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Latest updates from the watch world
Swatch Group fires back at Morgan Stanley: what the analyst war means for watch buyers
Swatch Group publicly challenged Morgan Stanley's Swiss Watcher report with line-by-line corrections. The data fight reveals more about watch industry consolidation than either side intended.
You can now bet on Rolex prices. Here's what a dealer thinks.
Kalshi and Bezel launched prediction market contracts on luxury watch prices. You can now bet on whether the Rolex GMT-Master II Pepsi will exceed a price target. Here's what it means for dealers.
LVMH Watch Week 2026: what Milan told us about where watches are going
Nine LVMH brands in Milan: Daniel Roth and Gerald Genta resurrected, Bvlgari's smallest movement, Hublot's Djokovic polo-shirt cases. From resurrected legends to material experiments.
From 39% to 15%: what the SCOTUS tariff ruling means for watch buyers
Supreme Court struck down Trump's 39% emergency tariffs on Swiss watches. Section 122 brought them to 15% with a 150-day deadline. Here's the price impact for European and American buyers.
Audemars Piguet returns to Watches & Wonders: why this changes everything
Audemars Piguet rejoins Watches & Wonders Geneva after 7 years. New Royal Oak releases could shake up the pre-owned market. Here's what collectors should watch for.
Watches and Wonders 2026: the biggest Geneva fair yet, and what to expect
April 14-20 in Geneva brings 200+ brands, Audemars Piguet's early drops, Vacheron's new releases, and a Montreux Jazz partnership. Here's the full preview of the biggest watch fair yet.
Six months in the watch market: tariffs, tumbling exports and a quiet recovery
Tariffs hit 39%, then dropped to 15%. Swiss exports fell 1.7%. Pre-owned prices rose 4.9% after 13 straight quarters of decline. Here's what happened August 2025 to February 2026.
Trump's 39% Swiss Watch Tariff: What It Means for European Buyers
39% US tariffs on Swiss watches hit August 7th, 2025. Unless Switzerland pulls a UK-style negotiation, Europe's about to get crowded with American buyers seeking pre-tariff prices. Here's the math.
Rolex 2025 lineup: new watches, new tech, and a few surprises
Rolex dropped its 2025 collection with the new Land-Dweller, Dynapulse escapement technology, pastel Oyster Perpetuals, and a green GMT for lefties. Here's what matters and what's just hype.
Rolex bought Bucherer and killed Carl F. Bucherer. Here's what it means.
Rolex acquired 100+ Bucherer retail locations, shut down a 136-year-old watch brand, and signalled where the entire luxury watch industry is headed: vertical integration from foundry to resale.
We're back: the new ChronoTimepieces.com
After a year away, ChronoTimepieces is back with a completely rebuilt website, transparent pricing, detailed watch listings, and a growing collection of luxury timepieces from Rolex, Omega, and more.