https://professionalwatches.com/opinions/ Tue, 01 Aug 2023 01:32:11 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://i0.wp.com/professionalwatches.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/cropped-PW-Site-icon-2.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 https://professionalwatches.com/opinions/ 32 32 144002254 https://professionalwatches.com/watch-value-retention-july-2023/ Mon, 31 Jul 2023 16:30:14 +0000 https://professionalwatches.com/?p=76870 The secondary timepiece resale market has dropped, though it should come as no surprise that the best “total” value retention still comes from one brand. Rolex is still the king of timepiece resale when you consider the volume and total value across all models. Not to mention the ease of resale. Yes, Patek Philippe is…]]> 76870 https://professionalwatches.com/perezcope-uncovers-misrepresented-auction/ Thu, 08 Jun 2023 17:45:41 +0000 https://professionalwatches.com/?p=73395 Phillips Watches constantly sends communications touting record-breaking watch sales, to the point it has become distasteful. If you feel the same way, then you may find the most recent debacle further solidifies your opinion. It appears yet another of the records achieved by Phillips, was done so under dubious circumstances, according to investigative research done…]]> 73395 https://professionalwatches.com/the-importance-of-rolex-caliber-7140/ Mon, 01 May 2023 01:32:50 +0000 https://professionalwatches.com/?p=72783 While the Oyster Perpetual with a colorful Bubble dial and the special rainbow Day-Date 36 with emotions/emojis replacing the day/date were certainly the most unconventional timepieces Rolex debuted this year— the Perpetual 1908 was the most surprising. Not because the Perpetual 1908 replaced the Cellini collection, but because of the unprecedented level of finishing given…]]> 72783 https://professionalwatches.com/morgan-stanleys-top-20-swiss-watch-company-ranking-for-2023/ Tue, 28 Mar 2023 15:47:11 +0000 https://professionalwatches.com/?p=72054 Morgan Stanley’s Top 20 Swiss Watch Company Ranking for 2023 has just been released. The secrecy of the Swiss watch industry is something that will probably never change, and because of it companies like Morgan Stanley will provide their mathematical estimates that give everyone an idea of market share, unit sales, sales revenue, and so…]]> 72054 https://professionalwatches.com/rolex-and-tudor-predictions-2023/ Mon, 13 Mar 2023 00:50:17 +0000 https://professionalwatches.com/?p=71540 What’s become an annual tradition for us, and for other publications, influencers, and consumers — is predicting Rolex and Tudor releases. Repetitive watch designs are common across the entire watch industry, which is not necessarily a good thing. It does however provide a sense of certainty when buying timepieces from a brand like Rolex, Omega,…]]> 71540 https://professionalwatches.com/benrus-orbit-robot-skindiver/ Mon, 06 Mar 2023 22:26:23 +0000 https://professionalwatches.com/?p=71598 With origins dating back to 1921, Benrus disappeared during the quartz crisis of the 1970s and 1980s and was relaunched in 2020. In 2019, just ahead of the company’s relaunch, Professional Watches met with Benrus’ head designer and previewed this timepiece, we also covered Sea Lord Sport Diver last year, and so far the retro…]]> 71598 https://professionalwatches.com/laurent-ferrier-grand-sport-tourbillon-pursuit/ Thu, 19 Jan 2023 10:50:07 +0000 https://professionalwatches.com/?p=70490 With not many compelling watch debuts so far this year, leave it to an independent watchmaker to bring something interesting to the market. The Grand Sport Tourbillon Pursuit introduces nothing new from Laurent Ferrier in terms of the watch or the movement. We’ve already covered no less than three variations of the same 44 mm…]]> 70490 https://professionalwatches.com/moonswatch-x-james-bond/ Sat, 14 Jan 2023 23:52:21 +0000 https://professionalwatches.com/?p=70327 The publication LeCalibre.com posted this unconfirmed MoonSwatch x James Bond 007 image yesterday on social media. Both the image and the leak/rumor were originally published by ScottishWatches.com, and then LeCalibre subsequently posted the image and brief description on its account Twitter on January 13th, 2023. ScottishWatches placed its watermark in the upper right corner of…]]> 70327 https://professionalwatches.com/moonswatch-predictions-for-2023/ Sat, 07 Jan 2023 16:44:25 +0000 https://professionalwatches.com/?p=70189 Last year, Swatch Group boss Nicolas Hayek Jr. told Wired.com that Blancpain was initially considered for project “Galileo” but they ultimately went with their flagship timepiece, the Omega Speedmaster instead. In retrospect, it was clearly a good decision, as the MoonSwatch instantly became the biggest success of the year in the watch world. Morgan Stanley…]]> 70189 https://professionalwatches.com/most-wanted-5-bergeon-tools-for-changing-watch-bracelets-and-straps/ Fri, 23 Dec 2022 18:00:20 +0000 https://professionalwatches.com/?p=68900 You can change your watch bracelet or strap, without a watchmaker, as long as you do so with care — and the right tools. These are our favorite Bergeon tools to get the job done. Bergeon Screwdrivers 7965-P05 – for the money, this Bergeon five-piece Swiss screwdriver set is one of the best and can…]]> 68900