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Robbie Henshaw’s favourite watch plus the other Irish artisan watch makers you need to know

While the homegrown watch market has historically been small, things are on the up with Irish-owned or led niche watch brands making an international mark

This Swiss watch brand’s makeover has tripled the sales – thanks to its new CEO and a fresh watch line

Swiss-Italian Guido Terreni has hit refresh on the Swiss watch brand Parmigiani Fleurier – refocusing the brand on the now red-hot Tonda PF

Rare Patek Philippe expected to reach sale of €4.2m in auction and test vintage watch market

Less than 300 of the ‘Pink on Pink’ Patek Philippe 1518’s were ever made, and the sale will serve as a bellwether for the strength of the watch auction market

Rare Rolex Milgauss sells for record €2.3m at Swiss auction

The Milgauss was one of the highest priced timepieces sold during a weekend of watch auctions in Geneva

UK luxury watchmaker Bremont taps new CEO who relaunched market-leading Tudor brand

Davide Cerrato will take on the role of chief executive officer and join the board of the UK’s largest independent maker of luxury watches

Are smartwatches still a threat to the Swiss watch industry?

When the Apple Watch launched in 2015, it was viewed as an existential threat to the industry

The best new watches of 2023, plus why the luxury watch world is looking to Ireland

Waiting lists, new boutiques, and an ever-more discerning customer: Ireland is experiencing a watch boom, writes Leslie Williams

This pre-loved Rolex model worn by Paul Newman is topping the secondary watch market

Pre-owned Rolex Daytona watches are outperforming the market, with prices for the model gaining 4 per cent in the past month

Audemars Piguet becomes first luxury watch brand to offer a warranty scheme against stolen watches

With an average watch price of about €50,000, the brand will guarantee to replace, refund, or repair any stolen or damaged watch bought in 2022 or 2023 for two years

Patek Philippe to release first new watch line in 24 years

President of Patek Phillipe Thierry Stern said the new model line is expected to be unveiled later this year or next year

Rare Patek Philippe watch sells for record €5.4 million at auction

The Patek Philippe ‘Sky Moon Tourbillon’ is now the most expensive timepiece ever sold at an online auction

First look at Dublin’s newest luxury watch store

The luxury watchmaker Breitling is showcasing its aviation and engineering heritage in a customised space that encourages customers to delve into the history of the brand

On the Hour: 5 of the best-looking new watches to know

From the limited-edition TAG Carrera to Tissot’s new mint green automatic, these are five of the sleekest new styles out so far in 2023

The Watch Report: From the hottest autumn launches to new luxury stores, the Irish watch market is thriving

The Irish retail watch market is facing an unprecedented period of expansion, with some of autumn’s hottest releases available here for the first time

Watch trends: the standout models from the world’s biggest watch show reviewed

With the world’s biggest watch show just wrapped up in Geneva, here are the best new timepieces coming this year, from Cartier and Vacheron Constantin to Rolex and TAG Heuer.

A Guide to Collecting

The collectables market is booming. Luxury specialist Dee Bowman explains just how to start a collection, from paperweights to masterpieces.

Wrist Factor

Leslie Williams celebrates some of the newest and most classic timepieces that revel in art and design.

Object of Desire: Timeless timepiece from opera lore

Adventures in technophobia

Elaine Prendeville gets immersed in Huawei’s elite smartwatch, the 3 Pro

Second to none: Why a pre-owned watch is a good investment

It can be both a satisfying indulgence and a savvy investment, but there are a few pitfalls to avoid in the process, says watch collector Leslie Williams