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SJX Podcast: A New Era for Independent Watchmaking
Episode 35 of the SJX Podcast spotlights a surge of engineering‑driven innovation among independent watchmakers. Rexhep Rexhepi unveiled his first in‑house chronograph, while Ressence released the Type 11 with a competitively priced movement. Russian creators Anton Suhanov and Konstantin Chaykin pushed technical boundaries with a 15 mm luminous balance wheel and the 1.65 mm ThinKing, respectively. New entrants Stéphane Pierre and Mathieu Cleguer also introduced novel escapement designs, underscoring a broader shift toward engineer‑led brands.
World’s Oldest Watch Store Acquired by Patek Philippe
Beyer Chronometrie, the world’s oldest watch shop with a 266‑year legacy, has been sold to Patek Philippe and will close at the end of 2026. The historic Zurich Bahnhofstrasse location will be transformed into an enlarged, brand‑exclusive Patek Philippe boutique....
SJX Podcast: State of the Industry 2026
Episode 31 of the SJX Podcast examines two pivotal industry reports – Vontobel’s primary‑market analysis and EveryWatch’s secondary‑market study – to map where value is concentrating in luxury watches. The hosts highlight a K‑shaped market split, with high‑end segments expanding...