right, the Luminor 31 Giorni emerged as one of Panerai’s highlights. The 41 mm case, crafted from the brand’s proprietary Goldtech material, houses the P.2031/S caliber—developed over seven years. The movement is visible both from the dial side and through the exhibition caseback.
Parmigiani Tonda PF Chronographe Mystérieux
At first glance resembling a classic Tonda PF, the Chronographe Mystérieux transforms into a chronograph at the push of a button located at 7:30. While rose gold hands indicate hours and minutes, pressing the button activates rhodium-plated hands that reset to 12 o’clock and begin timing. The clean blue dial features a Grain d’Orge guilloché pattern and rhodium-plated indices, all housed in a 40 mm stainless steel case.
Tudor Monarch
Featuring Arabic and Roman numerals, a small seconds display at 6 o’clock, and a dark champagne dial, the Monarch was one of Tudor’s highlights this year. Presented in a 39 mm stainless steel case, it pays tribute to the brand’s centennial heritage. At its heart beats the caliber MT5662-2U with a 65-hour power reserve.
Ulysse Nardin Super Freak
Celebrating the Freak collection, Ulysse Nardin introduced a single but remarkable novelty: the Super Freak. Positioned as the most complicated watch dedicated solely to time display, it features the UN-252 caliber composed of 511 components, developed over four years. The movement includes the world’s first automatic double tourbillon system and the smallest vertical differential in watchmaking. Housed in a 44 mm white gold case, the dial reveals parts of the intricate mechanism. The watch is completed with a light grey rubber strap and is limited to 50 pieces, each assembled by a single watchmaker.
Vacheron Constantin Overseas Dual Time Cardinal Points
Vacheron Constantin expanded its Overseas collection with four new Dual Time Cardinal Points references. These 41 mm titanium models feature dials in white, green, brown, and blue, with a day/night indicator at 9 o’clock and a date display at 6 o’clock. They are powered by the automatic caliber 5110 DT/3 and are available with both titanium bracelets and colored rubber straps.
Van Cleef & Arpels Midnight Jour Nuit Phase de Lune
Van Cleef & Arpels adds a new poetic interpretation to its Jour Nuit collection—first introduced in 2008 and revisited in 2024—with the Midnight Jour Nuit Phase de Lune. The lunar cycle is displayed via a dual-disc system, allowing for a slow and natural progression of the moon phases. The result of four years of engineering and craftsmanship, the watch is presented in a 42 mm white gold case.
