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Your definitive guide to the luxury watch market. We explore the evolution of legendary models and provide expert commentary on the historical significance and current value of the world’s most coveted brands.

A dealer display tray of pre-owned luxury watches resting on black cushions, including steel sports chronographs and dive watches, representing secondary market inventory

The Pre-Owned Watch Market, Summer 2026: What the Data Shows

Swiss exports rose 11.2 per cent in June. The secondary market is up for a sixth consecutive month. Cartier is the fastest-moving brand on the heat index while still sitting at a 27 per cent discount to retail. And a tariff authority expired on 24 July with no announced successor. A sourced read of where the market actually stands.
The Rolex clock above the ticket kiosk at Rockefeller Center in New York, flanked by green Rolex flags at the corner of West 50th Street

Rolex Clock at Rockefeller Center: What the New Landmark and 665 Fifth Avenue Headquarters Mean for Collectors

Rolex unveiled a permanent clock at the Rockefeller Center Rink and becomes the complex's Exclusive Timepiece Partner, ahead of the fall 2026 opening of its David Chipperfield designed North American headquarters at 665 Fifth Avenue. A curator's read on what it means for collectors.
A watchmaker in white gloves working on a disassembled automatic watch movement with tweezers, the level of inspection a pre-owned luxury watch should receive before purchase

How to Buy a Pre-Owned Luxury Watch (Without Getting Burned)

A practical guide to buying a pre-owned luxury watch from someone who handles them for a living. The six things that actually matter, the red flags that end the deal, and a checklist before you wire any money.
Audemars Piguet x Swatch Royal Pop editorial card showing the Bioceramic case in white, a teal AP x Swatch dial and a pink Royal Oak-inspired dial

Audemars Piguet x Swatch Royal Pop: What It Means for Royal Oak Collectors

The Audemars Piguet x Swatch Royal Pop launched on 16 May 2026: eight Bioceramic pocket watches, boutique only. A curator's read on what it means for actual Royal Oak references, prices, and authentication.
Watches and Wonders Geneva banner set over an aerial night view of the city and Lake Geneva, titled Complete Brand Coverage and Novelties

Watches and Wonders 2026: A Pre-Owned Curator's View

Watches and Wonders 2026 from the pre-owned curator's desk. Brand-by-brand reads on Rolex, Vacheron, Patek, Cartier, Grand Seiko, Chopard, and what the new releases mean for the secondary market.