The 27 Best Watches From Watches and Wonders 2026

No one does color like Parmigiani Fleurier, which routinely swaths its watches in soothing shades of dusty green, sky blue, and soft pink. This watch appears to be another simple, successful execution made for only telling the time. That is until you activate the chronograph, which sends a secret pair of hands—hidden beneath the primary hands—flying out like a predator that’s just spotted its prey. You wouldn’t believe how many times I pushed that button at the Parmigiani booth. —CW

The Crown Was Already Taken Award: Tudor Monarch

I’m no royalist, but if I am to have a monarch rule over me, I want one that is quietly confident, doesn’t need to be the loudest in the room to command it, and appeals to the masses with a decent sense of humor and taste. Feels like I’m describing Tudor’s Monarch, the new king of everyone’s favorite accessible tool watch provider. Fair to say no one predicted this would lead Tudor’s lowkey 100-year festivities. Indeed, if Watches and Wonders were Glastonbury, this piece somehow wound up making its debut on the Pyramid Stage in the Friday night slot. The shape, the champagne dial, the mix of Roman and Arabic numerals (I was told not to call it a California dial, but come on), and the fact it’s METAS certified means it holds up immediately, with fans already flocking to see what all the fuss is about. —MC

The Only Made-Up Words Can Do This Watch Justice Award: Patek Philippe Nautilus ref. 5610/1P-001