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The secondary watch market has seen a significant shift, with Rolex losing market share to brands like Omega and Cartier between 2022 and 2025. Once commanding 42% of transaction value on Chrono24, Rolex's share has dropped to 33%, while Patek Philippe and Audemars Piguet have also experienced declines.
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Timex has reintroduced its popular Q Timex Chronograph x Peanuts Snoopy, a stylish and affordable alternative to the high-end Snoopy Speedmaster. This watch features a quartz movement, enhanced drainage to prevent root rot, and a minimalist design that integrates seamlessly with various interiors. With Snoopy adorning the small seconds dial,
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Frédéric Bondoux, CEO of Grand Seiko Europe, discusses his deep personal connection to mechanical watches and the craftsmanship behind them. He emphasizes the brand's commitment to quality, respect for tradition, and the importance of a sustainable growth strategy in Europe, where Grand Seiko has established a presence over
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The Tudor Black Bay 58 Bronze watch uniquely combines modern design with the emotional journey of developing a natural patina, making it a standout in the market. Introduced in 2021, it features a well-proportioned 39mm case crafted from aluminum bronze, which not only enhances durability but also allows the watch
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The Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Classic Monoface Small Seconds is a modern reinterpretation of the iconic 1931 timepiece, featuring a new "coin stack" guilloché dial and polished steel case that retains the elegance of its predecessor. With dimensions of 40.1 x 24.4 mm and a slim profile of
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The Blancpain Villeret collection introduces three reinterpreted models featuring stunning autumnal dials and meticulously hand-finished movements, reaffirming the brand's heritage of mechanical excellence and pure design. This 2025 collection includes an automatic three-hand model, a complete calendar with a moon phase, and a moon phase calendar, all available
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The comparison between the Rolex Sea-Dweller and Doxa's Sub 300T highlights their shared history in diving watch technology, particularly the development of the helium escape valve (HEV) in the 1960s. While both watches boast impressive features, including significant depth ratings and unique design elements, the Doxa Sub 300T
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The Muse Tanoura is a limited edition watch that emphasizes a philosophical approach to experiencing time, featuring a design inspired by the intricate 'moucharabieh' latticework. It showcases an innovative method of telling time with hands that change patterns while indicating hours, minutes, and seconds, all against a backdrop
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The Ligure Karl Schmid is a unique diver watch that artistically incorporates the 1988 artwork of Swiss artist Karl Schmid into its dial, showcasing vibrant triangular shapes and subtle color transitions. This limited edition watch, developed in collaboration with Oliver Ike and Pieter van Geet, balances artistic expression with functionality,
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Tudor is collaborating with Time+Tide to create a unique lounge and library experience in the London Discovery Studio for three months, starting November 26, 2025. This residency allows visitors to learn about Tudor, experience the brand, and purchase its entire catalog in a relaxed environment, contrasting with typical retail
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The Luminox Recon Navigation Specialist 8830 Series is a purpose-built tactical watch designed in collaboration with a former Swiss Army Military Security NCO, emphasizing precision military navigation. This GMT timepiece features a Ronda 515.24H Swiss quartz movement, enabling it to track dual time zones, and includes a tachymeter bezel
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The Rolex Oyster Perpetual 36 with a pistachio-green dial is celebrated for its ability to blend seamlessly into everyday life while remaining durable and functional. Over two weeks of use, including activities such as free diving, it proved to be both a stylish accessory and a reliable companion, showcasing a
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The Richard Mille RM 63-02 Automatic Worldtimer, crafted from 5N red gold and titanium, is a limited edition timepiece designed for modern collectors who appreciate innovation and functionality. This watch features a unique bezel-integrated time zone adjustment system that allows travelers to easily select their destination city without the use
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Swiss watch exports to the U.S. fell dramatically by 56% in September 2025, largely due to the 39% import tariffs imposed by the U.S. administration starting in August. While this decline was anticipated, it highlights the ongoing challenges faced by the watch industry, which is already grappling with
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Independent watchmaker MILVA has made a striking debut with its inaugural collection, Cyprès, which merges French craftsmanship with Mediterranean design influences. Founded by engineers Quentin Lidié and Matthieu Marciniak, the Paris-based brand offers three variations of the collection—Marine Blue, Midnight Green, and Ivory Cream—each featuring a domed sunray
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“Man of the Hour” is an upcoming eight-episode docuseries premiering in November on Discovery, hosted by Wei Koh, that explores the art and humanity of watchmaking. The series takes viewers through various locations, including Los Angeles, Geneva, Paris, and Singapore, showcasing notable figures in independent watchmaking such as F.P.
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Isabel Rhodes is stepping down as CEO of Houlden Group at the end of October, marking the search for the company's third CEO in two years. She took over the role in July 2024, succeeding Helen Haddow, and was recognized for her strategic leadership during a transformative period
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The AP House in Manchester redefines luxury watch shopping within an 18th-century Georgian townhouse, blending historical significance with modern horology. Visitors first encounter a unique entrance that pays homage to the Vallée de Joux, setting the tone for an immersive experience. Inside, the watch room showcases timepieces arranged in honeycomb
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The piece explores the fundamental differences between mechanical and quartz watches, detailing the historical evolution of mechanical timekeeping from the late 13th century to modern advancements in watch technology. It explains how mechanical watches operate through a mainspring, gears, and an escapement system, while highlighting the precision and efficiency of
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The buying guide highlights six highly expressive watch designs that combine creativity with functionality, showcasing the artistry and engineering of contemporary horology. Featured pieces include the Hublot MP-17 Meca-10 Arsham Splash with its striking sapphire crystal bezel and a 240-hour power reserve, David Candaux's DC12 MaveriK which features
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The Ulysse Nardin Diver Air has been enhanced with vibrant electric blue accents in a special limited edition, celebrating the 75th anniversary of Ahmed Seddiqi. This lightweight dive watch, known for being the world’s lightest mechanical dive watch at just 46 grams, features a 44mm case made from a
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Longines has introduced the Ultra-Chron Classic, a modern interpretation of their historically significant Ultra-Chron watch originally launched in 1967. This new model features a sturdy design with a stainless steel case available in 37mm and 40mm sizes, catering to both vintage enthusiasts and those seeking a bolder presence. The watch
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The Montblanc 1858 Split-Second Chronograph Limited Edition is a meticulously crafted timepiece that pays homage to the brand's rich heritage and the Minerva manufacture, founded in 1858. Featuring a sophisticated split-second chronograph complication, this watch allows for the simultaneous measurement of two time intervals using a monopusher mechanism.
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The Beaucroft Element Rebel Black is a new field watch characterized by its stealthy monochromatic design, featuring advanced Nitron MC tungsten carbide carbon hard-coating technology that enhances durability and scratch resistance. With a 39.5mm case housing a Miyota 9039 automatic movement and offering 200 meters of water resistance, the
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Alpina celebrates its 140th anniversary by introducing the limited Alpina Alpiner Heritage Carrée Automatic Edition Europe, a watch drawing inspiration from the Art Deco style. This exclusive model features a polished stainless steel case measuring 32.5mm in width and 39mm in length, with a slim profile under 10mm. The
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The 2025 reissue of the Seiko Rotocall is a nostalgic tribute to the original model from 1982, featuring a rotating bezel and an LCD display that retains the watch's original functions, including timekeeping and alarms. Priced at JPY 71,500, it lacks modern features like solar power or
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The Christopher Ward C63 Sealander Extreme GMT is a featured review that has sparked a reevaluation of Rolex preferences. Set to be published on October 27, 2025, the article highlights the compelling attributes of this watch, emphasizing its appeal and potential to challenge traditional luxury timepieces. The review is crafted
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Hanhart introduces playful new variations of its Silva watch, now available in pastel colors: a faded mint green called Silva Pistachio and a light pink known as Silva Rosé. These additions to the Pioneer collection reflect a minimalist design approach that emphasizes legibility, with a high-contrast dial featuring rounded Arabic
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The URWERK UR-10 Spacemeter is a limited-edition watch that uniquely blends traditional timekeeping with innovative astronomical displays, showcasing Earth's motion through various indicators. Designed by Martin Frei and Felix Baumgartner, this timepiece features a straightforward dial with classic hour and minute hands, complemented by subdials that indicate the
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The Airain Type 20 "70 Ans" is a tribute watch that celebrates the heritage of the original Type 20 Chronograph, designed for the French Ministry of Defence in the 1950s. This modern reissue features a 39mm stainless steel case, a bidirectional 12-hour bezel, and a Horizon Blue dial