Luxury Watches
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What Are Artisanal Skills in Haute Horlogerie Watch Movements?
In 2005, the Superbia Humanitatis earned a Guinness World Record for its sheer number of parts.
Watches & Wonders Expands as Basilia Launches in Basel for 2027
In April 2027, the watch and jewelry world will see a new challenger emerge in Basel, aiming for 400 exhibitors, while Geneva's established Watches & Wonders simultaneously expands its roster with maj
Ernest Jones Oxford Street flagship store unveils new luxury collections
Ernest Jones, a name long associated with accessible jewelry, has quietly poured £5 million into its Oxford Street flagship, transforming it into a battleground for high-end watches and diamond collec
What Are Watch Complications? Mechanisms Explained
A watch with a Swiss movement and a GMT complication, once the exclusive domain of luxury, can now be purchased for as little as $220, as seen with the Q Timex GMT 38mm (TW2V38000), according to Strap
Major Auction Houses Adopt Five-Layer Watch Verification
A single, authenticated Rolex Submariner now passes through five distinct checkpoints, each adding to its provenance, before it even reaches a buyer's wrist. This rigorous 'Authenticity Shield' program is being adopted by major auction houses for high-value sales.
Nora Fatehi becomes the new face of luxury watchmaker Jacob & Co.
In a move signaling a new era for luxury endorsements, Jacob Arabo personally presented Nora Fatehi with an exclusive, unreleased wristwatch inspired by the FIFA World Cup, designed in the red and gre
Seiko partners with Fullmetal Alchemist for new wristwatch
Ball Watch Company, known for its robust timepieces, has just unveiled its first-ever collaboration with the beloved cartoon character Snoopy.
Luxury Watch Innovation: Materials and Craftsmanship
Hublot utilized crystallized osmium, one of the world's rarest and densest materials, for the dial of its Big Bang Moonphase Impact Sapphire model, limiting production to just 30 pieces, according to
Jewelry Inspired Watches from Watches & Wonders 2026
Watches & Wonders 2026 unveiled a S$1.
Jaeger-LeCoultre Unveils Vintage Watch Collection in London
Seven of the 12 rare timepieces in Jaeger-LeCoultre's new Collectibles VI capsule collection are iconic Reverso models, including an original 1931 edition and a 1938 'Doctor’s Reverso'.
8 Best Luxury Watch Bracelets Ever Ranked
A single, meticulously finished link from a Patek Philippe Nautilus bracelet can cost more to produce than an entire entry-level Swiss automatic watch, yet its engineering often goes unnoticed by casu
Phillips New York Watch Auction Achieves Record $75.8 Million
An F.P. Journe Chronomètre à Résonance Souscription no. 007 recently sold for an astonishing $13.922 million at a Phillips New York auction, according to Hodinkee . This record sale anchored Phillips'
What is high horology craftsmanship and its enduring appeal?
In 2022, Switzerland exported 24.
What is luxury watch restoration and why does it matter?
The restoration process for a single luxury watch can involve meticulous disassembly, cleaning, and the precise repair or replacement of numerous tiny components, often followed by extensive refinishi
Chopard Unveils Dazzling 2026 New Luxury Watch Releases
Limited to just 20 numbered pieces, the Chopard L.
TAG Heuer previews Monaco Speed 12 with 12-cylinder dial
Anticipated for 2026 and priced at US$87,000, TAG Heuer's upcoming Monaco Speed 12 is not merely a watch; it is a statement piece, limited to just 50 collectors, signaling an audacious leap into ultra-luxury.
Secondhand luxury watch market drivers fuel booming growth
Millennial and Gen Z consumers now account for 60% of new buyers in the pre-owned luxury watch segment, fundamentally reshaping how luxury timepieces are valued and acquired, according to Deloitte Lux
Generational Shift: Younger Buyers Fuel Pre-Owned Luxury Watch Boom
Millennials and Gen Z now account for nearly 60% of pre-owned luxury watch buyers globally.
Richard Mille unveils new high jewelry watches with 1,399 stones each
Richard Mille's new high-jewelry watches each required nearly 700 hours of meticulous hand-gem-setting, adorning a new in-house tourbillon movement with 1,399 precious stones.
Audemars Piguet Unveils Royal Oak Concept Flying Tourbillon With AMBUSH
For the first time in its history, Audemars Piguet has anodized a flying tourbillon cage to a striking brick-red, a bold move debuting in a new $225,000 collaboration watch limited to just 150 pieces,
Richard Mille Opens Lavish New Flagship Showroom in Monaco
Richard Mille has unveiled a new Monaco showroom, a sprawling 2,220-square-foot space at 20 Avenue Princesse Alice, more than ten times the size of its predecessor, according to Robb Report .
Andy Warhol's Patek Philippe Calatrava Heads to Christie's Auction
Andy Warhol's Patek Philippe Calatrava, a Ref.
Audemars Piguet Unveils Royal Oak Concept with Striking Red Tourbillon
Audemars Piguet has released a new Royal Oak Concept Flying Tourbillon, limited to just 150 pieces, each featuring a striking red flying tourbillon and priced at approximately $225,000, according to R
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander gifts teammates luxury watches and coats
After securing his second consecutive NBA MVP, Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander gifted his teammates Audemars Piguet Royal Oak watches, some valued at $31,900 and others at $33,600,
Louis Vuitton Unveils Four New Color Blossom Watches
Louis Vuitton's new Color Blossom watches, priced up to $22,100, mark the first time the iconic Monogram Flower motif has graced a timepiece.
Small Case Watches Are Back, Driven by Vintage Appeal and Modern Trends
At Watches and Wonders Geneva 2026, Bulgari unveiled a 37mm Octo Finissimo Automatic, a significant downsize from its typically larger counterparts.
Watches of Switzerland Group Sees £1.83B Revenue in 2026
Watches of Switzerland Group's US revenue climbed 24% in constant currency to $1.
Audemars Piguet Unveils New 38mm Code 11.59 Watch
Audemars Piguet has launched a new 38mm Code 11.
Why Luxury Smartwatches May Not Be Worth Buying in 2026
Luxury smartwatches, such as the Tag Heuer Connected and Montblanc Summit 2 Plus, are perceived to become obsolete within four to five years due to degrading batteries and aging hardware, according to
What is High Complication Watch Engineering and Artistry?
In 2014, Patek Philippe released a watch for its 175th birthday that contained 1,366 individual components and 20 distinct functions.