Thomas Brechtel’s Top 12 Highlights from Watches & Wonders 2025
Given the glum global economic news, Thomas Brechtel wasn’t expecting much from W&W 2025.
However, he was wrong as these watches and clock illustrate.
Rolex Submariner vs. GMT Master II: Small Differences, Difficult Decision
Rolex Submariner or GMT Master II? This is not an easy question and veryone will have their own opinion on which of these two iconic watches is their favorite. Many considering owning a Rolex will start with these two models. Raman Kalra tries to pick his favorite.
Penfolds Grange La Chapelle 2021: Eye-Wateringly Expensive but Thrilling Blended Wine
In Ken Gargett’s opinion, the Penfolds Grange La Chapelle 2021 is a wine that is focused and concentrated, and offering immense length with the silkiest of tannins. All a bit thrilling. A force of nature that will drink beautifully for decades. 98.
April 2025 WatchCharts Market Update: Demand for the Most Desirable Brands Remains Strong
The good news is that if you’re in the market for a pre-owned watch from a manufacturer that’s not Rolex, Patek, or AP, you’re probably getting a better deal today than at any point in the past five years.
How Tariffs Could Devastate the Watch Industry – A Comprehensive Breakdown by Teddy Baldassarre
Like many connected to the watch industry, Ian Skellern has wondered at just how much of an impact the US tariffs are likely to have on the watch industry. And todate he has found no clearer explanation of what’s likely to happen than by Teddy Baldassarre, who is both a US watch retailer and prominent watch reviewer and journalist.
Carol Besler’s Top Ten from Watches and Wonders 2025
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.
Presenting the Black Tulip by Annelinde Dunselman: New Independent Watchmaker, New Watch
“Making my own watch is a bit like flying like an eagle high in the sky, seeing everything hearing everything and going where I want.”
My First Hands-On Encounter with the Cartier Tank à Guichets: A Dream Come True!
Cartier Tank à Guichets: George Cramer hardly dares to say the name out loud. This is the Tank he has always dreamed of handling, but has never been able to do until now.
Morgan Stanley-WatchCharts 1st Quarter 2025: Price Contraction Continues but at the Lowest Quarterly Rate since 2Q22
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.
Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Gyrotourbillon 2 Reviewed by Tim Mosso: Sheer Spectacle!
Judged on the basis of sheer spectacle, the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Gyrotourbillon 2 delivers. Whether presented in the hand or on the arm, the JLC Gyrotourbillon 2 is an event.