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Morgan Stanley's Q1 2025 Swiss Watch Market Report
Analysis of Key Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities for Watch Brands and Watch Collectors from Q1 2025
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Romain Gauthier’s C6
After a decade of collecting, few watches break through my jadedness. The Romain Gauthier C6, however, managed exactly that. From its openworked dial to…
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Trump's Tariffs
Trump's 31% tariff on Swiss goods has sent the watch industry reeling. From currency effects to direct-to-consumer advantages, explore how this trade…
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Social Status & Watch Collecting - Part 2
Status goes beyond what you own, and includes what opinions you can afford to hold. Explore how beliefs function as luxury goods in watch collecting…
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March 2025

February 2025

The Great Pivot
The luxury landscape is transforming as brands like Patek Philippe and Ferrari post record profits while alienating traditional enthusiasts - What's…
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Fear and Loathing in the Watch World (2)
A Gonzo Tale of Luxury Watches and Lies. Part 2: The Auction House Apocalypse
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Fear and Loathing in the Watch World (1)
A Gonzo Tale of Luxury Watches and Lies. Part 1: The Secret Workshop and the Swiss Conspiracy
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Random watch collecting thoughts...
Whether you're new to watch collecting or a seasoned enthusiast, here are some thoughts about approaching watch collecting with authenticity and…
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January 2025

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