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Rolex Oyster Perpetual Turns 100 ◆ Sotheby's Vintage Cartier Collection: $15M ◆ Patek Philippe Nautilus: 50th Anniversary ◆ Watches & Wonders 2026: Market Shifts ◆ AP Royal Oak: New Limited Editions Drop ◆ Luxury Watch Market: $62B Valuation ◆ Independent Watchmakers Rise in 2026 ◆ Rolex Oyster Perpetual Turns 100 ◆ Sotheby's Vintage Cartier Collection: $15M ◆ Patek Philippe Nautilus: 50th Anniversary ◆ Watches & Wonders 2026: Market Shifts ◆ AP Royal Oak: New Limited Editions Drop ◆ Luxury Watch Market: $62B Valuation ◆ Independent Watchmakers Rise in 2026 ◆

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Cover Story May 18, 2026

The Century of Craft: How Rolex Quietly Redefined What a Watch Could Be

As the Oyster case marks its centenary, we examine how a single engineering decision — sealing a watch against the elements — became the foundation of the world's most recognised luxury object. A story of precision, obsession, and the quiet triumph of restraint over spectacle.

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