https://professionalwatches.com Wed, 20 May 2026 13:22:20 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://professionalwatches.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/cropped-PW-Site-icon-2-32x32.png https://professionalwatches.com 32 32 https://professionalwatches.com/swatch-botches-royal-pop-launch/ Mon, 18 May 2026 17:30:41 +0000 https://professionalwatches.com/?p=102750 Swatch is a multi-billion dollar a year Swiss-based company, which has a significant presence in the US, and around the world. That fact was put on full display this past weekend, when reports were rampart across the internet and Instagram (with loads of video evidence to back it all up) that chaos was ensuing across…]]> https://professionalwatches.com/swatch-x-audemars-piguet-royal-pop/ Tue, 12 May 2026 15:02:38 +0000 https://professionalwatches.com/?p=102685 Take one of the most hyped watches of all time, the Royal Oak, and market it as an entry-level bioceramic watch, akin to what Swatch Group did with the Omega Speedmaster via the MoonSwatch, and there’s a chance the results might be incredible. The Swatch x Audemars Piguet “Royal Pop,” is a design that’s not…]]> https://professionalwatches.com/royal-pop/ Tue, 12 May 2026 14:20:56 +0000 https://professionalwatches.com/?p=102716 Swatch and Audemars Piguet built up the anticipation around the Royal Pop, then, predictably, could not wait until the May 16th to make it official. The Audemars Piguet x Swatch “Royal Pop” is presented in Swatch’s proprietary bioceramic (plastic) material, with the unmistakable, and highly desirable Gerald Genta-octagonal-shaped case design. The case measures 40 mm…]]> https://professionalwatches.com/patek-philippe-6105g-001-celestial/ Sun, 10 May 2026 18:27:38 +0000 https://professionalwatches.com/?p=102647 Patek Philippe’s new Celestial timepiece features a massive 18K white gold case, coupled with an equally astronomical price. Unlike the company’s hyped Nautilus, which carries a legendarily high secondary retail market value despite having a basic movement, the 6105G-001 Celestial delivers actual horological innovations, that somewhat justify its sky high ask. Case With a space…]]> https://professionalwatches.com/hydroconquest-2026-commonwealth-games-limited-edition/ Wed, 22 Apr 2026 06:18:32 +0000 https://professionalwatches.com/?p=102613 Following the viral success of the HydroConquest last month, Longines wasted no time releasing another variant just one month later. The Hydroconquest 2026 Commonwealth Games Limited Edition takes a cue from its sibling Omega’s Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M “Turquoise” which costs $7,800. Both are dive watches, and both have a turquoise/teal gradient dial, but the…]]> https://professionalwatches.com/rolex-green-ombre-dial-datejust-41/ Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:23:03 +0000 https://professionalwatches.com/?p=102576 Rolex introduced a special green Datejust as part of its Oyster 100 anniversary year. Dating back to 1926, the Oyster case is Rolex’s name for its water and dust resistant case, an area of watchmaking expertise they pioneered, and still lead in 100 years later in 2026. You’d think this would mean they’d come out…]]> https://professionalwatches.com/2026-rolex-daytona-rolesium-ref-126502/ Tue, 14 Apr 2026 07:36:01 +0000 https://professionalwatches.com/?p=102546 In the realm of serious watch collecting, today Rolex introduced a pretty serious off-catalog variant of the brand’s most coveted timepiece, the Daytona. The 2026 Daytona Rolesium Ref. 126502, features a 904L Oystersteel middle case, bracelet, and pushers, with a sapphire caseback and bezel ring crafted in 950 platinum. Interestingly, the ceramic bezel has been…]]> https://professionalwatches.com/rolex-and-tudor-predictions-2026/ Mon, 13 Apr 2026 02:47:53 +0000 https://professionalwatches.com/?p=100698 With Watches and Wonders 2026 hours away, here are our predictions, just in time for the big show. Of course, the most talked about prediction this year is pretty obvious, and we’ll discuss that later. First, here’s a short list of Rolex and Tudor watch launches we think could happen at Watches and Wonders 2026.…]]> https://professionalwatches.com/the-1916-company-opens-manhattan-beach-flagship/ Sun, 12 Apr 2026 22:22:39 +0000 https://professionalwatches.com/?p=102499 The 1916 Company has entered the Los Angeles-market, with a stunning flagship storefront, that represents its 25th location worldwide. Located in Southern California, in Manhattan Village, The 1916 Company’s new Manhattan Beach watch and jewelry store spans 5,800 square feet, and marks the retailer’s eighth Official Rolex Jeweler location. In the main showroom, there are…]]> https://professionalwatches.com/quantum-barracuda/ Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:53:09 +0000 https://professionalwatches.com/?p=102442 Quantum watches may be a brand name you’re unfamiliar with, but it’s been around for over 30 years, and the company’s original dive watch is all-new for 2026. Fittingly named after the fast swimming, carnivorous, saltwater fish known for hunting at speeds up to 27 mph, the Barracuda, is presented in a new 41 mm…]]>