BY JOVAN K
At Watches & Wonders 2026, Cartier released a lineup built around shape, proportion, and timeless style rather than chasing trends. These are the standout novelties from this year’s collection, focused on refreshed icons, jewellery-driven pieces, and some of the most recognizable designs in watchmaking.
Cartier Roadster
One of the biggest surprises was the return of the Roadster, 24 years after its debut. The large model measures 47mm x 38mm x 10.06mm, while the medium comes in at 42.5mm x 34.9mm x 9.7mm, both with 100m water resistance. Case options include stainless steel, yellow gold, and two-tone steel and gold. The large uses the self-winding calibre 1847 MC, while the medium gets the 1899 MC, both running at 4Hz with around 40-hour power reserve. Updated bracelets now feature shorter links and Cartier’s QuickSwitch system. Medium steel starts at €7,600, while large steel models are €8,300.
Cartier Santos-Dumont
Cartier gave the Santos-Dumont one of the most elegant updates of the fair with three new bracelet models that lean heavily into the maison’s jewellery roots. All three measure 31.5mm x 43.5mm x 7.3mm, keeping the slim rectangular profile that has always made the Dumont so wearable.
Case options include yellow gold and platinum, paired to a beautifully executed 15-row bracelet made of 394 individual links, each only 1.15mm thick, inspired by Cartier’s flexible bracelets from the 1920s.
The standout reference uses a polished obsidian dial, cut to just 0.3mm, with natural trapped air bubbles making every dial unique. Two additional versions use silvered satin dials for a cleaner, classic look. Roman numerals, blued sword hands, and exposed bezel screws remain untouched, preserving the original Santos-Dumont DNA. Inside all three sits the manual winding calibre 430 MC, chosen for its thin profile and elegant proportions. Pricing is €39,300 for yellow gold with silvered dial, €41,300 for yellow gold with obsidian dial, and €50,500 for platinum with silvered dial.
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