Phillips in Association with Bacs & Russo sold four unique Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Four Seasons watches in London for £37.3 million (about $49.4 million). Summer fetched £10.3 million, Autumn £10.2 million, Winter £10 million and Spring £6.8 million. Proceeds will benefit the Roger Federer Foundation and Re:wild through an initiative linked to Rolex’s Perpetual Planet programme.
Why it matters · interpretationThe scale of these results suggests exceptional collector demand for unique contemporary Rolex watches in a charitable auction setting, rather than a benchmark for regular-production Daytonas.
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The updated Santos de Cartier Chronograph combines a refined dial and slimmer profile with Cartier’s automatic manufacture calibre 1904 CH MC. Its case measures 47.5 × 39.8 mm and is 11.6 mm thick. The steel and steel-and-yellow-gold versions share nearly identical specifications but offer distinct wrist presence; an all-yellow-gold version is also available.
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Omega’s recently introduced Constellation Observatory collection pairs automatic movements and chronometer and METAS certification with design inspiration from the 1950s. Its heritage traces back to the precious-metal Centenary chronometers of 1948 and the Constellation line launched in 1952, distinguished by its name and applied star on the dial.
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MeisterSinger’s NL Edition 2026 Tulpe is a single-hand watch limited to 66 examples. Its design combines Delft blue with a three-dimensional tulip motif, retaining the brand’s characteristic single-hand approach to displaying the time.
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Rolex adds the Perpetual Padellone annual calendar in a 39 mm Everose gold or platinum case, drawing inspiration from the vintage reference 8171. Everose models have intense white dials, while platinum versions feature ice blue. A matte-grained dial, raised satin-finished date track, blue pointer-date hand and transparent caseback distinguish the design.
Why it matters · interpretationThis suggests Rolex is broadening the Perpetual collection’s role in complicated dress watches, drawing on its vintage calendar-watch heritage.
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The Limited Edition held its first Days Of The Independents private fair in London the week before September 28, 2026. Following its tenth-anniversary gathering, the event brought together independent watchmakers across different price ranges and approaches, including Laurent Ferrier and 18-year-old Ricky Hong.