The global watch industry faces turmoil as the recent Supreme Court ruling against President Trump's emergency tariffs has led to new, higher tariffs, creating ongoing uncertainty.
Tick, Tock, Mr. President Ah yes, the delicate art of international diplomacy. Some nations send trade delegations. Others dispatch central bankers. And in certain rarefied corners of the global economy, apparently, you bring a very nice clock. Last year, Swiss watch executives — notably not as part of an official Swiss
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Yesterday delivered a little bit of everything across the watch universe, starting at the top with Richemont reportedly exploring a management buyout of Jaeger-LeCoultre led by longtime CEO Jérôme Lambert. With JLC valued north of CHF 1 billion but showing clear margin pressure inside Richemont’s Specialist Watchmakers division, the
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Newly released Jeffrey Epstein case files reveal Ghislaine Maxwell openly discussing the bulk purchase of counterfeit luxury watches sourced from China.
Today’s watch news opens with a familiar crown-shaped mystery, as Rolex finds itself at the center of speculation after the GMT-Master II “Pepsi” quietly vanished from U.S. authorized dealer websites. The watch is still alive and well on Rolex’s own site and abroad, which only adds fuel
Time Graphing the week in Watches - January 12-16, 2026 Welcome, Buying Time readers Welcome to Buying Time Saturday - a round-up of the news from our daily editions. With the first proper week of 2026 in the books (January 12–16), the watch world has already served up everything
As 2025 draws to a close, today’s edition of Time Graphing Today’s Watch Universe feels appropriately reflective while still keeping one eye firmly on what’s coming next. The big theme running through the news is price pressure, with Rolex and Tudor set to introduce increases later this
Time Graphing Today’s Watch Universe for December 16, 2025 drifts comfortably between big retail ambition, strong auction results, and a wide spectrum of new releases that range from deeply serious to joyfully expressive. In retail news, Weston Jewelers is thinking very big, unveiling plans for a 30,500-square-foot flagship
Here’s your Time Graphing Today’s Watch Universe for December 15, 2025, a wide-angle view of an industry that seems increasingly comfortable holding multiple, sometimes contradictory ideas at once — and one that is, remarkably, still talking about Dubai Watch Week weeks after the lights went down. Seiko set the
The watch world woke up buzzing after Australian police wrapped up one of the wildest luxury-watch heists in recent memory—a Canberra mansion hit that netted thieves roughly $10 million in goods, including a Patek Philippe 5711 “Tiffany” and a Richard Mille RM88 “Smiley.” The four French nationals behind the
Auction Report — Patek Philippe Complications Annual Calendar Travel Time 5326G-001 The timepiece offered — a 2025-dated 5326G-001 — is described by the seller as “like new,” complete with box, papers, and additional items, and sized for a wrist up to 7.75 inches. The watch features a 41 mm 18-carat white gold
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Not everything in Switzerland is trending upward, though. October export data landed with a thud, showing a 4.4% year-on-year decline to CHF 2.242 billion.
Wednesday, November 19, 2026
The WatchCharts Overall Market Index continues its steady, confidence-building climb, closing at 40,929 as of November 15, 2025. That’s a 1.2% gain over the past month and +498 points over the past year, putting the index at the very top of its 12-month range (39,337–40,
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Satire (maybe): You almost have to admire the efficiency of it all. After months of Switzerland being smacked with a 39% tariff—roughly the diplomatic equivalent of a folding chair across the back—President Trump has graciously agreed to reduce it to 15%. Not because of geopolitical strategy, or economic
The United States and Switzerland have struck a trade deal that will slash the controversial 39% tariff on Swiss imports to 15%, offering long-awaited relief to an industry that has become shorthand for the dispute: Swiss luxury watches. U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said Friday that Washington and Bern
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A recent visit to Stoll & Co. in Dayton, Ohio, revealed the impressive operation run by Ron Stoll and his daughter Emily, featuring 40 watchmakers. The newsletter introduces "The Countdown," a collector's insight structured in a 3-2-1 format, highlighting three defining watches, two beloved objects, and
New Watches
The Breguet Classique 7225 marks a significant return of the magnetic pivot technology, originally introduced in the Chronométrie 7727, as part of Breguet's 250th anniversary celebration. This new watch features a refined 41mm 18K Breguet gold case with a classic design, a hand-guilloché dial, and an impressive Calibre
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The RZE Resolute 36 is a new addition to RZE's flagship collection, designed as a lightweight and versatile daily watch, celebrating the brand's fifth anniversary with a fresh approach rather than a limited edition release. This model features a smaller 36mm case, making it the thinnest
New Watches
The Sinn x Armbanduhren 103 St Ty Hd H chronograph showcases a vibrant nautical design, featuring a tonal blue dial with orange and white accents, marking a departure from Sinn's traditional aesthetic. This hand-wound chronograph, powered by the Sellita caliber SW510 M, offers a 62-hour power reserve and
New Watches
Favre Leuba has introduced a new vibrant green dial version of the Sea Sky Revival chronograph, which pays homage to its 1960s predecessor with a modern twist. The watch features a 40mm stainless steel case, water resistance up to 100 meters, and a design that incorporates retro elements such as
New Watches
The Baltic Scalegraph Transat Café L’Or Limited Edition is a new, limited edition chronograph watch that celebrates Baltic's role as the Official Timekeeper of the Transat Café L’Or sailing race. Limited to just 200 pieces, this vintage-inspired timepiece features a 39.5mm brushed stainless steel case
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Maison Alcée Persée Fantôme Limited Edition for Hodinkee is a unique clock designed to engage users in the watchmaking process, transforming the experience of ownership into one of active participation. Created by French engineers Alcée and Benoît Montfort, this limited edition features a stainless steel base with a ruthenium coating
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