Watch News and Trends

Swiss Watch Exports Down in April, But Colorful Watches (Like the Royal Pop) Gain Fans

Swiss watch exports fell 16.6% worldwide in April year-over-year, due primarily to a rush of exports last year when Swiss watch companies tried to...

Gender Norms on Watch Size Are Fading, Industry Experts Say

Smaller watches on men? Larger watches on women? Anything goes when buyers choose a new watch nowadays, according to a JCK Las Vegas panel....

James Marks, Sotheby's Global Head of Private Sales Retail, Watches

Sotheby’s Taps Former Phillips Exec to Lead Watch Sales Push

James Marks has been named global head of private sales and retail for Sotheby’s watch business, the auction house announced today. (more…)

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...