THE JOURNAL

Notes on the market

Pricing trends, care guides and diamond-setting insights — written from the trading desk, not the press release.

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MARKET · OCT 2026

Rolex Datejust 41 126331 Chocolate Diamond Dial Price & Demand Surge in Dubai

Dubai’s luxury watch ecosystem remains one of the most dynamic secondary markets globally, where high-demand references…

GUIDES · JUL 2026

Questions to ask before you pay a deposit

A deposit is where good-faith negotiations turn into a binding commitment. Ask these before you send anything, not afte…

GUIDES · JUL 2026

Authorized dealer vs. grey market: what's the real difference

"Grey market" sounds shady. Mostly it isn't — it just means a different set of trade-offs than buying from an authorize…

GUIDES · JUL 2026

How to verify a watch is authentic before you buy

Counterfeits have gotten good enough that "it looks right" isn't good enough. Here's what an independent check actually…

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