The Best New Releases From Watches And Wonders
Oyster Perpetual Jubilee 36mm | Rolex
At this year’s event, Rolex was celebrating the centenary of its Oyster Perpetual. In 1926, the OP was revolutionary, combining Rolex’s waterproof oyster case and a self-winding (automatic) perpetual movement. Today, the OP is a perpetual giant of the Rolex roster. One of its newest iterations is a 41mm yellow Rolesor combining gold and Oystersteel with a slate dial, green Rolex branding and ‘100 years’ written on the dial, but the most eye-catching of the Crown’s releases is a particularly zany 36mm model with multi-coloured Jubilee-motif dial.
Available at Rolex.com
Roadster | Cartier
Cartier’s novelties are always an exciting proposition for the enthusiast and casual follower alike. This year, staying true to its billing as the ‘maker of shapes’, the house revitalised the Tortue and reintroduced the Roadster. This chunky sports watch was introduced in 2001, has a tonneau-shaped case, and is inspired by mid-century car design (hence the name). It’s now available in seven colour combinations and two sizes (47mm x 38mm and 42.5mm x 34.9mm). If you’re looking for a sports watch with a more experimental shape, this might be the one for you.
Available at Cartier.com
Ingenieur Automatic 35 | IWC
IWC was on top form in Geneva. The Venturer Vertical Drive extends the brand’s 90-year history of pilot watches with a venture into interplanetary travel and the space-age aesthetic that goes with it. For technical innovation, look no further than CeraLume – a luminescent ceramic – and ProSet, which allows a Perpetual Calendar to be set in reverse. Our pick, however, marks 50 years of the Gerald Genta-designed Ingenieur. It’s a tidy 35mm version with a blue dial – the smaller size turning a desirable watch into an irresistible one. Plus, there’s a tourbillon for the first time.
Available at IWC.com
Star Edition | Oris
On the 60th anniversary of the original Star, Oris has revived this historic watch. In 1965, Oris managed to reverse a Swiss law that prevented watchmakers from innovating. In 1966, the Oris Star was born, bringing with it the first lever escapement watch and a vast improvement in accuracy. Coming in at the favourable price of £1,750, the reissue offers a 35mm case, a suave vintage aesthetic, and 50m water resistance. A surprise hit of W&W.
Available at Oris.ch
SBGH376 | Grand Seiko
SBGH376 isn’t the sharpest name in the world, but it is one of the sharpest watches from W&W 2026. From Grand Seiko’s Heritage Collection, this 18k gold-encased watch comes with an impressive high-beat calibre movement with a 55-hour power reserve. But really, the dial is the draw. It’s an interpretation of budding leaves from a post-blossom cherry tree, signifying the movement from spring to summer. It brings with it a subtle, light green tone that’s only truly appreciated in person and melds effortlessly with the gold hardware.
Available at Grand-Seiko.com
Twice Unique – Scribble | Nomos Glashuette
German watchmaker Nomos Glashuette’s ‘Twice Unique’ is a series of paired watches, whose highly original shared design are offered in 18k gold or stainless steel. It’s a new display of creative flair from a brand known for its super minimalism. The square-framed cases of the Scribble house German artist Saskia Licina’s hand-engraving flowing loops. Whichever your metal of choice, this is modern art for the wrist.
Available at Nomos-Glashuette.com
Monarch | Tudor
2026 marks Tudor’s centenary. This means an array of exciting novelties. While the launch of the Black Bay Ceramic turned heads with its stealthy matte finish, it’s the dark, champagne-toned, California dial Monarch we’ve chosen here. The strange mix of Arabic and Roman numerals on the dial, plus a papyrus-inspired texture, gives this watch the feel and quirkiness of a modern classic in the making.
Available at TudorWatch.com
Overseas Dual Time Cardinal Points – East | Vacheron Constantin
This luxurious and simply beautiful watch is based on a model that photographer and adventurer Cory Richards field-tested on his ascent of Everest in 2019. The Cardinal Point series comprises four editions: North, East, South and West, each with a different tone of dial and strap. Each also comes with two extra straps, one in white rubber and one titanium integrated bracelet, that are changed by a very intuitive clip system. The 41mm titanium case on all versions is a thing of solid elegance. The AM/PM function, plus Dual Time indicated by the orange hand, makes this a functional and rugged adventurer's watch; just at this price, you wouldn’t want to lose it.
Available at Vacheron-Constantin.com
Sport Traveller | Laurent Ferrier
This might be the most beautiful sports watch from this year’s show. After a long stint at Patek Philippe as creative director, Laurent Ferrier founded his own brand in 2009 and has since built a cult following. Here, a grade 5 titanium case is paired with an anthracite opaline dial and Super-LumiNova indices in a combination that gets better the more you see it. At 3 o’clock, there’s the date, 9 o’clock shows the home time, while the mini-dial at 6 o’clock houses the seconds. The subtly square shape of this watch will never get old.
Available at LaurentFerrier.ch
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