All in all, a year that I really enjoyed

This year marked my second year at Watches and Wonders, and guess what: I enjoyed 2026 a lot more than the previous year. In fact, if I include Geneva Watch Days and historic Baselworld visits, this year was a standout. While I didn’t walk away with any must-haves on my list, I relaxed a bit and simply took in the releases. It was a semi-muted year in some ways, but I noticed some great complications and a focus on skeletonized watches. Here are my top five favorite watches from Watches and Wonders 2026.

My favorite Watches and Wonders releases: The Armin Strom Minute Repeater Resonance 12:59 First Edition

Without a doubt, the Armin Strom Minute Repeater Resonance 12:59 First Edition was the most impressive watch I saw this year in Geneva. Just…wow. Co-founder Claude Greisler gave Dave and me a nearly private introduction to this watch. The passion and enthusiasm were apparent, and for good reason.…