Watch News and Trends

Has the Royal Pop Transitioned From Chaos to Cultural Phenomenon?

Despite a chaotic rollout, Swatch and Audemars Piguet (AP) appear to have hit the jackpot with the Royal Pop, as attention has spread from watch...

A “Failed Launch”? Swatch Encounters Chaos on Royal Pop Release Day

Crushing crowds, police intervention, closed stores: Swatch's Royal Pop release over the weekend became a spectacle, resulting in consumer concern,...

Watch News: Fossil and Watches of Switzerland Keen on Earnings

Two watch brands, Fossil Group and Watches of Switzerland, expressed cautious optimism when reporting financial results on Wednesday, adding a dose...

Will Swatch x Audemars Piguet Help or Hurt Luxury Watches?

The Audemars Piguet x Swatch Royal Pop announcement has fired up the watch world, with horological experts debating not only what will happen with...

Patek Philippe lot from record-setting Phillips auction in Geneva

Phillips Sets Record for Highest-Grossing Watch Auction of All Time

Phillips' watch auction in Geneva over the weekend was the highest-grossing watch auction in history, taking in a two-day total of 74.8 million Swiss...

FHH watchmaking workshop coming to JCK show

FHH Brings Watchmaking Education to the JCK Show Floor

Whether you’re a newbie keen to dip your toes into the timepiece category, a sales professional who needs to understand horological terminology, or...

Met Gala Watch Game Proved Fashion Is Art

Horological experts and watch connoisseurs alike had a plethora of new and rare timepieces to study at the 2026 Met Gala. Given the dress code...

Sotheby’s Geneva Watch Sale Led by a 1916 A. Lange & Söhne Rarity

Sotheby's Important Watches sale in Geneva on May 10 arrives with momentum: The house's recent Hong Kong watch auction set a record as the...

Stolen Watches Remain a Routine Risk for Retailers

One in five dealers of pre-owned luxury watches say they’re approached several times a week with timepieces they believe might be stolen, according...