Watches of Switzerland: The worst is over for the luxury watch market September 3, 2024 Watches of Switzerland has said the worst is over for the luxury market in the UK as it reported steadying demand for high-end watches from its stores. In a trading update this morning, the retailer said it was trading in line with expectations and “on track” to meet 2025 guidance. Its shares rose by more [...]
Gucci box of cash and diamond Rolex watches seized as London crime group with ‘tentacles’ everywhere dismantled July 16, 2024 Further probing into the group's activities led to identifying other gang members, now under separate police investigations.
Is your Rolex watch real? One in ten aren’t July 13, 2024 Technological developments have encouraged a boom in high-end counterfeiting, with CNC machines like 3D printers helping to make fakes harder to spot.
‘Old Money’ Tiktok trend drives demand for Rolex’s as buyers willing to pay more for ‘immediate access’ May 18, 2024 The boss behind one of Britain’s best known sellers of Rolex and Tag Heuer watches said there has been a surge in interest for luxury goods from Gen Z shoppers as they look to emulate the dress sense of the upper classes.
Flexibility, feedback and social media: What Rolex or Patek Phillipe can learn from watch microbrands May 18, 2024 Users are increasingly turning to watches that have a story.
Rolex sibling Tudor gets the Barbie makeover with pink Black Bay April 25, 2024 The Tudor Black Bay Chrono ‘Pink’ might not be for everyone, and that’s OK because few of them will ever be made
For quiet luxury, on your wrist, look to Patek Philippe, Rolex et al April 20, 2024 Want to bring a touch of quiet luxury to your watch purchases? Think outside the box, says Laura McCreddie-Doak
The luxury watch market bubble has burst. What next for Rolex, Patek Philippe and Audemars? April 20, 2024 The pandemic-era boom, which saw luxury watch prices rise by 20 per cent in just the fourth quarter of 2021, is now over.
Chronofinder predictions: New Rolex models at Watches and Wonders 2024 April 3, 2024 For watch enthusiasts, the most anticipated moment of the year is just a few weeks away. Watches & Wonders is when the most prominent luxury watch brands worldwide, such as Rolex, Patek Philippe and Audemars Piguet unveil their latest creations and announce discontinuation. Among these brands, Rolex consistently commands attention, stirring anticipation in the luxury [...]
‘People got burnt’ the Rolex, Patek Philippe and Audemars Piguet luxury watch boom comes to an end March 30, 2024 The average price of a Rolex has fallen 8 per cent in the last twelve months to £20,768, while the average price of a Patek Philippe watch has fallen 14 per cent.