As an avid watch collector, I’ve watched the "Wrist War" evolve from a battle of features to a battle of values. As we navigate 2026, the global luxury watch market is proving that while technology moves fast, heritage moves deep. Nowhere is this more evident than in the contrasting fortunes of traditional mechanical watches and the struggling smartwatch sector in the Middle East and India. 1. The Industry Challenge: Quality over Quantity The global luxury sector is currently

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