About this episode
The episode discusses the best and worst watch releases of 2026, including vintage alternatives.
Watch & Wonders has come and past, but what of this year’s releases might be enduring? And what, if anything, was a complete mistake? This is the Winners & Blunders of 2026, where for every pick in the top and worst category, Erik & Max also include an alternate vintage pick to consider. Links Mentioned: Winners: Streamliner 34: https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/h-moser-and-cie-introduces-the-streamliner-two-hands-in-28mm-and-34mm Streamliner QP: https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/intro-moser-streamliner-perpetual-concept Alternate: https://hairspring.com/products/25594st-royal-oak-day-date-moonphase-steel Saxonia Annual 36: https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/a-lange-and-sohne-downsizes-the-saxonia-annual-calendar-to-36mm Alternate: https://hairspring.com/products/330-039-saxonia-annual-calendar-u-s-boutique-white-gold Lange 1 Tourbillon QP Lumen: https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/introducing-lange-1-tourbillon-perpetual-calendar-lumen Precious OP: https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/the-rolex-oyster-perpetual-goes-full-solid-gold-in-34mm-and-28mm-ref-124205-and-276208 Alternate…
People in this episode
Hosts: Erik, Max
Topics covered
- watches
- releases
- 2026
- Winners & Blunders
- vintage picks
- luxury timepieces
Keywords
- watches
- 2026 releases
- luxury watches
- Winners & Blunders
- vintage alternatives
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: H. Moser & Cie
Products: Streamliner 34, Streamliner QP, Saxonia Annual 36, Lange 1 Tourbillon QP Lumen, Precious OP, Enamel Daytona, VC
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