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The Luxury Industry's Uncomfortable Truth About Sustainability

posted on 09th February 2026

TL;DR: The luxury industry is undergoing a fundamental shift toward sustainability, driven by younger British consumers who prioritise ethical sourcing over brand heritage. Lab-grown diamonds now repr...

Why Pre-Owned Rolex Demand Stays Strong Despite Shorter Waitlists

posted on 02nd February 2026

TL;DR: Pre-owned Rolex demand remains strong despite shorter authorised dealer waitlists because of immediate availability, strategic production limits, rising retail prices, and consistent appeal of ...

Market Data Actually Reveals About Rolex's Two Most Debated Models

posted on 29th January 2026

TL;DR: The GMT-Master II has appreciated 506% since 2010 and trades at 100% above retail. The Submariner shows 38% premiums over retail. Both models demonstrate exceptional value retention (+17.1% ave...

The Rolex Secondary Market in 2026: What the Numbers Actually Tell Us

posted on 28th January 2026

TL;DR Rolex maintains a 6.7% premium above retail in 2026's secondary market. The brand achieved 555% price growth from 2010 to 2025, with top models like the Submariner appreciating 335% over fiftee...

What Makes Cartier Watches Special | Timeless Luxury & Elegance

posted on 28th January 2026

What Is So Special About A Cartier Watch? When it comes to luxury watches, few names carry as much history, beauty, and respect as Cartier. For more than a century, Cartier has created timepieces tha...

When Watches Became Jewellery: Inside the £33 Billion Convergence Reshaping Luxury

posted on 27th January 2026

TL;DR: The luxury watch and jewellery markets are converging into a £33 billion industry by 2030. Gem-set watches, cocktail timepieces, and jewellery-inspired designs now dominate collector inte...

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