lebondwatches.com/shop/lebond-norman-foster-black-edition Watches Norman Foster’s First Watch Turns Architecture into an Everyday Object Norman Foster’s Lebond debut turns a Grade 5 titanium case, integrated strap and second-time-zone bezel into a compact travel object. The design is coherent on paper; fit and finish still need judging in person. By IP Staff • 2 min read
academymuseum.org/visit/special-events-walt-disney-company-piazza Watches JAEGER-LECOULTRE SHINES ON THE GLOBAL STAGE AT THE 2026 ACADEMY MUSEUM GALA USA, LOS ANGELES: On October 17, 2026, several leading talents were spotted wearing Jaeger-LeCoultre at the 2026 Academy Museum Gala, bringing the Maison's timeless elegance and watchmaking savoir-faire to one of the most prestigious red carpets. Acclaimed British-American actor Andrew Garfield, celebrated for his versatility By IP Staff • 2 min read
thewatchkeepers.com Watches Audemars Piguet Certified Pre-Owned: What Buyers Need to Know A pre-owned Audemars Piguet can provide access to a discontinued Royal Oak or another model no longer available at boutiques. But buyers must assess more than the asking price: authenticity, condition, service history and the reliability of the seller all matter. Launched on 26 October 2026, The Watch Keepers By IP Staff • 1 min read
patek.com Watches Patek Philippe Gondolo 2026: Six New Ladies First Watches Patek Philippe has introduced six new Gondolo Ladies First watches for its Milan 2026 releases, revisiting a women’s design defined by a rectangular cushion-shaped case, softened edges and articulated lugs. Rather than following the round cases associated with many of the manufacture’s best-known complications, the Gondolo By IP Staff • 2 min read
patek.com Watches Patek Philippe Watch Art Milan 2026: What to See at the Exhibition Patek Philippe Watch Art Milan 2026 brings more than 500 watches and objects to CityOval, formerly Palazzo delle Scintille, from 2 to 18 October. Open to the public by free registration, the exhibition brings together historical timepieces, contemporary collections, live demonstrations of traditional decorative arts and watchmakers working on mechanical By IP Staff • 1 min read
patek.com Watches Patek Philippe 5978P: The Seventh Perpetual Calendar Chronograph Patek Philippe has introduced the Ref. 5978P-010 at its Watch Art Grand Exhibition in Milan, marking only the seventh new manually wound perpetual-calendar chronograph in the maison’s history. The sequence began with the Ref. 1518 in 1941 and continued with the 2499, 3970, 5020, 5970 and 5270. By IP Staff • 1 min read
press.jaeger-lecoultre.com Watches Jaeger-LeCoultre High Precision Guarantee: What the HPG Seal Means Jaeger-LeCoultre introduced its new High Precision Guarantee (HPG) Seal in September 2026, combining chronometric testing with standards for movement finishing. The proprietary certification is currently associated with the Master Control Chronometre collection and is being progressively extended across the maison’s collections. Jaeger-LeCoultre High Precision Guarantee: What It By IP Staff • 1 min read
vacheron-constantin.com Watches Vacheron Constantin Met Artisan Residency: The Three New Works The Metropolitan Museum of Art and Vacheron Constantin have unveiled three original works created through their 18-month Artisan Residency, bringing together contemporary practice and traditional craft. Announced on 15 September 2026, the programme involved American woodworker Aspen Golann, Egyptian-American ceramicist Ibrahim Said and British-Italian jewellery artist Joy By IP Staff • 1 min read
sothebys.com Watches Cartier Cheich: Why This Quartz Watch Sold for $3.4 Million A Cartier wristwatch powered by quartz has just established the maison’s auction record. On 18 September 2026, Sotheby’s Hong Kong sold a unique white-gold Cartier Cheich for HK$26.52 million, approximately US$3.4 million including fees. The result is notable precisely because mechanical complexity is By IP Staff • 1 min read
Watches The Watches of Tomorrow Hublot has proved once again that it can still rewrite the rules of the game. This September, at its Geneva boutique, the brand unveiled two new creations developed in collaboration with Jeff Koons. Hublot celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Big Bang collection in 2025. The milestone inevitably prompted a By Liza Epifanova • 4 min read
rolex.com Watches Rolex Perpetual Padellone: Why This New Rolex Matters to Collectors Rolex has returned to one of the most unusual complicated watches in its history. Introduced on 15 September 2026, the Rolex Perpetual Padellone revives the name and visual language of reference 8171, a triple-calendar moonphase produced between 1949 and 1952 and known to collectors as the “Padellone”, or “large By IP Staff • 1 min read
Events & Society Geneva Watch Days 2026: Top 10 New Watch Releases At the biggest watch event of the fall, held in Geneva from September 2 to 6, visitors were treated to a mix of established industry icons and impressive newcomers. Bvlgari Octo Finissimo Dual Time x Vianney Halter This is not Bvlgari's first collaboration with an independent watchmaker. Last By Liza Epifanova • 5 min read
