Professional Watches

Professional Watches is a digital magazine located in New York City, catering to watch collectors, enthusiasts, and anyone eager to explore the world of wristwatches. The website boasts stunning visuals, elegant fonts, and a full-width cover layout that mimics the look of a high-end magazine. Each page features unique insights, with a range of categories including news, style, hands-on experiences, and watch reviews. Alongside our daily articles, we also offer helpful reference sections such as a watch glossary, caliber guide, and a watch buying guide, all designed to provide quick access to useful information for making informed purchasing choices.

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Rolex bets on gold with the GMT-Master II "Tiger Iron"

1 day ago | professionalwatches.com | Jason Jason |Jason Pitsch

Rolex leaned into precious metals this year. Among other models, the popular GMT-Master II received a precious metal case, bracelet, and a (very) special dial. Launched at Watches and Wonders 2025, the latest Rolex GMT-Master II “Tiger Iron” features the same 40 mm diameter case and 70-hour automatic winding caliber 3285 introduced in 2018.
Impacts of Tariffs on Swiss Watches

3 days ago | professionalwatches.com | Jason Jason |Jason Pitsch

Currently at 10%, tariffs on Swiss goods imported into the US are causing a ripple effect on the watch industry. Aggressive tariff policies are impacting the US and global economies at a time when inflation and economic uncertainty have already caused profound, long-lasting changes to consumer spending habits. Not to mention, the currency exchange rate between the United States and Switzerland is currently unfavorable (100 USD equates to approximately 80 CHF).
Atowak Manta X

4 days ago | professionalwatches.com | Jason Jason |Jason Pitsch

Atowak introduces a unique satellite wandering-hour timepiece equipped with three world-first innovations. Visually distinguished by a (bullhead) crown at 12, the Manta X features an unorthodox case design, yet measures a relatively standard 42 mm x 13 mm (49.5 mm lug-to-lug) — allowing for an ergonomic fit on the wrist despite its atypical configuration.
The Pelagos Ultra

1 week ago | professionalwatches.com | Jason Jason |Jason Pitsch

At Watches and Wonders 2025, Tudor debuted its most advanced Pelagos professional dive watch in a new Ultra form. The Pelagos Ultra bears a resemblance to Tudor’s famous relative, the Rolex Submariner, but whereas that’s a luxury sports watch with numerous polished surfaces, the Ultra’s titanium case, ceramic bezel insert, dial, titanium bracelet (and rubber strap) are all matte and all business.
Tick Tock: Making Moves

1 week ago | professionalwatches.com | Jason Jason |Jason Pitsch

According to the latest Morgan Stanley Luxury Watch Report, Rolex currently owns a whopping 32%+ share of the Swiss watch market. The Luxury Watch Report is not based on direct or complete information, but in an industry shrouded in secrecy, whether it’s Morgan Stanley or media in general, those who want to keep audiences informed sometimes have no choice but to operate with incomplete information when reporting on certain areas of the watch business.
Rory wears Speedmaster during 2025 Masters award ceremony

1 week ago | professionalwatches.com | Jason Jason |Jason Pitsch

Rory Mcllroy wears an Omega Speedmaster during the 2025 Masters award ceremony. Not any Omega Speedmaster — his is a highly coveted and collected Speedmaster “Silver Snoopy Award”50th Anniversary. Mcllroy is an official Omega ambassador, so this is not surprising. Of the watches in Omega’s catalog, the Snoopy Speedmaster is a particularly desirable reference that’s still in Omega’s catalog and currently retails for $10,600 (Ref. 310.32.42.50.02.001).
More than Meets the Eye

1 week ago | professionalwatches.com | Jason Jason |Jason Pitsch

At Watches and Wonders 2025, eccentric Swiss watch brand, Hautlence, released a timepiece that transforms into a robot. The Retrovision ’85 is not officially associated with Hasbro’s Transformers toys — which change between robots and objects such as cars, planes, and music tapes — though the nod to these transforming toys, which first arrived in 1984, is obvious. As a wristwatch, the Retrovision ’85 measures 64 mm x 60 mm x 11.8 mm, which is borderline unwearable.
Watches of Switzerland closing 16 boutiques in the UK

1 week ago | professionalwatches.com | Jason Jason |Jason Pitsch

The Watches of Switzerland Group, which made a big splash buying US-based watch website Hodinkee in October 2024, and that has aggressively opened and acquired physical retail locations for years — is now closing over a dozen boutiques. Which stores are closing has not been confirmed. What’s clear, is that the luxury watch retailer (one of the biggest in the world), confirmed the news of shuttering 16 stores with the BBC, which you can read here.
Seiko 5 Sports x Supercars SKX Series Limited Edition

1 week ago | professionalwatches.com | Jason Pitsch

Seiko Australia has collaborated with the Supercars Championship, to create a limited edition of the Seiko 5 Sports as an homage to the racing circuit. The Seiko 5 Sports Supercars Limited Edition (Ref. SRPL54) is being offered in a 100-meter rated 42.5 mm x 13.4 mm (46 mm lug-to-lug) stainless steel case with a black and red color scheme, and a special asphalt surface in the center of the dial.
Tudor Black Bay Pro "Polar"

2 weeks ago | professionalwatches.com | Jason Jason |Jason Pitsch

First introduced in 2022, the Black Bay Pro is essentially Tudor’s version of the Rolex Explorer II. In 2025, Tudor finally followed up the original black dial variant with a white dial version, as we all knew they would at some point.