Launched last June, the “1976–2026 Nautilus 50th Anniversary of an Icon of Sporty Elegance" thematic exhibition retraces the history of one of Patek Philippe’s flagship collections.
In 2026, Rolex is celebrating the Oyster, the brand’s first waterproof wristwatch. It represents a century of continuous innovation; of horological and human achievements – and one that has seen this model evolve into a broad family of watches.
The Swiss watch industry exports 95% of its production to almost 200 markets and has faced multiple factors influencing trends in the sector. Geopolitical, macroeconomic and commercial constraints have played a significant role in the results achieved in the industry.
The brand has always been committed to supporting and mentoring young people through its training programmes and initiatives designed to nurture the next generation of talent. Each year, the Cartier Prize for Watchmaking Talents of Tomorrow invites young watchmakers to transform a movement around a defined theme, rewarding both technical and creative ingenuity.
Founded in 1826 and acquired by Breitling in 2025, the Swiss watch manufacturer is experiencing a renaissance exactly two centuries after its founding. Ahead of its official return on 3 September, Gallet has unveiled its new creative identity. Derived from the German words “wandern” (to walk, to explore) and “lust” (ardent desire), “Wanderlust” is more than just a desire to travel. It is the instinct to step outside the ordinary; to leave the noise behind and to seek out what lies beyond.
Led by the Time Æon Foundation and supported by Greubel Forsey, the Naissance d’une Montre 4 – Le Carrousel initiative marks a decisive milestone in the project’s history: the creation in 2026 of Bonniksen, a new independent watchmaking Maison founded in La Chaux-de-Fonds. Heir to the golden age of English fine watchmaking, its ambition is to create the first-ever hand-crafted Carrousel on a wristwatch measuring less than 40 mm in diameter.
Specialising in the design and production of enlarged timepiece mechanisms for watchmaking Maisons, Keris has unveiled a new creation within the collection named Mechanical Wonders: The Winding - Geneva.
In the late 1980s, Rado reached a turning point in its history by becoming the first watch brand to engage in series production of high-tech ceramic watches. With the launch of the Integral collection in 1986, the watchmaker introduced a distinctive design language. This marked the beginning of a vision to create watches that would stand the test of time not only mechanically, but also visually. It is this enduring legacy that is now being celebrated.
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