This is Part 2 of our Watches & Wonders 2026 Highlights
The 2026 edition of Watches & Wonders signaled a departure from “safe” designs, with the industry’s heavy hitters leaning into extreme power reserves, experimental luminous materials, and “hidden” complications. For those looking to invest north of €20,000, these five releases represent the absolute pinnacle of this year’s fair.
1. Vacheron Constantin Overseas Dual Time “Cardinal Points”
To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Overseas collection, Vacheron Constantin released the “Cardinal Points” in a full Grade 5 Titanium case and bracelet. Inspired by the titanium prototypes worn by Cory Richards on Everest, this non-limited release features a new “North Sea Blue” dial with a subtle compass-motif rehaut. It is the ultimate expression of the “holy trinity” sports watch: rugged, lightweight, and mechanically sophisticated.
Price: SGD $55,000
Available at: Vacheron Constantin Boutique (ION Orchard / MBS)
2. IWC Big Pilot’s Watch Perpetual Calendar Ceralum
IWC stole the show with Ceralum®, a world-first patent for a fully luminous ceramic case. This 46.5mm Big Pilot doesn’t just have a glowing dial—the entire white ceramic case glows in the dark for over 24 hours. Limited to 250 pieces, it houses the legendary Kurt Klaus perpetual calendar movement (Calibre 52616), proving that IWC is still the undisputed king of material science.
Price: SGD $102,000
Available at: IWC Schaffhausen Boutique (ION Orchard / MBS)
3. Panerai Luminor 31 Giorni (PAM1631)
Panerai reclaimed its title as the master of long-running movements with the PAM1631. Crafted in Goldtech™ (a gold alloy with high copper and platinum content), this watch features a staggering 31-day power reserve from a four-barrel system. Despite the month-long capacity, it remains wearable at 44mm and can be fully wound via the crown without specialized tools—a massive technical feat for a “month-long” watch.
Price: SGD $128,300
Available at: Panerai Boutique (ION Orchard / Ngee Ann City)
4. A. Lange & Söhne Lange 1 Tourbillon Perpetual Calendar “Lumen”
The crown jewel of the fair, this 50-piece limited edition in Platinum applies the “Lumen” treatment to Lange’s most complex Lange 1. The semi-transparent sapphire dial reveals the inner workings of the perpetual calendar, with every disc—including the moon phase—coated in luminous material. It is a hauntingly beautiful “X-ray” of German high-watchmaking that is already a certified grail for collectors.
Approximate Price: SGD $731,000
Available at: A. Lange & Söhne Boutique (ION Orchard)
5. Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF Chronographe Mystérieux
Parmigiani redefined the “stealth wealth” aesthetic with the Mystérieux. At first glance, it looks like a clean three-hand watch in Stainless Steel with a 950 Platinum bezel. However, a single pusher at 7:30 transforms the entire handset into a chronograph: the central hands fly to zero and begin timing, while a hidden set of hands emerges to keep tracking the current time. It is a masterclass in invisible complexity.
Price: SGD $57,400
Available at Sincere Fine Watches
Read more: Watches & Wonders 2026: Highlights (Part 1)
