Limited to just 10 pieces, the G.F.J. Calibre 135 Double Signed pairs one of the most celebrated chronometer movements in watchmaking history with the understated elegance and meticulous craftsmanship of independent Japanese watchmaker Naoya Hida.
Omega’s latest James Bond watch ties into the upcoming 007 First Light video game, combining the Seamaster Diver 300M’s signature design with a black ceramic-heavy aesthetic and the Co-Axial Master Chronometer Caliber 9900.
Inspired by the brand’s original 1959 Super-Compressor diver, the new Longines Legend Diver 59 combines retro aesthetics with COSC-certified modern performance and a new Milanese mesh bracelet.
At Watches and Wonders 2026, high-end spectacle dominated, but value hasn’t disappeared. Amid six-figure showpieces, thoughtfully designed, mechanically engaging watches stood out for staying under $5,000. Here are five that caught my eye.
With the L.U.C 1860 Chronometer and the Alpine Eagle 41 XPS, Chopard presents two refined interpretations of its manufacture expertise, combining stunning handcraft dials with ultra-thin, chronometer-certified movements.
With the Chronograph 1 – All Titanium Numbered Edition, Porsche Design continues the evolution of its signature model, introducing a limited, non-automotive-tied version in uncoated titanium.
With the Constellation Observatory collection, Omega introduces the first two-hand wristwatches to achieve Master Chronometer certification. It is enabled by a newly developed acoustic testing method at its Laboratoire de Précision.
With a new limited-edition tribute to the legendary Concorde and two highly complex perpetual-calendar chronographs, Breitling underscores the enduring relevance and technical breadth of its iconic Navitimer collection.
