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Where Are They Now? Revisiting HODINKEE’s 2013 List of Undervalued Vintage Watches

In 2013, HODINKEE asked a bold question: which vintage watches should be more expensive than they were? At the time, the vintage watch market was still largely driven by specialists... Read more...

How One Rolex Became the Most Famous Watch Ever Sol

From unwanted display-case lingerer to a global icon — the extraordinary story of the Paul Newman Rolex Daytona In the rarefied world of high watchmaking, value is usually defined by... Read more...

How Richard Mille Became the Most Audacious Luxury Watch Brand in the World

In the world of haute horlogerie, few brands polarise opinion, command attention, and defy convention quite like Richard Mille. Instantly recognisable, unapologetically bold, and engineered at the very edge of... Read more...

Rolex Serial Numbers, Bezels & Materials Explained

Every Rolex watch is assigned a unique serial number, engraved into the case. Historically, these serial numbers followed a sequential format, allowing collectors and dealers to estimate the year of... Read more...

What is the watch market going to do in 2026

The luxury watch market in 2026 is all about quality, rarity and brand heat — not the “easy flip” era. Prices have normalised compared to the peak years, but the... Read more...

Watch Trends 2026

Watch Trends to Watch in 2026 The watch world in 2026 is evolving — with fresh trends shaping what enthusiasts are buying, collecting and talking about. Below are the key... Read more...