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Watches and Wonders week, day 4
Cartier's Mesh Bracelet Returns: Santos-Dumont in Platinum and Gold
Cartier reinterpreted its 1920s mesh bracelet at Watches and Wonders 2026 with three new Santos-Dumont references in platinum and yellow gold, alongside a new Myst model and revamped Roadster and Tortue.
By Nadia Ostroff · 2 days ago
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IWC's Pilot's Venturer Vertical Drive: A Watch Built for Spaceflight
Marcus Veil · 2 days ago
Vacheron Constantin's Overseas Turns 30: A Compass-Themed Quartet
Sophie Clement · 2 days ago
Tudor at 100: The Centenary Collection
Thomas Kell · 3 days ago
Audemars Piguet Returns to Watches and Wonders
Nadia Ostroff · 3 days ago
Patek Philippe Marks 50 Years of the Nautilus
Sophie Clement · 3 days ago
Rolex 2026: The Oyster Turns 100
Rolex opened Watches and Wonders 2026 with its full collection celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Oyster case, including a new Jubilee gold alloy, a fully redesigned Yacht-Master II, and enamel dial Daytona references.
James Harlow · 3 days ago
One Day Out: What to Watch For When Watches and Wonders Opens
With 24 hours to go before the doors open at Palexpo, here is the practical guide to Watches and Wonders 2026. Confirmed releases, reveal timing, city-wide programming, and the stories most likely to dominate the week.
Thomas Kell · 4 days ago
The Independents Circuit: AHCI and the Parallel Fair in Geneva
While Rolex and Audemars Piguet dominate the Palexpo halls, the most interesting watchmaking in Geneva this week is happening across the city. A guide to the AHCI Masters of Horology and the independent circuit around Watches and Wonders 2026.
Nadia Ostroff · 4 days ago
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