Cartier’s rise among younger collectors signals more than a passing trend. As Gen Z turns away from ubiquitous steel sports watches, design, cultural relevance, vintage character, and understated style are redefining what makes a watch desirable.
Textured dials introduce a tactile and visual dimension that flat surfaces can’t replicate. From playful enamel to three-dimensional reliefs, this spotlight looks at how different brands bring texture to life.
To mark the 100th anniversary of the Oyster case, Rolex updates the Oyster Perpetual collection at Watches and Wonders 2026. The lineup spans 41, 36, 34, and 28mm models, including a Rolesor 41, a Jubilee-dial 36, and new gold 34mm and 28mm versions with stone-accented lacquer dials.
Rolex brings back the Yacht-Master II for 2026 with a fully reworked design and movement. The 44mm regatta chronograph introduces a simplified interface, counterclockwise countdown display, and updated caliber 4162, available in Oystersteel and yellow gold.
Rolex opens Watches and Wonders 2026 with a new take on the Daytona, introducing the reference 126502 in Rolesium. The 40mm chronograph features a white Grand Feu enamel dial, a newly developed grey bezel, and the caliber 4131 visible through an open caseback.
Certifications and quality seals have long been used to safeguard reputations, certify precision, and communicate excellence in watchmaking. From chronometer standards to regional marks of distinction, here’s a look at what these credentials really mean — and why not every brand uses them.
Platinum is watchmaking’s quiet power metal, being heavier, rarer, and harder to master than gold. From refined calendar watches to extreme haute horlogerie, these six timepieces show how brands use platinum to signal their most serious creations.
Rolex is Proud Sponsor of the 98th Academy Awards — and the Daytona it's showcasing in the exclusive Greenroom is every bit as iconic as the evening itself.
