We are always scouring the web for the most amazing watches currently available, and each Friday we share five standout pieces with you. We’ve been bringing you, our fellow collectors, some happy news lately , stating that the global watch market continues to lose value . This has created a sustained buyer’s market .
Using market analysis tools , we’ve shown that most Rolex models generally , GMT-Masters specifically , Patek Philippe’s Nautilus , the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak and even the highly collectible vintage Omega Speedmaster continue to dip in price. And then there’s the curious case of Cartier, which keeps going up. Cartier as a brand has experienced a 7.
27 percent increase in market performance over the past 12 months according to ChronoPulse (Chrono24’s data tool), with much of that increase coming in the last three months alone. Custom Cartier watches and rare vintage pieces are through the roof, while the standard model Tanks also are going up, but remain relatively more attainable. Why is Cariter on the rise? That’s a difficult question to answer.
Watch trends are as predictable as weather, but smaller watches and dressier watches are as undeniably on the rise as this summer’s heat. When the very small Cartier Tank Mini swept headlines during Watches & Wonders this year , we knew the small watch trend had momentum. Then, just this week, our local pizza guy told us he is saving for a smaller Rolex Datejust, because, as he said, “I just can’t w.