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Being the world’s oldest watch Maison, it would be easy to rely on heritage and history as the main driving force behind its watches—and no one would really fault them for it. People like a good story, and the Vacheron Constantin has plenty of those to go around, all 271 years of it. But alas, the Maison has never been one to rest on its laurels. This year’s presentation at Watches and Wonders 2026 is further proof of that.

The Swiss manufacturer’s offerings this year vary greatly from one another, but they’re tied together by a single thread: balance. A flourish of new releases collaborates to check the full breadth of the Maison’s repertoire, and it’s done so with great assuredness and posh confidence.

Overseas Self-Winding Ultra-Thin

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Of all its releases, the crowd’s chatter seems loudest around the new Overseas Self-Winding Ultra-Thin. The draw here is how thin the 2550 calibre is, measuring just 2.4mm thick—the result of over seven years of research and development to strike the perfect balance between performance and innovation. This allows the watch a svelte profile of being 7.35mm tall and 39.5mm in diameter, making it the thinnest Overseas model ever created. This feat is made all the more impressive considering even with its spatial constraints, the Overseas Self-Winding Ultra-Thin still manages a whopping 80-hour power reserve.

The watch may look delicate, particularly with its mild, velvety salmon dial given the sunburst and lacquer treatment. But don’t be fooled. Its case, bracelet and clasp are forged entirely in 950 platinum, incorporating copper and gallium. Through a thermal hardening treatment, the material’s chemical properties are enhanced to offer 2.7 times greater scratch resistance than standard platinum.

Innovation? Check.

Historiques American 1921

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The beloved Historiques American is making a return to the spotlight in all of its skewed glory. Characterised by its 45-degree dial, squared cushioned case, and elongated roman numerals, it remains a loyal reflection of the roaring ‘20s at their height.

The Historiques family welcomes two new additions of the same watch, just in different sizes to accommodate different wrist sizes: 40mm and 36.5mm. The dial is rendered in a rustic, grained silver tone, contrasted by the youthfulness of blue in its numerals. Paired with a pink gold case and a dark blue calf leather with a deliberate patina, the watch looks slightly bookish, in the most elegant sense of the word.

History? Check.

Overseas Dual Time Cardinal Points

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The Maison’s dual-time collection is getting a refresh across four new references. It shifts from a more conventional travel watch to something sportier with a stronger narrative concept. Each dial represents one of the cardinal compass points: white for the frozen North, brown for the vast plains of the South, green for the deep forests and jungles, and finally blue to symbolise the Eastern horizon where ocean and sky meet.

To ensure the watch’s survivability across these varied conditions, its 41mm case and integrated bracelet are crafted entirely from titanium, offering superior strength and lightness. The Calibre 5110 DT/3 powers the piece, delivering a 60-hour power reserve and 15 bars of water resistance. A touch of youthful playfulness comes to life through subtle orange accents on the dual-time and AM/PM hands—a reminder of the watch’s adventurous spirit.

If Vacheron Constantin’s Overseas Dual Time hadn’t already cemented itself at the top of the travel-sport-luxury watch mountain, these changes will surely push it over the edge.

Sportiness? Check

Les Cabinotiers Minute Repeater Tourbillon Skeleton

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It wouldn’t be a proper Vacheron Constantin showing at Geneva without the Maison flexing its watchmaking muscle. As one of the most dazzling standout pieces of the entire fair, this watch fuses a minute repeater and a fancy flying tourbillon beneath a skeletonised dial.

Through gold rotors and hollowed bridges, you can witness the repeater’s mechanics in motion once activated. Which, by the way, features the Maison’s signature centripetal regulator for a near-silent operation and clear, resonant chimes. Meanwhile, the tourbillon at 6 o’clock keeps gravity in check, stylishly, locked behind a Maltese cross-inspired cage.

Measuring 45mm in diameter and 12mm thick , with pink gold used liberally throughout its case, hour markers, track rings, and folding clasp, the watch is as opulent as it is intricate. Perfect for satiating even the most demanding watch enthusiast.

Technical savoir-faire? Check.