Watch Collector

Hint: more watches, fewer collections and (relatively) lower price points.

The leader of the pre-owned giant has big plans for the future—and is eyeing some interesting new prospects.

In a year that saw soaring demand for high-end watches, these models stood out.

The outer carriages of Purnell’s $450,000 Escape II rainbow watch are set with rubies, sapphires and emeralds.

The new model, which debuted at Dubai Watch Week, will be made in a limited run of just 10 watches per year.

The ceramic timepiece is the Swiss watchmaker’s take on a black diamond.

The new Traditionelle Complete Calendar Openface is an update you can’t look away from.

One example of the Nautilus Ref. 5711 sold for $6.5 million at auction last weekend.

Martians, monsters and astronomical orbs inhabit these works of horological art.