Shrinking measurements have been the trend for years, but only now have certain important watch models finally embraced the moderate sizing we’ve long hoped for.
A completely new collection for the brand, Raymond Weil's take on the "integrated-bracelet" or "sports-chic" watch stands out less for its spectacle than its value, finishing and tastefully understated approach.
The two brands' respective aesthetics don't make for an obvious partnership or predictable result, but together they offer a striking dial (as it were) — and a product that combines features from two of the most exciting modern independents at once.
The Formex Aria takes the brand into new watchmaking and pricing territory with an slim integrated bracelet watch in full titanium with a Horage micro rotor movement.
Beyond Seiko, Citizen and Casio lies a growing scene of Japanese independents and microbrands. From vintage-inspired Kyoto classics to neon-tinged urban designs and quirky retro-digital pieces, these makers expand the meaning of “Made in Japan.”
In this close-up from the magazine, we examine Angelus’s neo-vintage Instrument de Vitesse “Silverstone,” a minimalist monopusher chronograph that channels the brand’s mid-century heritage while redefining what a modern motorsport watch can be.
A new range of TAG Heuer Aquaracer Solargraph models introduce elevated aesthetics with a new case shape, three-dimensional bezels in solid 40mm cases — as well as a new size for tiny-watch fans.
From its 1975 quartz debut to today’s 38-mm automatic, the Girard-Perregaux Laureato has matured into a confident player in the luxury sport watch arena. In this magazine close-up, we examine its origins, evolution and whether it truly earns its place among the genre’s modern benchmarks.
Buried beneath the hype and headlines, there are always some interesting or overlooked models worth discovering after the dust has settled. Here are some that stood out to us at Watches and Wonders 2026.
