Is the Watch Market Crashing? 2025 Wrapped & 2026 Predictions

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From Tariff Shocks to the Rolex "Land-Dweller" rumors, 2025 was a roller coaster for watch collectors. Watch Friend (@watchfriendofficial) breaks down the biggest news from Rolex, Omega, and the rest of the industry. What does this mean for watch prices in 2026? Topics covered: The impact of Tariffs on Swiss Watches Rolex and Omega 2026 Forecast The state of the secondary market ⏱️TIMESTAMPS 🎬 00:00 | Intro: A Year of Surprises 🗓️ 00:11 | January: Price Increases & Anniversaries 00:14 — Rolex price list (graphic / list) 00:20 — Vacheron Constantin 222 (Stainless Steel) 00:28 — Omega Speedmaster Moonphase Meteorite 00:33 — Tudor Flamingo Blue (Daring Collection) 00:36 — Otsuka Lotec No.5 Kai 00:38 — Jiro Katayama model 00:40 — Louis Vui tton Tambour Convergence Drag Hour 00:45 — Bulgari Serpenti Mechanical 🗓️00:48 | February: Grand Seiko Takes Over 00:50 — Grand Seiko SLGH027 (Ever Brilliant Steel) 00:56 — Grand Seiko SBGH351 / SBGH353 00:59 — Bulgari × MB&F Serpenti 01:04 — Grand Seiko SBGH368 (Cherry Blossom) 01:12 — Omega Seamaster Diver 300 (Bronze Gold / Burgundy) 01:20 — Citizen Soyotaa 37mm 🗓️01:25 | March: Complications & Collaborations 01:30 — Fierce × Studio Underd0g “Gimlet” 01:37 — Breitling Navitimer B19 Perpetual Calendar 01:42 — TAG Heuer Formula 1 Clocks 01:44 — TAG Heuer Monaco Split-Seconds Chronograph 01:49 — Ressence Type 7 GMT 01:50 — Breitling Top Time (B31 caliber) 01:57 — Tudor Black Bay 58 Burgundy 02:00 — Tudor Pelagos Ultra 🗓️02:05 | April: Watches & Wonders + Land-Dweller 02:09 — Cartier Tank à Guichets 02:14 — Grand Seiko UFA SLGB1 / SLGB003 02:23 — Zenith 160th Anniversary (blue models) 02:28 — Chopard Alpine Eagle Platinum 02:30 — Rolex Land-Dweller 🗓️02:47 | May: Tariffs & High Complications 02:49 — Louis Vuitton High Horology pieces 02:55 — Tudor Black Bay Chrono Carbon 25 03:43 — Tudor Pelagos FXD Chrono Pink 03:00 — U.S.–Switzerland tariff headline graphic 03:09 — Vacheron Constantin Openworked Grand Complication 03:18 — Omega Seamaster Railmaster 03:25 — MB&F Special Project One (38mm) 🗓️03:27 | June: Tool Watches & Brand Changes 03:28 — Breitling Superocean Heritage (new case) 03:31 — Tudor Black Bay 54 Blue Lagoon 03:35 — Armin Strom Gravity Equal Force Sapphire Blue 03:40 — Turbillon Citadel 7255 03:48 — Tudor Pelagos FXD Chrono Yellow 🗓️03:52 | July: Craft & Color 03:54 — Vacheron Constantin Métiers d’Art Zodiac 04:00 — Omega Seamaster Diver 300 Orange 04:05 — IWC Top Gun Miramar (Ceramic / Steel) 04:12 — Zenith 04:13 — Christopher 🗓️04:19 | August: Tariffs Hit Switzerland 04:19 — Tariff implementation headline (39%) 04:26 — Cartier Santos Demoiselle (Taylor Swift) 04:34 — Christopher Ward C60 “Jumbo” (6.6mm) 🗓️04:43 | September: Geneva Watch Days 04:43 — Geneva Watch Days event visuals 04:52 — Rolex US Open appearance 04:58 — Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar 38mm 05:02 — Hermès H08 (new colorways) 05:07 — Studio Underd0g × Fears “Man hattan” 🗓️05:13 | October: Ultra-High Horology 05:18 — Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Jumbo Extra-Thin RD#5 05:25 — Cartier Santos Titanium 05:30 — Timex Attilier GMT 24 M1A 05:34 — Seiko × Bamford Collaboration 05:38 — Rolex 6062 Yellow Golden ($6.2M) 🗓️05:46 | November: Awards & Industry Moves 05:48 — Tissot PRX 38mm 05:53 — Man of the Hour doc series 05:58 — LVMH / Le Jour Pere acquisition graphic 06:02 — Dubai Watch Week montage 06:08 — Tudor Ranger “Dune” 06:10 — Chopard L.U.C Grand Strike 06:13 — URWERK × Ulysse Nardin UR-Freak 🗓️06:18 | December: Records & Reflection 06:23 — Breguet Experimental 10Hz Constant Force 06:26 — Vacheron Constantin Ultra-Thin Perpetual Calendar 06:32 — TAG Heuer × Fragment Carrera 06:36 — F.P. Journe (Coppola auction piece $10.65M) 06:43 — Nomos Club Sport World Timer 📖06:48 | Final Recap & Question ❓ QUESTION FOR VIEWERS Which month truly defined 2025 for you? April’s Land-Dweller moment? August’s tariff shock? Or December’s record-breaking finales? ⚠️ DISCLAIMER This video is for educational and documentary purposes only. All visuals are used under fair use. No financial or investment advice is provided. 🔔 SUPPORT THE CHANNEL If you enjoyed this breakdown: 👍 Like the video 💬 Comment your favorite release 📌 Subscribe to @watchfriendofficial for weekly watch news and deep dives. #watchfriend #watchfriendofficial #WatchWrapped2025 #RolexLandDweller #WatchIndustry #Horology #LuxuryWatches #SwissWatches #WatchCollectors