Watches and Wonders 2026: Patrick's Highlights of W&W 2026
Watches and Wonders 2026 is off to a roaring start! We're celebrating THREE big anniversaries; 100 years of Rolex Oyster, 50 years of Patek Philippe Nautilus, and 30 years of the Vacheron Constantin Overseas! What an important year! We also have some real...
Thanks Patrick for the excellent report!
So far, the VC novelties are my favorite. I also love some of the JLC novelties, but those are at the multi six-figure end of the scale . Looking forward to reading and watching further reports from the show, cheers, Filip
You're not alone in the Vacheron Constantin department!
There's a lot of consensus that Vacheron Constantin had a great show this year!
Best report I've seen so far!
And I agree; VC, Patek and Chopard are killing it this year! I found the Rolex releases rather disappointing, but perhaps my expectations were too high... Look forward to seeing the new Octo Finissimo, sounds very promising!
Very kind!
Those three brands; Vacheron Constantin, Patek Philippe, and Chopard all had the strongest showings this year. Hence they're in my top three. I think A LOT of people found the Rolexes to be underwhelming - especially the 100th Anniversary model. The stone...
Thanks for the early report
That new 44 luminor with the brown dial looks nice, the movement is not particularly nice looking. The VC price point sounds quite aggressive, maybe OK if they want to target AP ROO clients. JLC completely blew it with 50m WR on their integrated bracelet ...
Thank you for reading!
I'd agree with you on the pricing of the Vacheron Constantin is high, but it is in line with the other product offerings. It's priced similarly to the Nautilus in platinum and is relatively equivalent in terms of brand positioning. Also, do note that new ...
agreed on all counts!
I was actually referring to the pricing of the am/pm model, not the PT which is indeed lovely!
Oh! My mistake!
$41,000 USD was actually slightly lower than I expected - as I was expecting them to charge more than $7K for titanium case and bracelet over steel. I think that's about right for a Vacheron Constantin. The steel Chopards are around $30K a piece and have ...
JLC should be ashamed. Integrated bracelet sporty watch with push pull crown, 50 meter WR, old movement. And they charged 15K for that.
Too late and too little. The only thing i like is the bracelet design, easily rivals the Overseas.
At least you like the bracelet design!
I didn't like the price, I didn't like the crown, I wasn't impressed with the water resistance, and I didn't think I'd like the bracelet design neither.
Yes. I'm not sure it's their strongest moment.
Slightly new testing procedures too. JLC is changing tactics. JLC is really focusing on the high end. There are a LOT OF ULTRA-Special pieces that are being announced for special collectors that aren't advertised as part of the standard novelties offering...
Thank you M4!
LOVE! That's the magic word! I'm in team Brown. I think blue and green are going to be the top sellers. But I am on team brown!
I really like that new micro-rotor Vacheron Constantin movement.
I think you would really appreciate that movement if you saw it in person. I know you're not crazy about the integrated sports watch design - and I don't blame you!
Thank you Patrick for the highlights
New Celestial PP is quite something, is it not? VC Everest, Always liked them. PP Nautilus, have to see in flesh, the dial seems to blue, i like the grey/blue tone of older dials.
Thank you Concord for the kind words!
The Celestial is a huge departure from Patek Philippe's normal core identity. At first, I didn't like the new Celestial, but the more I look at it, the more I like it. It's not classic, but it's capturing a moment - it's moment - quite well. I look forwar...
I am back home,
been up since 2am, jet lag, i ran out of superlatives to describe the trip.
Thank you for the report, Patrick.
Glad to hear that Bulgari is putting out a n Octo Finissimo in smaller size.
You have lovely taste!
Might I highly recommend the Alpine Eagle models too! The latest champagne dial and the Monte Rosa Pink dial (which will be phased out) has the same movement as the 1860!
Thank you for this report, Patrick.
The truly stunning piece for me is Patek's 5249R-001. Cheers, Emmanuel
It is indeed stunning!
I had a feeling you'd like that one my smart friend! And two very clever animals on that piece too!
Patrick, Outstanding post!
I totally love what VC has introduced, especially those Everest dual time , seriously cool!
Why thank you LarryKelley11!
The Cardinal Points (aka Everest 2.0) really likes you too! Which color is your favorite? Blue, white, brown, or green? Green and blue will likely be the top sellers. But I'm really drawn to Team Brown!
