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Watch Guides5 min read
Before W&W 2026: five pre-owned references we considered
Five references from our March 2026 shortlist, comparing ceramic chronographs, modern divers and a compact vintage Tudor.
Watch Guides5 min read
How to check a pre-owned luxury watch before buying
What photos, timing, documents and professional inspection can tell you about a pre-owned watch, and the limits of home authentication tests.
Watch Guides15 min read
Best dive watches in 2026: expert picks from €2,000 to €20,000
Ten dive watches ranked across every price point. Specs, market prices, pros and cons, and where to buy.
Watch Guides12 min read
Best online watch stores that ship to Germany (2026 guide)
Ten online watch stores ranked for German buyers, with EU customs math that saves you 25% on import costs.
Watch Culture & Trends6 min read
Oscars 2026 watches: what the red carpet wore and where to find them pre-owned
Our March 2026 red-carpet watch report and comparison examples. Original collection links may lead to sold archives; check current listings for availability.
Watch Guides6 min read
Tudor at 100: the pre-owned watches to buy before W&W 2026
Tudor turns 100 in 2026. With Watches & Wonders 30 days away, here's what collectors should be looking at on the pre-owned market right now.
Industry News5 min read
Section 301: two investigations that could reshape Swiss watch prices
Two Section 301 probes now target Switzerland. Here's how they could affect what you pay for a Swiss watch — and why pre-owned might be the smartest move.
Watch Guides11 min read
Nine pre-owned Rolex picks: our March 2026 guide
Nine Rolex references from our March 2026 shortlist. Original price commentary is dated; follow listings for current availability.
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.
Watch Culture & Trends6 min read
The Rolex Day-Date at 70: what comes next for the President
The watch that redefined luxury turns 70. From a new annual calendar patent to anniversary dial speculation, here's what Rolex collectors should know heading into 2026.
Watch Guides10 min read
Eight GMT watches to compare: our 2026 shortlist
Eight GMT watches to compare, from Rolex and Tudor to Grand Seiko and Omega, with reference-specific movements, bracelets and travel functions.
Industry News6 min read
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.