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Rapaport Managing Editor Leah Meirovich portrait image
Swatch’s Royal Pop: Total Failure or Mad Genius?  

Critics have panned the chaos that resulted from the watch line’s hyped-up launch, but the diamond industry can learn a thing or two from its marketing language.

Rapaport Group CEO Dan Mano portrait image
The Legacy of Time 

Watches, like all luxury products, become truly valuable when they carry emotional meaning.

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The Highs and Lows of a Split Luxury Watch Market

Four top brands account for 55% of sales, while mid-range ones are struggling at retail.

A pink-gold Patek Philippe automatic minute-repeating perpetual calendar wristwatch (left), and a stainless steel Rolex automatic wristwatch with sweep center seconds and black gilt dial image
The Watches Ticking All the Boxes: A Look at the Data

Auction houses, secondhand sellers, and jewelry insurers weigh in on which timepiece brands are the most popular, who’s buying them, and how much they’re paying.

A Ulysse Nardin robot that greeted guests at Watches and Wonders 2026 image
Fitting AI into the Watchmaker’s Workshop 

Automation software helps speed up delivery and analyze data, but the exclusive brands still rely on old-fashioned craftsmanship.

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Meet the New Generation of Watch Enthusiasts 

For Gen Z consumers, buying a luxury timepiece is first and foremost about self-expression and personal aesthetic.

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What Do Women Want? Watches of All Kinds

Female collectors are a growing segment of the timepiece market – and they’re not limiting themselves to the traditional “ladies’” models.

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Auctions & Estate
A selection of Rolexes on display image
Pre-Owned Timepieces Are Getting Their Equilibrium Back

Though demand slipped after a pandemic-era sales spike, the organic revival of a true collector’s market has led to sustained recovery.

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Six Exceptional Watches from the Auction Block

Execs talk about the most expensive and extraordinary timepieces they’ve ever offered up for bidding.

Paul Boutros portrait image
How Phillips Weathered Tariffs and Turbulence for a Triumphant Year 

The story behind 2025’s record watch auction results, and a guide to keeping the momentum going in 2026.

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Retail
Elle Hill portrait image
Trade Secrets: A Wake-Up Call for Diamond Suppliers 

To succeed in today’s digital-first retail environment, upstream players have a lot of catching up to do.

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Retail Rap: Is It Worth Jewelers’ While to Offer Watch Repair In-Store?

Five industry professionals share their thoughts on providing this service, and how it contributes to both client relationships and company revenue.

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What Cruise Retail Can Teach Jewelers About Activation 

Instead of waiting for customers to walk in the door, store owners need to draw them in with structured engagement.

Sonia Esther Soltani (left) and Beth Bernstein image
The Final Cut: The Dream Teams of the Jewelry World

A new book by Beth Bernstein and Sonia Esther Soltani profiles the people and relationships behind 22 contemporary brands.

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Data
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The Rapaport Price List: July 2026

Dive into the proprietary diamond data shaping the industry’s business decisions.

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