A Blog To Watch Weekly

This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Rick is joined by David and Ripley while Ariel makes his way back to Geneva to visit Victorinox.  Ripley talks about his visit to Franck Muller's manufacturing facilities, Rick gets honest about Credor, and the TAG Heuer x Kith collab gets the ABTWW treatment. Then it's on to some new reviews and a round of Hit, Miss, Maybe.  Highlights • Inside Watchland: The Franck Muller Watch Manufacturing Facilities • New Release: Credor 50th Anniversary Eichi II Limited-Edition Watch • Hands-On Debut: TAG Heuer Formula 1 Kith Watches • Watch Review: Zenith Chronomaster Sport As A Steel Rolex Daytona Alternative • New Release: Tudor Pelagos FXD Chrono ‘Cycling Edition’ Watch • Hands-On: Artime ART01-5N Tourbillon Watch • Hands-On: Hublot Spirit Of Big Bang Sang Bleu Sapphire Watch We’d love to hear from you with feedback or suggestions for future show topics or guests. Advertising opportunities are also available. Comment or contact podcasts@aBlogtoWatch.com

This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Rick is joined by Ariel, Ripley, and David who are back and have fully shed the afterglow of Watches and Wonders. First and most importantly, Ripley has bought a Breitling. Then, Ariel briefly touches on why people like watches before focusing on a recent survey the site put out on watch store experiences. Things start wrapping up with a few new watches, finishing up with another round of Hit, Miss, Maybe. Highlights Ariel's Thoughts: Why Do People Like Watches? Ariel's Thoughts: Are You Happy With How You Were Treated At The Watch Store? Hands-On Debut: The Titanium Skeleton Christopher Ward The Twelve X Watch Hands-On: Tudor Black Bay Chrono Pink Dial Watch Hands-On: Cartier Privé Tortue Monopoussoir Chronograph Watch Should Be A Regular Production Model Hands-On: Doxa SUB 200T Midsize Dive Watches Hands-On: Singer Reimagined Divetrack Chronograph Watch Hands-On: Sinn U50 Hydro Oil-Filled Diver's Watches Watch Review: Gorilla Fastback Touring Aurelia 39mm We’d love to hear from you with feedback or suggestions for future show topics or guests. Advertising opportunities are also available. Comment or contact podcasts@aBlogtoWatch.com.

This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Rick is joined by Ariel, Ripley, and David for a post-Watches and Wonders episode. Ariel discusses the state of the industry after his week in Geneva, Rick rails against Omega's Olympic editions, and everyone chimes in on Patek's new water resistance guarantee. Then it's on to another round of Hit, Miss, Maybe! 

Highlights

• Watches & Wonders Geneva 2024 Fair Recap: The Luxury Industry Versus The Watchmaking Industry
• New Release: Omega Introduces New Speedmaster Chronoscope Watches For Paris 2024 Olympics
• Hands-On: Patek Philippe Nautilus Flyback Chronograph Watch Reference 5980/60G-001
• New Release: H. Moser & Cie. Streamliner Cylindrical Tourbillon Skeleton Alpine Limited-Edition Watch
• Hands-On Debut: HYT T1 Watches With The Brand's First 'Closed' Dials
• Hands-On: Vanguart Orb Levitating Flying Tourbillon Watch
• New Release: Ulysse Nardin Freak S Nomad Watch

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This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Rick is joined by David and Rob Nudds! It's a post-Watches and Wonders 2024 extravaganza as the trio tackles the biggest news and releases from the show. First, David and Rob give their takes on the show and the "pirate" shows that take place at the same time. Then, it's quickly on to new releases (yes, including Bremont). Things wrap up with a Watches and Wonders-themed Hit, Miss, Maybe.

Highlights

• aBlogtoWatch's Watches and Wonders Geneva 2024 Coverage
• What Is The Watches & Wonders Geneva 2024 Show And Why Does It Matter?
• List Of Rolex Watches Discontinued At Watches & Wonders Geneva 2024
• Hands-On Debut: HYT T1 Watches With The Brand's First 'Closed' Dials
• New Release: Bremont Presses 'Reset' With Redesigned Supermarine And New Terra Nova Watches
• Hands-On: Cartier Santos-Dumont Rewind Watch
• Hands-On: Patek Philippe Nautilus Flyback Chronograph Watch Reference 5980/60G-001
• New Release: Zenith Defy Revival A3648 Watch
• New Release: Zenith Defy Skyline Chronograph Watches
• Hands-On: Zenith Defy Extreme Diver Watch
• Hands-On: The Bold Solid-Gold Tudor Black Bay 58 18k Watch

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Audio from the live YouTube broadcast of the team playing Hit, Miss, Maybe on the latest, and sometimes greatest releases from Watches And Wonders 2024

This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Rick is joined once again by Ariel, Ripley, and David for another raucous episode. After covering their packing habits, David discusses a new pink Tudor, Ariel expounds on luxury watch decorum (and scandal), and the entire team explores inspiration in watch design. Then it's on to some new watches! Things wrap up with an exciting round of Hit, Miss, Maybe.

Highlights

• New Release: Tudor Black Bay Chrono Pink Dial Watch "Produced In Limited Numbers"
• Dina Boluarte: Peruvian police raid presidential palace over leader’s 14 luxury watches | CNN
• Wait A Minute! Inspiration Is Not Proprietary
• New Release: Arnold & Son Joins The Fray With The Longitude Titanium Watch
• Timestone Watches: An Elegant Way To Eternalize Your Legacy
• New Release: Breitling Navitimer 41 And Cosmonaute B12 Watches
• Hands-On: Mondaine Neo Chronograph 41mm Watch
• New Release: Aquastar Benthos 500 Watch With A New Center-Minutes Chronograph Movement

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This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Ripley, Ariel, Rick, and David turn it up to eleven and discuss the latest in watches. First, they further explore watch release cycles and make suggestions on how it can be improved. Then, Ripley and Ariel quickly discuss their episode of Superlative in which they explore the 50-year history of Casio. Then it's some new watches from Seiko, Omega, Breitling, and others. Things wrap up with another round of Hit, Miss, Maybe.  Highlights Ariel's Thoughts: Watch Brands Should Only Launch New Watches Once A Year SUPERLATIVE: 'G-Shock' Author Ariel Adams On Casio's 50-Year Legacy New Release: Omega X Swatch MoonSwatch Mission To The Moonphase Watch New Release: Seiko Astron GPS Solar Dual-Time Chronograph Watches New Release: Breitling Aerospace B70 Orbiter Watch Hands-On: Marathon Navigator Desert Tan Pilot’s Watch Watch Review: Atelier Wen Perception Piao Hands-On: Bulgari Octo Finissimo Sketch Limited-Edition Watches We’d love to hear from you with feedback or suggestions for future show topics or guests. Advertising opportunities are also available. Comment or contact podcasts@aBlogtoWatch.com.

This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Ripley, Ariel, Rick, and David join up for so more horological antics. Things kick off with chat about wearing watches in the home, but get more serious with a discussion of the potentially stressful release cycle for new watches. Then it's a slew of new releases, which lead to discussions on the AP Code 11.59 and the appeal of Timex. As always, things wrap up with a round of Hit, Miss, Maybe. Highlights Ariel's Thoughts: Is The Wristwatch Product Release Cycle Stressing Consumers? New Release: Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 Watches New Release: Citizen ‘The Citizen’ AQ4100-22W And AQ4106-00W Watches With Nature-Inspired Washi Paper Dials New Release: Timex Marlin Moon Phase Multi-function, Chronograph, And Automatic Watches  New Release: Seiko Presage Classic Series Dress Watches Hands-On: Fossil Sport Tourer Chronograph Watch Hands-On Debut: Citizen Series 8 890 Mechanical Watch We’d love to hear from you with feedback or suggestions for future show topics or guests. Advertising opportunities are also available. Comment or contact podcasts@aBlogtoWatch.com.

This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly, it's Ripley, Ariel, David, and Rick for another horological roundtable! Up first, David complains about being inundated by emails from brands telling us that a celebrity has worn their watches. And then David leaves! The remaining through soldier on in the absence of their deserting comrade, discussing the latest Omega Speedmaster, a few new Seikos, and the blessing of Casio watches at daylight savings time. Then, it's time for another game of Hit, Miss, Maybe. Listen below or on the player of your choice.  Highlights Grinding Gears: Stop 'Media Alerts' For Celebrities Invisibly Wearing Watches They Were Told To Wear New Release: Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch With White Lacquered Dial New Release: Seiko Prospex 1965 Heritage Diver’s Watch SPB451, SPB453, And SPB455 New Release: Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon Openworked Sand Gold Watch New Release: Baume & Mercier Riviera Tideograph Watch Watch Review: The Mid-Century Modern Möels & Co. 528 Hands-On: Schofield Light General Purpose Field Watch We’d love to hear from you with feedback or suggestions for future show topics or guests. Advertising opportunities are also available. Comment or contact podcasts@aBlogtoWatch.com.

This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Rick and Ripley are joined by Simon from Escapement24 and Pete McConvill from...Pete McConvill. The first topic is MorganStanley's annual Swiss watch industry report, and the panel has plenty of thoughts. Then it's on to meteorite dials, a few new releases and reviews, and finally, another epic round of Hit, Miss, Maybe. Listen below or on the player of your choice.  Highlights Rolex Sales Top $17 Billion But MoonSwatch Is The Big Winner In 2023 | WatchPro Wait A Minute! Meteorite Is Not Rare Hands-On: Doxa SUB 300β Seddiqi Edition Watch Hands-On: Paulin Modul A 'Hong Kong Dial' For The Armoury Watch New Release: Norqain Adventure Sport Chrono 44mm And Adventure Sport Chrono Day/Date 41mm Limited-Edition Watches We’d love to hear from you with feedback or suggestions for future show topics or guests. Advertising opportunities are also available. Comment or contact podcasts@aBlogtoWatch.com.

This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly, the quartet has grown to a quintet, as David, Ariel, Rick, and Ripley are joined by Sylvain Berneron. The group wastes no time in giving Sylvain the mic so he can explain the pricing difference we see in gold watches and everyone gives their thoughts on the precious metal. It's a great chat that's followed on by a few new releases and reviews. The show wraps up with another exciting round of Hit, Miss, Maybe.  Highlights Rolex Watchmaking Center In Dallas, Texas Accepting Applications For 18-Month Tuition-Free Training Hands-On: Bulgari Octo Finissimo Watches In Steel And Yellow Gold Hands-On: The Sporty Carl F. Bucherer Manero Central Counter Chronograph Watches New Release: H. Moser & Cie. Streamliner Perpetual Calendar Concept Smoked Salmon Watch Watch Review: Christopher Ward C63 Sealander GMT 36mm New Release: The Surprisingly Sporty Fears Redcliff 39.5 Date Watches Hands-On Debut: Bremont x Bamford Aurora Limited-Edition Watch SUPERLATIVE: Davide Cerrato of Bremont Watches We’d love to hear from you with feedback or suggestions for future show topics or guests. Advertising opportunities are also available. Comment or contact podcasts@aBlogtoWatch.com.

This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly, the tetrad stands firm, with Ariel, Rick, and David once again joined by the esteemed Ripley Sellers. There's no dilly dallying this week, as the group dives into Ariel's recent though piece on the possibility of legacy watchmakers dying and coming back as tech subsidiaries. Following a handful of tangents, things get back on track with a few new releases and recent reviews. Things wrap up, as always, with a game of Hit, Miss, Maybe. 

Highlights

Ariel's Thoughts: A Future Where Technology Companies Buy Up Old Watch Brands

New Release: Casio G-Shock MRGB5000R-1 COBARION Bezel Watch

Hands-On: The Bell & Ross BR-X5 Green LUM Watch

New Release: Urwerk UR-100V 'LightSpeed' Watch

New Release: Limited-Edition Casio Casiotron TRN50-2A Watch Celebrates 50 Years Of Watchmaking

Hands-On: Traska Venturer GMT Watch

Watch Review: The Retro-Futuristic Rado Anatom

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This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly, our trio grows to a quarter, as Ripley joins Ariel, Rick, and David to discuss the latest in watches. Ariel's written an article asking whether the Swiss Made label still holds value and cachet, and everyone has their own thoughts. And The LVMH Watch Prize was finally awarded to Raúl Pagès, but it was an equally big night for LVMH and its watches. Then, it's on to new releases and a few reviews before wrapping things up with community editions of both Guess the Price of the Seiko and Hit, Miss, Maybe.

Highlights

• Ariel's Thoughts: Is 'Swiss Made' Still Worth The Premium?
• Raúl Pagès Selected As Winner Of The First Louis Vuitton Watch Prize As Industry Celebrates Jean Arnault
• New Release: Citizen Attesa HAKUTO-R Collaboration Moon-Inspired Watches
• New Release: Grand Seiko Spring Drive SBGA497 And SBGE305 Caliber 9R 20th Anniversary Watches
• Hands-On: Zenith Chronomaster Sport Titanium Watch
• Hands-On: TAG Heuer Connected Calibre E4 Green Ceramic 45mm Smartwatch & VINGT SEPT Eyewear
• New Release: Omega Quietly Introduces Six Seamaster Planet Ocean 600M Boutique Editions

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This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Ariel has abandoned his compatriots once again, and once again, Ripley joins the show! Things get started with a discussion of David's recent column on brand's changing marketing priorities. Then it's on to Roman in the Gloamin', where the guys talk about what watch they'd take from one company and give to another to take over. Then, are Rolexes boring? Finally, a few new releases and another community round of Hit, Miss, Maybe.

Highlights

• Grinding Gears: I Wish Major Brands Would Return To Promoting Watchmaking Values
• Wait A Minute! Rolex Watches Are Boring (And Maybe That's OK)
• New Release: Hublot Classic Fusion Tourbillon Orlinski Yellow Magic And Sky Blue Watchess
• New Release: Grand Seiko Snowflake SBGX355 And STGF385 Watches
• New Release: Hamilton Ventura 'Blue Suede Shoes' Quartz Watches
• Hands-On: Panerai Radiomir Annual Calendar Goldtech Watch

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This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly, David and Rick are joined by Ripley, who's filling in for a waterlogged Ariel. After discussing some recent articles, it's straight on to LVMH Watch Week 2024, then Roman returns to pose another question to the panel: What's the most overused phrase in watch marketing? Things wrap up with another community session of Hit, Miss, Maybe!

Highlights

• Hands-On: Montblanc 1858 Unveiled Timekeeper Minerva Chronograph
• New Release: Bremont Argylle Limited-Edition Watch Collection
• Seven Fascinating Seiko Concept Watches At The Seiko 'Incredibly Specialized Watch Exhibition'
• New Release: Hublot Big Bang Unico Green SAXEM Watch
• Hands-On: Vacheron Constantin Overseas Self-Winding 34.5mm
• New Release: TAG Heuer Carrera Date 36mm Plasma Diamant d’Avant-Garde

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This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Ariel, David, and Rick are back at it again for more scintillating horological discourse.  First up, Ariel takes on customs declarations in the wake of Conan/The Terminator/Former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger getting stopped at the airport. Then it's on to a new type of collaboration, where a brand develops an entirely new model line, and a discussion of Omega's questionable product strategy. Things wrap up with THREE games: Guess the Price of the Seiko, Disappearing Brands, and Hit, Miss, Maybe!  Highlights Arnie Pays €35,000 Fine To Gets His Impounded AP Watch Back Then Sells It For €270,00 | WatchPro Watch Review: Nodus Canyon By The Smoking Tire's Matt Farah New Release: Omega Speedmaster Dark Side Of The Moon Apollo 8 Watch Updated For 2024 New Release: Seiko Prospex 'The Black Series' SRPK43 And SSC923 Watches Hands-On: Cartier Pasha Chronograph 41mm Blue-Green Dial Watch Hands-On: Montblanc 1858 Geosphere Chronograph 0 Oxygen The 8000 Limited-Edition Watch We’d love to hear from you with feedback or suggestions for future show topics or guests. Comment below or contact podcasts@ablogtowatch.com. Advertising opportunities are also available.

This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Ariel, David, and Rick sit down, mic up, and give you another captivating hour of watch talk. There's a new Swifty Fathoms, and everyone seems completely over it, and it leads to a discussion of pricing, which itself segues nicely into a chat about gold watches. Naturally, the next topic is bronze watches and everyone is wondering, "Why?" After touching on some recent reviews, the crew welcomes Ripley and a few readers for a round of Hit, Miss, Maybe. Highlights New Release: Blancpain x Swatch Scuba Fifty Fathoms Ocean Of Storms Watch New Release: The Longines Master Collection GMT Watches In 18k Gold New Release: Oris Big Crown Pointer Date Father Time Limited Edition Watch Watch Review: Frederique Constant Highlife Worldtimer X Ace Jewelers Amsterdam Limited Edition Hands-On: Armin Strom Mirrored Force Resonance Manufacture Edition Green Watch Seiko SBWA001 - Seiko's 1st Spring Drive | Reddit Biver Carillon Tourbillon for Bucherer | Instagram We’d love to hear from you with feedback or suggestions for future show topics or guests. Comment below or contact podcasts@ablogtowatch.com. Advertising opportunities are also available.

This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Ariel, David, and Rick are back together for the first time in 2024! It’s another rollicking episode, with favorites from 2023, the fate of watch collections when their owners pass on, the effect of shirt sleeves on watch size preference, and a lamentation of terrible brand websites. Plus, musings on the Gregorian calendar, storyboarding a horological sequel to Succession, and a new take on Hit, Miss, Maybe. Highlights

• Ariel's Thoughts: What Should Happen To Valuable Wristwatch Collections When Their Owners Die?
• Ariel's Thoughts: How Shirt Sleeves Can Determine Your Watch Size Preference
• Wait a Minute! What Would The Perfect Watch Brand Website Look Like?
• Hands-On: Titanium's Time Has Come With The Apple Watch Ultra 2
• Hands-On: Girard-Perregaux Neo Constant Escapement Watch
• Watch Review: Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean 600M 39.5MM 'Summer Blue'
• Watch Review: ID Geneve Circular S Watch With Sun-Forged Steel
• Watch Review: Bremont Supermarine S302 Jet GMT

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This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Ariel, David, and Rick talk about...watches! David starts by wondering about whether he can get an internship at a boutique, and discusses the mirror-finished Zenith he just got to try, and Rick invents the WatchSquigee™, and they all put their minds together to design an anti-theft watch. Things finally get to real watches, and first up is the new titanium Ingenieur, followed by a discussion on affordable watches. Of course, there's plenty of chat about new releases, reviews, and another round of Hit, Miss, Maybe.

Highlights

• Hands-On: IWC Ingenieur Automatic 40 Titanium Watch
• Actually Affordable: Vero SW-Q Series Watches
• Watch Review: CIGA Design Series X Eye Of Horus
• New Release: Seiko 5 Sports Field GMT SSK023 And SSK025 Watches
• Hands-On: Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Duoface Tourbillon Watch
• Hands-On: Rolex Sky-Dweller Watches Updated For 2023
• New Release: Breitling Superocean Heritage '57 Highlands Watches
• Hands-On: Cartier Green Dial Santos De Cartier Watch
• Watch Review: Visitor Linden
• Hands-On: Limited-Edition Accutron DNA Casino Watch

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This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Ariel, David, and Rick are joined by Breitling's Sylvain Berneron to discuss the brand's recent surprise acquisition of legacy brand Universal Genève. Sylvain asked to come on the show but kept the guys fully in the dark before the episode, so things start with Ariel, Rick, and David guessing what the big news is. When they finally get there, Sylvain dives into the who, what, and whys of the acquisition, including what Breitling has planned for the historic UG brand. After squeezing as much information as possible out of Sylvain, Rick moves the show forward to discuss some new releases and reviews. Things wrap up with rounds of Guess the Price of the (Grand) Seiko and Hit, Miss, Maybe. 

Highlights

• Breaking News: Breitling Acquires Universal Geneve
• Watch Review: Gelfman IN-16 Nixie Tubes
• Hands-On Debut: Zenith Defy Extreme Mirror Watch
• New Release: Hermès Arceau Belles du Mexique Watches
• Hands-On: Grand Seiko Heritage 62GS Watches Of Switzerland Group Exclusive
• Hands-On Debut: Formex “Baby” Reef 39.5mm Automatic COSC 300M Watch
• Hands-On: The Blinged-Out Hublot Square Bang Unico Watches
• Hands-On: NOMOS Club 703.1 Watch

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This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly, the Dynamic Duo of Rick and David are running the show without Ariel, who's somewhere in the sky feeling grumpy. After a discussion on the woes of air travel, David starts the show off by discussing Bulgari's involvement with and collaboration for the newest Gran Turismo game, including designing a car and two new watches. Then it's right on to new releases from Arcanaut, GoS, Doxa, and more! Plus, another auction disaster!

 Highlights

• Bulgari Invites Fans Of The Aluminium Chronograph & Gran Turismo Racing Game To A Special Sale
• New Release: Arcanaut ARC II Klint And Havender Watches
• Hands-On Debut: GoS Sarek Frost Watch Inspired By Cold Winters
• New Release: Doxa SUB 300B Watches In Steel
• Watch Review: Bohen StarDiver
• New Release: Breitling Top Time B21 Classic Cars Chronograph Tourbillon Watches
• Watch Review: Breitling AVI Chronograph 42 Mosquito For Solid Value And Style
• Watches Worth $43 Million Impounded Following Legal Challenge Of Christie's Geneva Auction | WatchPro.com
• CIGA Design Looks To Ancient Egypt For The New Series X Eye of Horus Watch Collection

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This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Rick, David, and Ariel are once again joined by Ed, who calls in from Osaka, Japan. David starts things off lamenting the lack of awesome promotional stunts from watch companies, and the team gets into the wildest antics they've seen and what they'd like to see. Then Ed and Ariel reflect on Dubai Watch Week, followed by Ed getting his first crack at guessing the price of a few Seikos. Ariel shares his thoughts about watch customization, David shares experience customizing a strap, and then things wrap up with a round of Hit, Miss, Maybe.

Highlights

• Grinding Gears: I Miss The Time When Luxury Watches Did Crazy Stunts, Sports, And Feats
• Recapping Dubai Watch 2023 With 7 Watches Made Just For Seddiqi & Sons
• New Release: The Ressence Type 1° DX3 Watch Completes A Trilogy
• New Release: Seiko Prospex Speedtimer Mechanical Chronograph SRQ047 And Limited-Edition SRQ049 Watches
• New Release: Seiko Prospex Marinemaster 1965 Diver’s Modern Re-Interpretation SJE101, SJE099, and SJE097 Watches
• Ariel's Thoughts: Making Sense Of Wristwatch Customization
• Straps Fully Tailored To You: Sampling The Jean Rousseau Bespoke Watch Strap Service
• New Release: Moritz Grossman 15th Anniversary Backpage Green Watches (Plus A One-Off Anniversary Tremblage)
• New Release: Bell & Ross BR-X5 Green Lum Watch
• New Release: Brellum Pilot GMT LE.3 Chronometer Watch

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This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Rick and David are joined by both Ariel and Ed, the latter two of which join from Dubai! Ariel and Ed give their impressions of Dubai Watch Week and the wildness of a desert climate flooding. Ariel discusses the new MB&F magic, then things veer back to the Dubai scuttlebutt. And that's all! Highlights Hands-On: MB&F HM11 Architect Titanium Watches Gerald Genta Brand Launch & Happy Birthday Mickey Mouse Minute Repeater For Only Watch 2023 Hands-On Debut: The New Breitling Avenger Watches For 2023 The Girard-Perregaux Neo Bridges Aston Martin Edition Is Driven By Passion To Challenge Convention We’d love to hear from you with feedback or suggestions for future show topics or guests. Comment below or contact podcasts@ablogtowatch.com. Advertising opportunities are also available.

This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Rick, David, and Ariel are joined by Sylvain Berneron of the newly launched Berneron brand (and Breitling). Sylvain is immediately put in the spotlight to discuss his new brand and its debut watch, the Mirage. Then the crew chats about two exhibitions in New York City, one from Jaeger-LeCoultre and one from Omega. It's then on to new reviews and releases, including collab watches from Fossil and IWC. As always, things wrap up with Hit, Miss, Maybe.

Highlights

• Berneron Mirage Aims High With Unique Design, Movement, And All-Gold Execution
• The Reverso Stories: A Limited Time-Immersive Jaeger-LeCoultre Exhibit In NYC
• The Planet Omega Exhibition Opens In New York City
• Hands-On: Disney x Fossil Limited-Edition Sketch Mickey Mouse Watch
• New Release: IWC Pilot’s Watch Performance Chronograph 41 AMG and Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team Watches
• New Release: Tissot T-Touch Connect Sport Watches
• Hands-On Debut: Limited-Edition Bremont Waterman Apex II Watch
• Hands-On: The Stealthy Bell & Ross BR 03-94 BLACKTRACK Limited-Edition Watch

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This week on the aBlogtoWatch Weekly podcast Ariel has abandoned his post and left Rick and David to fend for themselves. Luckily, our old friend Simon, from Escapement24, steps in! There's a quick update on the Fifty Phantoms and news that Rolex has trolled Omega, then things get rolling with a dive into gold-plated watches and David's hope for their resurgence. The trio look at the new Breitling Avenger collection, give their takes on power reserves, and play guess the price of the newest Grand Seikos. Things wrap up with your usual digest of new releases and reviews, plus a round of Hit, Miss, Maybe. Listen below or on the player of your choice.

Highlights

• Rolex buys building that houses Omega's largest boutique | Professional Watches
• Time Machines: The Ecstasy Of Gold (Plating) With The Heuer Camaro Ref. 73445 CHT Watch
• Hands-On Debut: The New Breitling Avenger Watches For 2023
• Wait A Minute! Power Reserve Isn't That Important
• New Release: Grand Seiko 44GS Midsize Watches For The U.S. Market
• Hands-On Debut: Zenith Chronomaster Sport Aaron Rodgers Edition Watch
• Hands-On: The Carl F. Bucherer Manero Peripheral BigDate Black
• New Release: Mondaine Stop2Go Watches Updated Models In Two Sizes
• New Release: Bell & Ross BR 03-92 Diver Tara Watch
• Hands-On: The Restrained Complexity Of The Studio Underd0g 02SERIES Field Watches

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This week on the aBlogtoWatch Weekly podcast, Ariel, Rick, and David turn their trio into a quartet in welcoming artist, attorney, and watch lover Will Charlesworth to the show! There's lots to talk about, so things get started right away with a discussion of collaboration watches, with two prime examples having just been released. Then it's straight into new releases and a few reviews, including hotness from Omega and A. Lange & Söhne. Per tradition, the show wraps up with a round of Hit, Miss, Maybe.

Highlights

• Ariel's Thoughts: Evolved Collaborations And A New Era Of Success For The Watch Industry
• New Release: Raymond Weil X Basquiat™ Freelancer Special Edition Watch
• Hands-On Debut: The Spooktacular Spinnaker Fleuss Seconde/Seconde/ Fifty Phantoms
• New Release: A. Lange & Söhne Zeitwerk Minute Repeater Honeygold Watch
• New Release: Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Dark Grey Watch Packs Titanium Movement & GMT
• New Release: Panerai Radiomir Officine PAM01385 Watch
• Hands-On Debut: The Sparkling Christopher Ward C1 Moonphase
• New Release: Alpina Alpiner Extreme Automatic California Dial Watch

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This week on the aBlogtoWatch Weekly podcast, Ariel, Rick, and David are all entirely sober and ready to talk watches! The biggest news this week is undoubtedly the postponement of OnlyWatch 2023, and the gang all have their opinions. Then Ariel discusses his recent column on themed watches, and then gets to share all about his collaboration watch with Zodiac, the Pineapple Dream! After that, it's business as usual with a few new releases and reviews, plus another exciting round of Hit, Miss, Maybe. Highlights News: Only Watch 2023 Postponed To Indefinite 2024 Date Ariel's Thoughts: The Challenging Proposition Of Designing Themed Watches Hands-On Debut: The Ariel Adams-Designed Zodiac Super Sea Wolf Pineapple Dream New Release: Bremont Supermarine S302 GMT Watches Hands-On: Gorilla Fastback Drift Safari 'Wandering Hours' Watch New Release: The Citizen AQ4100-65W Platinum Tosa Washi Paper Dial Watch New Release: Hublot Big Bang Tourbillon SR_A by Samuel Ross Watch Hands-On Debut: TITONI Impetus CeramTech Zr02 Watch New Release: IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph 41 Top Gun Mojave Desert Watch New Release: Louis Erard x Alain Silberstein's Next Triptyque Is Khaki And Includes A Tourbillon Please visit the FHH website at https://www.hautehorlogerie.org/en/watches-and-culture/exhibitions/ for details of this year's Forum We’d love to hear from you with feedback or suggestions for future show topics or guests. Comment below or contact podcasts@ablogtowatch.com. Advertising opportunities are also available.

This week on the aBlogtoWatch Weekly podcast, Ariel is still wobbly after an event on The Queen Mary in LA and is joined by landlubbers Rick and David. Ariel kicks things off by sharing about the recent Longines x ABTW event on the massive ocean liner the Queen Mary. David's newfound distaste for thick watches turns into a much larger discussion of why brands aren't trying harder to make more wearable watches. Ariel has written a Top Ten article (!) about the bestselling luxury watches on eBay, which generates plenty of conversation. Then, it's on to new releases, new reviews, and Hit, Miss, Maybe. Highlights Grinding Gears: I Guess I Hate Thick Watches Now Trends: The Top 10 Luxury Watches Sold On eBay In The First Half Of 2023 Hands-On: Carl F. Bucherer's 'Practical' Manero Minute Repeater Symphony Watch New Release: Rowing Blazers x Bamford x TAG Heuer Carrera Watch New Release: Garmin MARQ Carbon Luxury Smartwatch Collection Hands-On: The Bi-Retrograde Reservoir Airfight Chronograph Watch New Release: Breguet Marine Tourbillon 5577 Watch

This week on the aBlogtoWatch Weekly podcast, Ariel is up even later than usual and stuck in a hotel room, while Rick and David join from the comforts of their own homes. There's a slew of events with ABTW, including the launch of Ariel's G-Shock book, the Longines event on the Queen Mary II, and the upcoming release of Ariel's second collab with Zodiac! Then, Only Watch has released some financials and the guys weigh in. After that, it's your regular programming of new releases and reviews, and another round of Hit, Miss, Maybe. Highlights LOS ANGELES INVITE: Launch Of Ariel Adams' Latest Zodiac Collab At Feldmar Watch Company Only Watch Describes How $100 Million Raised Through Its Blockbuster Charity Watch Auction Is Being Spent | WatchPro.com New Release: Biver La Danse du Temps Pièce Unique Watch With Mexico In Mind Hands-On: AWAKE Alain Silberstein 100th Anniversary Of The EEIF Watch Hands-On: Chopard Imperiale Jumping Hour Watch With Urushi Dial & Diamonds Hands-On: The 40mm Two-Tone TAG Heuer Aquaracer Professional 200 Watches New Release: Seiko Prospex Landmaster 30th Anniversary SLA071 Watch New Release: Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical GMT SPB411 Limited-Edition Watch New Release: Longines Spirit Flyback Titanium Watch Watch Review: Girard-Perregaux Laureato 38mm And Its Tricky Dial Hands-On: Citizen Promaster Tough Super Titanium Watch We’d love to hear from you with feedback or suggestions for future show topics or guests. Comment below or contact podcasts@ablogtowatch.com. Advertising opportunities are also available.

This week on the aBlogtoWatch Weekly podcast, it's a full house with Rick, Ariel, and David at it for another hour of horological shenanigans. To start, a quick pop-in from Paul at Farer, then things get properly started with the news that the massive OAK Collection is coming up for auction and that people are stealing Swifty Fathoms. Then, an exciting event with aBlogtoWatch and Longines...on a boat! Plus new watches from Audemars Piguet, Bulgari, and Seiko. Finally, another round of Hit, Miss, Maybe (or Happy It Exists).

 Highlights

• The OAK Collection Of Watches: What Is It? Who Owns It? Why See It?
• Amsterdam Swatch Store Broken Into | @stolen_watch_group
• INVITATION: Longines Watches With Ben Bridge In Long Beach, California At The Queen Mary
• Hands-On: Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 'Jumbo' Extra-Thin Titanium Watch With Bulk Metallic Glass
• Hands-On: Bulgari Monete Catene Dual Time Secret Fitted With Ancient Roman Coins
• New Release: Seiko Prospex U.S. Special Edition Dive Watches
• New Release: Richard Mille RM 07-01 Coloured Ceramics Watches
• New Release: IWC Big Pilot’s Watch 43 Tourbillon Markus Bühler Watch With "Turbine"
• New Release: Bell & Ross BR 03 Gyrocompass Watch

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This week on the aBlogtoWatch Weekly podcast, it's just Rick and Ariel, as David is racing along the Autobahn towards an undisclosed location in Germany. Things get heady right off the bat as Ariel and Rick explore price increases and their effect on consumers and buying habits, including a new term for you to use. That discussion segues into the recent column on making a watch "special." Then it's straight on to some new releases and recent reviews, including watches from Farer, Zenith, and Blancpain. Things wind down with another round of Hit, Miss, Maybe.  Highlights From The Comments: The Trials And Tribulations Of Making Watches 'Special' New Release: Farer Chrono-Contempo Chronograph Watches New Release: Zenith Defy Extreme Carl Cox Limited-Edition Watch New Release: Blancpain Fifty Fathoms 70th Anniversary Act 3 Watch New Release: A. Lange & Söhne Lange 1 Perpetual Calendar Watch Hands-On: The Oris Big Crown ProPilot Altimeter Watch Climbs Higher Watch Review: Citizen CZ Smart Hybrid Display JX2005-55E We’d love to hear from you with feedback or suggestions for future show topics or guests. Comment below or contact podcasts@ablogtowatch.com. Advertising opportunities are also available.

This week on the aBlogtoWatch Weekly podcast, the regular trio is at it again with the latest news and releases! The guys dive right into Tudor's latest release, the black Pelagos FXD, and the hype surrounding its announcement. Perhaps inevitably, that segues into a broader discussion of Tudor's catalog and product strategy. Then it's on to Apple's new watches, just announced at its latest event; a few questions about the Louis Vuitton Watch Prize, for which 20 semi-finalists were just announced; and this year's GPHG nominees. Then it's on to headier fare, as the team talks about the value of learning about watches you can't afford and will never own. Things wrap up with some new releases and recent reviews. 

Highlights

• New Release: Tudor Drops A Black Pelagos FXD Watch
• Hands-On: Underwater With The Black Tudor Pelagos FXD Watch
• Hands-On: Apple Watch Series 9 Is First-Ever Fully Carbon Neutral Apple Product
• Hands-On: Apple Watch Ultra 2 Adds Carbon Neutral Options & Spec Upgrades
• Louis Vuitton Announces Semi-Finalists For The LV Watch Prize
• Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève Nominated timepieces | GPHG
• Ariel's Thoughts: Why You Should Take Interest In Luxury Watches You Can't Afford
• New Release: MB&F M.A.D.Editions M.A.D.1 GREEN Watch
• New : Ulysse Nardin Freak X OPS Watch
• New Release: The IWC Big Pilot's Watch AMG G 63 To Pair With Your G-Wagen
• New Release: Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Deep Black ETNZ Edition Watch
• Hands-On: Baume & Mercier’s Titanium Riviera 39mm Watch Impresses

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This week on the aBlogtoWatch Weekly podcast, it's another full house as Rick, Ariel, and David, cover the latest from the site and the watch industry. Things start off with a chat about underwater photography and lume shots before a discussion about flipping watches, particularly the Moonswatch. Naturally, things flow into the Swatch x Blancpain Fifty Fathoms (the Swifty Fathoms) and speculation about the next internal affordable Swatch collab (Hamilton Swentura, anyone?). Plus, David's trip to the North with Fortis, Guess the Seiko Price, a recent review, and Hit, Miss, Maybe. Listen below or on the player of your choice.  Grinding Gears: Having Second Thoughts About Not Flipping My MoonSwatch Blancpain X Swatch Bioceramic Scuba Fifty Fathoms Watches Expand On The MoonSwatch Concept Hands-On: Fortis Aims For SSC Space Certification & Tests 13 Stratoliner Watches In Rocket Launch New Release: Seiko Presage, Prospex, Astron, and 5 Sports 110th Anniversary Watches Watch Review: A Closer Look At The Gerald Charles Maestro 8.0 Squelette New Release: Zenith Chronomaster Original Black Tricolor Dial Watch Hands-On Debut: TAG Heuer Carrera Chronosprint x Porsche Watches New Release: Panerai Unveils Five New Navy SEALs Collection Watches We’d love to hear from you with feedback or suggestions for future show topics or guests. Comment below or contact podcasts@ablogtowatch.com. Advertising opportunities are also available.

This week on the aBlogtoWatch Weekly podcast, the crew is back as David continues his recovery from Geneva Watch Days. First up, a discussion of Barbenheimer and a discussion of David's love of short-form documentaries. Shifting back on topic, David discusses some of his favorite watches from Geneva Watch Days. Then, a discussion of the biggest topic of the week: the Swatch x Blancpain collab. Then things get a bit headier with a chat about brands' shifting sales strategy and the potential consequences of that shift. Things wrap up with another round of Hit, Miss, Maybe. And keep an ear out for a special interview at the end, as Ripley chats with Linden Lazaraus from Oliver and Clarke. Listen below or on the player of your choice. Mark Felton Productions | YouTube New Release: HYT Conical Tourbillon Infinity Sapphire Watch Can Swatch rekindle MoonSwatch mania for Blancpain Fifty Fathoms? | WatchPro.com New Release: Armin Strom One Week First Edition Watch H. Moser x MB&F Streamliner Pandamonium For Only Watch 2023 New Release: Jaeger-LeCoultre Spices Up The Polaris Chronograph New Release: Angelus Chronodate Titanium Storm Blue Watch New Release: Duo Of Montblanc Star Legacy Nicolas Rieussec Monopusher Chronograph Watches We’d love to hear from you with feedback or suggestions for future show topics or guests. Comment below or contact podcasts@ablogtowatch.com. Advertising opportunities are also available.

This week on the aBlogtoWatch Weekly podcast, the crew is back together as Rick makes his triumphant return! Things start off a bit different, with a discussion of watch brands from Scotland (like anOrdain), Hungary (like Bexei), and the United States (too many to mention). Then it's on to the biggest news of the last week if not of the year (TBD): Rolex buying Bucherer. Then it's on to some exciting new releases from Audemars Piguet (which David describes as "the most repulsively try-hard, trust fund baby, hipster nonsense") and Grand Seiko. Ariel then takes some time to talk about the passing of his friend and the owner of Maurice de Mauriac, Daniel Dreifuss. The gang wraps things up with another round of Hit, Miss, Maybe. 

Highlights

• Rolex Buys Swiss Bucherer Watch Retailer Group. What Now?
• New Release: Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 1017 ALYX 9SM Matthew Williams Designer Watches
• New Release: Grand Seiko SBGJ275 And SBGM253 Caliber 9S 25th Anniversary Limited-Edition GMT Watches
• Daniel Dreifuss (1960-2023), Founder Of Zurich's Maurice de Mauriac Watches And A Genius Of Elegant Solutions
• New Release: The Citizen AQ4103-16E Black Washi Paper Dial Limited-Edition Watch
• New Release: Christopher Ward The Twelve (36) Watch
• New Release: Maurice Lacroix Aikon Skeleton Urban Tribe Watch

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This week on the aBlogtoWatch Weekly podcast, Rick has trapped himself in concrete while laying a foundation on his sprawling Scottish estate, so it's just Ariel and David bringing you riveting conversation about the latest in watches. The duo dispenses with headiness and gets right into recent reviews and releases, including watches from TAG Heuer, Ulysse Nardin, and Glashütte Original; one recent review brings about a rather in-depth conversation about tritium tubes! Things wrap up with a discussion of the democratization of higher-end finishing. Listen below or on the player of your choice.

Highlights

• Time Machines: The TAG Heuer Silverstone And The Underrated Joys Of ‘Icon-Adjacent’ Watchmaking
• Watch Review: Ulysse Nardin Freak ONE
• Hands-On: Welsbro Grape Soda Chronograph Watch
• Watch Review: Traser P99 Q Tactical Carbon Fiber Watch
• How Glow-In-The-Dark Tritium Gas Tubes Are Made At MB-Microtec
• New Release: Glashütte Original Senator Chronometer Silver And Blue Watch
• Hands-On: Swatch What If? Watches
• Watch Review: The Etien T02 With A Flinqué Enamel Dial

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On this week’s episode of the aBlogtoWatch Weekly podcast, David is feeling a bit under the weather, although he still manages to join Ariel and Rick to discuss the latest watch industry news. After talking about favorite desserts and where listeners can send David their get-well-soon wishes, the trio kick off the conversation with a chat about Jake’s recent article on watch trends, along with which ones they personally think need to be put to rest. From there, it’s a discussion about watch crime, the recent Piaget robbery in Paris, and why having millions of dollars of merchandise stolen might not actually be such a bad thing for Piaget in the long run. After a quick game of “Guess the Price of the Seiko'' (spoiler alert: everyone is wrong again), it’s a recap of this week’s new releases, along with a rapid fire round of “Hit, Miss, Maybe” that includes new watches from Casio, Breitling, NORQAIN, Longines, Oris, Hublot, and Hanhart. Listen below or on the podcast player of your choice!

Highlights:

• From the Comments: Trends Come And Go, But Watch Lovers Are Forever

• New Release: King Seiko SJE095 Limited-Edition Watch

• Watch Review: Casio G-Shock Mudman GW-9500

• New Release: Breitling Navitimer B01 Chronograph 46 U.S. Limited-Edition Watch

• New Release: NORQAIN Neverest GMT Glacier Grey & Gold And Neverest Glacier Black & Gold Watches

• Hands-On Debut: Longines Hydroconquest GMT Watch

• New Release: Oris Aquis Dat Watt Limited Edition II Watch

• New Release: Hublot Big Bang Unico Sky Blue Ceramic Watch

• New Release: Hanhart Pioneer Silva Watches

This week on the aBlogtoWatch Weekly podcast, Ariel, Rick, and David are back at it again with another round of the latest watch news! First up is David's featured article on getting your watch stolen...and the hopelessness of trying to recover it. Then they discuss the differences in American and other markets, especially regarding the relationships consumers feel with a brand. After that, it's on to the latest coverage from the site, including Zenith and Porsche Design. Finally, the Hit, Miss, Maybe closing ceremonies! Listen below or on the player of your choice. 

Highlights

Grinding Gears: Recovering Your Stolen Watch Shouldn't Be A Hopeless Dream

ARIEL VIEW: In America, relationships matter more than brands | WatchPro.com

Watch Review: Zenith Defy Skyline 41mm Black Ceramic

New Release: Porsche Design Chronograph 1 911 S/T Watch

Hands-On: HYT Moonrunner Supernova Blue Watch

New Release: Vulcain Cricket Nautical Dive Watch

Hands-On: The Halios Seaforth IV, The Latest Edition Of The Microbrand Watch Icon

Hands-On Debut: The Viridescent Bell & Ross BR 05 Chrono Green Steel Watch

Hands-On: Omega Seamaster Diver 300M 75th Anniversary Summer Blue Watch

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This week on the aBlogtoWatch Weekly podcast, the trio is finally back together, with David returning from his holiday! Things kick off with a long conversation about watches in media and culture and then shift to Ariel's recent Featured Article about CPO watches. Ariel then discloses the dark secrets of the Annual Ernest Hemingway Look-Alike contest he attended in Key West. Then it's on to a slew of new releases from Citizen, Breitling, Swatch, and more!

Highlights

• Ariel's Thoughts: Why So Many Luxury Watch Brands Are Getting Into The Pre-Owned Business
• Hands-On: Cuervo Y Sobrinos Historiador Hemingway GMT 'The Fisherman' Watch
• Hands-On: Cuervo Y Sobrinos Historiador Hemingway Iconico Pointer Date Watch
• Hands-On: Citizen PCAT CB5918-02L Radio-Controlled Watch
• New Release: Breitling Endurance Pro IRONMAN World Championship Watches
• New Release: Swatch MoonSwatch Moonshine Gold Swiss National Day & Pattern Watch
• Hands-On Debut: Limited-Edition TAG Heuer Monaco Chronograph Racing Blue Watch
• Hands-On: Versace DV One Ceramic Automatic Watch
• New Release: Omega Seamaster Diver 300M 'Paris 2024' Special Edition
• Watch Review: March LA.B Mansart Automatic

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This week on the aBlogtoWatch Weekly podcast, David has now gone missing in the Eurasian Steppe, so Ariel and Rick are by their old pal Simon from Escapement24. Things start with more chat about this year's Only Watch catalog, then moves on to Ariel's recent conversation with Evelyne Genta, the wife of watchmaker Gerald Genta. The three then get into some recent releases, including a lively discussion of the retro goodness of the Bulova Jet Star, Yema's take on the integrated bracelet sports watch, and a Cartier Santos-Dumont with a tiny little plane. Rick then offers an update on the Omega auction scandal and the storm that struck La Chaux-de-Fonds. Finally, the crew welcomes Rick's niece Christy for a round of Hit, Miss, Maybe! Highlights The ABTW Team Picks Their Favorites From Only Watch 2023 SUPERLATIVE: Celebrating Gérald Genta's Legacy With Evelyne Genta Bulova Jet Star Watch Revives A 1970s Design And Runs On High-Frequency Quartz Watch Review: Yema Urban Traveller Series Hands-On: Cartier Santos-Dumont Micro-Rotor Watch In Stainless Steel Prosecutors receive criminal filing from Omega as Speedygate scandal escalates | WatchPro.com La Chaux-de-Fonds Watchmakers Damaged By Freak Storm | WatchPro.com Actually Affordable: Casio MRW200H Sports Watch Hands-On: Fossil Star Wars Stormtrooper Automatic Watch New Release: Casio G-Shock X Oneness DW5600ONS234 Kentucky Bourbon Watch We’d love to hear from you with feedback or suggestions for future show topics or guests. Comment below or contact podcasts@ablogtowatch.com. Advertising opportunities are also available.

This week on the aBlogtoWatch Weekly podcast, David is riding a horse through the Eurasian Steppe, so Ariel and Rick are joined once again by their friend Alex, a watchmaker and co-founder of the Fifth Wrist website and co-host of its companion podcast. Bidding opens on the Only Watch catalog, with the guys picking some highlights and offering estimates and insights. Then it's on to new releases and recent reviews, including JLC, TAG Heuer, and Greubel Forsey, plus some summer watches! The guys continue with the now-regular segment, Hit, Miss, Maybe, and wrap up with a new game! Listen below or on the player of your choice. 

Highlights

• The ABTW Team Picks Their Favorites From Only Watch 2023
• Louis Vuitton Tambour Einstein Automata For Only Watch 2023
• Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control Chronograph Calendar Watch In Pink Gold
• Hands-On Debut: TAG Heuer Carrera Skipper Watch
• New Release: The Shrunken Greubel Forsey Balancier Convexe S² And The Double Balancier Convexe
• Hands-On Debut: Formex Gets Colorful For Summer With The Essence SPLASH Watches
• New Release: Maurice Lacroix Aikon Automatic Limited Summer Edition Watches
• New Release: Raymond Weil Freelancer Pop Bi-Compax Chronograph Watch
• Roger Dubuis Excalibur Spider Flyback Chronograph Watch
• New Release: A. Lange & Söhne 1815 Rattrapante Perpetual Calendar Watch
• New Release: ArtyA AquaSaphir Sapphire Crystal Sports Watch

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This week on the aBlogtoWatch Weekly podcast, Ariel is back for the full show, joined Rick and David with special guest Alex, a watchmaker and co-founder of the Fifth Wrist website and co-host of its companion podcast. Ariel has just wrapped up a trip to Paris with Louis Vuitton and that means another round of aBlogtoWatch Watches Watches! Then it's on to more high-minded chat about power reserves, where the guys set the official acceptable minimum at one weekend. Then it's time for a few new releases and reviews, a chat about so-called "fun" watches, and another few rounds of Hit, Miss, Maybe. Listen below or on the player of your choice.

Highlights

• From The Comments: Practical Power Reserves And Nothing Less
• Hands-On: Louis Vuitton Relaunches The Tambour As A Higher-End Integrated Bracelet Watch
• New Release: Audemars Piguet Introduces Five New 37mm Royal Oak Offshore Watches
• Watch Review: Accutron Spaceview 2020 With Electrostatic Power Generation
• Bulgari Octo Finissimo Tourbillon Watch In Marble For Only Watch 2023
• New Release: Zodiac Introduces Super Sea Wolf White Ceramic Watches For The Summer

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This week on the aBlogtoWatch Weekly podcast, Ariel is recovering from his LVMH outing, so Rick and David are joined by Alex, a watchmaker and co-founder of the Fifth Wrist website and co-host of its companion podcast. The trio gets right into it with a group tirade on the insurmountable task of finding a specific watch on modern brand sites, much less getting any info on that watch. Then it's on to some new releases, including yet another MoonSwatch, a new racing Tudor, and a rack of Omegas. Then it's on to a round of Hit, Miss, Maybe with some of the other recent reviews and releases. And then Ariel joins! 

Highlights

• Grinding Gears: Watches Are Stupendously Difficult To Appreciate & Find On Official Brand Websites
• Swatch MoonSwatch Moonshine Gold Strawberry Moon Of June Watch
• Tudor Launches New Pelagos FXD Chrono Alinghi Red Bull Racing Edition Chronograph Watch
• Omega Launches 11 New Seamaster Summer Blue Watches
• New Release: Carl F. Bucherer Heritage Chronometer Celebration Watches
• The Watch Regulator on Instagram: “How I got fired for using Tik Tok." 

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For this episode of aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Ariel, Rick, and David discuss---You guessed it!---the latest in the wonderful world of watches. First and foremost, Ariel reveals his Indiana Jones cosplay, which devolves into examining the viability of creating a whip watch. After refocusing, they continue on with a discussion of how to make a successful watch and (eventually) parsing the outcome of a recent Rolex AD lawsuit. Then, Ariel shares about his new book about the Casio G-Shock. Finally, the guys discuss some recent releases and reviews, plus a pick from the ABTW Archive!

Highlights:

• Ariel's Thoughts: A Three-Part Recipe For Creating Successful Wristwatches
• Court Orders Rolex Dealer To Reimburse Client | Fratello.com
• G-SHOCK: A Book About Casio’s Unbreakable Watch
• Hands-On Debut: NORQAIN Independence Wild ONE Skeleton Turquoise & Burgundy Watches
• Hands-On: Wilbur Leo JW1 Digital Jumping Hour Automatic Watch
• 10 Things You Should Know About Wrist Watch Auctions
• Hands-On: The Citizen Series 8 GMT Watches

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On this episode of aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Ariel, Rick, and David are joined by birds tweeting throughout the show as they discuss the latest in watches. Ariel shares his experience seeing the new Indiana Jones film and how it's a true watch lover's movie, Rick tells us about a disgruntled customer suing over the waitlist, and David confirms how hot Ariel is (according to WatchPro, at least). Then, it's on the upcoming Dubai Watch Week 2023, a Roger Dubuis Lamborghini watch, a new MB&F, and a look back to the Tudor Black Bay GMT. Finally, the guys talk about the Unimatic X South Park watch and its mountainous comment section.

Highlights: 

• Join Indiana Jones On His Final Adventure With The Hamilton Boulton Watch
• Patek Philippe Store Sued After Customer Claims He Was Duped | WatchPro.com
• HOT 100 TASTEMAKERS: Ariel Adams, aBlogtoWatch | WatchPro.com
• Hands-On: Roger Dubuis Excalibur Spider Lamborghini Countach Watch
• Hands-On: MB&F HM8 Mark 2 Is A Car-Inspired Luxury Watch
• From the Archives: Tudor Black Bay GMT Watch
• Hands-On: UNIMATIC x South Park Modello Uno U1-EC Cartman Watch

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For this episode of aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Ariel, Rick, and David are joined by Jose Pereztroika of Perezcope. After quickly talking about the role that watches play in the most recent Spiderman movie, our hosts dive into a deep discussion about the latest auction scandal that has captivated the industry, which concerns a rare Omega Speedmaster that sold for a record-breaking sum before it was ultimately discovered that the watch was not entirely authentic. From there, the conversation moves on to the surprise new anniversary-edition Paul Newman Daytona from Rolex, before shifting to the overlap between watch media and events following Ariel’s recent interview with Zach Weiss from Worn & Wound. To wrap up the show, David recaps his recent trip to Paris with Breguet and also offers his insight on the brand’s recently-released Type XX chronograph, which has become a rather passionate talking point within the industry. Listen to this week’s show below or on the podcast player of your choice. Highlights: • First Look: Rolex Revives The ‘Paul Newman’ With A New Le Mans-Inspired Cosmograph Daytona Ref. 126529LN Watch • SUPERLATIVE: The Future Of Watch Shows And Watch Media, With Zach Weiss Of Worn & Wound • Hands-On: The Breguet Type XX Watch Returns To Its Roots We’d love to hear from you with feedback or suggestions for future show topics or guests. Comment below or contact podcasts@ablogtowatch.com. Advertising opportunities are also available.

This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly David is in Paris with Breguet, leaving Rick and Ariel alone for a dinner date instead of the dinner party for which they so badly long. Ariel starts off with the full rundown of this year's Couture show in Las Vegas, from which he's just returned. The discussion focuses mostly on Citizen, Oris, and Bell & Ross, three brands that showed up in force at the show. Ariel especially dives into an analysis of Citizen and its product strategy. They also wade into the muck that is homage watches, including the obligation luxury brands have in the face of such watches. Plus, a few new watches. Highlights • New Release: The Very Purple Oris Hölstein Edition 2023 Watch • The Citizen NJ015 Automatic "Tsuyosa" Watch Comes To The U.S. Market • Considering An Homage Watch? Here's Some Food For Thought • SUPERLATIVE: The Beauty In Complexity, With Roger Peeters of Hooke & Huygens • Hands-On: A Casual Calatrava, The Patek Philippe 6007G Watch We’d love to hear from you with feedback or suggestions for future show topics or guests. Comment below or contact podcasts@ablogtowatch.com. Advertising opportunities are also available.

This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly, join Rick, Ariel, and David for another rousing horological huddle. Ariel shares about a few things upcoming for the ABTW team, and then they get into the scorching-hot-button topic of watch sizes (hint: buy what you like and stop complaining). Then, the team jumps on a Seiko press announcement with another round of Guess the Price, followed by random eBay finds including what David describes as a "Montegrappa that made love to an alien with indigestion." Seiko grabs the spotlight again and triggers a discussion of whether Seiko is shooting itself in the foot with its product strategy. Talk then moves to a few new releases and recent reviews, including a discussion on the new APRO Concept Spider-Man. Highlights • 4:52 From The Comments: Smaller Watches Aren’t Going To Hurt You • 30:00 Watch Review: Seiko Prospex SPB333J1 • 32:21 New Release: Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Concept Tourbillon Spider-Man Watch • 42:10 Watch Review: Bulgari Octo Finissimo Skeleton 8 Days In Ultra-Thin Titanium • 50:02 Hands-On: Hanhart Pioneer 417 ES Flyback 39mm & 42mm Watches • 55:45 Hands-On: Panerai Radiomir California PAM01349 Watch In Brunito eSteel We’d love to hear from you with feedback or suggestions for future show topics or guests. Comment below or contact podcasts@ablogtowatch.com. Advertising opportunities are also available.

This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Rick, Ariel, and David put their heads together to give you more of what you love: insightful watch banter! Things get started with a discussion of the fundamental shift in power away from traditional retailers, how that's changed the watch buying experience, and what's next. Then, the gents dissect the recent appointment of Ilaria Resta as CEO of Audemars Piguet. Then it's on to a string of new releases, including watches from Doxa, Ulysse Nardin, and an Omega that riles Ariel up. • 3:31 Ariel's Thoughts: How Traditional Wristwatch Retail Lost Its Power Over Consumers • 21:03 Audemars Piguet’s New CEO Is Ilaria Resta | Robb Report • 30:55 Hands-On Debut: Doxa SUB 300T Clive Cussler Watch • 35:13 Hands-On Debut: Ulysse Nardin Presents The Ocean Race Diver Chronograph Watch • 42:17 Watch Review: Sequent Elektron / SuperCharger 2.3 Smartwatch Review • 49:20 Watch Review: Charles Zuber Perfos Watch Designed By Eric Giroud • 52:20 Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Worldtimer Watches Carve The World With A Laser We’d love to hear from you with feedback or suggestions for future show topics or guests. Comment below or contact podcasts@ablogtowatch.com. Advertising opportunities are also available.

This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Rick, Ariel, and David are back for another episode filled with horological wonder. First up is David's recent featured article, as our hosts trace the history of ETA and connect it to the recent in-house movement craze. After parsing the movement market to near death, it's on to a bit of industry news, and another shedload of new watches from Bremont, Parmigiani, Hublot, Chopard, Zenith, and Bulgari. Listen below or on the player of your choice.

Highlights

• 1:05 Grinding Gears: Why The In-House Watch Movement Craze Was (Is) Stupid & The Cool Way Out

• 24:03 Richemont Boss Johann Rupert Quashes Talk of Deals with LVMH or Kering | Bloomberg

• 30:43 Hands-On: Parmigiani Tonda PF Rattrapante Watch

• 36:00 Bremont Brings A Prototype To Life With The MB Viper Limited-Edition Watch

• 44:37 Hublot Big Bang Unico Nespresso Origin: A Watch Made From Recycled Coffee Pods

• 48:20 New Bulgari Aluminium Watches Announced For Summer 2023

• 54:54 Hands-On: Chopard Alpine Eagle Cadence 8HF Watch In Titanium

• 54:54 Hands-On: Zenith Chronomaster Sport Gold Watches

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