The July/August 2026 issue of WatchTime leads with the redesigned Victorinox Maverick, alongside collector stories, major releases, technical reviews, and more.
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.
Some watches are created with a need for speed — life in the fumes of high-octane race fuel and the chase to get to that checkered flag first. These are the horological thoroughbreds for the race track.
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.
