Do you love trainers and quirky watches? H. Moser & Cie. has thought of you. After spending the last ten years in the watchmakers’ quarter, the Schaffhausen-based manufacturer has moved into the main hall. A crowning achievement. But that doesn’t mean the brand, which sees itself as the industry’s “cool kid”, is going to conform to the norm and stop having fun. To prove it, it’s launching the Streamliner Pump. A design inspired by the iconic model launched by Reebok in the late 1980s: the Pump. A quick look back: the shoe moulded itself to the shape of the foot using an air pump system. A simple press was all it took to make the shoe feel like a second skin, to adjust it and personalise it. It was a massive hit in school playgrounds.
Moser has made this pressing mechanism its own: to wind the timepiece, simply press an orange aluminium push-button, which transfers the energy from each press to the mainspring, simultaneously activating the power reserve indicator. An ingenious and visible mechanical sequence. Each press provides one hour of power reserve. The watch allows for 72 such presses. The Streamliner Pump is available in two versions, each limited to 250 pieces: black and white. Its case is crafted from a material rarely used in watchmaking: forged quartz fibre. Priced at 31,360 Swiss francs. A matching pair of Reebok trainers is included free of charge.
Special mention to theEndeavour Perpetual Calendar Concept Tantalum. The perpetual calendar from H. Moser & Cie., recognised as one of the most legible and easiest to adjust on the market—capable of being set forwards or backwards at any time of day—features tantalum. Not the form of torture, but the rare metal discovered in 1802. Rare, dense and demanding: both hard and ductile, it is extremely malleable and can be worked with great precision. Its melting point, close to 3,000°C, requires advanced metallurgical expertise. It is used here for the case and dial. Limited edition of 50 pieces. Priced at 75,000 Swiss francs.
More and more watches are making their way into space, and it’s a safe bet that before long, the Omega Speedmaster will no longer be the only one that can claim to have been worn on the moon. What do all these space-bound timepieces have in common? They are variations on watches designed for use on Earth. International Watch Company offers with the Pilot’s Venturer Vertical Drive a model specifically designed to meet the demands of manned spaceflight and timekeeping in space. And just like the astronauts, people on Earth will find themselves disoriented by a dial divided into 24-hour intervals and a case without a crown. The model is fitted with a rotating bezel system that allows all the watch’s functions to be controlled. To maintain a reference to Earth time, the watch features a GMT complication, which has also been redesigned. It is crafted from white zirconium oxide ceramic and Ceratanium and measures 44mm. List price: €28,600.
The IWC Pilot’s Venturer Vertical Drive. (Photo: IWC)
To mark its 30th anniversary, Parmigiani Fleurier did not come to Geneva empty-handed. Among which Tonda PF Mystery Chronograph. The mystery? Designed without sub-dials, it offers a reading across the entire dial, with a function visible only when activated. When at rest, nothing betrays the presence of this complication, preserving the purity of a three-hand Tonda PF. In fact, it features five coaxial hands at the centre of the dial—a unique design. When activated, three hands measure hours, minutes and seconds, whilst two ensure the continuity of civil time, giving rise to a new, intuitive reading developed over several years. It does, however, require a little time to get used to. Expect to pay 36,900 Swiss francs.
Parmigiani Fleurier presents the Tonda PF Mystery Chronograph (Photo: Parmigiani Fleurier)
Whether square, curved, rectangular or oval, shapes have always been the playground of Cartier. A timepiece that fosters a bold dialogue between watchmaking and jewellery. Embodying this vision, the model Roadster is making a comeback. First introduced in the early 2000s, the Roadster has been reimagined. Drawing inspiration from motorsport, which lends a fresh touch to its dial, it nevertheless retains its sleek look. Available in steel, two-tone steel and gold, or solid yellow gold, the Roadster comes with a new three-link bracelet or a new rubber strap. Available in two sizes: 47x38mm or 42.5x34.9mm.
The Cartier Roadster 2026 collection. (Photo: Cartier)
Known as the watchmaker’s watchmaker, the manufacture Jaeger-Lecoultre offers the Master Hybris Mechanica Ultra Thin Minute Repeater Tourbillon. A new interpretation of the famous ultra-thin Calibre 362—the world’s thinnest—launched in 2013, combining a minute repeater with a flying tourbillon. Housed in a 750/1000 rose gold case just 8.25mm thick, the entire movement—comprising 593 components that take seven weeks to assemble—is revealed through the transparency of the sapphire crystal and the refined dial, which features an openworked flange offering an unobstructed view. All this is housed in a 5mm-thick rose gold case measuring 8.25mm in height and 41.4mm in diameter. It is worth noting that Jaeger-Lecoultre is focusing on smaller cases, with almost all of the new models presented having a diameter of less than 40mm. Price: €392,000.
Jaeger-LeCoultre has also unveiled the first release in its new capsule collection. The collection comprises limited-edition timepieces enhanced by its “Métiers Rares” division. The first of these, named Valley of Wonders, comprises three Reverso One creations that pay tribute to the natural splendour of Hawaii and Japan. Housed in 750/1000 rose or grey gold cases, the codes of fine watchmaking are combined with the decorative arts of enamelling, papillonage, gem-setting and lacquering. Only 20 examples of each of these limited editions have been produced.
The subject of traditional crafts was also discussed at Audemars-Piguet, marking its return to the fair. To mark the occasion, the manufacturer launched a new collection of watches showcasing artistic craftsmanship, named “L’Atelier des Établisseurs”, and unveiled the first three models. These include the Peacock Setter, more of an automaton than a watch, really. The white-gold case, sculpted in the shape of a scarab, opens via an automaton mechanism, unfurling its wings to reveal the head of a miniature peacock. The animal’s wheel serves as the dial. The whole is powered by the in-house calibre 3098.2, centred on a trailing hour complication. The manufacture hopes to produce between two and three models a year.
Frédérique Constant revisits its Classic Worldtimer Manufacture launched in 2012. The new model features a new in-house movement, the FC-719, which extends the power reserve from 38 hours to 72 hours, a new steel bracelet and a 40mm case—2mm smaller than the previous version. Consequently, to ensure the simultaneous, real-time display of the time across the 24 reference time zones remains perfectly visible, the date window has been removed. The manufacturer presents three versions of the model, including a limited edition of 88 pieces. This version, designed for women’s wrists, is set with 70 diamonds on the bezel and 12 diamond-set hour markers on the dial, totalling 0.785 carats. Its unique dial features a sunny, light blue ocean and embossed continents with a grey grained finish. It is offered for the occasion with two interchangeable alligator straps. Price: €7,995.
The Frédérique Constant Classic Worldtimer Manufacture Limited Edition. (Photo: Frédérique Constant)
