Market Notes
Where the pre-owned Swiss market is trading, what is holding value, and the context behind the pieces currently on the shelf.
Market Notes collects our reading of the pre-owned Swiss watch market. The current note looks at how divers, chronographs and GMTs are trading in 2026 and what to prioritize if you are buying one. Read it alongside the pre-owned buying checklist and the condition grading guide, which explain how to judge an individual watch, and the Warranty & Service guides for how coverage and service history affect ownership.
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