![Watches have been precious and highly-coveted objects for centuries. However, it seems that, in 2023, they’ve become an obsession.](https://imagenes.elpais.com/resizer/v2/GXCSGUTVKJEOHFCZ72FYIREGE4.jpg?auth=12873ff5597e40a3c02d9ff4a7ca77a8ae7b1f2569216d9be74758e02147b815&width=414&height=233&focal=1667%2C1972)
Waitlists for $30,000 watches: The fever that’s changing the rules of luxury
Demand for Swiss watches has reached an all-time high. A handful of classic models are leading sales and auction rankings, amid shortages and the rise of unauthorized markets