Dennison + Collectability 2026 Edition Oblique Watch

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Key takeaways

• Dennison and Collectability have launched their second collaboration, the 2026 Edition Oblique Collection, inspired by 1960s asymmetric design and created by Emmanuel Gueit.

• The limited-edition watches feature an unusual asymmetric case and dial architecture with two distinct dial options, Enigma and Vector, available in stainless steel or gold PVD.

• The collection is available for a one-week pre-order window from May 27 to June 3, with a retail price of $790 USD.

A new limited-edition collection born from a meeting of minds in Geneva, inspired by 1960s asymmetric design and created to bring bold watchmaking to a wider audience.

Following the success of their first collaboration, Dennison and Collectability are proud to announce their second limited-edition release: a bold new expression of the now familiar Dennison form, imagined through the shared vision of Collectability founder John Reardon and celebrated Swiss designer Emmanuel Gueit.

The 2026 Edition Oblique Collection will be produced as a limited edition, available to pre-order for one week only, from May 27 to June 3. This model will be made exclusively for the Dennison + Collectability collaboration and offers two distinctive dial options in two different colorways, each with its own personality.

The story of this new release began in Geneva last fall, on a single piece of paper. Inspired by their mutual love of 1960s asymmetric design and by a shared desire to create something distinctive, emotional, and accessible, the idea took shape almost instantly. Gueit brought the sketch to life, and it was immediately clear that something special and something very different had been born.

This new 2026 Edition builds on the spirit of the first Dennison + Collectability collaboration while advancing the design language in a daring, unexpected direction. The familiar Dennison case shape is transformed by an unusual asymmetric form set within it, revealing a geometrically shaped dial. Each version of the watch features its own design language on the dial. More sculptural than the first edition, the watch is designed to engage the wearer, prompting a whole new way of seeing time.

The renewed Dennison identity has been guided by Emmanuel Gueit, the creative force behind some of modern watchmaking’s most recognizable designs. For this Dennison + Collectability 2026 Edition, Gueit expands on Dennison’s distinctive case and dial architecture with a design that feels at once vintage-inspired and unmistakably contemporary.

Oblique Enigma Dial

Playful, mysterious, and delightfully offbeat. This two-tone dial features an inner blue sunburst finish, framed by a diamond-cut metallic border and set within a rich sunburst green surround. Its asymmetrical layout and unexpected geometric composition give the watch a sense of movement, as if the dial is shifting between perspectives.

Oblique Vector Dial

An energetic expression of the Oblique design. Twelve lines radiate from the center, creating a dynamic sense of direction and dimension. In gold, the Vector dial has a warm gilt-colored sunray finish with contrasting black lines. In steel, it has a silvered sunray finish with blue lines. This monochromatic design blends timeless elegance with a refined, futuristic edge.

With this second series release, Dennison and Collectability reaffirm their shared belief that great design should not be reserved only for the few. Inspired by vintage form, modern creativity, and the emotional pull of collecting, the Dennison + Collectability 2026 Edition brings a new shape and a new feeling to the wrist.

John Reardon quote: “This second collaboration with Dennison is about the joy of design and the emotion of collecting. It started with a conversation, a single piece of paper, and a shared love of 1960s asymmetric watches. Emmanuel took that idea and made it real. The result is something bold, unexpected, and accessible. Exactly the kind of watch that reminds me why I fell in love with collecting in the first place.”

Emmanuel Gueit quote: “For this next collaboration with Collectability, I really wanted to focus on the architecture of the watch and especially the asymmetrical opening of the dial. My vision has always been to create something different and unexpected rather than follow convention. For me, asymmetry creates tension, balance, and a completely different emotion on the wrist.”

Toby Sutton quote: “When we first released this collaboration in 2025, it was unexpected, yet it made perfect sense. This time round, we are even more excited to introduce the new 2026 Edition. A collaboration shaped by a shared passion and vision. The result is a watch that honors the past while possessing a distinctly original character and authenticity.”