Another wave of standout releases emerges from Watches & Wonders 2026, as leading maisons continue to unveil timepieces that push the boundaries of design, craftsmanship, and technical innovation. From refined reinterpretations of iconic models to bold new creations, this latest lineup reflects a dynamic balance between heritage and modernity, offering collectors and enthusiasts a fresh perspective on contemporary watchmaking.

Thematic Collection Chanel Coco Game

Inspired by the graphic codes of the gaming universe, Arnaud Chastaingt, Director of the CHANEL Watchmaking Creation Studio, explores all aspects of it by presenting the thematic collection CHANEL Coco Game, a collection of 14 timepieces that echo the Maison’s emblematic codes – the line, black and white. The CHANEL Watchmaking Creation Studio plays with time and masterfully embraces it.

Chanel-Noeud de Camélia

At the crossroads of Haute Couture and Haute Horlogerie, NOEUD DE CAMÉLIA merges two major icons of Gabrielle Chanel’s style. Like a precious seal, Mademoiselle’s favorite flower signs a collection of five secret watches where the play on architecture echoes the preciousness of the chosen materials.

From 1913, Gabrielle Chanel borrowed the camellia, which she loved for its pure esthetic, from the dandies who attached it to the buttonhole of their jacket. A white camellia on a black jacket. White on black. Black on white. Rooted in this legacy, this striking contrast breathes life into the NOEUD DE CAMÉLIA collection. Composed of four wristwatches and a secret ring, NOEUD DE CAMÉLIA combines the watchmaking and jewelry Métiers d’art with those of Couture. A bracelet embroidered with sequins by Maison d'art Lesage; sparkling gold worked like a grosgrain ribbon; virtuoso diamond setting where light sculpts the upstrokes and downstrokes; the extreme sophistication of the dials hidden under a diamond… In a sumptuous play of volumes, NOEUD DE CAMÉLIA adorns the wrist with sculptural luminosity.

The CHANEL J12

A material as soft as silk, yet un-scratchable, inalterable and seven times more resistant than steel. Launched in 2000, the CHANEL J12 in black ceramic broke the codes of traditional watchmaking by imagining an oversize format women would adopt as their own. This model – whose name pays tribute to a racing sailboat – became the first watch icon of the 21st century. 

In 2026, the CHANEL Watchmaking Creation Studio once again explores the territory of J12 with full creative freedom, this time in case dimensions. Characterized by its unisex identity, this horological icon introduces two new opposing formats: in a miniature 28 MM and an oversized 42 MM case. Six models make up the J12 28 MM collection. Alongside black or white ceramic watches, the Watchmaking Creation Studio unveils, for the first time, a J12 equipped with a textured black rubber strap with trimming.  Equally original, the duo of the J12 GOLDEN BLACK limited edition is revealed through a 28 MM miniature size and a 42 MM maxi size with a contrasting aesthetic: a polished or matte black ceramic illuminated by yellow gold-plated indexes. 

Chanel Première

While borrowing from the CHANEL wardrobe one of its most emblematic signature elements - the braid trim - PREMIÈRE GALON suggests a new lesson in style and sustains the audacious heritage of the Première watch, born from absolute freedom of creation in 1987, and whose timeless allure keeps the pace of the present. Unveiled in yellow gold in 2025, the PREMIÈRE GALON’s bracelet is a rigid bangle made of a twisted braid that offers a new way of wearing. Gabrielle Chanel used braid trim on her suits to highlight the contours, adorn pockets and cuffs, and structure the silhouette. In 2026, it is revealed in a new white gold version. This color imbues the PREMIÈRE GALON wardrobe with a luminous sophistication.

Chanel Mademoiselle Privé Bouton Lion

An emblematic figure of Mademoiselle, a symbol of power and protection, the lion is embodied with majesty on two secret watches. The time is hidden under a sumptuously crafted CHANEL button.

Composed of a ring and a secret necklace, this duo of colors combining gold and black resonates perfectly with the universe of Gabrielle Chanel. The watchmaking and jewelry expertise of the artisans at the CHANEL Watch Manufacture are visible in every detail: the perfection of the lion’s head sculpture which required 8 hours of work; the finishing touches on the chain decoration surrounding the dial; the meticulous setting of stones... An array of skills that defines the mastery of this secret duo.

Audemars Piguet, Atelier des Établisseurs

Together, the pieces reflect Audemars Piguet’s commitment to craftsmanship and creative expression.

Établisseurs Galets

Établisseurs Galets draws from the Vallée de Joux, featuring a yellow gold case, natural stone dial, and fluid bracelet designed to mimic pebbles shaped by water. Minimal in design, it is powered by Calibre 3098 and will be available in five variations in 2026.

Établisseurs Nomade

Établisseurs Nomade explores versatility, designed to be worn, carried, or displayed. Crafted in titanium or gold with natural stone, it features a skeletonised Calibre 7501 movement and will also launch in five variations.

Établisseurs Peacock

Établisseurs Peacock reimagines the secret watch, transforming from a white gold beetle into a miniature peacock with an enamel dial and dragging hour display. Intricately crafted, it will be released in three variations from 2027.

Roger Dubuis

For this edition of the fair, Roger Dubuis draws inspiration from the stars by translating the Movements of the Sky into horological creations at the crossroads of celestial observations, legendary tales and Genevan savoir-faire.

Excalibur Lady of the lake

Roger Dubuis introduces the Excalibur Lady of the Lake, a new timepiece dedicated to women and inspired by Arthurian legend. Drawing on the story of Vivian, the Lady of the Lake and guardian of Excalibur, the watch blends mythology with refined watchmaking and jewellery design.

Jaeger-LeCoultre

Vallée des Merveilles

Jaeger-LeCoultre introduces La Vallée des Merveilles, a new series of limited-edition capsule collections dedicated to Métiers Rares TM timepieces. Over time, La Vallée des Merveilles will celebrate myriad aspects of nature’s boundless beauty and diversity, from the world’s last pristine places to the artistry of the most beautiful gardens. The capsules will be drawn from different collections, expressing the marvels of the natural world through the savoir-faire of the Maison’s Métiers Rares atelier.