At Watches & Wonders 2026, Cartier presented a collection that focuses on design-led watchmaking, emphasizing case shapes and construction over incremental updates.

The release builds on Cartier’s long-standing approach to non-round watches, with this year’s lineup continuing to explore varied silhouettes that require specific engineering solutions. The collection draws on a wide range of in-house capabilities at its Swiss manufacture, where different crafts are integrated into the production process.

Among the key launches is the return of the Cartier Roadster, originally introduced in 2002. The updated model features revised proportions and a more streamlined case, with design cues that reference automotive forms. It is equipped with the maison’s in-house mechanical movements, aligning with a broader push towards technical consistency across collections.

The Cartier Baignoire is also updated, now incorporating the Clou de Paris motif. Executed in gold and set with more than 100 brilliant-cut diamonds, the piece highlights Cartier’s continued overlap between watchmaking and jewelry design.

Another addition is the Myst de Cartier, which combines a domed crystal, onyx detailing, and pavé-set surfaces. The watch features a clasp-free bracelet developed through in-house research, suggesting ongoing experimentation with wearability and construction.

Cartier has also expanded its Privé line with the Cartier Crash Skeleton, marking the tenth edition of the series. The watch features a skeletonized movement that fits the asymmetrical Crash case, with bridges shaped like Roman numerals and finished by hand.

Updates extend to the Cartier Santos-Dumont, which now features a dial made of gilded obsidian measuring 0.3 mm thick. The model is paired with a lightweight yellow gold bracelet composed of nearly 400 individual elements, reflecting a focus on material development and structural refinement.

Taken together, the releases show a continued focus on form as a technical element rather than just a design choice. Instead of relying on heritage, Cartier’s latest collection brings case design, materials, and movement construction into closer alignment.