As the world welcomes 2026, watch enthusiasts are drawn to the latest release by Victorinox: the Concept One collection. The Swiss notable (known for its Swiss Army knives and a plethora of other products), has brilliantly extended the family of 39mm wide watches with a line that is distinctly unlike its previous entries.
At first sight, the Concept One may be mistakenly seen as another addition to the long-admired Victorinox Inox collection. However, the new collection stands to contrast its predecessors with its distinctive characteristics. Strikingly different, the Concept One watches are compact, practical, and honed to cater to everyday lifestyle needs without shying away from durability and performance. This is an interesting shift away from their familiar sportier watches that endeared the brand to the market.
Renowned luxury watchmaker, Patek Philippe, has once again highlighted its aptitude for marrying technical complexity with aesthetic mastery. The brand brought back its coveted In-Line Perpetual Calendar at this year’s Watches & Wonders event, releasing the 5236P model in platinum with a silver dial. The perpetual calendar is an engineering marvel, showcasing the day, date, and month on a single line in a panoramic aperture at noon. This feature not only promises unparalleled legibility for the wearer but also underscores the intricacy of the watch’s design.
As a successor to the blue dial model of 2021 and the salmon dial iteration of 2024, the newest generation of Patek’s In-Line Perpetual Calendar exemplifies both sobriety and technical brilliance. This tradition of creating top-tier perpetual calendars spans several decades for the Swiss company, dating all the way back to 1864.