Day 2 at Watches and Wonders Geneva 2026 unfolds with a dynamic mix of innovation, heritage and bold creative direction. From technical feats to expressive high-jewellery timepieces, maisons continue to redefine the boundaries of watchmaking.

At Hermès, the Arceau Samarcande watch revisits the Maison’s equestrian heritage through its iconic horse motif, revealed on a sculpted Saint-Louis crystal dial and housed within the signature Arceau case designed by Henri d’Origny. At its heart beats the new H1927 skeletonised self-winding minute repeater movement, a custom-made calibre that showcases Hermès’ mastery of haute horlogerie.

As for the Slim d’Hermès Squelette Lune watch, it invites a poetic exploration of time through its openworked design, driven by the H1953 movement that elegantly tracks the lunar cycle across both hemispheres. Offered in refined vert d’eau or blue tones, it reflects Hermès’ delicate balance between technical mastery and artistic expression.

At Patek Philippe, the iconic Nautilus design is reimagined in an elegant desk clock Reference 958G-001, powered by the manually wound Caliber 31-505 8J PS IRM CI J with an impressive 8-day power reserve. Crafted in white gold, it features a sunburst blue dial with the signature horizontally embossed pattern, diamond-set hour markers, and a hinged back cover that transforms into a refined support base.

As for Reference 5374/400P-001, it unites haute horlogerie and haute joaillerie in a platinum masterpiece combining a perpetual calendar and minute repeater with a luminous white mother-of-pearl dial. Dazzling with baguette-cut Paraiba tourmalines and diamonds across the bezel, case, and clasp, it celebrates one of the world’s rarest gemstones in an expression of extreme refinement and technical mastery.

Article Written by Mirella Haddad