Like most journalists who swarmed the booths at Watches and Wonders earlier this month,Carol Besler saw about a thousand watches in five days. Most were amazing and surprising, some were forgettable, and others stand out as faves.

Watches prices on the secondary market have continued to decrease in 1Q with private players performing better than the listed names. Overall secondary demand remains resilient, but pricing power of the listed groups may be eroding.

GaryG has the pleasure of covering the wonderful Grönefeld One Hertz. For a watch fanatic, and especially for lovers of independent watch brands, it’s a dream come true to meet the makers of the watches that we admire.

The Omega Speedmaster 50th Anniversary Snoopy has a wonderful story to tell. Its face and case back are pure fun with a mindful message of what was almost lost. All wrapped in the latest edition of what is without a doubt an iconic watch.

Raúl Pagès goal for the RP2 was to design a timeless classic, where purity of form meets technical excellence. A watch that would serve as the foundation of his collection for years to come. Every detail, from the clean lines to the entirely in-house movement, reflects his pursuit of balance between apparent simplicity and absolute refinement.