short take · watches

women aren’t just entering watch collecting. they may be redefining value.

written by angelito tan17 september 2026

Watch collecting has long been shaped by a male idea of value: rarity, references, investment, auctions. That still matters. But it is not the whole story anymore. The secondary market is starting to show stronger demand for women’s watches, and with it, a broader idea of what makes a watch worth owning. For luxury brands, the question is no longer only who is buying. It is who gets to decide what stays desirable after the sale.