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19th May 2026

The Luxury Watch Circus: Modern Watch Collecting Culture

Modern watch collecting culture explored through Rolex status, waiting lists, Royal Pop chaos, watch forums, flipping and the strange theatre of luxury ownership.
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8th May 2026

Albert Einstein Patek Philippe: Einstein Watch Myth Explained

Albert Einstein owned a Patek Philippe pocket watch, but the famous $596,000 auction result belonged to his Longines wristwatch. Here is the real story behind one of watch collecting’s most repeated myths.
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24th April 2026

Shin Ohno Fuyu-Geshiki Review

Shin Ohno Fuyu-Geshiki, winner of the F.P. Journe Young Talent Competition, brings together sonnerie, repeater and tourbillon within a single, coherent architecture, reflecting a shift towards clarity and restraint in independent watchmaking.
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9th April 2026

Patek Philippe Beyer Acquisition Explained

The Patek Philippe Beyer acquisition reflects a broader shift in Swiss watch industry consolidation, as leading brands move to control retail, heritage, and client relationships.
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26th March 2026

Seiko Identity Problem in the West

A clear analysis of the Seiko identity problem, examining pricing, perception, and how the brand is repositioning in the West.
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9th March 2026

Swatch Group Morgan Stanley Watch Report Dispute Explained

Swatch Group has challenged the Morgan Stanley watch report, disputing brand-level estimates and raising wider questions about how the Swiss watch industry is analysed.
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19th February 2026

Heritage in Luxury Watches: Brand Continuity

Heritage in Luxury Watches shapes brand continuity, engineered scarcity, and long-term value across Rolex, Patek Philippe, and independent makers.
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6th February 2026

Chanel Watchmaking

Long viewed as a fashion-led brand, Chanel has spent decades quietly building serious watchmaking capability through in-house manufacture and strategic minority investments, including its stake in Kross Manufacture.
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3rd February 2026

Rolex CPO Sales Explained

An examination of reported Rolex CPO sales figures, how those estimates are constructed, and whether they reflect real transaction prices in the secondary market.
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27th January 2026

Why Rolex Collecting Resembles Stamp Collecting

Rolex collecting is often misunderstood. Looking beyond status and investment, this article explores why it closely resembles stamp collecting, where small details, rarity, and knowledge quietly shape value.
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20th January 2026

The Psychology of Luxury Watch Pricing

An academic examination of how luxury watch pricing shapes perceptions of fairness, trust, and value, drawing on behavioural economics and social psychology.
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14th January 2026

Waiting List Psychology in Luxury Watches

Waiting list psychology in luxury watches has become one of the defining features of modern watch collecting culture. For brands such as Rolex, Patek…
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23rd December 2025

Sapphire Crystal in Watches: The Definitive Technical Guide

Sapphire crystal is one of the most commonly referenced specifications in modern watchmaking and one of the least understood. It is often treated as…
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23rd October 2025

Luxury Watch Financing: How BNPL is Reshaping High-End Buying Behaviour

Luxury watch financing, especially through Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) services, has surged in popularity for high-end purchases by tapping into fundamental psychological principles….
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22nd October 2025

Quiet Luxury Explained: What High-End Watch Buyers Want Now

Quiet luxury is a term you might have heard much more of lately. It represents a growing shift in consumer behaviour, particularly among high-end…
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16th October 2025

What Shapes Luxury Watch Buying Behaviour?

When it comes to luxury watch buying behaviour, spending thousands on a timepiece is rarely just about keeping time. Behind every decision to buy…
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13th July 2025

Why Patek Philippe Doesn’t Use ISO 6425

What is ISO 6425? ISO 6425 is the international standard for what qualifies as a true dive watch. It is not just about a…
News & Industry

9th April 2025

Everything You Need to Know About the Rolex Calibre 7135 & Dynapulse

Rolex has once again demonstrated its commitment to technical innovation with the introduction of the Calibre 7135 movement, featuring the groundbreaking Dynapulse escapement. This…