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Time Graphing Today’s Watch Universe - July 14, 2026
There are days when the watch industry appears to be moving in several directions at once. Today is one of those days. Citizen is celebrating record sales in the United Kingdom, Fortis is looking back to the invention that made mechanical watches easier to live with, H. Moser & Cie.
Citizen Breaks UK Sales and Profit Records
Citizen Watch UK achieved an 8% increase in sales for the year ending March 2026, reaching a record turnover of £36.8 million, while operating profit rose 11% to £2.5 million. The growth was driven by strong performances from brands such as Bulova, which celebrated its 150th anniversary with
How Rolex Prices Have Doubled in 50 Years
Over the past fifty years, the price of Rolex watches has increased dramatically, rising from about £220‑£280 in the mid‑1970s—roughly one month’s wage for an average British worker—to £6,200‑£7,200 in 2026, equivalent to two months’ pay. While Swiss watchmakers cite higher costs
Leica Watches Ready for the Spotlight
Leica is expanding its heritage of precision optics into watchmaking by developing high‑end, small‑scale mechanical watches that reflect the brand’s photographic roots. Drawing on early experience in Swiss watchmaking and leveraging its expertise in precision engineering, Leica introduced the manually‑wound ZM 1 and ZM 2 in