News
The auction market for collectible watches is expanding and diversifying, attracting a younger, globally connected audience that includes first‑time bidders and digitally savvy enthusiasts. While traditional powerhouses such as Rolex and Patek Philippe remain popular, demand is shifting toward brands like Cartier, Piaget, and independent makers, with dress watches
News
Liljenquist Beckstead has opened a new 2,800‑square‑foot Rolex Boutique in Tysons Galleria, McLean, Virginia, creating a dedicated space for the Mid‑Atlantic watch‑collecting community. The boutique occupies a prominent location at the mall’s main entrance, featuring a sawtooth storefront, bronze‑brass façade, travertine and walnut
New Watches
RGM has introduced the Model 151 Snoopy Flying Ace, a pilot‑style watch that blends aviation heritage with a beloved pop‑culture character. The 38.5 mm case is offered in stainless steel or CP2 titanium, featuring either a painted light‑blue dial or a striking two‑level white grand
The premium on Rolex Certified Pre‑Owned (CPO) watches has narrowed, with the gap between authorized retailers and the broader secondary market decreasing from almost 40% to around 30% according to the latest Morgan Stanley and WatchCharts data. The median global CPO premium sits at about 30.2%, while the
The interview explores how Sotheby’s is navigating the booming million‑dollar watch market, highlighting a shift from speculative buying toward a deeper appreciation of craftsmanship, rarity, and provenance. Geoff Hess notes that auction participation has expanded dramatically, with 1,850 bidders from 60 countries and a 64 % increase in
The Seiko Marinemaster 300 is a highly regarded dive watch known for its monobloc case, sharp polishing, and robust 8L35 (or later 8L45) movement derived from Grand Seiko technology. Originally released around 2014 with a retail price near €2,000, it offers a 44.3 mm diameter, 15 mm thickness,
Phillips will offer a pre‑production F.P. Journe Chronomètre à Résonance, serial number 022/99R, at its Geneva auction in early November. The piece, delivered to its original owner in 1999, is one of only about ten known examples and may set a new price record for the brand,
The narrative traces the evolution of the multi‑axis tourbillon from its conceptual roots in Anthony G. Randall’s 1978 patent and Richard Good’s carriage‑clock prototype to its modern incarnations across dozens of brands. Early pioneers such as Randall, Good, and later Thomas Prescher laid the theoretical and
Hing Wa Lee’s evolution from a Hong Kong gemstone carving workshop to a leading independent luxury watch retailer in the United States reflects a strategic shift toward immersive, experience‑driven retail. While the company continues to prioritize product, service, and brand partnerships, it now designs stores around hospitality, personal
Feature
Orlando Bloom shares a deep, personal connection to both watches and cars, tracing his passion back to his grandfather’s two timepieces and a childhood fascination with vintage items. His collecting journey began with a military Timex at thirteen, followed by a 1960s Breitling Navitimer earned from his early acting
comparisons
The collection showcases fourteen dive watches priced below $1,000, emphasizing practical performance, durability, and everyday wearability over flashy specifications. From the budget-friendly Casio Duro, which offers reliable quartz accuracy and solid water resistance at $85, to the well-regarded Orient Mako II and Ray II that provide in‑
Feature
François‑Henri Bennahmias, former head of Audemars Piguet, attempted to acquire the independent watchmaker De Bethune but the negotiations fell through, leaving both parties to reflect on the brand’s potential. De Bethune, now owned by The 1916 Company after its 2021 purchase by WatchBox, continues to produce highly complex,
New Watches
The collaboration between The Horology Club and Toledano & Chan introduces “The Breutalist,” a limited‑edition watch that merges brutalist architecture with avant‑garde watchmaking. Inspired by Marcel Breuer’s iconic Whitney Museum design, the timepiece features a matte‑blasted grade‑5 titanium case with faceted, angular lines that echo
deals
A pre‑production F.P. Journe Chronomètre à Résonance 022/99R, dated 1999, is coming to market for the first time after 27 years in a private collection. The watch, identified by serial number 022/99R, features a shallow case‑back engraving, brass movement, pink gold dial with silver‑tone
review
The Seiko Orange Monster SRP315 is celebrated as a distinctive summer watch, prized for its vibrant orange dial and unconventional design elements such as the protective shroud and shark‑tooth hour markers. Its 42 mm case, 13 mm thickness, and robust construction give it a bold presence while remaining surprisingly
New Watches
The Bravur Team Heritage collection revives classic cycling team colors through four distinct watches—STR, REN, PEU, and MER—each reflecting the historic jerseys of St. Raphaël, Renault, Peugeot, and Mercier. Crafted in Sweden with 316L steel cases, automatic Sellita SW200‑1 movements, and Super‑LumiNova‑lit indexes, the watches
comparisons
The comparison examines the Rolex Submariner and the Tudor Pelagos FXD, two dive watches that share a common heritage but pursue opposite design philosophies. The Submariner is presented as the benchmark luxury diver, offering a polished aesthetic, a refined dial, and the iconic Oyster bracelet with Glidelock adjustment, while carrying
New Watches
Jaeger‑LeCoultre revives its iconic Rendez‑Vous line with two distinct pieces that celebrate feminine watchmaking from opposite angles. The Jewellery Night & Day model is a limited‑edition 10‑piece platinum watch featuring a hand‑painted sapphire dial, a sun‑and‑moon complication that tracks day and night, and
News
Worn & Wound has acquired Lorier, allowing founders Lauren and Lorenzo Ortega to remain partial owners and retain creative stewardship while Lorenzo assumes the role of Creative Director. The partnership grants Lorier access to Worn & Wound’s extensive infrastructure—including customer service, fulfillment, product procurement, and logistics—enabling the
New Watches
Maurice Lacroix commemorates its Jura heritage with two limited‑edition versions of the 1975 Legacy, each restricted to 500 pieces per dial color. The watches feature powder‑silver or slate‑gray dials adorned with the brand’s “Jura Waves” motif, a decorative pattern inspired by the rolling landscape of the
review
The review highlights how the affordable Citizen Navihawk chronograph delivers premium features—such as a 1/5‑second chronograph, slide‑rule bezel, 24‑hour display, and Eco‑Drive power—within a compact 40 mm case that feels comfortable for daily wear. Its high‑quality construction, including sapphire crystal, 200 m
New Watches
Breitling has introduced a limited‑edition trio of Top Time B01 Chronograph watches that pay homage to the iconic Aston Martin DB5. Each model features a distinctive cushion‑shaped case with Art Deco detailing, a wooden rehaut that echoes the classic car’s steering wheel, and a COSC‑certified B01
video
Buying Time Analysis explores the dynamics of the watch market, detailing how timepieces are sourced, evaluated, and sold. It delves into the craftsmanship required to repair and maintain watches, highlighting the technical expertise involved in restoring their precision and value. The narrative also examines the business side of horology, discussing
video
The video offers an in‑depth examination of the MING LW.01 Automatic, showcasing its key features, build quality, and performance characteristics. Viewers see the watch’s design details, movement functionality, and how it operates in everyday use, helping them gauge its overall value. By walking through real‑world scenarios
Feature
King Farouk I of Egypt’s fascination with watches began in his youth and grew into a sophisticated collection that combined technical mastery with personal taste. After becoming king in 1936, he visited Vacheron & Constantin’s workshops, where he was introduced to extraordinarily complex timepieces, including a grand complication
New Watches
Gerald Charles introduces three limited‑edition Masterlink Gem Set Stone Dial watches, each featuring a 38 mm stainless‑steel case with a white‑gold bezel set with 60 baguette‑cut gemstones in blue sapphire, red sapphire or green tsavorite. The dials are crafted from natural stones—Aventurine, Spectrolite, or Iron
review
The piece explores how luxury watchmakers are embracing silent dials—faces stripped of logos and branding—to convey confidence and understated elegance. By removing overt brand identifiers, watches like the Benrus Type 1 Mil Spec, Moser’s Concept models, and AnOrdain’s enamel pieces invite a more intimate, detail‑focused
review
The Nodus Sector Deep Black Destro stands out as an affordable yet robust dive watch, offering 500 metres of water resistance, a reliable Seiko NH35 automatic movement, and innovative features such as a left‑handed crown and a NodeX clasp that allows on‑the‑fly bracelet adjustment. Its matte black
review
The Heuer Camaro ref. 73343NT is a rare vintage chronograph from the early 1970s, notable for its 37 mm stainless‑steel case, tropical‑aged black dial with yellow‑toned sub‑dial hands, and distinctive patina that gives the piece a lived‑in warmth. Produced in the final batch of the
video
The video examines how consumers are often enticed into buying overpriced mid‑tier watches, highlighting the psychological tactics and marketing strategies that create the illusion of value. By dissecting common sales pitches and price structures, it reveals how these timepieces can become financial traps rather than worthwhile investments. Understanding the
Feature
Swatch and Omega have launched the MoonSwatch Mission to the Moon 1969, a limited‑edition bioceramic watch of 1,969 pieces featuring 18k Moonshine gold and reclaimed gold from 1960s Omega components. To manage demand, the collaboration introduces the Electronic Swatch Timepiece Application (ESTA), an online raffle that requires applicants
comparisons
The piece explores a curated selection of sixteen historically significant watches that continue to offer value for modern collectors. Each model is examined for its authentic heritage—ranging from Soviet‑era dive pieces and military‑issued field watches to iconic chronographs and space‑age timepieces—highlighting how original design intentions,
comparisons
The comparison examines two affordable GMT watches, the Seiko 5 GMT and the Vaer G2 Meridian, highlighting how each reflects a different design philosophy despite sharing a similar price range. The Seiko 5 GMT offers an automatic in‑house movement, a nostalgic SKX‑inspired case, and a dial with sunray
comparisons
The piece compares two high‑spec dive watches from Swatch Group brands, the Certina DS Super PH2000M STC and the Tissot Seastar 2000 44 mm, evaluating their design, specifications, and pricing. The Certina, a lightweight titanium model with a 2,000 m depth rating, a helium escape valve, and a
comparisons
The piece explores how several renowned watch brands are reviving classic designs by blending vintage aesthetics with modern technology and materials. Angelus presents a faithful reproduction of its 1958 Tinkler quarter repeater, available in steel or yellow gold and priced at CHF 37,900 and CHF 56,300 respectively. Zenith’
review
The Favre Leuba Deep Raider Revival in vibrant orange combines classic 1960s design cues with modern diver functionality. Featuring a 39 mm steel case, 300 meters of water resistance, and a Swiss‑made La Joux‑Perret G100 automatic movement, the watch offers a solid steel caseback, orange Super‑LumiNova hour
review
The Angelus Tinkler 1958 Steel Quarter Repeater blends vintage aesthetics with modern craftsmanship, featuring a 38.1 mm stainless‑steel case, white domed dial with gold‑applied indexes, and a leather strap. Powered by the in‑house Angelus A600 automatic movement, it offers a 70‑hour reserve, 33 jewels, and
comparisons
The piece reviews a curated selection of military‑style watches priced under $1,000, emphasizing practicality, legibility, and durability for everyday wear. It highlights each model’s key specifications—such as case size, water resistance, movement type, and price—while noting strengths like lightweight construction, reliable quartz or solar movements,
comparisons
The piece showcases the eight most eye‑catching luxury watches worn by celebrities and athletes over the past week, highlighting how each timepiece reflects the wearer’s personal style and current trends in high‑end horology. From Erling Haaland’s limited‑edition Breitling Chronomat with its meteorite dial to Tom
review
The Tissot Seastar 2000 44 mm dive watch offers a robust set of features aimed at serious underwater enthusiasts while remaining affordable. Powered by the Powermatic 80 automatic movement with an 80‑hour power reserve, it meets ISO 6425 standards, includes a helium escape valve, and provides a water resistance
review
The Bulova Lunar Pilot Black Hole is a limited‑edition, 41 mm watch that reimagines the iconic Lunar Pilot with an ultra‑dark Musou Black dial, rivaling the light‑absorbing properties of Vantablack. It houses Bulova’s high‑precision NP20 quartz movement, offering continuous sweep seconds and exceptional accuracy of
New Watches
The Rado True Round Open Heart Limited Edition is a pale rose high‑tech ceramic watch featuring a unique photochromic dial that shifts from rose to magenta under UV light, an open‑heart cutout revealing an infinity symbol, and the R734 automatic movement with an 80‑hour power reserve. Limited
New Watches
The Depancel Série‑R Chronograph Ice Blue Limited Edition draws its inspiration from the elegant 1947 Talbot‑Lago T26, blending vintage automotive design with modern watchmaking. Featuring a 36 mm stainless‑steel case, an ice‑blue dial with vertically engraved grille patterns, and a sapphire crystal, the watch combines a
Feature
The piece explores the evolution and variety of watch casebacks, tracing their development from early hinged lids on 16th‑century pocket watches to modern integrated and exhibition designs. It explains how different attachment methods—snap‑on, threaded, clamped, and dynamic compressors—were introduced to improve water resistance, dust protection, and
Feature
The mid‑season review examines how luxury watch brands are aligning with Formula 1 teams in 2026, highlighting both the high‑profile partnership of LVMH’s $1 billion sponsorship and the smaller, performance‑driven collaborations with independent watchmakers. Major alliances such as TAG Heuer with Red Bull and IWC with
video
The episode explores the rare chance to acquire Buzz Aldrin’s personal watches, items that embody the legacy of lunar exploration and hold significant appeal for collectors and space enthusiasts. It delves into the historical importance of these timepieces, highlighting how they serve as tangible connections to humanity’s first
video
The video explores a range of affordable watch options that capture the essence of high‑end timepieces without the steep price tag. By showcasing various brands and models, it highlights how stylish design and quality craftsmanship can be accessible to a broader audience, helping viewers discover alternatives that offer both
video
The investigation reveals that the first automatic wristwatch was developed at Fortis, showcasing the brand’s pioneering contributions to watchmaking. Detailed footage from a factory tour and an interview with the CEO provides insight into the engineering breakthroughs that enabled self‑winding mechanisms to become reliable timepieces. By tracing the
The secondary watch market lost momentum in June as prices leveled off following the excitement surrounding Watches & Wonders, according to the latest market analysis from WatchCharts. The WatchCharts Overall Market Index slipped just 0.1% during June, effectively ending the month flat after the strong gains recorded in April.
New Watches
The new Casio MTP‑B146 Day‑Date collection brings affordable steel analog watches to the U.S. market, with three models selected by a customer vote: a black‑dial version, a light‑blue dial, and a green‑dial gold‑accented model. Priced between $110 and $130, the watches feature a
Feature
Helios Luxe, the operational arm of Titan’s watch distribution in India, manages a curated network of about 280 retail locations and ten dedicated Helios Luxe boutiques across major metropolitan cities. Focused on the accessible‑luxury segment, the platform partners with 45 international brands and targets price points between CHF
New Watches
The Doxa SUB 200 T.Graph II “Great White” Topper Edition is a limited‑edition dive chronograph released by California retailer Topper Jewelers. It updates the classic T.Graph II with a crisp white dial accented by blue and orange details, a slimmer 42 mm stainless‑steel case, automatic SW510
New Watches
Maurice de Mauriac has partnered with Swiss Tennis to create a limited‑edition Rallymaster Swiss Tennis watch, celebrating the federation’s 130th anniversary. The 130‑piece collection features a 39 mm stainless‑steel case, a silvery‑white dial with vertical brushing, red tennis‑ball indexes, and a red line that
review
The Minerva Unveiled Crownless reimagines the traditional watch crown by eliminating it entirely, allowing the bidirectional bezel to serve as the sole interface for winding and time setting. Housed in a polished steel case with a rose‑gold fluted bezel, the 41.5 mm time‑only piece maintains a clean,
review
The TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Glassbox Sand is a limited‑edition, Europe‑exclusive version of the modern Carrera line, featuring a sand‑coloured, lightly grained dial that softens the usual racing aesthetic. Housed in a 39mm stainless‑steel case with brushed and polished finishes, the watch retains the signature glassbox
