Rolex Remains the Leader in the Pre-Owned Watch Market
Rolex's market share has dropped to 30.5% but the brand remains the leader in the pre-owned watch market, with younger collectors driving a shift towards dressier models like the Datejust.
Staff reporter at Carry and Wear, covering Accessories.
Rolex's market share has dropped to 30.5% but the brand remains the leader in the pre-owned watch market, with younger collectors driving a shift towards dressier models like the Datejust.
Panerai’s new 44mm Luminor Marina PAM01707 features a matte-black Carbotech™ case that is dramatically lighter than titanium, a vintage-styled Super-LumiNova® dial without a date window, and the in-house P.9010 automatic movement delivering 300-meter water resistance.
Seiko and Honda launch the 45th-anniversary Motocompo Limited Edition watch, a 36mm field watch featuring a vibrant yellow dial inspired by the iconic folding scooter.
The newly formed Watches Department at JOOPITER has launched its inaugural auction, Keeping Measure: Watches & Timepieces, showcasing a range of historic and contemporary pieces from major brands and independent makers. Bidding runs until August 11, 2026.
Olaolu Slawn's upcoming project, Rolex Multiverse, features 12 one-of-one custom Rolex watches from a diverse group of collaborators.
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Seiko's 'Passionately and Obsessively Crafted Watches' exhibition is set to arrive at Japan House in London this summer, showcasing the brand's innovative approach to watchmaking and craftsmanship.
Seiko marks its 145th anniversary with a series of six limited-edition watches inspired by the traditional Japanese color 'Edo purple'.
Independent watch brand Selten and watch community platform Watch Ho & Co. have collaborated to create a unique timepiece inspired by traditional Hong Kong dim sum culture.
Seiko introduces two Presage Craftsmanship watches honoring the 1913 Laurel, Japan's first wristwatch, featuring traditional Japanese decorative arts and modern horology.
Swatch and OMEGA have collaborated on a limited-edition MoonSwatch, the Mission to the Sun - Solar Eclipse, which was released exclusively in Spain for a single day.
Seiko and the design collective TRADMAN’S BONSAI have released a 2,000-piece Presage Classic Series watch that showcases a green dial textured to resemble aged pine bark, housed in a gold-tone case and powered by Seiko’s 6R51 automatic movement.
Rolex has gifted a custom one-of-one Oyster Perpetual Chronograph Daytona to Drake, commemorating his 15th Billboard No. 1 record.
British-Nigerian artist Olaolu Slawn unveils 'The Slawn x Rolex Multiverse,' a 12-piece collection of one-of-one custom Rolex watches co-designed with global cultural icons from sports, music, art, and fashion. The project features collaborations with figures like Ronaldinho, Gunna, and Lil Yachty, with two mystery partners yet to be revealed. Each watch will be released individually in August, following the project's website launch on August 18, 2026.
IWC has released a 140-piece Big Pilot’s Watch Perpetual Calendar ProSet honoring Mercedes-Benz’s 140-year history, featuring a forward-backward crown-set calendar, gold accents and a case-back that references the 1926 merger logo.