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Longines pays tribute to female pilots; Rado lays it bare

Heritage and modernity share the spotlight as two storied watchmaking maisons celebrate their technical legacies

A Rolex SA GMT-Master II watch during the Dubai Watch Week in November.

Rolex enthusiasts get Kalshi contracts to bet on watch prices

It is the latest in a string of prediction products rolled out for goods such as Labubus and Pokemon cards

The Franck Muller Vanguard Sport Asia-Pacific Exclusive is defined by its sporty tonneau silhouette and contemporary aesthetic.
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Limited edition drops from Franck Muller, IWC and Bell & Ross

These new releases prove that even when production numbers are low, the level of detail continues to rise

Exports of Swiss watches to the US have been gyrating because of import duties.

The Rolex you want may be in stock - but not for long

The biggest driver of any resurgence will be Chinese consumers

Limited to 500 pieces, the Portugieser Automatic 42 Year of the Horse features a stainless steel case and a burgundy dial.
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IWC, Tag Heuer and Vacheron Constantin honour the Year of the Horse

From hand-engraved gold motifs to vibrant burgundy dials, discover the exclusive limited-edition timepieces celebrating Chinese New Year

The Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet gets its first openworked perpetual calendar in the collection.
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Audemars Piguet drops surprise pocket watch, jumping-hour timepiece and more

The Le Brassus manufacture reasserts its mastery of complications at its annual intimate gathering in the Swiss Alps

IWC's boutique store in ION Orchard offers an immersive experience with a lounge, bar and watch-making class area.
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Fibonacci-inspired art catches the eye at IWC’s ION Orchard boutique

The sculptural work by artist Kelly Jin Mei brings mathematics and craft into the immersive retail space

From left: The Zenith Defy Revival A3643, Defy Skyline 36, Defy Skyline Skeleton, Defy Skyline Chronograph and Defy Skyline Tourbillon Skeleton.
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Zenith builds a modern city of watches

High-frequency movements, black ceramic cases and sharply defined geometry become key pillars of the brand’s evolving Defy collection

Inspired by one of Tag Heuer’s historic timepieces, the Seafarer revives the brand’s sailing legacy with a contemporary edge.
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Tag Heuer recalibrates the Carrera

Launching at LVMH Watch Week 2026 are a maritime revival, the line’s first split-seconds chronograph and more

The manufacturers of watches, machines and precision instruments were among the sectors hit hardest by the 39% US tariff on Switzerland.

Swiss watch exports return to growth after US eases tariffs

Exports have gained 3.3% in December from a year before, reaching 2.1 billion Swiss francs