Vintage Watches

6 articles

Close-up of a watchmaker's hands assembling a complex mechanical watch movement with intricate gears and tools, emphasizing craftsmanship.
Watches & Jewelry

Independent Watchmakers Drive Shift in Luxury Market

The once-unassailable dominance of major luxury watch brands faces a formidable challenge.

Henry Caldwell·August 14, 2026
Master watchmaker's hands performing intricate restoration on a vintage luxury watch movement with specialized tools.
Watches & Jewelry

How to Choose a Professional Luxury Watch Restoration Guide

To maintain their professional credentials, certified watchmakers must continuously pursue education, ensuring they stay current with the intricate mechanics of even the newest luxury timepieces.

Henry Caldwell·August 11, 2026
A collection of rare vintage Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso watches, including a 1931 edition and a 1938 'Doctor's Reverso', displayed in a London gallery.
Collectibles

Jaeger-LeCoultre Unveils Vintage Watch Collection in London

Seven of the 12 rare timepieces in Jaeger-LeCoultre's new Collectibles VI capsule collection are iconic Reverso models, including an original 1931 edition and a 1938 'Doctor’s Reverso'.

Henry Caldwell·June 16, 2026
Close-up of a watchmaker's skilled hands disassembling and repairing the complex inner workings of a vintage luxury timepiece with precision tools.
Watches & Jewelry

What is luxury watch restoration and why does it matter?

The restoration process for a single luxury watch can involve meticulous disassembly, cleaning, and the precise repair or replacement of numerous tiny components, often followed by extensive refinishi

Henry Caldwell·June 9, 2026
A luxurious 37mm Bulgari Octo Finissimo Automatic watch displayed on a wrist, with a blurred Geneva cityscape in the background at dusk.
Watches & Jewelry

Small Case Watches Are Back, Driven by Vintage Appeal and Modern Trends

At Watches and Wonders Geneva 2026, Bulgari unveiled a 37mm Octo Finissimo Automatic, a significant downsize from its typically larger counterparts.

Sebastian Duval·May 18, 2026
Celebrity at Met Gala 2026 wearing a $15 million tanzanite necklace and rare vintage watches, showcasing luxury jewelry and timepiece trends.
Watches & Jewelry

Luxury Watches & Jewelry Trends at Met Gala 2026

Sudha Reddy arrived at the Met Gala 2026 wearing a necklace featuring a 550-carat tanzanite, valued at a staggering $15 million, setting a new benchmark for red carpet extravagance.

Henry Caldwell·May 6, 2026