Archive - Buying Time

Issue #222 | Buying Time - August 10, 2026

Luxury watches are heading south, solar is having its moment, and tonight’s Arnold & Son auction tests what rarity is really worth.

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Issue #221 | Buying Time - August 7, 2026

From Casio’s surge and the microbrand moment to a Shepard Fairey Hublot auction test—today’s BuyingTime maps where watch desire is moving next.

Aug 7

Issue #220 | Buying Time - August 6, 2026

Rolex’s grip is loosening, independent makers are gaining definition, and one very unusual Japanese watch is about to face the market.

Aug 6

Issue #219 | Buying Time - August 5, 2026

The premium is under pressure today—from a cooling Pepsi GMT to an Urwerk that asks whether radical design can still command radical money.

Aug 5

Issue #218 | Buying Time - August 4, 2026

The confidence premium is real: today’s issue tracks why proof, provenance, and a watch’s particular story increasingly matter as much as the watch…

Aug 4

Issue #217 | Buying Time - August 3, 2026

A summer market defined by distinct points of view—from Vacheron Constantin’s Hamptons arrival to compact dive watches, expressive dials.

Aug 3

July 2026

Issue #216 | Buying Time - July 31, 2026

Rolex is winning the default answer, but today’s watches prove the best stories live in the details.

Jul 31

Issue #215 | Buying Time - July 30, 2026

The watch world is widening its lens: more doors, more ideas, and a sharper distinction between hype and lasting value.

Jul 30

Issue #214 | Buying Time - July 29, 2026

The business of watches is being redrawn—from Fifth Avenue’s biggest boutique to the smallest independent brand.

Jul 29

Issue #213 - Buying Time - July 28, 2026

Is your collection built for every hour of the day? Today, we explore watches that come alive in the sun—and those made for after dark.

Jul 28

Buying Time - July 27, 2026

The summer watch market is hot, but the real action is in the details.

Jul 27

Buying Time - July 24, 2026

Independent watchmaking is having a moment, and collectors are starting to reward originality.

Jul 24

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