Summer 2026 · Market report

The best time to buy a pre-owned watch is right now

For the first time since 2019, the pre-owned market is rational again. Prices have corrected, inventory has returned, and the references that were unavailable for three years are back at prices a careful buyer can justify on enjoyment alone. Here is what changed — and which references are worth acting on this summer.

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Summer 2026 · Deep dive

Royal Oak vs. Nautilus: two icons, one difficult choice

Both were designed by the same man, in the same decade, for the same reason. Half a century later, choosing between them is still the most interesting decision a collector can face. We break down what each watch actually is — in 2026, at current prices — so you can decide with clarity rather than mythology.

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