Weekend Reads: Fire Horse Watches, the Watch Industry's Top Brands, and a New 2-Million-Dollar Richard Mille

Each week at WCL delivers editorial coverage across the spectrum of serious watch collecting—from industry analysis and new release evaluation to archival perspectives and manufacture insights. Weekend Reads curates the week's most substantial pieces: the editorials that reward deeper engagement and merit your weekend reading time. Five pieces worth your attention:

From the Editor: When Fire Meets Horse—The Best Watches for the Rarest Year in the Chinese Zodiac

Introducing: Girard-Perregaux La Esmeralda Tourbillon "A Secret" Eternity Edition—Celebrating the Year of the Horse

Perspective: The Top 10 Largest Watch Brands in 2025—Rolex Reigns Supreme as the Industry Consolidates Around the Few

Introducing: Richard Mille RM 41-01 Tourbillon Soccer. From Kickoff to Final Whistle at 2 Million Dollars.

Introducing: Hermès Cape Cod Mini—Smaller Case, Sharper Identity.