CHRONOGRAPHS

Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF Chronographe Mystérieux

For several years, Parmigiani Fleurier has pursued a singular vision of fine watchmaking in which apparent simplicity becomes the ultimate sophistication. This refined approach now extends to one of horology’s most coveted complications: the chronograph. With the Tonda PF Chronographe Mystérieux, the chronograph indications remain entirely invisible when not in use – a world first requiring five years of development. The PF053 calibre is a feat of mechanical ingenuity, combining inertia, synchronisation, mechanical memory and energy management within an aesthetic reduced to the essential. At rest, three rhodium-plated hands display the hours, minutes and seconds. Press the upper pusher and those same hands instantly transform into the chronograph display, while two rose-gold hands appear to continue indicating the current time. A second press stops the timing sequence, while a third resets everything instantly, the rhodium-plated hands once again perfectly concealing the rose-gold ones. Ingenious, unexpected and remarkably effective, this creation once again demonstrates Parmigiani Fleurier’s mastery of the “less is more” philosophy.

Hublot Big Bang Reloaded

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Big Bang, Hublot unveils the Big Bang Reloaded, a fresh interpretation of the openworked Big Bang Unico. The spotlight naturally falls on the Unico calibre – the brand’s first in-house chronograph movement introduced in 2010 – whose architecture is revealed through bold contrasts and colour play, with the column wheel displayed dial-side and the integrated flyback function fully visible. The 44 mm collection comes in five versions crafted from the brand’s signature materials: Titanium Ceramic, All Black Ceramic, Blue Ceramic, Dark Green Ceramic and Magic Gold. Dynamic, technical and unmistakably Hublot, the collection opens a new chapter for one of the brand’s defining icons.

Rexhep Rexhepi Chronograph Flyback

Rexhep Rexhepi has now established himself as one of the leading figures of contemporary independent watchmaking, with every new creation awaited with rare anticipation. His new Chronograph Flyback fully lives up to expectations. The young master watchmaker’s signature remains intact: an extraordinary sense of harmony visible both front and back. The entirely in-house calibre captivates through its perfectly balanced architecture and superlative finishing. This time, however, Rexhep Rexhepi pushes integration even further by producing virtually every component internally: the storm-blue or black grand feu enamel dial, the 38.8 mm case in rose gold or platinum with elongated lugs and stepped bezel, the flame-blued steel hands, the smoked counters, the proprietary escapement and even the strap. The result is a remarkably coherent and refined chronograph embodying the very best of independent haute horlogerie.

Jean-Marc Fleury FXR-4 Chronograph Sand Dial Edition

Founded in Geneva in 2017, Manufacture Fleury has quickly earned recognition among discerning collectors, and Jean-Marc Fleury’s FXR-4 chronograph introduced in 2024 marked an impressive reinterpretation of the legendary Lemania 2310 calibre. This new sand-dial edition brings a warm and understated elegance to the model. Through the sapphire caseback, the self-taught watchmaker’s exceptional FM04 movement – produced entirely in-house apart from the escapement and barrel – reveals itself in full splendour. Traditional haute horlogerie finishing is everywhere: mirror polishing, brushed surfaces, inward angles, polished bevels, Geneva stripes and hand engraving. Elegant without excess, the FXR-4 confirms Jean-Marc Fleury as a name to watch closely within the flourishing world of independent watchmaking.

AESTHETICS

Chopard L.U.C. 1860

To mark the 30th anniversary of its Manufacture, Chopard revisits one of its most emblematic creations with a new L.U.C. 1860 combining original proportions with three decades of technical refinement. The 36.5 mm case preserves the elegance of the original model, while the striking “Areuse” blue dial – inspired by the river flowing through the Val-de-Travers – showcases exquisite hand-guilloché work on solid 18-carat white gold. Polished white-gold chevron indexes, Dauphine hands and a satin-finished railway minute track complete the harmonious composition. Inside beats the automatic L.U.C 96.40-L manufacture calibre, chronometer-certified and equipped with twin stacked barrels delivering 65 hours of power reserve. The refined hand-finishing earns the watch the prestigious Geneva Seal, while the Lucent Steel™ case – made from more than 80% recycled material – adds a contemporary and sustainable dimension to this deeply classical timepiece.

Charles Girardier Plénitude Phase de Lune

With the new Plénitude collection, Charles Girardier presents a personal vision of haute horlogerie that balances subtlety, modernity and classic inspiration. The manually wound CG PL1 calibre – or PL2 in the model presented here – is developed entirely in-house and introduces both a new movement architecture and two complications: the Volcano® Power Reserve and a moon-phase display. The power reserve is reimagined through an innovative three-dimensional reading, while the moon phase adds a poetic touch to the composition. Distinctive Roman numeral indexes bring movement and rhythm to the dial, which is available in several elegant mother-of-pearl variations. Produced in limited editions of 25 pieces in stainless steel, the Plénitude offers a refined and contemporary interpretation of traditional watchmaking.

Ressence Type 11

Ressence occupies a singular place within independent Swiss watchmaking, instantly recognisable through a design language unlike any other. Straddling the worlds of contemporary design and mechanical innovation, the brand now introduces the Type 11, powered for the first time by an entirely in-house movement: the Ressence Werk RW-01. Developed specifically to drive the ROCS (Ressence Orbital Convex System) display without relying on a third-party calibre, the movement marks an important milestone for the brand. The 41 mm polished Grade 5 titanium case adopts a softer, more classical silhouette with short lugs that perfectly complement its pebble-like profile. Available in pine, sky and latte tones, the Type 11 expands the unmistakable Ressence universe with elegance and maturity.

Nomos Tangente neomatik 38 Update

Nomos revisits its emblematic Tangente neomatik with a new 38.5 mm version available for the first time in 18-carat yellow gold. Faithful to the Bauhaus-inspired purity that defines the German manufacture, the watch retains its patented peripheral date display – hence the name “Update” – as well as the slender baton hands and small seconds at 6 o’clock. A dressy version of the brand’s most famous minimalist model, now available in a size that is currently in high demand. Also available in stainless steel.

Niton Prima

Founded in Geneva in 1919, Niton earned a reputation for its ultra-thin and shaped movements, many bearing the Geneva Seal and supplied to prestigious houses such as Patek Philippe, Cartier and Chopard before the brand disappeared in 1971. Now revived by industry experts Leopoldo Celi and Yvan Ketterer, Niton returns with the Prima, a reinterpretation of one of its most emblematic Art Deco models. The rectangular watch features a distinctive totem-like display with jumping digital hours at 12 o’clock, a rotating central minute disc and small seconds at 6 o’clock. Combining strong vintage character with contemporary execution, the Prima is powered by the shaped NHS01 calibre, certified both by the Geneva Seal and ISO 3159 chronometer standards. Two limited editions of 19 pieces mark the rebirth of a historic Geneva name.

Toledano & Chan B/1.3r

Founded in 2024 by artist Phil Toledano and designer Alfred Chan, Toledano & Chan has quickly distinguished itself through a bold, sculptural aesthetic inspired by Brutalist architecture. This creation introduces a new layer of expression with an 18-carat gold dial evoking the ripples of water. The flowing texture reinforces the deliberate asymmetry found throughout the sapphire crystal, case and integrated bracelet, creating a strong sense of movement across the watch. Crafted entirely in Grade 5 titanium, the B/1.3r embraces a resolutely modern identity that may divide opinion but remains undeniably creative, distinctive and refreshing.

Bvlgari Octo Finissimo 37

Bvlgari expands its Octo Finissimo universe with a new 37 mm Solo Tempo model designed to suit every wrist. While the reduction in size may appear modest, it required a complete rethink of the watch’s architecture to preserve the ultra-thin proportions and sharp geometry that have defined the collection since 2014. The new BVF 100 micro-rotor calibre delivers 72 hours of power reserve while maintaining exceptional slimness. Subtle refinements include redesigned octagonal screws and radiant Geneva stripes decorating the movement. Available in sandblasted or satin-polished titanium as well as 18-carat yellow gold, the Octo Finissimo 37 broadens the appeal of one of contemporary watchmaking’s most distinctive designs.

Venezianico Arsenale Calendario

Initially launched on Kickstarter in 2017, Venezianico has steadily evolved into a credible player within the independent watchmaking landscape. This year, the Italian brand introduces the Arsenale Calendario, a complete calendar featuring day, date and month indications alongside a power reserve display at 12 o’clock and a day/night indicator at 6 o’clock. The functional architecture gives the 40 mm integrated-bracelet sports watch a strong visual identity, enhanced by a finely fluted bezel and balanced dial layout. Crafted in 316L stainless steel and available in elegant blue or deep burgundy, the watch also offers a practical month adjustment via a discreet pusher at 2 o’clock.

MECHANICS

A. Lange & Söhne Lange 1 Tourbillon Perpetual Calendar Lumen

This year, A. Lange & Söhne applies its signature “Lumen” treatment to one of its most emblematic creations: the Lange 1. The German manufacture combines two of haute horlogerie’s most revered complications – a perpetual calendar with peripheral date display and a tourbillon with stop-seconds mechanism – beneath the smoked sapphire dial characteristic of the Lumen series. The partially transparent display allows the luminous elements to glow intensely, ensuring exceptional legibility even in darkness while revealing part of the movement’s complexity beneath. Housed in a 41.9 mm platinum case, the watch strikes a compelling balance between classical Saxon watchmaking and contemporary aesthetics. Through the sapphire caseback, the beautifully hand-finished L225.1 calibre can be admired in full detail. Limited to 50 pieces.

David Candaux DC6 Night Forest

Independent watchmaker David Candaux continues his exploration of advanced materials with the DC6 Night Forest, moving beyond forged carbon into the even more demanding world of UD (unidirectional) carbon. Composed of ultra-thin layers of continuous fibres compressed under high pressure, the material produces a more homogeneous structure with a striking veined appearance. Candaux pairs it with Grade 5 titanium, extensively used throughout the H74 movement as well as the watertight inner container. The hand-guilloché titanium dial plays beautifully with textures and depth, while the green anodised accents create entirely new visual effects. At 6 o’clock, the signature 30° inclined flying tourbillon dominates the composition. The reverse side is equally impressive, revealing cascading bridges, polished inward angles and exceptional hand-finishing throughout. Limited to just eight pieces, the DC6 Night Forest represents independent haute horlogerie at its most technical and expressive.

Ulysse Nardin Super Freak

Twenty-five years after the launch of the original Freak, the watch that fundamentally reshaped Ulysse Nardin’s identity, the manufacture introduces the Super Freak, a limited edition of 50 pieces celebrating the collection’s enduring spirit of disruption. The watch concentrates an extraordinary number of technical innovations: the world’s first automatic double tourbillon and carousel system, the patented Grinder winding mechanism – regarded as the industry’s most efficient – the world’s smallest gimbal system and the smallest vertical differential ever developed. Remarkably, 97% of the movement’s components are mobile, all housed within a 44 mm case. Instantly recognisable and radically unconventional, the Super Freak is a new UWO (Unidentified Watch Object) that once again positions Ulysse Nardin at the forefront of experimental haute horlogerie.

Armin Strom Minute Repeater Resonance 12:59

Armin Strom presents a new technical tour de force with the Minute Repeater Resonance 12:59, combining one of watchmaking’s most demanding complications with the brand’s patented resonance system. Housed in a remarkably compact 42 mm titanium case measuring just 11.70 mm thick, the watch features a Westminster chiming mechanism activated through four hammers and four gongs. A dedicated selector controlled by a column wheel allows the wearer to choose between chiming the current time or the “12:59” sequence – the longest and most spectacular chiming sequence possible. The architecture of the dial intentionally focuses attention on the essential mechanical elements: the resonance system, the hammers and gongs, and the governor regulating the cadence of the strike. As is always the case with Armin Strom, the finishes are hand-crafted in-house and accentuate the depth and beauty of this exceptional timepiece.

Rolex Yacht-Master II

Reimagining an icon such as the Rolex Yacht-Master II is no simple exercise, yet Rolex succeeds in giving its regatta chronograph a meaningful evolution this year. The new-generation Oyster Perpetual Yacht-Master II adopts a cleaner aesthetic, improved legibility and a completely reworked countdown function. Programming is now controlled exclusively through the lower pusher, while the countdown minute and seconds hands rotate counter-clockwise to improve readability of the remaining time. These functional innovations stem from the new calibre 4162, integrating several patented technical solutions. The inner bezel, graduated from 10 to 0 minutes with triangular half-minute markers, is positioned on the case middle with extreme precision, while the bidirectional bezel features a blue ceramic Cerachrom insert detailed minute-by-minute over the first half-hour. More streamlined yet technically more advanced than ever, the new Yacht-Master II will appeal as much to seasoned sailors as to dedicated Rolex enthusiasts.

Vanguart Orb Flying Tourbillon

When Vanguart launched the Orb two years ago, the watch immediately stood out through its fluid architecture, deeply sculpted dial and innovative selector allowing the wearer to switch between manual and automatic winding. This year, the independent maison introduces ceramic as a structural component of the Orb’s architectural case. Pink ceramic accents the titanium version, while blue ceramic complements the 18-carat rose-gold model, bringing warmth and softness to the watch’s highly futuristic character. The contrast enhances the depth of the 41 mm case, whose alternating microblasted, satin-brushed and hand-polished finishes further amplify the sense of complexity. Bold, highly contemporary and technically ambitious, the Orb continues to carve out a singular identity within modern haute horlogerie. Both editions are limited to 25 numbered pieces.

Leroy Elyor Flying Tourbillon

With 240 years of watchmaking history behind it, L. Leroy returns to the purest traditions of haute horlogerie with the new Elyor Flying Tourbillon, presented within the Osmior collection. Every classical design code is harmoniously brought together: a Clous de Paris guilloché centre dial, applied Breguet-style Arabic numerals, a sunray-finished railway minute track and a round drum-shaped case measuring 42 mm in diameter and 11.88 mm thick. At 6 o’clock, the flying tourbillon is crowned by the Maison’s intertwined “L” emblem, becoming the focal point of the composition. Available in platinum with blue dial, 5N rose gold with black dial or Grade 5 titanium with grey dial, the Elyor is a refined tribute to traditional watchmaking elegance.

Richard Mille Tourbillon Soccer

Richard Mille deepens its longstanding relationship with football through the new RM 41-01 Tourbillon Soccer, a flyback chronograph integrating complications specifically dedicated to the world’s most popular sport. Beyond the display of match duration – including first half, second half and added time – the watch incorporates two mechanical counters allowing goals for both home and away teams to be recorded directly on the wrist. Developed in collaboration with Audemars Piguet, the microblasted calibre is crafted entirely from Grade 5 titanium and extensively skeletonised in the unmistakable Richard Mille style. Technical, playful and unapologetically unconventional, the RM 41-01 transforms football timing into a piece of contemporary haute horlogerie. Two limited editions of 30 pieces each are available in crimson red Basalt TPT® and dark blue Quartz TPT®.

HANDS

Audemars Piguet Atelier des Établisseurs Galets

For its first return to Watches and Wonders since 2019, Audemars Piguet presents not a new watch but an entirely new creative platform: the Atelier des Établisseurs. Conceived to highlight the expertise of master artisans, the initiative brings together rare métiers including stone cutting, engraving, enamelling, skeletonisation and gem-setting, all executed entirely by hand. In doing so, the manufacture deliberately moves away from the narrative of vertical integration so often emphasised in the industry, instead openly acknowledging the collaborative ecosystem behind exceptional watchmaking. The first creation, Établisseurs Galets, unites the work of designer Xavier J. Perrenoud, Geneva jeweller Nadia Morgenthaler, stone cutter Mario Senape, constructors, finishers and assembly specialists into a genuinely collective creation. Powered by a modified Calibre 3098 adapted to the unusual pebble-shaped architecture, the watch serves as a compelling reminder that the most extraordinary timepieces are rarely the work of a single individual alone.

Moritz Grossmann Tremblage Gold

To mark the 200th anniversary of Moritz Grossmann, the Glashütte manufacture unveils two limited Tremblage Gold Anniversary editions celebrating the finest traditions of German artisanal watchmaking. Crafted from solid 18-carat rose gold, the dial features Breguet-style numerals, minute track and vintage Moritz Grossmann logo engraved directly into the metal using the rare and highly demanding tremblage technique, prized for its textured, almost hand-drawn appearance. The tribute continues on the movement side, where the balance bridge bears the engraving “1826” alongside elegant floral scrollwork. Available in platinum or rose gold and limited to just eight pieces each, these anniversary editions showcase German haute horlogerie at its most refined and artisanal.

Piaget Altiplano Ultimate Concept Tourbillon

Piaget continues to celebrate its creative spirit and mastery of colour by integrating ornamental stones into its latest high-watchmaking creations. Leading the 2026 collection is the Altiplano Ultimate Concept Tourbillon, the Maison’s emblematic ultra-thin watch now incorporating ornamental stone elements measuring an extraordinary 2 mm in thickness. Mounted directly onto movement components using a delicate 0.15 mm needle, the stones require exceptional dexterity to set. The warm brown version presented here combines honey and orange tiger’s-eye fragments with a cobalt alloy case whose subtle brown-gold and rose-gold reflections bring remarkable warmth to the composition. Ultra-thin, technically impressive and unmistakably elegant, the watch perfectly encapsulates Piaget’s blend of haute horlogerie and unique creative style.

Chronoswiss Neo Digiteur Chronos

Inspired by the original Digiteur introduced in the early 2000s by founder Gerd-Rüdiger Lang, the Neo Digiteur Chronos offers a poetic and highly expressive interpretation of time display. Housed in a hand-sculpted rectangular 5N rose-gold case, the watch dispenses entirely with traditional hands, instead revealing the hours, minutes and seconds through three separate apertures positioned at 12 o’clock, centre and 6 o’clock. Named after Chronos, the god of time, the watch transforms the passing hours into a mechanical and mythological spectacle. Vibrant, unconventional and deeply artisanal, the Neo Digiteur Chronos perfectly embodies Chronoswiss’s enduring philosophy of expressive watchmaking. Limited to 33 pieces.

RETROGRADES

Robert & Fils 1630 Le Temps Opposé

As the eleventh-generation heir to the Robert family’s watchmaking lineage, Gilles Robert has made it his mission to revive and reinterpret historic family movements through a contemporary and deeply conceptual lens. For Le Temps Opposé®, he resurrects a remarkable hand-wound calibre originally developed in the 1950s by Maurice and Denis Robert, at the time recognised as the world’s smallest round movement with central seconds. Entirely dismantled, restored and hand-finished, the calibre is mounted upside down at the centre of a hand-guilloché dial. The watch’s defining feature lies in its unusual temporal display: while the hours and minutes progress conventionally, the red-tinted seconds hand rotates backwards, offering a poetic and disorienting new perception of time. This philosophical reflection on temporality notably resonated with Nobel Prize-winning chemist Jacques Dubochet, with whom Gilles Robert exchanged ideas during the project’s development. Housed in a hand-finished white or yellow gold case with a blue grand feu enamel dial flecked with 24-carat gold, each piece is entirely unique.

Breva Genève Segreto di Lario Meridian Gold

Housed within the cushion-shaped 41 mm Grade 5 titanium case of the Segreto di Lario collection introduced in 2025, the exclusive Breva Genève movement brings together a sophisticated triple retrograde display highlighted by a particularly original interpretation of the seven-day power reserve. Inspired by antique scientific instruments, the dial adopts a softly textured “powdered gold” finish recalling the patinated brass of sextants and compasses once used by explorers to navigate the world. Two crossed hands indicate the remaining energy through a dual-scale retrograde system: the first tracks the reserve over six days, while the second takes over during the final 24 hours for greater precision. Powered by the hand-wound C101 calibre developed on a Chronode base, the Meridian Gold combines technical sophistication with an elegant and highly distinctive aesthetic language.

Stéphane Pierre L’Impétrant

Designed and developed by Stéphane Pierre in collaboration with prototyper Julien Tixier, L’Impétrant – a name borrowed from submariner slang, reflecting Stéphane Pierre’s former career – marks the inaugural creation of the new independent brand. Its most striking feature lies in the spectacular display system built around two slender retrograde hands indicating hours and minutes across twin ceramic dials. Every twelve hours, both hands simultaneously snap back to their starting position in a captivating mechanical choreography. The entirely in-house developed calibre prominently showcases its oversized 11.5 mm balance wheel on the dial side, oscillating at 3 Hz. On the reverse, the 70-hour power reserve is displayed via an ingenious red cone mechanism, accompanied by a small seconds display and a rose-gold barrel set against a sunburst finish. Housed in a 39 mm Grade 23 titanium case just 10.8 mm thick, L’Impétrant combines bold mechanical creativity with exceptional finishing throughout. An initial subscription series of 15 pieces will precede a wider edition limited to 50 examples.

SPACE

Breitling Navitimer B02 Chronograph 41 Cosmonaute Artemis II

Breitling’s 24-hour Navitimer accompanied astronaut Scott Carpenter during his orbital mission in 1962, becoming the first Swiss wristwatch worn in space. Breitling now revives that legacy with the Navitimer B02 Chronograph 41 Cosmonaute Artemis II, a limited edition of 450 pieces distinguished by a striking blue meteorite dial evoking the depths of space. The connection to modern exploration is reinforced through dedicated “Artemis II” engravings and the mission insignia displayed on the sapphire caseback. Powered by the Manufacture Calibre B02 with 24-hour display, the watch retains all the iconic characteristics of the Navitimer while reconnecting the collection with one of the most significant chapters in its history.

IWC PILOT’S Venturer Vertical Drive

A pilot’s watch designed specifically for space travel may once have sounded like science fiction, yet IWC transforms the concept into reality with the Pilot Venturer Vertical Drive. Developed to meet the constraints of manned orbital missions, the watch replaces the traditional crown with an innovative bezel-operated system – currently patent pending – complemented by a side-mounted rocker switch enabling the wearer to alternate between winding and time-setting functions, even while wearing gloves. The 44.4 mm case combines white zirconium oxide ceramic with Ceratanium® to withstand extreme thermal variations encountered in space. Essential for extraterrestrial navigation, the display adopts a 24-hour format with GMT indication, powered by the new calibre 32722. Certified for spaceflight by Vast for the Haven-1 programme, the world’s first private space station, the timepiece brings authentic aerospace functionality into contemporary haute horlogerie. Don’t forget your Venturer Vertical Drive when booking your tickets!

Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional “Reverse Panda”

Few watches possess the cultural and horological significance of the Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch, forever associated with lunar exploration and six moon landings. This year, Omega revisits the fourth-generation 42 mm Speedmaster with a particularly striking “reverse panda” execution combining a glossy black dial with white chronograph counters framed in rhodium plating. The contrast injects fresh visual energy into one of watchmaking’s most enduring designs while preserving every signature element collectors expect: the black ceramic bezel, tachymeter scale and sapphire caseback revealing the hand-wound Co-Axial calibre 3861, certified Master Chronometer by METAS. Familiar, timeless and immediately desirable, this latest Moonwatch already appears destined to become one of the standout releases of the year.

Bremont Supernova Chronograph

Bremont continues its extraterrestrial ambitions with the launch of the Supernova Chronograph, developed in partnership with American lunar rover specialist Astrolab. Scheduled to accompany the FLIP (FLEX Lunar Innovation Platform) rover during its lunar mission this year, the watch is set to become the first timepiece permanently stationed on the Moon. The 41 mm integrated-bracelet chronograph in 904L steel adopts a distinctly futuristic design language inspired by spacecraft solar panels, combining angular geometry with a sharply faceted black ceramic bezel. The perforated black dial and chronograph counters are heavily accented with white Super-LumiNova®, ensuring maximum legibility in low-light conditions. Technical, assertive and purpose-built, the Supernova fully embraces its cosmic vocation.