When Worlds Collide: Six Of The Best Collaboration Watches In Recent Months

When two become one, greatness can happen, and in the case of these collaborations, greatness has indeed happened. It’s not easy to blend two styles, two philosophies, and two convictions into a single unified product. You want to make sure the integration feels natural, coherent and above all, adds something that neither of the two could deliver on their own. In the world of watches, we see collaborations all the time, and there have been some stellar ones recently! So with that in mind, this week’s Buying Guide is all about watches that bring together different worlds.

Zenith x Naoya Hida & Co G.F.J. Calibre 135 Double-Signed

Just a couple of days ago, Zenith pulled a surprising move, as it unveiled a rather splendid edition of the G.F.J. Calibre 135 with none other than Japanese indie watchmaker Naoya Hida & Co. The coming together bridges two distinct cultures, with Naoya Hida providing the dial aesthetics in its typical Sector-like style with engraved and blue Urushi lacquer-infilled numerals and markers. Around the back, the Calibre 135, one of the greatest Chronometer-grade movements ever made, can be seen in full. Only 10 will be made, all in platinum and fitted to a blue Wagyu leather strap with a platinum pin buckle. The price is set at CHF 58,900.

For more information, please visit Zenith-Watches.com or NaoyaHidaWatch.com.

Quick Facts – 39.5mm x 10.5mm – 950 platinum case, brushed & polished – stepped lugs – sapphire crystal front & back – 50m water-resistant – solid silver dial with Sector layout – engraved and blue Urushi lacquer infilled numerals & markers – solid gold hands – Calibre 135, in-house – manual winding – COSC-certified chronometer – 18,000vph – 72h power reserve – blue Wagyu leather strap, platinum pin buckle – 10 pieces only – CHF 58,900

Baltic x Spaceone Seconde Majeur

A mash-up of Baltic and SpaceOne wasn’t on our Bingo cards for 2026, we must admit. On one hand you have the very vintage-inspired style of Baltic, and on the other the space-age world of SpaceOne. Yet the Seconde Majeur just works. The Seconde Majeur uses a 38mm wide case, has a German Silver dial with a brushed or charbonné (or charcoaled) finish, with time indicated by sapphire discs for the jumping hours and minutes. The display is made possible thanks to a Soprod P024 base, with a module developed by Théo Auffret. Available for a week only, priced at EUR 2,500 (brushed) or EUR 3,500 (scraped), this one knocked it out of the park, style-wise!

For more information, please visit Baltic-Watches.com or SpaceOneWatches.com.

Quick Facts – 38.5mm x 12.30mm – 904L stainless steel case, brushed & polished – crown at noon – sapphire crystal front, closed caseback – 100m water-resistant – German silver dial, brushed or charbonné – hour & minute discs, elongated seconds hand – Soprod P024 base automatic, in-house jumping hour module by Théo Auffret – 28,800vph – 42h power reserve – beige Alcantara strap with pin buckle – limited to pre-order time of one week – EUR 2,500 (brushed dial finish) or EUR 3,500 (charbonné dial finish)

H. Moser & Cie X Reebok Streamliner Pump

As mentioned, the integration of a concept matters a great deal with a collaboration watch, and H. Moser & Cie knows this all too well. Case in point, the Streamliner Pump, made in partnership with sneaker giant Reebok. It’s not just a matter of adopting colour and style elements, but Moser has re-engineered the winding mechanism to a pump-style pusher at 8 o’clock, and a forged quartz fibre case in black or white. This clever and practical concept results in a rather clean and coherent look. It comes on an integrated white or black rubber strap with a pin buckle, is limited to 250 pieces per colour, and retails for CHF 31,360 excl. VAT

For more information, please visit H-Moser.com.

Quick Facts – 40mm x 9.7mm – quartz fibre case in black or white – sapphire crystal front & back – pump-style winding pusher at 8′ – gloss black or white dial – applied markers & hands, luminous – power reserve indication – Calibre HMC 103, in-house – manual winding – 21,600vph – 74h power reserve – integrated black or white rubber strap with pin buckle – limited to 250 pieces per colour – CHF 31,360 (excl. VAT)

IWC x Vast Pilot Venturer Vertical Drive

Engineered for life in space, the IWC Pilot Venturer Vertical Drive is developed with input from the scientists and engineers from the VAST space agency. The main idea is to make it functional with thick gloves on, much like an astronaut would wear during a space mission. To do that, IWC and VAST engineered a system that uses a special Ceratanium bezel and rocker switch on the left side of the case to wind and set the watch. Next to the central hour, minute and second hands, it also functions as a GMT watch and shows you the date. The case is in white ceramic, with a matching white rubber strap. It’s not limited, and retails for CHF 24,000.

For more information, please visit IWC.com or VASTSpace.com.

Quick Facts – 44.3mm x 16.7mm – white ceramic case – Ceratanium bezel & rocker switch for winding & setting – sapphire crystal – Ceratanium caseback – 100m water-resistant – matte black dial – black hands, luminous – Calibre 32722, in-house automatic – 28,800vph – 120h power reserve – integrated white rubber strap with Ceratanium pin buckle – permanent collection – CHF 24,000

Swatch x Audemars Piguet Royal Pop

Causing quite the storm upon its debut, after a hype campaign on social media, the Royal Pop is one of the most unexpected collaborations ever conceived. It takes the DNA of the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak and combines it with the convertible concept of the Swatch Pop. And honestly, it works great! It’s available with the crown at noon or at 3′, spanning 8 colourful editions. Details such as the bezel screws and tapisserie decoration have been carried over and put in a bioceramic case and holder. It can be worn as a pocket watch, a pendant watch, or converted into a desk clock. At EUR 385 or EUR 400, depending on the configuration, it’s quite fun and rather accessible!

For more information, please visit Swatch.com or Audemars-Piguet.com.

Quick Facts – 40mm x 8.4mm (watch head) – 44.2mm x 53.2mm (with case holder) – bioceramic case with case holder – sapphire crystal front & back – 20m water-resistant – Royal Oak-inspired stamped tapisserie dial – double-signed – luminous markers & hands – Sistem 51 mechanical – manually wound – 21,600vph – 90h power reserve – anti-magnetic Nivachron balance spring – calfskin leather lanyard – table-clock mount included – EUR 385 or EUR 400 (depending on indication)

TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph x Fragment Limited Edition

Late last year, TAG Heuer launched its third limited edition with Fragment, the Japanese fashion studio by Hiroshi Fujiwara. Using the Carrera Glassbox as its canvas, Fragment adopts its signature monochromatic look with a fully black dial, interrupted by only the bare minimum in indications. The result is a Carrera Glassbox that looks sleeker and more modern than ever, despite its obvious vintage roots. And of course, its functionality as a chronograph has remained untouched. Fitted to a multi-link brushed and polished bracelet with a folding clasp and limited to 500 pieces, it costs EUR 9,000.

For more information, please visit TAGHeuer.com.

Quick Facts – 39mm x 13.9mm – stainless steel case, brushed & polished – high-dome ‘Glassbox’ crystal – sapphire crystal caseback – matte black dial – domed white tachymeter flange – polished hands – Calibre TH20-00, in-house automatic chronograph – 28,800vph – 80h power reserve – stainless steel multi-link bracelet with folding clasp – limited to 500 individually numbered pieces – EUR 9,000