Investing & Finance
Quick insights on market trends, watch investments, and how timepieces fit into the wider financial realm.
Investing & Finance4 min read
After Watches and Wonders 2026: an April market retrospective
A look back at our April 2026 pre-owned picks, with reference comparisons and practical details to check when choosing a watch today.
Investing & Finance4 min read
W&W 2026 buyer's guide: our April pre-owned shortlist
Our April 2026 pre-owned shortlist, with comparison points for travel watches, chronographs and dress watches, and links to current inventory.
Investing & Finance4 min read
W&W 2026 midweek: our April pre-owned watch commentary
The watches that interested us during April 2026, with practical comparison points for Rolex, AP, Cartier and Tudor, and sold examples clearly identified.
Investing & Finance3 min read
W&W 2026 opening week: our April pre-owned watchlist
Our April 2026 watchlist, with the event chronology and Tudor release years corrected, plus practical comparisons of Rolex, AP and Vacheron references.
Investing & Finance7 min read
Before W&W 2026: the asking prices quoted in our April guide
The asking prices originally quoted in our April 2026 guide, with sold examples identified. These are historical quotations, not achieved sale prices.
Investing & Finance10 min read
W&W 2026 Final Preview: 7 Pre-Owned Watches to Buy Before Prices Move
Watches & Wonders 2026 starts April 14. History shows pre-owned prices spike 5-15% after major announcements. These 7 watches from our inventory are positioned to move.
Investing & Finance8 min read
Swiss watch exports in early 2026: what the numbers actually tell buyers
Swiss exports bounced back 9.2% in February after a weak January. Here's what the FH data means for pre-owned prices and your next purchase.
Investing & Finance7 min read
AP returns to Watches & Wonders in 17 days. Here's what it means for Royal Oak prices.
AP hasn't shown at a major trade fair in years. Their return to W&W 2026 could reshape Royal Oak Offshore pricing. Here's what smart buyers do now.
Investing & Finance3 min read
Before W&W 2026: a dealer view of pre-owned prices
Our pre-fair watchlist and a dealer’s approach to comparing new releases with pre-owned references, from the Nautilus to the Royal Oak and Day-Date.
Investing & Finance4 min read
Crypto and luxury watches: the correlation that was, and wasn't
Between 2020 and 2022, Bitcoin and watch prices moved together. Then they stopped. Here's the full story of correlation, decoupling, and what it means for collectors holding both assets.