The Patina Register

A Reference Journal for Vintage Wristwatch Collectors

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Vintage wristwatch on a dark leather surface

Market Trends

Geneva Spring 2026 Auction Recap: Steel Sports Cool, Complicated Vintage Warms

The May sales in Geneva confirmed a two-speed market: modern steel sports watches softened another notch, while complicated vintage pieces from the 1940s and 1950s posted the strongest hammer premiums of the season.

May 24, 20269 min read

Auction preview room displaying vintage watches on velvet trays

Market Trends

New York Autumn 2026 Sales Preview: What the Estimates Are Telling Us

The New York December sales rarely eclipse Geneva in absolute value, but their catalogues are the clearest read on how American-held vintage is being positioned for the next cycle.

July 20, 20269 min read