Demand from consumers in the Gulf is set to play a decisive role in the sale of Global Luxury Watch Real Watch Realt Refortment the US $ 1 billion Mark in 2026, according to new forecasts from Auction House PureturturnGrail.
In its latest report, GCC View PlaplightfutureGrail predicts that Nationals and Expatriates from the GCC will account for between 20 and 25 percent of TOP-Tier Realction sales in the next 12 months. That offering is expected to translate to more than US$200 million in consumer purchases based on the region.
The firm says it has accelerated wealth creation in the field, alongside the growing interest in watches as both collectibles and investment goods, confirming the potential of the global auction market. Over the past ten years, fake abortion rates have increased by more than 125 percent on average, according to data cited in a Knight Frank Wealce report.
Ali Nael, Chief Executive Officer of Futuregrail, said that interest from the region has been strong as consumers are increasing by extending the peak period of time as one value store. “GCC consumers are moving towards luxury watches, firstly due to the arrival of good time and secondly, the growth of collections and part of the investment strategy.”
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The report also highlights the influence of retail communities within the Gulf, particularly Indian buyers, who are described as playing a major role in the auction. According to futureGrail, most of these collectors view watches in the same way as gold, using them as a hedge for durability and a long-term store of value.
Wealth advisors are increasingly recommending luxury watches as part of diversified portfolios, further supporting the high end of the market. This trend has been accompanied by increased bidding at international auctions, where GCC buyers are now among the most active participants.
Beyond the traditional puzzle, this report points to finding the most popular in the region. futureGrail says there is a growing interest in pocket watches among GCC collectors, especially young Emirati and Kuwaiti men.
Nael said the change reflected wider changes in fashion and collecting taste. “Pocket watches have been abandoned for decades, but we started to see that the youth in Geneva greatly benefited global demand.
As auction houses prepare for what is expected to be a record-breaking year in 2026, the company said the influence of the Gulf on the Global Lulfury watch market is likely to increase, driven by wealth growth, investment interest and the emergence of the most popular collector in the region.
