Jaeger-LeCoultre has used the Met Gala as a launch platform before, but the 2026 edition arrived with unusual precision. Three new expressions of the Reverso Tribute Monoface Small Seconds—each set with a different precious stone, each worn by a different celebrity on the red carpet—mark the debut of the 'Or Deco Cocktail' series.
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— WATCHES AND WONDERS 2026 —
Each week at WCL delivers editorial coverage across the spectrum of serious watch collecting—from industry analysis and new release evaluation to archival perspectives and manufacture insights. Weekend Reads curates the week's most substantial pieces: the editorials that reward deeper engagement and merit your weekend reading time.
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Watches and Wonders Geneva 2026 was, by any measure, one of the strongest editions in recent memory, even when I look back at the SIHH and attending the show for 13 years now. Between the Rolex centenary, the Nautilus 50th anniversary, Tudor’s 100th birthday, Parmigiani's 30th anniversary, and independent watchmakers going above and beyond, the floor delivered exactly what serious collectors come to Geneva for.
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Porsche Design has officially opened its new Timepieces Manufaktur in Grenchen, Switzerland, marking the brand's first permanent production base in the country's watchmaking heartland. The ceremonial opening took place on March 19, 2026.
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