What Really Drives Value in Watch Collecting?

chad2025-09-08T23:41:24+00:00 Beyond brand recognition, long-term value in timepieces is shaped by several interdependent factors:Rarity & Limited Production – Scarcity often fuels appreciation. Discontinued references and low-production runs tend to outperform mass-market models over time.Condition & Provenance – A full set (box, papers, original components) significantly enhances...

Dollar’s Decline: What It Means for Luxury Watch Collectors

chad2025-09-08T23:43:56+00:00 After analyzing trends across our inventory and consulting with industry partners, I wanted to share my perspective on what this means for collectors, dealers, and the broader market. The currency effect is real. And it's significant! Let's be clear: what we're seeing isn't just normal market fluctuation. The...

Luxury Watch Market Outlook: 2025–2030

chad2025-09-08T23:57:45+00:00 The global luxury watch market is projected to grow from $54.31B in 2025 to $72.13B by 2030. But here’s the nuance:Growth doesn’t mean guaranteed appreciation for every watch.After the post-2022 market correction, some models dropped 20–30% from peak values. Factors like economic uncertainty, evolving consumer...

Watches as Strategic Investments

chad2025-09-08T23:58:41+00:00 For collectors and investors alike, luxury watches hold a special place.They represent craftsmanship, heritage, and, for some collectors, an alternative asset class.However, positioning them solely as "strategic assets" risks overstating their financial reliability. Let’s be clear—while some timepieces have proven to be strong investments, the...