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Industry News5 min read
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.
Industry News6 min read
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.
Watch Culture & Trends5 min read
The elegance comeback: why collectors are ditching tool watches
Chrono24's 2025 data shows rectangular cases up 9.3%, moon phases up 15.3%, and the flipper era is dead. Real collectors want smaller cases, dress complications, and elegance again.
Industry News3 min read
Swiss Watch Imports to the US: The 2026 Tariff Changes
The February tariff announcement is no longer a current import quote. What changed in July and what US buyers should verify before importing a Swiss watch.
Industry News5 min read
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.
Watch Culture & Trends7 min read
The Patek Nautilus at 50: what collectors should actually expect
The Nautilus turns 50 in 2026 at Watches & Wonders Geneva. Here's what Patek will likely release, why steel won't return, and what it means for pre-owned buyers before the announcement hits.
Watch Culture & Trends5 min read
Omega at Milano Cortina 2026: 94 years of getting it right when it matters most
From 30 stopwatches in 1932 to cameras shooting 40,000 frames per second. How Omega times the Winter Olympics, and the three watches they made to celebrate.
Industry News6 min read
Watches and Wonders 2026: our historical Geneva preview
Our pre-event Geneva preview, with the 65-brand Palexpo exhibitor list corrected and original collection examples clearly separated from current stock.
Industry News5 min read
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.
Industry News5 min read
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.
Watch Culture & Trends4 min read
Patek Philippe's Cubitus: The Square That Broke the Internet (And Maybe Some Hearts)
Patek first new collection in decades sparked a firestorm. Critics call it a lazy Nautilus copy. Fans say it is the future. We break down both sides and what it means for resale values.
Watch Guides3 min read
Vacheron Constantin Overseas Chronograph Boutique Edition: 150 pieces, no fanfare
A 150-piece limited rose gold and steel chronograph from Vacheron Constantin's boutique-only program. Here's why collectors are paying attention to this second-generation Overseas with Caliber 1137.