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The global watch industry is witnessing a significant shift as established brands can no longer rely solely on their historical prestige. With the rise of digital media, consumers are now more educated and discerning about luxury watches, focusing on the craftsmanship and design rather than brand names. Younger generations, exemplified
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The piece examines three integrated-bracelet watches that offer practicality and style without the hefty price tag often associated with luxury timepieces. The Tissot PRX stands out for its comfortable fit and clean blue dial, providing a sturdy yet stylish option for everyday wear. Meanwhile, the Christopher Ward Twelve 36mm in
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Quiet Club is a collaborative venture between three partners from different backgrounds, including automotive engineering and tech, who have come together to create their debut watch, Fading Hours. The project is spearheaded by Tokyo-based watchmaker Norifumi Seki, known for his innovative approach to horology. Fading Hours aims to redefine how
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In 2025, the Fratello team showcased their most worn watches, highlighting a diverse range of styles and personal connections to each piece. Notable mentions include Nacho's Omega Seamaster Professional 300M, which he often wears on a NATO strap, and Robert-Jan's dual favorites: an 18K gold Speedmaster
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The Time+Tide team shares their top three Tudor watch collections for 2025, reflecting diverse preferences and lifestyles. Jamie selects the Black Bay Pro for its versatility as an everyday watch, the Pelagos Ultra for its technical features and sporty appeal, and the 1926 Luna with a moonphase complication for
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In 2025, several prominent watchmakers introduced remarkable timepieces featuring meteorite dials, merging celestial materials with advanced horological design. Notable models include the Gérald Genta Gentissima Oursin 41, which showcases unique natural patterns on its dial, and the Rolex Cosmograph Daytona, enhancing its chronograph heritage with a contrasting meteorite dial. Omega&
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In 2025, a wide array of impressive watches was released, showcasing both large and independent brands, with an emphasis on wearability and value. Among the standout pieces highlighted are the Ming 37.11 Odyssey, known for its unique design and practicality, and the Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF 36mm in Stone
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Pragnell, the jeweler based in Stratford-Upon-Avon, achieved record sales of £100.5 million in the 2024-25 financial year, marking a significant milestone as it became the sixth largest jeweler in the UK. Despite a 6% increase in revenue, rising costs related to retail expansion led to an 11% decline in
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Henry Graves Jr. was a prominent figure in the early 20th century, known for his luxurious lifestyle and significant contributions to the world of horology. Residing at 834 Fifth Avenue, he owned the renowned Patek Philippe Supercomplication, a watch designed specifically for the view from his apartment. The intricate timepiece
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Glashütte Original introduces the Serenade Luna, a sophisticated women's watch that elegantly showcases a moon-phase display, a hallmark of poetic watch complications. Launched at the end of 2025, this timepiece features a luxurious violet dial crafted in-house, blending red and blue tones into a rich purple inspired by
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Breitling has unveiled its new Festive Gold Capsule Collection, featuring five exclusive limited-edition timepieces crafted entirely from 18-karat red gold. The collection includes three Navitimer models and two Premier models, each showcasing unique dial colors and movements that have never been combined before within the brand's offerings. These
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The Longines Master Collection Year of the Horse Special Edition is a limited edition timepiece celebrating the Year of the Horse in 2026, with only 2,026 pieces available. This watch embodies artistic heritage, cultural symbolism, and traditional Swiss craftsmanship, showcasing a unique engraving of a galloping horse by artist
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In 2025, the watch industry witnessed significant surprises and unexpected developments, particularly through innovative designs and breakthrough technologies. Notably, Rolex unveiled the Land-Dweller, featuring an all-new cal. 7135 movement with the revolutionary Dynapulse escapement, marking a substantial shift in the brand's traditional approach. This new escapement is not
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The year 2025 saw a remarkable influx of new brands in the crowded watch market, highlighting a surge of creativity and innovation. Among them, Anemoic emerged as a design project with a unique, jewel-like rectangular watch inspired by 1970s French style, though it has yet to release a product. Dennison,
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Anton Suhanov has had a remarkable year, highlighted by his achievements as a semi-finalist at the La Fabrique du Temps Louis Vuitton Watch Prize and winning the Horological Revelation Prize at the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève. Starting his career in mechanical engineering, Suhanov shifted to watchmaking under Konstantin
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For those seeking a unique alternative to traditional round watches, square and cushion-shaped options provide an appealing choice. Highlighted are five distinct models, each catering to different interests and styles. TAG Heuer’s new Monaco models, particularly the “Original Blue,” showcase a skeleton dial with a striking blue and red
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The piece explores numerous innovations in the watch industry, emphasizing advancements that enhance precision, reliability, and user experience. Notable innovations include Acrotec's non-magnetic regulating organ, which improves chronometric performance, and Breguet's magnetic pivot that leverages magnetism for enhanced accuracy. Other highlights include Formex's ceramic
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ID Genève has introduced the new Circular S collection, coinciding with the launch of Switzerland's first solar furnace, developed by Panatere. This innovative line features the "Eclipse" watch, crafted from reprocessed stainless steel melted using concentrated sunlight, significantly reducing its carbon footprint. Leonardo DiCaprio, a supporter
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Pascal Raffy, a passionate collector of Bovet timepieces, acquired the House in 2001 with the intention of transforming it into a sanctuary for collectors' dreams. Under his leadership, Bovet has become synonymous with artisanal craftsmanship and bespoke luxury, with over 30% of its annual production dedicated to custom pieces.
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The world of luxury watches is rich with fascinating trivia that can elevate any conversation during holiday gatherings. For instance, Jean-Claude Biver, the former CEO of Hublot, produces a unique cheese on his Swiss estate, and Queen Elizabeth II wore a remarkably tiny Jaeger-LeCoultre watch during her coronation. Contrary to
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In November 2025, the WatchCharts Overall Market Index experienced a slight increase of 0.2%. Patek Philippe emerged as the top performer among brands, recording a 1.5% rise, particularly driven by its Aquanaut and Nautilus collections. Other brands like Audemars Piguet also saw growth, while Rolex faced a slight
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Rolex is set to implement a significant price increase across its product lines starting January 1, 2026, with an average hike of 7 percent. Gold models will see the largest increases of about 9 percent, while steel models will rise by approximately 5.6 percent. For instance, the no-date Submariner
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Rolex prices in the United States are set to rise by an average of 7% starting in January 2026, as revealed by a leaked analysis of the Rolex Master Catalog. Prices for steel watches will increase by approximately 5.6%, while gold models will see a rise of nearly 9%
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Watchfinder & Co., a pre-owned watch business owned by Richemont, has reported an 18% increase in sales, reaching £110 million for the 2024-25 financial year, reversing a trend of declining sales that began in 2021. The UK remains its largest market, generating £93 million, while sales from the rest of
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The piece highlights five standout watches from 2025, showcasing a mix of luxury and innovative designs. The Jaeger-LeCoultre Tribute Milanese is praised for its exquisite gold finish and stunning Milanese bracelet, while Awake's Fragments utilize a unique Japanese technique to create visually striking pieces at a more accessible
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In 2025, a disciplined approach to watch collecting led to a struggle with temptation, particularly with five specific watches that nearly disrupted the budget. Each piece showcased distinct qualities that appealed to varying aspects of desire, from the understated elegance of the Tudor Ranger 36mm to the playful, robust nature
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David Lowinger, an independent watchmaker, operates in a unique realm of creativity, creating ambitious and intricate watch concepts that often remain unseen. His designs range from the classical ExoRotor, which features a micro-rotor movement and a distinctive green sapphire minute ring, to the more avant-garde Helix2, showcasing dual tourbillons. Each
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Zadok Jewelers has recently opened a new multibrand store in Austin, Texas, anchored by Rolex, expanding from their original location in Houston. The Austin store, while slightly smaller at 11,000 square feet, is designed to provide an intimate shopping experience with separate areas for Rolex, Tudor, Panerai, and IWC
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Vacheron Constantin has redefined the concept of horology with its ambitious clock, La Quete du Temps, which stands 1.07 meters tall and weighs 150 kilograms, featuring 6,293 components. This extraordinary piece, created over seven years, embodies a philosophical exploration of time, merging artistry and mechanics. An automaton called
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The watch industry faces significant consumer backlash when brands make unsubstantiated claims about their historical achievements or innovations. Many luxury brands often assert they are the sole makers of their watch components and boast about their historical firsts, despite the lack of solid documentation. However, after two decades of collecting