Formex’s Aria introduces a titanium case, a Horage-built FX01 micro-rotor calibre and a far more ambitious price point for the engineering-led Swiss brand.

Set between Salesas, Chamberí and Chueca, Hotel Urso pairs early 20th-century Madrid architecture with polished five-star calm, thoughtful dining and one of the city’s most appealing urban spas.

Ferrari’s first fully electric model has divided fans, but Maranello sees the reaction as a sign of engagement rather than a crisis.

BYD’s electric hypercar will return to the high-speed oval in Germany this November as Yangwang targets the 500 km/h barrier with the quad-motor U9 Xtreme.

Lamborghini hasn’t ruled out expanding the Sterrato idea beyond the Huracan, with the Urus SE emerging as the most natural candidate for a more off-road-focused treatment.

The Yema Navygraf Barracuda CMM.20 Limited Edition pairs a compact 300m dive-watch case with a forged carbon dial, French Navy detailing and Yema’s micro-rotor manufacture movement.

The independent Geneva atelier revisits its worldtime heritage with a 38mm platinum Communication 45, a BlueGold guilloché dial and a 45-piece limited run.

Krayon’s latest Anywhere edition turns a rare polar light phenomenon into a high-jewellery astronomical watch, pairing its sunrise and sunset complication with gradient sapphires and a new gemstone cut.

Private concessions are giving safari travellers more time, space and flexibility, from quieter big-cat sightings to walking safaris, waterhole hides and rare wild dog encounters in places like Hwange and Khwai.

IWC’s Pilot’s Watch family runs from the crisp Mark XX to oversized Big Pilot icons, chronographs, perpetual calendars and tourbillons. Here’s how to read the range without getting lost in the cockpit language.

The Charles Girardier Plénitude arrives in PL1 and PL2 form with power reserve and lunar phase expressions, marking a more ambitious phase for the independent watchmaker.

Parmigiani marks its 30th anniversary with a Tonda PF chronograph that disappears into the time display when not in use, extending the brand’s recent work with concealed complications.

Volkswagen Group is looking at a leaner future as CEO Oliver Blume pushes for lower costs, fewer models and better returns across brands including Audi, Porsche, Lamborghini, Bentley and Skoda.

Seiko expands its Presage Classic Series with four compact 38 mm models that draw on the refinement of Tomioka silk, bringing a quietly cultural angle to the brand’s dress-watch line.

Avios can stretch surprisingly far in winter, especially when cash fares rise for warmer routes. From Cyprus and Madrid to the Red Sea, these are standout trips for a smarter seasonal escape.

Renting a luxury villa in Mykonos is less about scrolling listings and more about timing, local knowledge and knowing which details will shape the stay.

From a quartz jumping-hour locket watch to embroidered dials and 3D-printed titanium, these are the independent watches bringing the most character this month.

Yema celebrates the French Navy’s 400th anniversary with three Navygraf models, led by the limited Navygraf Barracuda CMM.20 with a forged carbon dial and micro-rotor movement.

Leica’s ZM watches show how the camera maker is building a credible, German-rooted place in modern mechanical watchmaking without walking away from photography.

At Watches and Wonders Geneva 2026, the strongest ideas came from maisons refining identity, mechanics and meaning rather than chasing spectacle.