The Watches That Defined March 2026—From High Complication to High Jewellery

Rebecca Nicholson
8 hours ago
2 min read

With Watches and Wonders just weeks away, March should have been quiet. The industry’s biggest maisons typically hold back, saving their most important releases for Geneva’s global stage.

But this year, something shifted.

Rather than silence, we saw a tightly curated drop of timepieces that feel less like placeholders, and more like a preview of where modern watchmaking is heading. Not in one direction, but several at once.

Because today’s collector isn’t one-dimensional. They’re just as drawn to quiet, architectural minimalism as they are to high complication or unapologetic spectacle. And the brands leading the conversation right now are the ones embracing that contrast.

From under-the-radar technical milestones to diamond-set statements designed to be seen from across the room, these are the watches that defined March, and the pieces setting the tone before the industry’s biggest reveal.

1. Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF Automatic Alta Rosa

Parmigiani Fleurier leans into understated elegance with a soft rose-toned dial that shifts beautifully in changing light. Paired with a platinum bezel and intricate guilloché detailing, it’s a masterclass in quiet luxury.

2. Greubel Forsey Balancier Convexe S²

Greubel Forsey delivers the final editions of its Balancier Convexe S²—limited, sculptural, and deeply technical. For collectors, this is less a purchase and more a closing chapter.

3. Girard-Perregaux Automatic Minute Repeater Flying Bridges

Girard-Perregaux enters a new era with its first in-house minute repeater—an intricate, skeletonised piece that places craftsmanship firmly on display.

4. H. Moser & Cie. Streamliner Alpine Pink Edition

Motorsport meets modern horology as H. Moser & Cie. reimagines its Streamliner in Alpine’s signature pink, complete with skeletonised movement and racing-inspired details.