The Journal

Luxury Watches

Expert reviews, market insights, and curated stories from the world of luxury watches.

The Best Automatic Watches Under £2,000 for UK Buyers

The best automatic watches under £2,000 for UK buyers: six expert picks — from the Tissot PRX Powermatic 80 to the Nomos Club — chosen for how they wear daily.

12 October 2026

Read Article

Fine Jewellery

How Certification Changed Buying Diamonds and Watches Online

2 September 2026

Luxury Watches

Is the Omega Speedmaster Still Worth Buying in 2026

24 August 2026

Latest Articles

Luxury Watches

In-House Watch Movements vs ETA and Sellita Explained

In-house watch movements versus ETA and Sellita: understand what the price gap really buys, how servicing differs, and which movement philosophy suits your ownership.

10 August 2026Read →

Luxury Watches

How to Buy a Pre-Owned Omega Speedmaster in the UK

Buying a pre-owned Omega Speedmaster in the UK? This guide covers every generation, key references, price ranges, and the checks that protect your purchase.

27 July 2026Read →

Luxury Watches

Which Luxury Watches Hold Their Value in the UK

Which luxury watches hold value in the UK? This honest guide covers the six factors driving secondary market performance, with real data on Rolex, Patek Philippe, Omega and Tudor.

6 July 2026Read →

Luxury Watches

Why Independent Watchmakers Beat Big Three On Watch Value In 2026

Independent watchmakers outperform big brands in 2026 on scarcity, auction demand and long-term servicing clarity, helping buyers judge value.

24 June 2026Read →

Watch Repair

Watch Servicing in the UK: What to Expect and What It Costs

Watch servicing in the UK demystified: from service intervals and full movement overhauls to authorised centre vs independent watchmaker costs. Find out how.

5 June 2026Read →

Luxury Watches

Nomos Glashütte Watch Review: Is It Worth Buying in 2026

In a small Saxon town that has been making watches since 1845, a relatively young brand is producing movements that require the kind of patient, skilled hand-finishing that most Swiss manufacturers ab

1 June 2026Read →

Luxury Watches

How Bio-Materials And Recycled Titanium Are Changing Luxury Watches

A decade ago, the conversation in luxury watches still began with weight. Gold felt serious. Platinum felt final. Steel was respected, but it was rarely treated as the main act in a six-figure purchas

21 May 2026Read →

Luxury Watches

Digital Twin NFTs Help Luxury Watches Prove Authentic Provenance

In London, provenance is integral to the watch itself, not a separate document. Collectors expect a lasting record that endures through servicing, ownership changes, and time. By 2026, this record is

12 May 2026Read →

Expensive Watch

COSC Certification Explained: What It Means for Your Watch

Chronometer. The word appears on more watch dials than almost any other technical designation. Rolex prints it across the Submariner's dial. Tudor uses it on the Black Bay line. Omega's Master Chronom

6 May 2026Read →