And you are Gastby The Magnifique. ;)

Trends in Global Watchmaking

By: SALMANPK : June 5th, 2026-17:16

In their recent excellent video discussing the Watches and Wonders 2026 both Tim Mosso and Jack Forster had an interesting discussion about how they didn't see any real innovation, things felt repetitive and prices overall have become too expensive. The s...

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Trends in Global Watchmaking

Sometimes I'm not sure if they see beyond the data-harvesting of their social media app...

You have a valid point, there is a disconnect some where

That's a pretty comprehensive list you've put together SALMANPK...

Thank You 😊🙏, I hooked them up with The Ring

Great comprehensive post my friend 👍👌👌

Thank You Sir 😊👍🙏, that is a Great Suggestion, I love his work and that of his mentor....

And Vianney was damn right 😉

Thank you for writing this article and for your tour d’horizon of international watchmaking. It coincides well with the fact that I just purchased my watch from a smaller brand from China this week.

My Pleasure 😊🙏, I like that saying 😁👍

I sadly have to agree with them. Nothing new under the sun, and hard to notice a trend, here. Not only this year, but for some years now.

Sensei have you ever considered Independents or Startup Brands to wear?

With Indies, I fear a service or repair won't be easy, or, with years passing, not possible.

I understand, why it doesn't bother me is that with the new technology and know how there are many places that can replicate the part and a substantial increase in the number of people around the World with watchmaking knowledge

To repair a simple Bulova is not that easy. Imagine for an Indie...

Shall we try to do a post to make a list of watch repair/service centers worldwide where such problems can be solved by tapping into the WPS Brain Trust?

That would be a great idea.

Would you like to take the lead and start it and everyone can reply to it with their recommendations

Please do it! It is your idea and an excellent one.

But You are Count Vlad Sensei the Immortal One 😇

And you are Gastby The Magnifique. ;)

🤣 hahaha, more like Lazy Sal 😂

Which is too cool!

Amazing voyage around the world with your photos.

Glad you Joined on the Journey 😊🙏

I have conservative taste and not seeking innovation for my watches

I like your taste in watches, I agree with you, that is the case in the secondary market, but I would be surprised if the owners of the Legacy Primes see all that action and won't have an acute case of FOMO and wonder how they missed it