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The Watch Industry Has a Problem | Watches & Wonders 2026 Recap

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The Watch Industry Has a Problem | Watches & Wonders 2026 Recap

Wei Koh, Constant Kwong and Joyceline Tully come together for a wide-ranging roundtable discussion reflecting on Watches and Wonders 2026, from the year’s most important watches to the deeper challenges currently facing the watch industry.

The conversation explores the growing polarization of the market, rising prices, shrinking mechanical watch volumes and the increasing difficulty of engaging younger collectors, while examining why brands such as Rolex, Patek Philippe and Cartier continue to dominate through strong identity and enduring relevance.

Alongside this broader industry discussion, the team highlights some of the standout creations of the fair, including the Parmigiani Fleurier Chronograph Mystérieux, TAG Heuer’s compliant-technology Evergraph chronograph, Rexhep Rexhepi’s extraordinary chronograph architecture, the Bulgari Octo Finissimo 37mm, Cartier’s latest Santos-Dumont and several of the key anniversary releases from Rolex and Patek Philippe.