This blog is a space where we share our personal experiences with luxury watches and fine jewellery. It's a collection of stories, insights, and reflections from our own journey, alongside perspectives from the best within the industry.
·Kaitlyn Dotson
Every summer the world's oldest tennis tournament turns a corner of south west London a vivid shade of green, and on the wrist of its champions sits a crown. This is the story of Rolex and Wimbledon, the slate and green Datejust collectors prize, and what one costs today in sterling.
·Kaitlyn Dotson
Rolex built its reputation on precision, prestige, and performance. Yet scattered throughout the brand's century-long history are watches so unusual, so experimental, or so short-lived that even seasoned collectors do a double-take. From a Rolex powered by a quartz movement to dials painted in colours that look lifted from a Caribbean sunset, these are the watches that tell a very different story about one of the world's great watchmakers.
·Kaitlyn Dotson
Following the official price update effective February 2026, a modern Rolex costs between £550 and £780 to service, classic five digit references run from £830 to £1,190, and vintage four digit pieces range from £1,380 to £7,350. Every official overhaul also includes a two year guarantee. Full official price tables, likely extra part costs, and what the service involves are all below.
·Kaitlyn Dotson
Cartier has lifted its US watch prices as of 21 May 2026, with most icons climbing around 14–18% on top-end gold and diamond-set models. Here's exactly what's changing, why it's happening, which watches feel it most, whether the jewellery could be next, and why the smart money may already be looking at the pre-owned counter rather than the boutique window.
·Kaitlyn Dotson
Audemars Piguet has quietly done something it has never done in fifty years — licensed the Royal Oak's design language to another watchmaker. Gone is the assumption that the octagonal bezel and eight hexagonal screws belong only to Le Brassus. In its place is the Royal Pop, eight Bioceramic pocket watches launched with Swatch that triggered 300-person queues, store closures, and £15,000 eBay asks within hours. If you're wondering whether to chase one, the picture three days later is very different from launch day.
·Kaitlyn Dotson
Rolex has quietly changed the documents that prove a watch is real. The 2026 warranty card and hang tag now share a green wood-grain finish, joined by a hidden line of defence against counterfeiters. Here is what changed, why it matters, and how to read the new set.
·Kaitlyn Dotson
Around Watches & Wonders Geneva 2026, Rolex quietly introduced four gem-set Cosmograph Daytona references that won't appear on any website, won't be shown to journalists, and won't be offered to walk-in clients. References 126595SARO, 126596SABV, 126598TML, and 126599SAVL, each built around a different precious metal and an entirely distinct colour story, are among the most significant Daytona releases in years.
·Kaitlyn Dotson
Owning a Patek Philippe is one thing, but selling it without damaging your relationship with the authorised dealer is another. For serious collectors, that relationship can be worth far more than any single watch. This guide walks through the options available, the risks attached to each, and how to navigate the process with both your price and your standing intact.
