LUXUO examines how leading Maisons are recalibrating signature codes through 2026’s key releases, revealing iteration as a primary engine of innovation.

At Watches and Wonders 2026, Cartier revisits its archives, reviving iconic shapes like the Roadster and the elegant Tortue.

The unprecedented design of the Crash watch has now been reworked with a new skeleton shape. The Manufacture 1967 MC movement has been specially developed to harmonise with the singular lines of this all-new aesthetic, such that all 142 of its components can be housed in the smallest space possible.

The design has moved beyond ornament to become a personal emblem, worn daily as a symbol of connection, continuity and romance.

Today, the convergence between watchmaking and art feels more intentional than ever. These four featured brands have embedded themselves within cinema, contemporary art, and institutional patronage.

Jewellery houses are designing pieces that encourage personal curation, turning everyday adornment into a strategy for collectible, mix-and-match pieces.