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 · JUN 2026

Where GMT prices are heading this year

Two-timezone steel has been the market's bellwether for a decade. Here is what the trading desk is actually seeing on s…

CARE · MAY 2026

When to service — and when to leave it alone

A movement service protects your watch. An unnecessary one costs you money and, on vintage, can cost you value. Timing …

DIAMONDS · APR 2026

Factory vs. aftermarket diamond setting

Stones on a watch either add six figures or subtract five — depending entirely on who set them. Here is how the market …

GUIDES · MAR 2026

Buying your first serious watch in the UAE

Grey market or authorized dealer? Dubai retail or import? The UAE is one of the best places on earth to buy a watch — i…

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