Watch Market: Watchfinder Makes Reductions on 500 Watches

Is the watch boom over, or just settling down after a mad five years or so? For us, the Rolex boom is probably over, as Rolex seeks to commandeer control of the pre-owned market via its dealer network. The end result will be that buyers resent paying top dollar for refurbished, or buying used watches that cannot be serviced by independent repairers. Models like the … Continue reading Watch Market: Watchfinder Makes Reductions on 500 Watches

Yes, Still Checking Out Those January Watch Sales

We are still casually browsing the net, pretending to read news about Harold’s long list of imaginary grievances, but secretly checking out the wristwatch bargains online. Someone has to. Here’s what we found; CRAFTER BLUE Some sharp designs at this Indie brand and there’s a handy 20% off anything above $100, just apply code C20 at checkout. Simple as that. The discount code lasts until … Continue reading Yes, Still Checking Out Those January Watch Sales

Some More Watch Sale Deals and Discounts

The watch Sales are still on of course and here’s some news from Seestern in China, La Touraine in the USA and MHD in the UK. SEESTERN Like many watch factories in China, there is some disruption due to Covid and flu restrictions right now, which will obviously affect employees right to travel, leave their home, do the shopping etc. Seestern says delivery of product … Continue reading Some More Watch Sale Deals and Discounts

Grand Seiko Sets Up Asia-Pacific Subsidiary

The recent announcement by Grand Seiko that a separate subsidiary will manage their watch brand in the Asia-Pacific region shows how the world economy has changed. Countries like China, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines are all growing. Plus Singapore and the Philippines have local watch manufacturing facilities which may be of interest to Grand Seiko long term. The brand must always be assembled in … Continue reading Grand Seiko Sets Up Asia-Pacific Subsidiary

Top Picks From the Summer Watch Sales

More Summer Sale goodness online right now! After your NWC mag edictor picked up a Citizen Eco-Drive chrono at H Samuel for just £90, we were tempted by these discounts in the Stuhrling sale. The Sailtimer quartz has a hefty 50% off and is now £87. The chunky  42mm wide watch has 200m of resistance, comes in blue or black dial options, plus has a … Continue reading Top Picks From the Summer Watch Sales

Watch Bargains: Chisholm Hunter Spring Sale

UK High Street jeweller Chisholm Hunter has a Sale on just now, so we picked out some bargains from the watches section. INVESTMENT WATCHES A limited edition Grand Seiko is arguably one of the best investment watches you can buy right now. On the upside, you are getting a superb watch, in many ways superior in quality to any Rolex, genuinely hand-crafted compared to mass … Continue reading Watch Bargains: Chisholm Hunter Spring Sale

LIV Watches Will Not Sell To Russia

No sales accepted from the Russian Federation, that’s the message from LIV watches and we can’t say we blame them. Here’s the email LIV watches founder Chaz sent out earlier today; As a brand that sells watches to watch lovers worldwide, we have never taken any political stand or aligned with any causes. On the contrary, we believe that the watch-loving community should be a … Continue reading LIV Watches Will Not Sell To Russia

New Year, New Watch? More Sale Bargains We Spotted

We did some scouring on this fine New Year’s Day. No, not the pan following a breakfast fry-up, but scouring the internet for bargain reductions on very nice watches. ORIS An Oris Aquis dive model with £400 off the list price is very welcome and that’s the deal at Chisholm Hunter. This black dial model is 43.5mm wide and has a depth rating of up … Continue reading New Year, New Watch? More Sale Bargains We Spotted