GMT Magazine Version digitale- XXL WORLD 2026

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GMT XXL WORLD - 2026

The color wheel

While watchmakers love geometry and shapes, watchmaking’s most widely accepted form remains resolutely round. Whether for cases, dials, components, subdials, crowns, bezels, sapphire crystals or screws, the circle dominates. At a time when a cloud of uncertainty is spreading across the globe, watch brands seek to reassure consumers and preserve traditional points of reference, with the vast majority thereby concentrating on this classic shape. Most of
them are however slimming and trimming its thickness and diameter while injecting a sense of softness and cheerfulness, indulging in color variations on the dial, case – and even the oscillating weight. They are refocusing on their most iconic collections, drawing on their heritage while creating depth and texture at every level: on the front and back, as well as on the sides and within the movement itself. Time is contextualized and these timepieces seem designed not only to capture attention but also to express gratitude for having been chosen. The parade of talents in this “monumental” magazine that highlights them so vividly features as many intrinsic technical qualities as it does aesthetic feats. In this issue, our editorial team composed of watchmaking experts has assembled the finest exponents of Haute Horlogerie, starting with the brand at the pinnacle of the watchmaking pyramid in terms of auction sales as well as desirability among collectors and featured on the cover: Patek Philippe. Many will no doubt visit the “Watch Art” Grand Exhibition: its spectacular biennial event that moves to a different continent with each edition and will be held
in Milan in October 2026. We have made a point of offering a variety of delights, featuring other independent
brands of all sizes, as well as Maisons belonging to major groups. There is no risk of running around in circles with this
captivating and delightful read that is particularly prized by connoisseurs. To showcase such a wealth of beautifully rounded curves and keep them all in hand, nothing beats a rectangular format in a passionately XXL size.

Brice Lechevalier,
Founder & Editor-in-Chief