This second instalment of Watches and Wonders 2026 turns the spotlight on a facet of watchmaking in which shape takes centre stage. From elongated and cushion-shaped cases to ovals and asymmetrical designs… These varied shapes are more than aesthetic flourishes; they require a rethink of movement integration. By exploring new approaches to space and volume, these timepieces redefine how we tell the time and champion an approach in which design and mechanics work in lockstep. Among the highlights are leading watchmaking brands such as Cartier, Piaget, and Vacheron Constantin.