BuyingTime Daily - January 21, 2026
Tariffs ease as Patek resets U.S. prices, LVMH Watch Week steals the spotlight, and new releases, reviews, videos, and auctions keep the watch world buzzing.
Time Graphing today’s watch universe
The big market-moving headline today comes from Patek Philippe, which confirmed an 8% U.S. price reduction effective February 1, 2026, as tariff pressure finally eases (of course Trump is promising bigger tariffs for some European countries that are defending Greenland’s sovereignty. Switzerland has not weighted in yet on the issue). After absorbing a roughly 15% hike during the height of Trump-era import duties—shared awkwardly between brand, dealers, and buyers—Patek is now using the rollback to realign American pricing with global benchmarks. It is a meaningful reset, and collectors eyeing modern references like the Cubitus are suddenly looking at a far more rational landscape. On the retail side, Watches of Switzerland Group continued its U.S.-centric pivot, appointing Jack Gaffaney as president of its American business as U.S. sales now rival the UK in scale, underscoring where growth in luxury watches is actually happening. In lighter but very current culture news, winning Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza made headlines after being gifted a $20,000 iced-out watch by teammate Elijah Sarratt ahead of the College Football Playoff final, a reminder that watches—high or low—remain shorthand for celebration and status well beyond the collector bubble.
LVMH Watch Week continues to dominate the product conversation, with Zenith leaning hard into the Defy platform through skeletonized ceramics, compact 36mm options, and a sharply executed revival of the A3643, while Louis Vuitton made a strong case for itself as a serious watchmaker via Escale worldtimers, minute repeaters, and playful mechanical objects like La Camionnette clock. Bulgari blended high jewelry and real mechanics with gold cuff-style watches powered by the Piccolissimo and Solotempo calibers, reinforcing its position at the intersection of sculpture and horology. Hublot added fresh material executions and a Samuel Ross collaboration to the Big Bang family, while Tiffany & Co. surprised many with a tightly limited platinum Timer chronograph that feels far more serious than novelty.
New and noteworthy releases kept flowing across the broader market, from Casio elevating G-Shock with hand-engraved titanium, to Daniel Roth pushing ultra-thin skeletonization, MB&F expanding its Sequential Flyback EVO into sport territory, and Omega marking the Milano Cortina Olympics with a white ceramic Seamaster 300M. TAG Heuer raised the technical bar with a modern split-seconds Carrera, while Zenith capped its week with a rose-gold Defy Skyline Tourbillon Skeleton that clearly sits at the top of the line.
On the review front, hands-on coverage of the A. Lange & Söhne Odysseus in Honeygold and a deeply technical Breguet Classique regulator reminded readers that traditional haute horlogerie is still very much alive—and evolving—alongside all the spectacle. Comparison features leaned into value across price points and the growing appeal of unconventional brands, reinforcing how fragmented and personality-driven today’s watch market has become.
Video-wise, there is plenty to queue up, from deep dives into Rolex waitlists and authentication, to brutally honest celebrity collection reviews, a forward-looking Oris 2026 preview, and a technical explainer on why most world-time watches are not as precise as owners assume. Finally, the auction spotlight remains firmly on tonight’s closing lot: the 2024 Glashütte Original Senator Cosmopolite in red gold, a genuinely intelligent travel watch with factory warranty still in force, currently sitting at a surprisingly low bid and very much a same-day decision for anyone tempted by real-world functionality over hype.
–Michael Wolf
News Time
Patek Philippe to cut USA prices by 8%
Patek Philippe is reducing its U.S. prices by 8% starting February 1, 2026, following the rollback of steep tariffs imposed under the Trump administration. Those earlier tariffs had driven the brand to raise prices by about 15% and trim dealer margins so that manufacturers, retailers, and consumers all shared the impact. With tariffs now easing, Patek is using the opportunity to bring U.S. prices closer in line with those in other major markets. After the adjustment, flagship pieces like the Cubitus Ref. 7128/1G-001 are expected to sit at a more globally consistent price point across the U.S. and UK.
Major changes at the top of Watches of Switzerland Group
Watches of Switzerland Group is reshaping its leadership in the U.S. by appointing Jack Gaffaney as president for the American market, succeeding deputy CEO David Hurley in that role. Gaffaney joins from Prada, where he oversaw retail operations across multiple countries, bringing deep experience in luxury and multinational retail. The move comes as the company’s U.S. business surges, with first-half 2025–26 sales up 20% to £409 million, nearly matching its UK revenues. The acquisition of Roberto Coin and relative stagnation in the UK underscore how critical the American market has become for the group.
Fernando Mendoza surprised with $20,000 iced-out watch from Elijah Sarratt as Indiana prepares for College Football Playoff final
Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Fernando Mendoza received a $20,000 iced-out watch from teammate Elijah Sarratt just days before the College Football Playoff National Championship. The gift, captured on video, shows Sarratt strapping the ShopGLD watch—set with roughly 2,500 stones—onto Mendoza’s wrist as their teammates celebrate around them. The moment highlights the tight bond between the two players, whose on-field chemistry has fueled Indiana’s perfect 15–0 season and run to the title game against Miami. Heading into the matchup as a projected No. 1 NFL Draft pick and fresh off a Heisman win, Mendoza has framed both the watch and the game as symbols of what the team has achieved together.
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All of Zenith’s LVMH Watch Week 2026 new releases
Zenith’s LVMH Watch Week 2026 lineup revolves around the Defy collection, highlighting a contemporary, architectural design language paired with high-end movements. The Defy Skyline Skeleton in black ceramic stands out with its openworked dial and robust build, while the Defy Skyline Chronograph offers a more understated, monochrome daily-wear option. On the haute horlogerie side, the Defy Skyline Tourbillon Skeleton combines a rose gold case with a vivid blue movement for an overtly luxurious statement. Rounding out the releases, the compact Defy Skyline 36 and heritage-leaning Defy Revival A3643 cater to different wrists and tastes while keeping the design language cohesive.
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Louis Vuitton Flexes their Watchmaking Skills with a Flurry of LVMH Watch Week Novelties
Louis Vuitton’s LVMH Watch Week novelties underscore how far the brand has come as a serious watchmaker, with the Escale line taking center stage. The Escale Worldtime and its Flying Tourbillon variant showcase artisanal dials in platinum, featuring hand-painted city flags and Grand Feu enamel work. Complications such as the Escale Twin Zone and Minute Repeater emphasize practical travel utility and ambitious acoustics, while the gem-set Escale Tiger’s Eye invokes ’70s-era glamour. More playful yet still intricate pieces, like the Tambour Convergence Guilloché and the Camionnette clock, balance whimsy and high craft across a wide price spectrum.
Art of Gold: Bulgari’s Dazzling New Creations at LVMH Watch Week
Bulgari’s Maglia Milanese Monete and Tubogas Manchette channel the brand’s Roman jewelry roots while leaning into serious mechanical watchmaking. The Maglia Milanese Monete marries a supple gold bracelet with an ancient coin centerpiece and the ultra-compact Piccolissimo BVP100 movement, making the mechanics almost disappear behind the jewelry. The Tubogas Manchette goes full cuff, wrapping the wrist in coils of gold set with diamonds and gemstones, yet still housing an automatic Lady Solotempo BVS100 caliber with a 50-hour power reserve. Together, they exemplify Bulgari’s ability to treat watches as wearable sculpture without sacrificing horological substance.
Zenith Introduces Six New Defy Models During LVMH Watch Week
This wave of six new Zenith Defy models shows how flexible the platform has become, spanning pure heritage to aggressively modern design. The Defy Revival A3643 is a faithful, warmly toned revival of a 1969 original, complete with sharp case geometry and sunray silver dial. At the contemporary end, the Defy Skyline Chronograph in black ceramic and the Defy Skyline Skeleton in rose gold bring stealthy or opulent takes on skeletonization and integrated-bracelet sport watch design. The limited Defy Skyline Tourbillon Skeleton, produced in just 50 pieces with a blue openworked movement and rose gold case, anchors the range as the haute halo piece.
Hublot Highlights from LVMH Watch Week 2026
Hublot used LVMH Watch Week 2026 to push its Big Bang family forward with a new in-house chronograph calibre, refined ergonomics, and a broad palette of materials. The collection now includes titanium and King Gold references, along with the Big Bang Unico SR_A collaboration with designer Samuel Ross, distinguished by its geometric case textures and focus on comfort. The Big Bang Tourbillon GOAT Edition pays tribute to Novak Djokovic, incorporating touches inspired by his gear and achievements across several colorways. New Coal Blue and Sage Green executions in both Big Bang and Classic Fusion lines extend Hublot’s color play, reinforcing the brand’s mix of technical bravado and lifestyle-forward aesthetics.
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LVMH Watch Week: Why Tiffany & Co.’s New Timer Has Piqued Our Interest
Tiffany & Co.’s Timer chronograph makes a strong argument that the house is not merely dabbling in watches but leaning into a genuine horological legacy. The 40mm platinum piece is powered by an El Primero movement and limited to just 60 examples, with a Tiffany Blue dial and baguette-cut diamond markers that emphasize the brand’s jewelry DNA. Design details such as integrated pushers and a crisp, modern case silhouette keep it from feeling like a retro pastiche. A gold “Bird on a Rock” motif on the rotor ties the movement to Tiffany’s iconography, turning the Timer into a compact statement of both mechanical credibility and brand heritage.
Steel, Fire, and Microns: Horological Tools of the Trade Through...
This feature traces horological tools from their origins in medieval forge work to today’s micrometer-level machines. Early clockmakers relied on heavy, imprecise implements aimed at robustness rather than fine accuracy, which suited tower clocks more than pocketable timekeepers. Over centuries, specialized tools and jigs emerged, enabling smaller tolerances and more consistent escapements, a trend supercharged by the Industrial Revolution and interchangeable parts. In the modern era, CNC mills and lasers coexist with burnishers, files, and staking sets, preserving a tactile, human link to the craft even as components shrink and tolerances tighten.
LVMH Watch Week 2026: Louis Vuitton’s La Camionnette — The Art of Travel in Miniature
Louis Vuitton’s La Camionnette clock reinterprets the maison’s historic delivery trucks as a mechanical art object. Finished in the brand’s signature saffron hue and embellished with Monogram flowers and flame-blued accents, the miniature vehicle hides a mechanical clock built by L’Epée 1839, with time shown on cylinders recessed into the hood. A tiny Monogram trunk in the rear conceals the winding key, reinforcing the travel-trunk narrative in three dimensions. Offered both in a regular version and an ultra-limited, gem-set run of 15 pieces, La Camionnette fuses nostalgia, kinetic sculpture, and high-end clockmaking into a single collectible object.
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Bulgari (Bvlgari)
Bulgari Maglia Milanese Monete Secret Watch
Bulgari’s Maglia Milanese Monete Secret Watch combines a woven gold Milanese mesh bracelet with an authentic ancient Roman coin that flips open to reveal a diamond-accented mother-of-pearl dial. The watch is powered by Bulgari’s tiny Piccolissimo BVP 100 calibre, packing serious mechanical watchmaking into an elegant, jewelry-first design. Its rose gold case and diamond-set octagonal bezel emphasize Bulgari’s high-jewelry heritage as much as its horological chops. The watch is priced at EUR 157,000, which is approximately $184,000 USD at current exchange rates.
Casio
Casio MRGB2000 limited edition with hand-engraved bezel now available in the U.S.
Casio’s MRGB2000 limited edition brings traditional hand-engraving to the G-Shock family, pairing a hardened titanium case with intricate bezel work. The watch integrates Bluetooth connectivity, Multi Band 6 radio sync, and Tough Solar power, aiming to deliver both precision and autonomy. Despite its premium finishing, the design remains wearable and functional, with good legibility and strong lume. The model targets collectors who appreciate the blend of artisanal decoration and modern, sport-chic practicality.
Daniel Roth
Daniel Roth’s Third Model Is A Stunning New Extra Plat Skeleton
Daniel Roth’s new Extra-Plat Skeleton pushes ultra-thin watchmaking by paring the 5N rose gold case and movement down to just 6.9mm thick. The skeletonized DR002SR calibre exposes finely finished bridges and plates, creating a dramatic contrast between silver-toned structures and gold accents. It keeps a healthy 65-hour power reserve while putting the entire mechanism on display, emphasizing artistry over maximum legibility. The watch retails at CHF 85,000, which is approximately $108,000 USD.
Hublot
Hublot Samuel Ross Big Bang Unico SR_A
The Hublot Samuel Ross Big Bang Unico SR_A is a 200-piece limited edition that brings the British designer’s industrial, geometric aesthetic to a 42mm black ceramic Big Bang case. Its skeletonized dial exposes the in-house HUB1280 Unico flyback chronograph movement, offering a 72-hour power reserve behind rounded hands and black-lumed indices. A honeycomb-textured rubber strap and One-Click strap system round out the aggressively modern package. The watch is priced at CHF 25,900 (about $33,000 USD) or EUR 30,600 (about $36,000 USD).
Louis Vuitton
The Louis Vuitton Escale Tiger’s Eye
The Louis Vuitton Escale Tiger’s Eye is a 30-piece limited edition that builds its 40mm 18k yellow gold case and mid-case from blocks of tiger’s eye stone. Its striped, golden-brown patterns evoke vintage glamour while echoing the hardware of LV’s classic trunks through rivet-like gold elements. Inside is the LFT023 automatic movement with a 50-hour power reserve and chronometer certification, paired to a Saffiano leather strap in “savannah” brown. Priced at EUR 55,000, the watch comes in at roughly $64,500 USD.
MB&F
MB&F LM Sequential Flyback EVO
MB&F’s LM Sequential Flyback EVO takes the already wild twin-chronograph Sequential concept and adds flyback capability in a titanium case built for daily wear. Two independent chronographs can be configured via the Twinverter to measure simultaneous events, laps, or sequential intervals, now with instant reset thanks to the flyback mechanism. The aquamarine dial, 80-meter water resistance, and integrated white rubber strap underline its sport-oriented EVO identity. The LM Sequential Flyback EVO is not strictly limited but has constrained production and is priced at CHF 168,000, approximately $213,000 USD.
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Omega
Omega Releases A White Ceramic Seamaster 300M For Milano Cortina 2026
Omega’s Seamaster Diver 300M Milano Cortina Edition is a 43.5mm diver in full white ceramic, designed to tie into the 2026 Winter Olympics. The frosted dial carries a zig-zag motif inspired by the Milano Cortina emblem, accented by dark blue printing and a gradient blue seconds hand. A titanium bezel and caseback keep weight in check while housing the Co-Axial Master Chronometer Calibre 8806, which offers a 55-hour power reserve and METAS-certified performance. Delivered on a white rubber strap and water-resistant to 300 meters, the watch is priced at $10,500 USD.
TAG Heuer
The new TAG Heuer Carrera Split-Seconds Chronograph
The TAG Heuer Carrera Split-Seconds Chronograph brings a full rattrapante complication into the modern Carrera line with a 42mm titanium case and translucent sapphire dial. Inside is the Calibre TH81-01, developed with Vaucher Manufacture Fleurier, offering 65 hours of power reserve and high-end finishing visible through the sapphire caseback. The design leans aggressive and technical, with a black rubber strap, vivid red accents, and a multi-layered dial architecture. Scheduled for June 2026, the watch is priced at CHF 110,000, or roughly $139,000 USD.
Zenith
The Zenith Defy Skyline Tourbillon Skeleton Further Elevates The Skyline Lineup
The Zenith Defy Skyline Tourbillon Skeleton tops the Skyline family with a 41mm solid 18k rose gold case and a fully open-worked El Primero 3630 SK movement. Its one-minute tourbillon and 5Hz beating heart are on full display, framed by bold indices and a layout that keeps legibility surprisingly strong for such heavy skeletonization. Buyers can choose between a rose gold bracelet and a blue rubber strap, leaning either dressy or sporty. At $103,700 USD and limited to 50 pieces, it sits as the flagship of the Skyline range.
Wearing Time - Reviews
A. Lange & Söhne
Hands On: A. Lange & Söhne Odysseus Honeygold
The A. Lange & Söhne Odysseus Honeygold is a luxurious sports watch crafted entirely from 18k Honeygold and limited to just 100 pieces. While it may be less visually bold than rivals like the Royal Oak or Nautilus, it compensates with exceptional build quality, satisfying weight, and a highly tactile sense of luxury. Ergonomics are strong overall, though the clasp is criticized as being too large for such an otherwise elegant sports watch, and the price of US$110,000 places it firmly at the very high end of the segment. Powered by the L155.1 movement with 50 hours of power reserve and 120 meters of water resistance, it combines shock-resistant engineering, clear day–date legibility, and classic Lange finishing into a compelling, if costly, modern sports Lange.
Breguet
Breguet Classique 7725 Watch Hands-On: Proof That Modern Technology Can Be Classically Elegant
The Breguet Classique Régulateur à Pivot Magnétique 7225 showcases how cutting-edge technology can coexist with traditional high watchmaking. Its 10Hz movement uses magnetic pivot points to improve accuracy and reduce mechanical wear, while a hand-engraved movement, multiple timekeeping dials, a power reserve indicator, and observation seconds are all arranged within a 41mm case made from a special 18k Breguet Gold alloy. The design blends classic aesthetics with a modern technical edge, featuring a retrograde scale, unconventional dial layout, and meticulous guilloché work that honors Breguet’s heritage. Priced at $99,000, the Classique 7225 appeals to both purists and innovation-focused collectors, and hints at even more advanced mechanical developments to come from the brand.
Comparing Time
Best Watches For The Money We’ve Reviewed (Not Just The Cheapest)
This comparison surveys a range of watches that deliver strong value, emphasizing how well they perform in daily life rather than just their price or spec sheet. It spans ultra-affordable pieces like the Casio F-91W and tough G-Shock DW9052, which shine through reliability and utility, to entry-level mechanicals such as the Orient Mako II with thoughtful design and solid movements. Higher-end options like the Omega Railmaster and Glashütte Original SeaQ are praised for pairing serious craftsmanship and capability with designs that are easy to live with. Across the spectrum, the common thread is a watch’s ability to feel worth its cost over time through comfort, dependability, and cohesive design.
The 10 Best Crazily Unique Watch Brands in the World, From Indie Darlings Studio Underd0g to Breitling
This feature explores how the watch landscape is tilting toward independent and unconventional brands that prioritize creativity and storytelling. Makers like Toledano & Chan, MB&F, Ressence, and Vanguart stand out for bold designs and technical audacity, attracting collectors who want distinct, conversation-starting pieces rather than traditional status symbols. At the same time, established houses such as Cartier and Louis Vuitton are recalibrating, deepening their horological offerings and reconnecting with their own histories to stay relevant. The article argues that today’s enthusiasts increasingly seek emotional connection, narrative, and individuality from their watches, not just logos and price tags.
Watching Time - Videos
I Checked Every Rolex Waitlist - Here’s What I Found
This video digs into how Rolex waitlists actually work, revealing why would‑be buyers often face long delays and mixed messages. It explains how high demand, constrained supply, and brand exclusivity combine to create chronic shortages and frustration. The creator compares how different dealers run their lists, from transparent, structured approaches to opaque, “black box” systems that leave clients guessing. Viewers come away with a clearer sense of what to expect and how to navigate the process more strategically.
Brutally Reviewing DJ Khaled’s FULL $10 Million Watch Collection
This video tours DJ Khaled’s reported $10 million watch collection, examining each piece for design, rarity, and overall taste level. The host mixes humor with critical commentary, pointing out where Khaled’s choices align with serious collecting and where they veer into pure flex territory. Along the way, the video offers context on the brands and references featured, using the collection as a lens on modern luxury watch culture. It’s as much about the spectacle of celebrity consumption as it is about horology.
Seiko Is Dead. Buy These Instead
Here the host argues that Seiko no longer delivers the value and innovation that once made it a default choice for enthusiasts. The video lays out how pricing, quality perception, and competition from microbrands and rivals have shifted, and why that matters for buyers today. It then proposes a roster of alternative brands and models that better meet the needs of design‑ and value‑conscious watch fans. Viewers get a guided tour of options that can fill the gap Seiko is perceived to have left behind.
ORIS PREVIEW 2026
This preview video, created by Michael Wolf and scheduled for a January 21, 2026 run date, offers an early look at Oris’s upcoming releases for the year. Although the database entry notes that the piece is unpublished and in draft form, it links out to a YouTube upload where the actual preview can be watched. The focus is on teeing up what Oris has planned rather than delivering a final, polished editorial package. It functions as a forward‑looking taste of the brand’s 2026 direction.
Watchmaker Explains: Why Timezone Watches Are Incorrect - Expect One
In this explainer, a watchmaker breaks down why most timezone and world‑time watches are not as accurate as many owners assume. The video covers the technical compromises and design shortcuts that lead to display errors across different time zones. It also clarifies common misunderstandings about how these complications are supposed to function in the first place. By the end, viewers gain a more realistic expectation of what timezone watches can and cannot do.
How to Verify a Genuine Rolex Watch
This video walks viewers through practical steps to authenticate a Rolex before buying. It starts with physical checks such as weight, finishing quality, smoothness of the seconds hand, and the precision of logos and engravings. The host then stresses the importance of supporting documentation—warranty cards, original papers, and cross‑checking model details against trusted references. Taken together, these visual and paperwork checks help viewers reduce the risk of buying a counterfeit Rolex.
Talking Time - Podcasts
Fratello On Air: The Speedmaster Reverse Panda Rocks, But We Miss The LEs
This episode of Fratello On Air focuses on the newly released Speedmaster Professional reverse panda, mixing technical impressions with nostalgia for earlier limited editions like the 2017 Speedy Tuesday 1. The hosts talk through what makes the new watch exciting, where it differs from past special runs, and how it fits into current Speedmaster culture. They also branch out to discuss other fresh releases, including the TAG Heuer Carrera Seafarer Chronograph and the brightly colored Tiffany & Co. Tiffany Timer, using them to frame broader trends in watch design. Casual segments on recent TV and the Handgelenkskontrolle wrist-check (featuring an Ollech & Wajs OW C-1000 Y and a Nivada F77 Chrono Mecaquartz) keep the tone relaxed and conversational.
BuyingTime at Auction
A few select current auctions that caught our eye on Grailzee and Bezel
[Thursday’s auction watch, the 2024 Omega Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch 42MM Brown Dial Rose Gold Bracelet (310.55.42.50.13.001) - was bid to $24,000 but did not meet its reserve. - make an offer]
2024 Glashütte Original Senator Cosmopolite 44MM Silver Dial Textile Strap (1-89-02-01-05-61)
Auction Report: The Traveler’s Complication in a Dinner-Jacket Suit: Glashütte Original Senator Cosmopolite (1-89-02-01-05-61)
If you like travel watches in the abstract but you actually travel in real life, the 2024 Glashütte Original Senator Cosmopolite is one of the more intelligently engineered answers in the category—and the reference you’re looking at (1-89-02-01-05-61) does it in 44mm red gold with a restrained silver dial. The Cosmopolite’s calling card is that it doesn’t just show “a second time zone.” It’s built to handle a messy world of timekeeping: a time zone ring that accounts not only for the standard full-hour offsets, but also for half-hour and even quarter-hour time zones, with color coding that makes the deviation obvious at a glance. That’s a meaningful distinction versus the typical world-timer that assumes the world runs neatly on the hour.
The Cosmopolite line’s “travel complication” traces back to Glashütte Original’s high-complication Grande Cosmopolite Tourbillon that debuted in 2012, and the Senator Cosmopolite effectively brought the travel-time concept down to a more wearable (and less terrifying) level for collectors who don’t need a tourbillon and perpetual calendar to catch a flight. The core idea remains the same: a dual-time display designed around real travel, paired with day/night indications and the brand’s signature Panorama Date—so you’re far less likely to do the “what day is it back home?” math at the hotel front desk after a red-eye. The movement is Glashütte Original’s in-house Calibre 89-02, and the watch is positioned by retailers as a flagship travel companion in the modern Senator family.
On the specifics of this lot: the seller is calling it very good condition, sized for up to an 8-inch wrist, and it’s coming with box, “additional items,” and papers dated October 2024—plus factory warranty coverage through October 2026. That warranty detail matters on a complicated traveler like this, because it takes some of the sting out of any post-purchase adjustments or regulation needs. One note to watch closely in the listing photos: this reference is commonly sold on leather/alligator straps through retailers, but this auctions description indicates a textile strap; that could be an OEM alternative or simply a swap, and it’s worth aligning what’s included (original strap, deployant/buckle type, spare strap, etc.) with the “additional items” language before the hammer falls.
Now to value—because red-gold travel complications can be a little like luxury SUVs: MSRP is one thing, the market is another. U.S. retail for this reference is widely shown at about $44,100. In the secondary market, current asking prices for 1-89-02-01-05-61 listings cluster broadly from the mid-$20,000s into the mid-$30,000s depending on condition, set completeness, and seller location, with some “full set” examples appearing in the low-to-mid $20,000s and other listings pushing well past $35,000. Translating that into a practical auction posture: assuming the watch presents as advertised (clean case, crisp hallmarks, no nasty surprises on the dial/hands, full warranty documentation, correct accessories), a fair-market “comfortable win” target is often in the high-$20,000s to low-$30,000s, while getting dragged into the mid-$30,000s starts to collide with retail-adjacent discount channels and stronger negotiating leverage elsewhere. As always, the premium you should be willing to pay rises if the lot is truly complete, the strap/buckle situation is confirmed, and the warranty is clearly transferable and properly documented.
The quick collector takeaway is that the Senator Cosmopolite is a connoisseur’s travel watch: deeply functional, unapologetically German in its logic, and still niche enough that you’re not buying what everyone else in the lounge is wearing. If you want a travel complication that respects the real, uneven map of global time zones—and you want it with two more years of factory warranty as a backstop—this is exactly the sort of auction lot that can make sense, provided you win it at a number that reflects the market rather than the MSRP.
This auction ends tonight at 7:58 pm on Wednesday, January 21, 2026—so it’s a “same-day decision” lot. If you want a disciplined approach, set your ceiling before the final hour, treat “very good condition” as a claim to be verified against photos, and let the warranty and papers be your confidence premium—but not your excuse to overpay.
Current bid: $7,500