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Not every Rolex automatically holds value anymore. The market has become much more selective, and certain Rolex models are separating themselves from the rest. In this video, Chris breaks down which Rolex references still make the most sense long term and why models like the:- Submariner 126610LN- 124060 No-Date Submariner- GMT-Master II- Daytonacontinue to hold strong collector demand. From buyin...

The luxury watch industry has a hype problem. Every year, brands release endless new dial colors, slight variations, limited editions, and “hot” releases that immediately get labeled as future collector pieces. But most of them won’t matter long-term. From buying, selling, trading, consigning, and sourcing watches every day, this is something we continue seeing constantly in today’s market. Becaus...

From buying, selling, trading, consigning, servicing, and sourcing luxury watches every day, we see this constantly. Overpolishing is one of the biggest mistakes luxury watch owners make, and most people don’t even realize they’re hurting the watch. Because sometimes the cleanest-looking watches… are the ones collectors want the least. Let us know in the comments: Would you rather own a sharp orig...

Most watch buyers chase hype. Experienced collectors usually don’t. In this video, Chris breaks down the watches serious collectors often move away from over time and, more importantly, why. We'll cover: - Hublot - Panerai - Breitling - Certain hype-driven Rolex models This isn’t about calling these watches “bad.” It’s about understanding long-term collector behavior, market patterns, wearabil...

Audemars Piguet was one of the hottest brands during the peak watch market years. Royal Oaks exploded, prices skyrocketed, and everybody wanted an AP. But the market changed. In this video, Chris breaks down whether AP still makes sense to buy in today’s market and why the answer depends entirely on the reference. From buying, selling, trading, consigning, and sourcing watches every day, we’re see...

Every serious watch collector has one watch they regret selling, and it usually costs more than just money. In this video, Chris breaks down the most common watches collectors regret letting go of and why it keeps happening, even to experienced buyers. We cover: - Selling your first “real” watch - Watches that get discontinued right after you sell - Emotional pieces you should never let go of - Pa...

Every year, Watches & Wonders brings new releases, hype, and speculation, but most of it doesn’t actually matter. In this video, we break down what really matters from Watches & Wonders 2026, and more importantly, what doesn’t. - How Rolex actually signals change (and what to watch for )- Why new releases create short-term hype but not long-term value - What collectors get wrong every year...

Most people think a $50,000 watch buyer is focused on the watch, but that’s not how it actually works. At this level, the decision isn’t just about the watch. It’s about trust, risk, and long-term ownership. In this video, we break down what serious buyers actually care about: - Why the dealer matters more than the watch - How high-level buyers think about risk and downside - What ownership really...

Most hype watches cool off, but the Rolex Submariner Hulk (116610LV) didn’t. Even after being discontinued in 2020, it’s still holding strong while others have dropped. In this video, we break down why, from its design and rarity to collector demand, pricing, and what to look for if you’re buying. If you're trying to understand where the Rolex market is heading, this is what matters. Hulk or S...

Is Rolex preparing to discontinue the Pepsi GMT Master II? Over the past few months, collectors and dealers have started noticing something unusual: the Rolex Pepsi (126710BLRO) is becoming harder to find. In this video, we break down what’s actually happening behind the scenes, including: - Why Pepsi allocations may be slowing down - The real reason production has always been limited - What deale...

When people talk about the “best watches,” it usually comes down to hype or views—but that’s not what actually matters. In this video, we break down our top 10 watch reviews from 2025 that led to real conversations, real buying decisions, and real collector interest. This includes standout models from Rolex and Audemars Piguet, such as: - Rolex Submariner 126610LN - Rolex Datejust 36 (Blue & M...

The Royal Oak Offshore has always had a reputation: big, heavy, and loud. But the newer generation, especially the AP 26420SO, changes that completely. In this video, we break down what makes this offshore different, including: - How the new case design improves wearability - Why the ceramic bezel actually matters long-term - What AP changed in the dial and movement - And how this reference fits i...

Most luxury watch buyers make the same mistake: they chase the cheapest example and assume it’s the best deal. In reality, that’s often where collectors lose the most money. In this episode, we explain why condition, originality, service history, and overall quality matter more than price when buying watches like Rolex Submariners, Omega Speedmasters, and Audemars Piguet Royal Oaks. Two watches ca...

Rolex makes a lot of watches. Over a million a year. And yet, there are still Rolex references that most collectors will never see in person, let alone own. Not because they’re simply expensive but because they sit at very specific intersections of history, production quirks, cultural relevance, and market psychology. These aren’t just rare Rolex luxury watches. These are the ones serious collecto...

Audemars Piguet is best known for the Royal Oak, but some of the brand’s rarest and most important luxury watches were never meant for mainstream collectors or even for public view. These are pieces that exist at the edges of Audemars Piguet’s history: ultra-limited, technically extreme, or culturally significant in ways most people never encounter. This isn’t a list of expensive luxury watches. I...

These aren’t daily watches for first-time buyers or people chasing hype. These are the daily watches serious collectors actually keep. In this video, we break down the luxury watches that make sense long-term once you’re playing at a higher level, not the loudest pieces, but the ones you don’t feel the urge to replace six months later. OUR CHRONO24 STORE: https://www.chrono24.com/dealer/warriortim...

AP vs Rolex: Which brand actually holds value better long term? In this video, we break down value retention, liquidity, volatility, and risk between Audemars Piguet and Rolex, without hype or brand loyalty. When you’re spending five or six figures on a watch, value retention matters. But consistency and upside potential are not the same thing. OUR CHRONO24 STORE: https://www.chrono24.com/dealer/w...

Most collectors start with Rolex, but once Audemars Piguet enters the collection, expectations change. In this video, Chris explains why many AP owners don’t go back to Rolex in the same way, even if they still own and wear one. We break down the real differences between Rolex and Audemars Piguet, including production volume, design philosophy, finishing, complications, ownership experience, resal...

Most people overlook the Rolex Daytona 126509 because it looks like steel, but that’s exactly the point. In this episode, Chris Warnes breaks down why the white gold Daytona on Oyster is one of the most misunderstood and compelling modern Daytonas Rolex makes. He covers real-world wear, white gold versus steel, the Caliber 4131 movement, market pricing, long-term value, and who this watch is actua...

Flowers fade. Chocolates disappear. A watch doesn’t. And if you choose the right one, it ends up meaning far more than the occasion you bought it for. When you’re buying a watch as a gift, especially at the luxury level, the goal isn’t just to impress. OUR CHRONO24 STORE: https://www.chrono24.com/dealer/warriortime/ 📩 Work With UsWe buy, sell, trade, consign, service, source, and repair luxury ti...

The Rolex Deepsea James Cameron is one of the most misunderstood watches in the entire Rolex lineup. Most people stop at the size, but this watch was never designed to be polite, subtle, or comfortable under a cuff. In this episode, Chris Warnes breaks down what the Rolex Deepsea actually is, why it was engineered in response to one of the deepest solo dives in human history, and why its extreme p...

What really happens behind the scenes at Warrior Time? In this episode, Chris Warnes breaks down how we actually buy, sell, and vet luxury watches, from Rolex and Omega to Audemars Piguet and beyond. This isn’t a highlight reel or a sales pitch. It’s an honest look at the standards, decisions, and process that protect collectors when serious money is involved. We cover how luxury watches are sourc...

Many people consider the Rolex Submariner to be the ultimate luxury dive watch. Not quite. The real heavyweight lives deeper — literally. The Rolex Sea-Dweller with reference 126600 is one of the most misunderstood pieces in Rolex’s professional line. Many luxury watch collectors skip it because they assume it’s “just a bigger Sub.” That’s actually a five-figure mistake. So today, let’s take a pro...

Today, let’s break down the Top 5 Luxury Watches Worth Collecting in 2026 — the pieces serious collectors, investors, and seasoned watch guys are still hunting for. CHRONO24 STORE: https://www.chrono24.com/dealer/warriortime/ 0:00 Luxury Watches mentioned in this video:1:10 Rolex Submariner 126610LN2:19 Rolex Submariner “Smurf” 116619LB4:10 Audemars Piguet Royal Oak “Jumbo Thin” 16202ST5:35 Audema...