Best Releases of LVMH Watch Week 2026
From Tiffany & Co., Louis Vuitton, TAG Heuer to Daniel Roth.
As the first major event on the horological calendar, LVMH Watch Week 2026 has once again set a high bar for the year ahead. Gathering the group’s most prestigious Maisons in a showcase of technical prowess and aesthetic daring, this year’s exhibition highlights a profound shift toward heritage-revival blended with avant-garde experimentation. From the resurrection of mid-century complications to the architectural deconstruction of the modern chronograph, the 2026 lineup proves that LVMH is leaning into its “independent” spirit. Below, we’ve curated the most impactful releases that defined the week, marking a new chapter for both storied icons and revived legends.
Tiffany Timer by Tiffany
Tiffany & Co. continues its assertive pivot into serious watchmaking with the debut of the Tiffany Timer. Marking the 160th anniversary of the Maison’s first stopwatch from 1866, this 40mm platinum chronograph is far more than a jewelry piece; it is a declaration of horological legitimacy. The “Tiffany Blue” dial is finished with multiple layers of matte varnish and transparent lacquer, accented by twelve baguette-cut diamond hour markers. Most significant, however, is the movement: a customized Zenith El Primero 400.
The exhibition caseback reveals a hand-sculpted yellow gold “Bird on a Rock” — a nod to Jean Schlumberger’s iconic design—perched atop the oscillating weight. Limited to just 60 pieces, the Timer bridges Tiffany’s jewelry dominance with the technical credibility of its sister brands. To view the Maison’s full selection of watches for the event, check out its dedicated coverage here.
Louis Vuitton Escale Minute Repeater
Under the direction of Jean Arnault and the technical mastery of La Fabrique du Temps, the Louis Vuitton Escale Minute Repeater represents a definitive maturation for the brand. This grand complication pairs a minute repeater with jumping hours and retrograde minutes, expressed through the contemporary Escale design language. The manually wound in-house calibre LFT SO13.01 comprises 432 components and offers an 80-hour power reserve, despite its immense complexity. With dial details that echo the signature brackets of the Maison’s legendary trunks, the watch produces a cathedral chime of exceptional clarity, signaled by a nearly silent centrifugal governor. To view Louis Vuitton’s full selection of watches for the event, check out its dedicated coverage here.
Daniel Roth Extra Plat Rose Gold Skeleton
Daniel Roth
Daniel Roth
Daniel Roth
Daniel Roth
Following the successful revival of its Tourbillon, Daniel Roth has unveiled its most transparent project yet: the Extra Plat Rose Gold Skeleton. While mechanically similar to the previous Extra Plat, this model features the new manually wound calibre DR002SR, a shaped movement manufactured entirely in-house at La Fabrique du Temps. This piece is a masterclass in reduction, swapping traditional dial work for solid 18k 5N rose gold bridges that have been hand-finished with sharp internal angles and perlage. Measuring a remarkably slim 6.9mm in the signature double-ellipse case, it honors the late master’s philosophy of “open-work” while reinforcing Daniel Roth’s position as the group’s premiere destination for high-craft, low-volume watchmaking. More details about the timepiece can be read here.
TAG Heuer Carrera Seafarer
TAG Heuer taps into its maritime archives with the Carrera Chronograph Seafarer, a modern tribute to the cult-classic “Seafarer” produced for Abercrombie & Fitch in the 1950s. This release is the highlight of the brand’s 2026 lineup, integrating a tide-tracking complication into the contemporary 42mm Glassbox architecture for the first time. The dial features a “Solunar-inspired” color palette of opaline champagne, light teal blue, and yellow lacquer, mirroring the Ref. 2443 design from the mid-20th century. Powered by the Calibre TH20-04, the Seafarer strikes a perfect balance between vintage regatta nostalgia and modern performance, appealing directly to the enthusiast-driven “deep cut” segment of the market. Read more about the brand’s lineup for LVMH Watch Week here.
Hublot Big Bang Unico SR_A by Samuel Ross
Hublot’s “Art of Fusion” finds a rugged, industrial evolution in the Big Bang Unico SR_A, designed by Samuel Ross. This iteration marks the first time Ross’s stark design language – previously reserved for tourbillons – has been paired with Hublot’s flagship in-house Unico flyback chronograph movement. Housed in a 42mm matte black ceramic case, the watch features Ross’s signature honeycomb motif applied to a newly developed rubber strap designed for maximum lightness. By stripping the aesthetic back to a “stealth” monochromatic minimum, the SR_A emphasizes the wearable machine ethos that Ross envisioned for a hands-on lifestyle, reinforcing Hublot’s role as a laboratory for material science. To view Hublot’s full selection at LVMH Watch Week, check out its dedicated coverage here.
Zenith Defy Revival A3643
Zenith continues to master the art of the re-edition with the Defy Revival A3643, a faithful recreation of the 1969 “Bank Vault” original. This model is crucial to the brand’s 2026 narrative, celebrating the rugged, octagonal case and fourteen-sided bezel that defined the Defy long before the integrated sports watch became a trend. The silver sunray dial was meticulously recreated via a 3D scan of a vintage piece, featuring the signature orange-tipped seconds hand and faceted hour markers. While the original featured a solid caseback, the Revival version utilizes a sapphire crystal to showcase the in-house Elite 670 movement. Worn on the iconic Gay Frères-designed “ladder” bracelet, it is a raw, brutalist alternative to the sleek chronographs typically associated with the Maison.Read more about the brand’s lineup for LVMH Watch Week here.
