The current watch market in 2026 presents a peculiar opportunity: while established brands’ pricing remains elevated and allocation scarcity persists for the Holy Trinity and Rolex sports models, independent watchmakers offer increasingly compelling value propositions that serious collectors systematically overlook.
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Perspective: Five Watch Collecting Philosophies. Finding Your Path in 2026.
As we enter 2026, the landscape of watch collecting has never been more varied—or more personal. The question isn't whether to collect, but how to collect. Your approach reveals as much about your values as the watches themselves. Drawing on the exceptional timepieces we encountered in 2025, here are five distinct philosophies that define contemporary watch collecting from our perspective, each offering its own rewards and challenges.
Perspective: Happy New Year 2026
As midnight strikes and our calendars advance, I find myself reflecting on what watchmaking has taught me about time—that it's both our most finite resource and our most renewable. Every January 1st, perpetual calendars advance, taking leap years into account, and all our watches with a date function advance effortlessly..
Perspective: Greubel Forsey, the Watchmaking Atelier That Redefined Modern Haute Horlogerie
In an industry where heritage and years of history often trump innovation, Greubel Forsey stands as proof that a young manufacturer can reshape the very foundations of horological excellence. Since Robert Greubel and Stephen Forsey launched their eponymous brand in 2004, they've accomplished something remarkable: they've taken the tourbillon—arguably watchmaking's most revered complication—and elevated it beyond Abraham-Louis Breguet's original vision, creating what they aptly call ‘Fundamental Inventions.’
Merry Christmas: Reflections on a Year in Horology
Christmas Day offers something rare in our perpetually connected world—permission to pause. As I write this from my desk, surrounded by the quiet satisfaction of a morning spent with family rather than deadlines, I'm reminded that watch collecting, at its essence, shares this same quality of intentional reflection.
Perspective: Laurent Ferrier's Bespoke Diamond Pavé Pieces. An Independent Manufacture's Advantage.
In an industry increasingly dominated by production quotas, bundle allocations, very little exclusivity with high production numbers, and predictable annual releases, independent watchmakers retain something that major manufactures often sacrifice in pursuit of scale: the freedom to create truly exceptional one-off pieces that reflect individual client desires rather than market research.
Perspective: Five Great Chronographs Priced Under $15K USD
The somewhat accessible chronograph market under USD 15K delivered exceptional value across 2024 and 2025, proving that serious horological complications don't require six-figure investments. While haute horlogerie commanded headlines with increasingly complex complications, these timepieces demonstrate that discerning collectors can acquire compelling chronographs that combine Swiss manufacturing excellence, thoughtful design, and robust mechanical movements—all at prices that make serious collecting accessible.
Perspective: Top Ten Watches to Gift this Christmas—Some of My Favorites in 2025.
The 2025 watch releases have showcased an extraordinary collection of horological masterpieces that push the boundaries of craftsmanship, innovation, and luxury. From perpetual calendars and world time complications to elegant dress watches and revolutionary new movements, this year's releases represent the pinnacle of Swiss and German watchmaking artistry. For those seeking the ultimate gift for a discerning collector, here are ten of the most impressive timepieces from 2025.
Perspective: The Best 5 Watches with Brown Dials Perfect for Thanksgiving
Brown dial watches offer sophisticated versatility, making them ideal Thanksgiving companions. Whether gathering with family or reflecting on the year's achievements, these five timepieces capture autumn's warmth while transcending seasonal trends. Each represents exceptional craftsmanship in precious metals that will be treasured for generations—watches worth being genuinely thankful for.
