Geneva Watch Week

The Geneva Watch Week will once again host the main events of the watchmaking world. 

Watches and Wonders (Palexpo and venues throughout the city, 14-20 April) promises an immersion into the innovation and craftsmanship of leading watch brands. 

 

Time to Watches (14-19 April)) returns for its fifth edition at Villa Sarasin, a one-minute walk from Palexpo. Beyond the Villa, the experience unfolds across a network of living spaces - Lodge, Annex, Cellar,Garden and Brand Pavilions. The event welcomes mainly international trade visitors, but also the general public. This edition brings together over 85 brands. 

 

Chronopolis (Les Halles de l’Île, 14-18April) is a brand new fair offering free access to all, a time window for media and retailers (8 to 10AM), and daily happy hours (5 to 7PM) for visitors, brands and partners. 20 independent brands will showcase their products.

 

Classic watches - Rado DiaStar

In 1962, the company from Lengnau launched the ‘world’s first and only scratchproof watch’, protected by an extra-hard tungsten carbide cap and also revolutionary in design - it was history's first oversized wristwatch.

Enjoy the brand-new mini documentary from the 10e10.ch by Marco Strazzi You Tube channel ... and do not forget to subscribe!

Orologi vintage - Rado DiaStar

Nel 1962 la Casa di Lengnau presentò il “primo e unico orologio inscalfibile del mondo”, protetto da una calotta extra-dura in carburo di tungsteno e rivoluzionario anche nel design: fu il primo orologio da polso sovradimensionato della storia.

Il nuovo mini-documentario è disponibile nel Canale YouTube 10e10.ch by Marco Strazzi.

Buona visione ... e non dimenticare di iscriverti!

New releases – Arnold & Son Constant Force Tourbillon 11, Platinum Edition

This series of 11 pieces pays tribute to the friendship between John Arnold and Abraham-Louis Breguet. Its sapphire case back reveals the A&S5219 calibre, whose architecture is inspired by the first regulator with tourbillon created by Abraham-Louis Breguet. Visible on the dial, between the main gear train and the tourbillon, the patented constant force mechanism regulates the energy from the barrels, eliminating any variations in torque that could disturb the balance’s oscillation. The solid gold dial is ornamented with a hand-guilloché surface in the “tremblé” style, evoking the fern-covered moors around Tintagel in Cornwall – the birthplace of John Arnold. The tourbillon cage can be seen under an 18-carat gold bridge and rotates in exact, one-second increments. The platinum case measures 41.5 mm in diameter.

Vacheron Constantin - An elegance Contest

 

 

At the invitation of Phillips in Association with Bacs & Russo, Vacheron Constantin is launching a Concours d’Élégance Horlogère (Watchmaking Elegance Contest) for enthusiasts and collectors worldwide who own Vacheron Constantin pocket watches or wristwatches. Each submitted timepiece will compete in one of the following seven categories, at the owner’s choice: Chiming mechanism, Chronographs, Astronomical complications, Multiple complications, Chronomètre Royal, Métiers d’art, Design. The seven prizes will be awarded on November 10th, 2026, by an international jury of experts, co-chaired by Aurel Bacs, Senior Consultant at Phillips in Association with Bacs & Russo, and Christian Selmoni, Director of Style and Heritage at Vacheron Constantin. Registrations are open until April 30th, 2026 in Vacheron Constantin boutiques or online at vacheron-constantin.com

New releases – C by Romain Gauthier Carbonium Edition

The 42 mm case is made of Carbonium®, a high-performance, carbon fibre composite invented and produced by French company Lavoisier Composites. It is made by employing a special compression-moulding process to ‘upcycle’ the epoxy resin and carbon fibres found in prepreg tapes sourced from the aerospace industry. As in the brand’s past creations, the in-house movements is fitted with a stop-seconds mechanism using a snail cam rather than the conventional L-shaped lever.

 

 

A journey into the universe of Swiss mechanical art

Registration is open for the Mechanical Art training courses. Founded in 2018 by renowned artisans Denis Flageollet, François Junod, Nicolas Court, and Victoire Halter, the program has since expanded to include a team of approximately ten instructors. Limited to a maximum of 9 participants per session, the course has trained over fifty people since its launch. While most come from technical fields (mechanics, watchmaking, jewellery), the program also welcomes enthusiasts with no prior workshop experience. Nearly 20% of graduates have gone on to positions in regional workshops and manufactures.

 

  

In 2026-2027, two sessions are available, both at the Institut de la Mécanique d’Art (IMA) in Sainte-Croix, Switzerland: from June 24 to July 2019 in English, and from October 19 to 31, and then from February 22 to March 5, 2027 in French. Visit the association’s website for more details. Candidates must be 18 or older. A CV and letter of motivation are required as part of the selection process.

 

 

 

New releases – Krayon Anyday

 

 

Unlike traditional calendar watches, this timepiece maintains a permanent display of every day and date for the current month, transitioning automatically between months without intervention. Its 378 hand-decorated components display the days of the week in navy blue, while weekends are distinguished by a different shade, and the next month preview – four markers (small circles positioned at 6 o'clock) at the bottom of the dial reveal the first days of the following month. The 39 mm case is in 18k rose gold.

 

       

ROLEX 1961-2025 IS OUT NOW !!

The most awaited watch book of 1926 is presently available at physical and online bookshops. Here are an excerpt from the introduction, and the volume’s specs

 

"(...) Most of the book replicates the formula of Rolex 1905-1960. Each chapter on the decades from 1961 to 2000 opens with a chronology of significant events and a table of movements developed during the period. This is followed by a gallery of timepieces, accompanied by photographs, texts illustrating their genesis, and technical data sheets. A wide selection of annotated advertisements allows readers to follow the evolution of the brand from an image perspective. Technical innovation receives the attention it deserves through a review of patents. The final sections present documents ranging from the company's publications to articles in the specialist press. The years from 2001 to 2025 are treated differently. After the dates and movements, the reader finds a comprehensive narrative that includes all the subjects analyzed separately in the previous chapters. (...)"

 

Page count: 320
Binding type: hardback
Trim Size: 8.5" x 11"
Languages: English and Italian
Color: Full color

Weight: kg 1.7
Price: $ 190 / € 180 / CHF 180 

ISBN: 979-12-985889-0-5

 

Watch the book trailer

Download the PDF preview file

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 Rolex 1961-2025 is the continuation of Rolex 1905-1960
 

 

È ARRIVATO ROLEX 1961-2025 !

 

Il libro di orologi più atteso del 2026 è ora disponibile in libreria e negli shop online. Ecco un estratto dall'introduzione e le informazioni principali  

 

"(...) La maggior parte del libro replica la formula di Rolex 1905-1960. Ciascuno dei capitoli sui decenni dal 1961 al 2000 si apre con la cronologia degli eventi significativi e la tabella dei movimenti sviluppati nel periodo. Segue la galleria degli orologi, accompagnati da fotografie, testi che ne illustrano la genesi e schede tecniche. Un’ampia selezione di annunci pubblicitari commentati permette di seguire l’evoluzione della marca dal punto di vista dell’immagine. L’innovazione tecnica riceve l’attenzione che merita attraverso la rassegna dei brevetti. Le sezioni finali presentano documenti che vanno dalle pubblicazioni della Casa agli articoli della stampa specializzata. Gli anni dal 2001 al 2025 sono trattati diversamente. Dopo le date e i movimenti, il lettore trova un racconto globale che comprende tutti i temi analizzati separatamente nei capitoli precedenti. (...)"

 

Pagine: 320
Rilegatura: cartonato
Dimensioni: cm 21,59 x 27,94
Lingue: italiano e inglese  
Tutto a colori

Peso Kg 1,7 
Prezzo: € 180 - $ 190 - CHF 180
ISBN: 979-12-985889-0-5 

 

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 Rolex 1961-2025 è il seguito di Rolex 1905-1960
 

 

 

A new COSC certification

 

On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the ISO 3159 standard, the COSC (Contrôle Officiel Suisse des Chronomètres) is introducing a new certification. Designed to address today’s technical realities and the evolving expectations of both manufactures and clients, it builds on the existing standard. Conceived as a complementary extension rather than a replacement of the current certification, this new distinction strengthens performance requirements through the following: test conducted on the finished watch; a reduced rate tolerance of 6 seconds per day (-2+4 s/ day); magnetic resistance tested at 200 Gauss; verification of the stated power reserve.

Watches that meet all of these criteria will be awarded the title: Excellence Chronometer Certified. 

New releases – Venezianico Bucintoro 1976

 

The brand pays tribute to the legend of the Concorde with a chronograph limited to 100 pieces, housing a hand-restored Lemania 1873 caliber. Its restauration involved rebuilding from scratch the upper bridge, which was missing in several retrieved movements. The original 1970s decorations were reproduced using traditional finishing and inking techniques. The titanium plate set on the case side was cut from an original Concorde engine blade, and supplied by Concorde Collectables. The 42 mm 316L steel case features a 1.6 mm-thick domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating.

 

 

A report on the secondary market

ENGLISH (scorri verso il basso per il testo italiano)

The EveryWatch platform released its Secondary Market Movements Report — Year 2025, a full-scale analysis of global watch-market behavior built on transaction-level data across brands, dealers, auctions, and regions. The report is based on data from 1,100 Watch Dealers and Marketplaces and 500 Auction Houses Globally.

Global secondary-market sales reached $16.73 billion in 2025, representing 36.4% year-on-year growth. Dealer-led pre-owned transactions accounted for $15.65 billion, while auctions contributed $1.09 billion, confirming that most market expansion occurred within the broader dealer ecosystem rather than the trophy-driven auction segment.

Rolex (5 models in the top 10 table, see infographic below), Patek Philippe (3 models), and Audemars Piguet (2 models) further concentrated value at the top. Independent makers delivered the strongest percentage growth, led by F.P. Journe. Rolex Certified Pre-Owned expanded more than 200% Year-on-Year.

According to the report's conclusions, the secondary market didn’t simply grow—it became the mechanism through which pricing credibility is established.

 

 

ITALIANO

La piattaforma EveryWatch ha pubblicato il Secondary Market Movements Report — Year 2025, un’analisi su larga scala del comportamento del mercato globale degli orologi, basata su dati a livello di singola transazione che coprono marchi, rivenditori, aste e regioni. Il rapporto si basa sui dati di 1.100 rivenditori e mercati di orologi e 500 Case d’asta a livello globale.

Nel 2025 le vendite globali del mercato secondario hanno raggiunto 16,73 miliardi di dollari, con una crescita anno su anno del 36,4%. Le transazioni di orologi pre-owned guidate dai dealer hanno rappresentato 15,65 miliardi di dollari, mentre le aste hanno contribuito con 1,09 miliardi di dollari, confermando che la maggior parte dell’espansione del mercato si è verificata all’interno dell’ecosistema dei rivenditori piuttosto che nel segmento delle aste “trophy-driven”.

Rolex (5 modelli nella top 10, vedi infografica sopra), Patek Philippe (3 modelli) e Audemars Piguet (2 modelli) hanno ulteriormente concentrato il valore ai vertici del mercato. I marchi indipendenti hanno registrato la crescita percentuale più forte, guidati da F.P. Journe. Il programma Rolex Certified Pre-Owned è cresciuto di oltre il 200% anno su anno.

Secondo le conclusioni del rapporto, il mercato secondario non si è semplicemente espanso: è diventato il meccanismo attraverso cui si stabilisce la credibilità dei prezzi.

 

 

 

New releases – Vanguart Black Hole Rose Gold

An evolution of the Black Hole concept, this 2025 edition marks the debut 

of a new faceless generation. The 45 mm rose gold case houses a movement 

that offers an in-house levitating flying tourbillon, a concentric 3 tiers automaton 

dial with linear time display, a high precision joystick time setting with forward 

and reverse indication, a vertical power reserve indicator, and a 42-hour power 

reserve. Its main plate and bridges are in grade 5 titanium. Components 

are microblasted, satin-finished, block-polished and hand-beveled. 

Price: CHF 410,000.

New releases – TAG Heuer Monaco Split-Seconds Chronograph Air 1

The 41 mm, ultra-lightweight Grade-5 titanium case was made using a manufacturing technique called Selective Laser Melting (SLM), a process often applied in the aerospace, medical and automotive sectors to create precision components with complex geometries. The Calibre TH81-00 is a high-frequency automatic movement with a 65-hour power reserve beating at 36,000vph (5 Hz), and developed in collaboration between TAG Heuer and the specialist movement creator Vaucher Manufacture Fleurier.