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Ten years after the Aikon first arrived, Maurice Lacroix is giving one of its most recognisable watches a meaningful evolution. The 2026 Aikon Automatic Chronograph keeps the bold, integrated design that helped establish the collection, but introduces a more compact case, redesigned chronograph pushers, a more pronounced dial texture and an upgraded movement with a power reserve exceeding 60 hours.

The Sealander Yalos is available in four colourways, each featuring a distinctive stamped pattern inspired by coastal landscapes. The Ice Blue dial features an irregular, fractured texture reminiscent of glacial formations, while Salt Pink adopts a crystalline sunray pattern. Sand White combines a champagne-toned colour with broader, fractured details, and Sea Green features flowing, seaweed-inspired motifs.

Raymond Weil expands its Freelancer RW1212 Skeleton collection with a new 40mm model that combines an anthracite colour scheme with an openworked automatic movement. Positioned between the existing 38mm and 42mm versions, the new Freelancer RW1212 Anthracite Skeleton offers a balanced case size while putting the mechanics of its movement at the centre of attention.

Combining a monopusher chronograph with a perpetual calendar and moonphase display, the Habring² x SJX Chrono Felix Perpetual Star brings together several complications in a compact stainless steel case. Limited to just 30 pieces, this latest collaboration pairs independent Austrian watchmaking with a dial inspired by the golden age of vintage watch design.

Inspired by the pursuit of extreme speed, the Bell & Ross BR-05 Chrono Snow Rocket combines the brand’s signature square case with a high-contrast dial inspired by the world of competitive speed skiing. Created in recognition of French athlete Simon Billy, the chronograph brings a distinctive racing aesthetic to the integrated sports watch collection. Billy made history in 2023 by setting the speed skiing world record at 255.5 km/h (158.7 mph).

Created exclusively for members of the GS9 Club, the Grand Seiko Elegance Collection Spring Drive SBGY045 combines traditional Japanese aesthetics with the brand’s signature watchmaking technology. Limited to 600 pieces worldwide, it introduces a distinctive dial colour to the familiar proportions of the Elegance Collection, making it a special release for Grand Seiko’s collector community.

Combining traditional Chinese symbolism with some of the most demanding decorative techniques in watchmaking, Vacheron Constantin welcomes the Year of the Goat with two new Métiers d’Art creations. Scheduled ahead of the Lunar New Year in February 2027, these limited editions bring together sculpted gold, miniature painting and Grand Feu enamel, while an ingenious movement places the time display around the dial’s central artwork.

A rectangular case, a restrained grey dial and a choice between leather and steel give the new WM Brown x Timex a distinctly classic character. The first collaboration between Timex and WM Brown, founded by Matt Hranek, takes the form of a dress watch that combines traditional styling with everyday practicality. Designed exclusively for WM Brown, the watch features a stainless steel case measuring 26.50 x 41.30 mm, with a 20 mm lug width.

Not every watch needs complications or extravagant styling to stand out. Sometimes, a well-proportioned case, a distinctive dial and a thoughtfully engineered mechanical movement are enough. The Nomos Club has built its reputation on precisely that formula, and now it gets a new lease of life with the Club 38.

What if a watch costing around USD 50 offered a distinctive design, a carabiner-inspired case and even a DLC-coated finish? The DWC Terra, created by India’s Delhi Watch Company, challenges expectations of what an affordable watch can be. Since its launch, it has become the brand’s biggest success, attracting extraordinary demand for a model that looks unlike almost anything else in its category. Founded in 2020, DWC has introduced several watches with varying degrees of success.