Article I regularly observe the export numbers of Swiss watches, as compiled monthly by the Swiss Watch Federation. Up until November 2024 a consistent decline is visible with the 12 month moving average slowly declining. I am not a trend analyst, but the current trend shows me a situation where not much growth is to be […]

Article Usually their catalogue is a healthy mix of collectible watches ranging in price from relatively affordable to somewhat a bit more expensive, to put it mildly.  The catalogue offers 57 lots and the list is diverse. Yes, the regular Daytonas, Royal Oaks and variety of Pateks are included, but also a 1940’s Grana military watch, […]

Article You might have noticed that your social media timelines have been taken over in the past 24 hours by one watch: the new Patek Philippe Cubitus, the brands’ first new model in 25 years. And for a reason. When Patek launches a new model line the watch world pays attention and the new Cubitus has […]

Article Mention “moon watch” and automatically the Omega Speedmaster comes to mind. This iconic watch is synonymous with space traveling like no other, and many of the original Apollo astronauts in the late 60’s and early 70’s were issued with Speedmasters on their journeys. However, a few astronauts preferred to wear other watches or their liking, […]

Article The Glashütte Original Senator line is a fundamental part of the brands catalogue for a long time. The Senator is not only important in its variety, ranging from time only models at the more affordable levels to the top high complications such as the tourbillon. The modern yet traditional aesthetics of the Senator is also […]

Article The Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève is the watch worlds Oscar. Every year the best watches are selected in many different categories, and a first place or even a nomination can be regarded as a honour and commercially very interesting event. Watch buyers love winners. As a member of the GPHG Academy I had the […]

Article As discussed earlier, the high-end watch market is in a correctional phase. New watch sales are in decline and only a few brands still have waiting lists, and if so only for very specific models. The secondary market correction is in full progress and we’re still finding out what the bottom will be. The Chronopulse […]

Article The race for the “worlds thinnest” was long associated with Piaget and Bulgari, until since last year two outsiders joined the quest for the ultimate. From 2.00 mm to 1.65 in 6 years. Let’s see how the top 5 looks like. 5) Piaget Altiplano Ultimate Concept- 2018: 2.0 millimetres The Piaget Altiplano Ultimate Concept was […]