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The 25th Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève celebrated a remarkable evening in Geneva, where Breguet's Classique Souscription 2025 was awarded the prestigious Aiguille d'Or for its elegant simplicity, representing a shift away from ultra-complicated timepieces. This single-hand watch pays homage to Abraham-
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The Geneva fall auctions showcased a market characterized by maturity and discernment, revealing a mix of steady interest and standout pieces. Notably, a stainless steel Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar Chronograph Ref. 1518 from 1943 set a record by fetching CHF 14,190,000, marking it as the most expensive vintage
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Straum has collaborated with The Real Time Show podcast to launch a limited edition watch called the Straum x TRTS Jan Mayen Titanium Stormy Seas. This new variant enhances the existing Jan Mayen sports watch collection, reflecting the brand's commitment to exploration and adventure. The design of the
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Swiss watchmakers are optimistic about a potential reduction in the 39% additional tariff on exports to the United States, with reports suggesting the rate could drop to 15% as early as today (Thursday). Following a recent Oval Office meeting that improved the atmosphere around negotiations, discussions led by Switzerland'
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LVMH has made a strategic move by acquiring a minority stake in Swiss movement manufacturer La Joux-Perret, indicating its commitment to vertical integration within its watch division. This acquisition enhances the existing commercial relationship that has already proven beneficial for brands like TAG Heuer and Tiffany & Co. La
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The Horological Society of New York (HSNY) is expanding its financial aid programs significantly due to a generous donation from the Vogt Foundation, which will increase the annual scholarship pool from $160,000 to $480,000. This expansion allows for international applicants to participate for the first time, aligning with
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Christopher Ward has expanded its retail presence with the opening of a new showroom in Mayfair, London, following the success of its US showrooms. This appointment-only lounge, situated above a barber shop near Saville Row, marks a significant step for the brand, which initially operated solely online. The move
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Sotheby's is set to auction some of A. Lange & Söhne's rarest modern creations, including several limited editions making their first appearance at auction. Among these standout pieces is the Datograph Perpetual Tourbillon 'Lumen' in Honeygold, celebrated for its exceptional features and a staggering
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Ilaria Resta has recently completed the formation of her leadership team at Audemars Piguet, marking a significant shift for the luxury watch brand as it prepares for its next 150 years. With a diverse team comprising four women and six men, Resta has intentionally chosen individuals from various industries, moving
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The 2025 Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) will feature a prize presentation ceremony on November 13, 2025. A total of six watches have been pre-selected in each of the 15 categories, showcasing a diverse range of timepieces. Categories include Ladies’ and Men’s watches, Complications, Iconic models,
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Rolex prices on the secondary market have experienced significant fluctuations recently, leading to confusion among dealers and consumers. Following a surprising slump reported by WatchPro, it was clarified that a data ingestion error had caused misleading readings on the WatchCharts Rolex Index. However, after six weeks, the index continues to
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David Lee, the owner of Hing Wa Lee, was revealed as the underbidder for the Patek Philippe Ref. 1518, which sold for CHF 12 million ($17.6 million) at the Phillips Geneva Watch auction. This price narrowly missed the world record for the most expensive wristwatch sold at auction, previously
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Geneva Tourism has collaborated with the Fondation de la Haute Horlogerie to launch the inaugural Geneva Watchmaking Guide, a comprehensive 175-page resource celebrating the city's rich horological heritage. This elegantly designed guide not only serves as a tourist handbook but also delves into Geneva's centuries-
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Vahé Vartzbed has returned to the watch industry as the new CEO of Kerbedanz after leaving his position at HYT. With an extensive background in Swiss watchmaking, Vartzbed aims to expand Kerbedanz's appeal beyond its niche of unique timepieces and enhance its distribution network. Founded in 2011, Kerbedanz
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Bonhams has been designated as the lead auction partner for Dubai Watch Week 2025, scheduled to take place from November 19 to 23 at Dubai Mall. This collaboration allows Bonhams to showcase its expertise in horology and engage with collectors in a market known for its affluent buyers and spontaneous
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The Geneva auction season for 2025 showcased a mix of high-performing and underwhelming results, particularly highlighting a preference for "trophy" watches among bidders. Notable sales included a vintage Patek Philippe ref. 1518 in steel, which sold for CHF14.2 million, making it the most valuable vintage wristwatch
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Switzerland is nearing a trade agreement with the United States that could significantly reduce the current 39% tariff on Swiss watches. President Trump indicated his willingness to negotiate lower tariffs during a meeting with prominent Swiss watch executives, including Rolex's CEO and the Richemont chairman. Reports suggest that
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The Geneva Auction Week brought excitement to the city with significant sales at various auctions, including Antiquorum, Phillips, and Sotheby’s. Antiquorum featured a range of timepieces for every budget, highlighting a Lip "Paul Newman" sold for CHF 3,000 and a Rolex Daytona ref. 6241 fetching CHF
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The luxury watch industry is facing a significant crisis due to unsustainably high prices that are driving consumers away from purchasing traditional timepieces. Many brands have raised prices frequently, often without substantial changes to the products, leading to a disconnect between the retail costs and what consumers are willing to
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Miles Teller recently showcased the TAG Heuer x Porsche Carrera Chronosprint during his hosting stint on Saturday Night Live while promoting his new film Eternity. The watch, notable for its unique chronograph functionality, features a central seconds hand that accelerates for the first 15 seconds of each minute before slowing
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President Trump recently received a unique desk clock from Rolex, confirmed to have been presented during a visit from Swiss business leaders aimed at strengthening U.S.-Swiss relations. The clock, described in a letter from Rolex's CEO Jean-Frédéric Dufour as a “modest, refined expression of traditional
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Fossil Group has successfully negotiated a $150 million debt restructuring plan with its creditors, who approved the agreement during a meeting in London. This plan allows the company to replace its existing bonds with longer-dated notes and raise an additional $32.5 million in funds, avoiding the risk of
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Jaeger-LeCoultre's ‘The Adventure Spirit’ Travelling Collection is currently being showcased in Las Vegas, offering watch enthusiasts a unique opportunity to explore the brand's rich history through an immersive exhibition. The event, hosted at Jaeger-LeCoultre’s boutique at The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace, features
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A stainless-steel Patek Philippe Ref. 1518 sold for CHF 12 million (approximately $17.6 million USD) at Phillips' Geneva Auction, marking it as the most expensive vintage Patek Philippe wristwatch ever sold. This significant event in the watch market featured intense bidding, with only phone and in-room
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Las Vegas is set to enhance its reputation in the watch industry with the introduction of dedicated exhibition spaces for timepieces at major jewelry trade shows, including Couture, JCK, and Luxury, scheduled for May and June 2026. This shift reflects a growing trend towards more accessible and regionally focused exhibitions,
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Timex Group has acquired a majority stake in Daniel Wellington, a Swedish brand known for its minimalist, Scandi-style watches, founded in 2011 by Filip Tysander. The acquisition allows Daniel Wellington to continue operating independently from its Stockholm headquarters while collaborating with Timex to enhance innovation, distribution, and appeal to
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Watches of Switzerland Group reported a 10% increase in sales, reaching £845 million for the first half of the year ending October 26. A significant 20% growth in the US market offset a modest 2% rise in the UK, highlighting the resilience of the luxury watch sector despite economic challenges.
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Dubai Watch Week 2025 promises to be a significant event, marking not only a celebration of watch collecting in the Middle East but also the 75th anniversary of Ahmed Seddiqi, the event's organizer. This year, the venue has moved to Burj Park, located beneath the iconic Burj Khalifa,
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The Windup Watch Fair in New York City celebrated its tenth anniversary by expanding to four halls and welcoming over 140 brands from 17 countries, attracting more than 11,000 attendees. The event fostered a vibrant community atmosphere with no exclusivity, allowing enthusiasts to interact freely with both independent and
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Korman Fine Jewelry has unveiled its new flagship showroom, The Jewel House, in Austin, Texas, featuring an impressive selection of fine jewelry and prestigious watch brands, with Rolex at its core. This new store, which has doubled the space of the previous location to about 11,000 square feet, aims
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President Trump held a meeting with high-ranking executives from the Swiss watch industry, including Rolex CEO Jean-Frédéric Dufour and Richemont Chairman Johann Rupert, to discuss trade issues and imbalances. The discussions highlighted the importance of private sector relationships between the United States and Switzerland, with the understanding that
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Mark Zuckerberg has recently been in the spotlight for wearing an almost $1 million Swiss watch during a video announcement about significant changes at Meta, including the end of third-party fact-checking across its platforms. The watch, a Greubel Forsey 'Hand Made 1', is extremely rare, with
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Swiss business leaders, including executives from Rolex and Richemont, recently met with U.S. President Donald Trump to express their support for ongoing trade discussions between the U.S. and Switzerland. This meeting, initiated by the Swiss executives, aimed to reinforce the strong economic ties between the two nations and
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Cartier has reopened its stunning showroom in Miami's Design District, showcasing a vibrant and culturally rich environment that enhances the luxury shopping experience. Designed by the renowned architectural studio Diller Scofidio + Renfro, the boutique features a striking glass façade that invites customers inside while maintaining an air of
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The upcoming Antiquorum auction features an impressive array of 600 lots, showcasing notable timepieces that capture the essence of both modern and vintage watchmaking. Among the highlights are the Urban Jürgensen ref. 8, a beautifully crafted piece with a Frederique Piguet movement, and the iconic Heuer Monaco ref. 1133, celebrated
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Sotheby’s is hosting a significant auction to celebrate the 250th anniversary of Breguet, marking the most important sale dedicated to the renowned watchmaker in over thirty years. Scheduled for November 9, 2025, this landmark event will feature nearly seventy exceptional timepieces that span the late 18th to the late
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Philips' upcoming auction in Geneva will feature two remarkable timepieces once owned by John Pierpont Morgan Jr., the heir to a financial empire and the first chairman of JPMorganChase. Among the items is the first-ever Cartier mystery clock, a Model A sold to Morgan in 1913, which showcases
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Luxury watches may be seen as timeless investments, but many models depreciate faster than cars, revealing a harsh reality for potential buyers. Notable examples include the Hublot Big Bang Series, which loses 40-60% of its value immediately due to oversaturation in the market, and TAG Heuer's Connected
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The Book of Rolex provides a comprehensive overview of the prestigious watch brand, aimed at both enthusiasts and newcomers. Written by Jens Høy and Christian Frost, the book chronicles Rolex's 120-year history, highlighting its evolution from the Wilsdorf & Davis company to its status as a symbol
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Watch events play a crucial role in the modern luxury watch industry, offering both opportunities and challenges for brands seeking to connect with consumers. These in-person gatherings facilitate firsthand experiences with products, which are essential for motivated purchasing in a market where online interactions alone often fall short. While
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Jaeger-LeCoultre's "The Adventure Spirit" Traveling Collection is currently showcased at the boutique in the Forum Shops at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, from November 1st to 24th. This exhibition features eight decades of sports watch history, highlighting the evolution of the genre through four distinct chapters
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Fossil Group is undergoing a financial restructuring in both the U.K. and U.S. due to significant financial losses and declining sales, largely attributed to U.S. tariffs and a shift in consumer preferences towards smartwatches. The company's bankruptcy filing highlights the challenges faced by manufacturers of
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Omega House is set to open in the heart of Milan during the Winter Olympics from February 7 to 21, 2026, marking the luxury brand's first winter edition of this exclusive venue. Located within the historic Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, it promises to be a lavish retreat for
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Studio Underd0g has made headlines by prioritizing customer integrity over profit by canceling a significant US$16,000 order placed by a flipper. The founder, Richard Benc, discovered that the watches were being listed for sale on eBay before they had even shipped, with the seller claiming to have multiple
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To celebrate its 150th anniversary, Audemars Piguet has collaborated with Flammarion to release a nearly 600-page book titled "The Watch – Stories and Savoir Faire." This comprehensive volume provides an in-depth exploration of the world of mechanical watches, blending technical insight with historical anecdotes. It is designed
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Cartier has successfully tapped into the growing demand for dressier watches, particularly among Gen Z consumers, who are increasingly influenced by celebrities and social media. The brand's resurgence is linked to strategic moves such as stock buy-backs to mitigate grey market issues, as well as the recognition
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The inaugural Miami Watch Summit is set to take place on November 6-7 at The Moore Private Members Club in the Miami Design District, aiming to celebrate the art and culture of horology. This two-day event seeks to reposition Miami as a significant hub for luxury and design
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Lewis Heath, the Founder and Designer of anOrdain, will present a lecture on grand feu enamel at the Horological Society of New York on November 3, 2025. This ancient technique of enameling, which fuses powdered glass to metal through intense heat, is central to watchmaking's decorative arts. Heath
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Saquon Barkley, the star running back for the Philadelphia Eagles, has been named a "Friend of the Brand" for H. Moser & Cie., marking a significant partnership as the Swiss watchmaker seeks to expand its presence in the U.S. sports market. Barkley’s relationship with the brand
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Rolex CEO Jean-Frédéric Dufour is set to speak at Dubai Watch Week, which promises to be a significant gathering of watch industry leaders outside Switzerland. The event will allow attendees to engage in discussions with prominent figures such as Audemars Piguet's Ilaria Resta and Hublot's