A. Lange & Söhne has revived the Saxonia Annual Calendar in a more compact 36mm white-gold case. The updated watch features refined dial details, an argenté dial, and a moon-phase display. The new automatic Calibre L207.1 provides a 60-hour power reserve, while a practical pusher advances all calendar indications at once. Its finishing is visible through the sapphire caseback.
March LA.B blends Los Angeles and Biarritz surf culture with Parisian style, expressed through shaped cases, dark green accents, and a retro-glam sensibility. The Mansart line draws on the octagonal appearance of Place Vendôme, with stepped cases and faceted finishes; its models are assembled in France, with some
Roman Sharf and Adrian Taskin criticize forced buying bundles used by some watch retailers, where customers must purchase less-desired watches or jewelry to gain access to sought-after models. They discuss the risks of these arrangements, argue that the secondary market can be a better alternative, and question the
The secondary watch market’s recovery hit a speed bump in October, with the WatchCharts Overall Market Index falling 0.8%. Rolex declined 1.1%, Patek Philippe slipped 0.4%, and Audemars Piguet edged up 0.2%. That does not erase the broader recovery: the overall index remains 7.5%
The Patek Philippe Museum in Geneva celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2026. Founded by Philippe Stern and inaugurated in 2001, it houses about 2,500 watches, automata, precious objects and enamel miniatures, tracing five centuries of watchmaking and Patek Philippe’s history since 1839. The museum has welcomed more than