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On February 1, 2026, a Patek Philippe website glitch briefly listed 20 references—including the Celestial 6102 and Salmon-dial 5236P—as ‘discontinued’ before restoring them. This strategic leak likely reveals the official 2026 phase-out list ahead of Watches & Wonders, creating a rare investment window for collectors following the U.S. price rollback.

Expert Andre Frois analyzes Patek Philippe's 2026 global pricing shift, featuring an 8% U.S. price decrease and international increases driven by tariffs and gold market volatility.

Discover the essential guide to buying an Audemars Piguet Royal Oak, covering key insights on sizes, materials, vintage series, and investment potential to help you make the right choice .

Discover how surging gold prices are reshaping the luxury watch market in 2026. With retail costs rising for icons like Rolex, learn why gold timepieces are evolving into essential investment assets for collectors seeking safe-haven stability amidst global economic and geopolitical uncertainty.

Discover the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak RD#5. Explore the 8.1mm flying tourbillon and Calibre 8100's patented rack-and-pinion system that reinvents the chronograph.

Phillips’ New York Watch Auction: XIII highlights a robust market where independent makers like F.P. Journe shine alongside traditional giants. We analyze record-breaking sales, the impact of provenance, and shifting collector trends redefining luxury investment.

The upcoming 39% US tariff on Swiss watches has led brands to absorb costs to maintain competitive US prices. This strategy is causing a ripple effect, tightening supply and increasing prices globally in the luxury secondary market.

Excitement builds for the Phillips Decade One auction (Nov 2025), starring an ultra-rare steel Patek Philippe Ref. 1518 estimated at CHF 8-16M. One of only four, it epitomizes the "steel Patek" craze, where rarity makes steel models like the Nautilus "IYKYK" grails valued even above precious metals.

The worlds of Formula 1 and luxury watchmaking collide in a spectacle of speed, precision, and style. The 2025 Grand Prix season is not just a battle on the track; it's a showcase for some of the world's most exclusive timepieces worn by motorsport's biggest stars. From four-time champion Max Verstappen's partnership with TAG Heuer and his iconic Monaco watches, to Ferrari drivers Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton sporting ultra-lightweight Richard Mille models, these brand relationships are built on shared values of high performance. The article also highlights unique collaborations, such as Valtteri Bottas's Sarpaneva "Flying Finn" and Pierre Gasly's new H. Moser & Cie Streamliner Tourbillon, proving that a driver's choice of watch is as much about personal identity as it is about sponsorship.

In September 2025, Patek Philippe increased the U.S. retail prices of their watches by 15% in response to a new 39% tariff on Swiss watch imports. This was the brand's third price adjustment in 2025, following smaller increases in January and April. This has caused a surge in the secondary market, making pre-owned watches a more appealing option for many.

A sudden US tariff hike from 31% to 39% on Swiss goods has sent shockwaves through the watch industry, a move stemming from a wider trade dispute over a $40 billion deficit. While major groups like Richemont are partially insulated by diversified sales , Swatch Group has preemptively shipped extra inventory to the US to soften the blow. For American collectors, this means higher prices on new timepieces, boosting the value of existing collections and fuelling a boom in the pre-owned market.

Innocente Boxes creates handcrafted, personalized watch boxes that reflect the soul of each timepiece, blending artistry, craftsmanship, and human connection.

A. Lange & Söhne has risen to grail status, with rare, finely crafted watches now commanding top auction prices and global collector demand.

Everyone’s talking about tariffs—what they mean for imports, exports and interest rates etc.