WatchPro: Eric Wind Interview on Trophy Watches

While headline-grabbing results for rare Patek Philippe, Cartier and independent watchmakers suggest demand has never been stronger, many dealers and collectors believe the reality is more nuanced.

Beneath the record-breaking sales, participation levels remain below the peaks seen during the pandemic-era boom, raising questions about whether the market is being driven by a broader collector base or a relatively small group of ultra-wealthy buyers competing for the world’s most desirable watches.

Few people are better placed to assess the state of the market than Eric Wind, founder of Wind Vintage and one of the industry’s most respected specialists in rare and collectible timepieces.

In this interview, he explains why trophy watches continue to command extraordinary premiums, which brands and references are attracting the strongest demand, and why he believes the most exceptional vintage and independent watches may still have significant room to run.

https://www.watchpro.com/eric-wind-on-the-hunt-for-trophy-watches/