A Blog To Watch Weekly

This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Rick, Ariel, and David are at it again. They dive right into Ariel's recent conversation with author Brendan Cunningham with a discussion on Rolex's business model and marketing. Then Rick shares some updates about Rolex CPO and eBay's expansion to new watches. And did you know Casio finally delivered a real fitness watch? They did and everyone's got an opinion. Plus, questioning what Montblanc is doing with Minerva, Star Wars watches, and Cartier comes at us with randomly limited beautiful watches. Listen below or on the player of your choice.

Highlights

• 2:20 SUPERLATIVE: A Look Into The Rolex Marketing Machine, With Author Brendan Cunningham

• 12:41 Rolex CPO program expands as eBay gets into new watches

• 27:33 Casio Introduces The G-Shock Move DWH5600 Fitness Tracker Watch

• 36:40 Hands-On: Montblanc 1858 'Unveiled Secret' Minerva Monopusher Chronograph Watch

• 44:44 Hands-On: Kross Studio Boba Fett Tourbillon & Star Wars Collectibles

• 51:39 Hands-On: Cartier Privé Tank Normale Watch In Full Gold

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This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly, it's a proper trio with Rick, Ariel, and David back at it again! Ariel shares his Northern California adventures, including thousand-mile car rides and the WindUp Watch Fair. Then, the guys touch on a pink watch from Nodus, a Bremont shakeup, David gives his take on the new Daytona, and revisit the all-new Christopher Ward The Twelve. Finally, another round of Guess the Seiko (Price)! • 2:35 Ariel's Northern California Adventures! • 13:24 Hands-On Debut: Nodus Unity Ceramic Bezel Watch

• 18:24 Bremont Appoints Davide Cerrato as CEO | Robb Report

• 27:29 The Definitive Guide To The 2023 Steel Rolex Daytona Watch Vs. Previous 116500LN Version

• 35:34 Watch Review: Christopher Ward The Twelve Titanium Chronometer Watch • 37:49 Seiko Unveils Presage Sharp Edged Series SPB415 And SPB417 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 aBlogtoWatch Weekly, it's a full house as Ariel, David, and Rick hunker down for some more excellent watch talk with returning guest Sylvain Berneron. Sylvain gives his take on Watches and Wonders 2023 and then shares about his own watch project that he's undertaking as a side project. Then the guys explore the expansion of color use in watches, with insider insight from Sylvain. Rick gets Ariel to talk about a Watches and Wonders 2023 debacle. The team wraps things up with chats about a handful of Franck Muller watches and the impressive work coming from Chinese brands and its implications for the Swiss watch industry. Plus, a teaser for next week's Guess the Seiko Price!

2:18 Sylvain's take on Watches and Wonders 2023 and discusses the development of his own watch

11:18 Ariel's Thoughts: The Wristwatch Dial Colors That Will Dominate In The Years To Come

26:05 Ariel dishes on a Watches and Wonders 2023 debacle...

35:19 5 Standout New Franck Muller Watches From WPHH 2023

44:20 Watch Review: Peacock Climber Tourbillon

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This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Rick and David are rejoined by a still-jetlagged Ariel! The gang start out with a brief bout of aBlogtoWatch Watches Watches, then dive straight into David's featured article on manipulative watch advertising. Then, it's a rundown of the aBlogtoWatch team's top 10 watches from Watches and Wonders 2023, including the trio's honorable mentions. Finally, a discussion of Ariel's Letter from the Editor addressing AI and aBlogtoWatch's commitment to human-made content.

2:43 aBlogtoWatch Watches Watches

5:00 Grinding Gears: 'You Never Actually Own A Patek Philippe,' Or Why You Keep Buying The Wrong Watch

16:00 The aBlogtoWatch Team Picks The 10 Best Releases From Watches And Wonders 2023

50:50 A Letter From The Editor: aBlogtoWatch Takes A Stance On AI And The Future Of Watch Media

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This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Ariel is missing but Rick and David are joined by none other than aBlogtoWatch Associate Editor Ripley Sellers! It's all about Watches and Wonders 2023 this episode, with Rick and David discussing their experiences onsite at Palexpo and Ripley sharing about running around the rest of the city for all the sideshows. The team shares their favorite watches and talks about the brands that blew them away. Then, they get into some news, including assessing AP's new theft and damage coverage. They wrap up with the one watch they'd take home from the show if money were no issue.

Highlights

• 4:44 Onsite/Offsite at Watches and Wonders 2023

• 16:14 Chanel Shenanigans!

• 19:45 David's favorites

 Hublot

 First Look: Chopard Alpine Eagle Cadence 8HF Watch

 Louis Moinet

• 25:00 Ripley's favorites

 Cvstos

 Horological Supergroup Debuts The Artime ART01 Tourbillon Watch

 Gucci

 Bovet

• 39:50 Audemars Piguet's Coverage Service

• 51:07 aBlogtoWatch Watches Watches

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Listen to further Watches and Wonders coverage.

Rick and Ariel take a tour of the Patek releases

David, Ariel, and Rick have a sit-down chat at the show to mull over what Rolex and others are upto

Ed joins Rick and David at the Bulgari suite to view their latest novelties and talk about which watches would ruin which movies

Enjoy the show

This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Ariel has returned from his travels (barely), so the gang's back together again! Since Ariel had a bumpy return from his European escapade, the show starts out with another spot of aBlogtoWatch Watches Watches and a bit of story time about the terror of thinking you've lost a watch. Then it's time for another round (or three) of Guess the Price of the Seiko! Circling back to Ariel's recent trip, he gives us a briefing on the lovely things he saw and learned about at Louis Vuitton---including a deep analysis of the brand's current and future positioning. Rick then shares interviews with Christian Wipfli, the head of Time to Watches, a watch show occurring in Geneva concurrent with Watches and Wonders, and part two of his interview with Mathieu Humair, CEO of Watches and Wonders Geneva Foundation. Plus, David shares his plans for using lasers on a $110,000 watch!

Highlights

• 5:10 aBlogtoWatch Watches Watches and Storytime
• 10:32 Ariel's thoughts on the MoonSwatch Moonshine Gold
• 15:05 Guess the Price of the Seiko!

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• Seiko Continues Its 110th Anniversary Celebration        With Four New Presage Watches
• Seiko Unveils The Prospex 1970        Diver's Modern Re-Interpretation Naomi Uemura Limited-Edition SLA069
• Seiko Debuts New Prospex 1968        Diver’s Modern Re-Interpretation GMT Watches
• 26:54 Ariel's Trip to Louis Vuitton

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• Hands-On: Louis Vuitton Tambour        Opera Automata Watch With Dial Inspired By Sichuan Bian Lian Mask
• Louis Vuitton Unveils Tambour        Street Diver Chronograph Watch
• Louis Vuitton Explains The        Just-Announced 'LV Watch Prize'
• 41:18 An interview with Christian Wipfli of Time to Watches
• 51:23 An(other) interview with Mathieu Humair, CEO      of Watches and Wonders Geneva      Foundation

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On this week’s episode of aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Ariel is trapped in an airplane over the ocean, so Rick and David are joined once again by Alex from Fifth Wrist Radio. The gents get cracking with a discussion of Jake's recent article on microbrands, finally putting to bed the debate over how to define the word! An hour or so before it was released, the team makes predictions about what the MoonSwatch Moonshine Gold will be, and then follow that up with their reactions to what it actually is. Spoiler alert: they're disappointed! Then, Rick is joined for an interview by Matthieu Humair, the man at the helm of Watches and Wonders, to discuss the upcoming show and what to expect this year. Plus, a few friends of the show chime in with their thoughts on the new MoonSwatch!

Highlights

• 2:25 From The Comments: When Do We Drop The "Micro"      from Microbrand?
• 17:40 Predicting      and Responding to the MoonSwatch Moonshine Gold
• 30:00 Interview      with Mathieu Humair, CEO of Watches and Wonders Geneva Foundation
• 40:50 Watches and      Wonders Predictions: Cartier,      Panerai, Jaeger LeCoultre, Baume & Mercier, Ulysse Nardin, Piaget,      Hermès

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On this week’s episode of aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Ariel, Rick, and David are joined by Sylvain Berneron from Breitling. To kick off the show, it’s a discussion about whether or not watch collecting advice is actually intended to benefit consumers, or if people would just be better off ignoring all of it, and simply buying whatever timepieces they actually enjoy. From there, it’s a discussion of what our hosts think might be unveiled at Watches & Wonders Geneva 2023 from Parmigiani Fleurier, Roger Dubuis, A. Lange Söhne, IWC, Vacheron Constantin, Montblanc, and more. The conversation then turns to whether or not having everything produced in-house is actually good for the greater watch industry, before wrapping up the discussion by talking about the return of Daniel Roth under LVMH, and what we might expect from the brand in the future.

This week on the aBlogtoWatch Weekly podcast, Rick and David replace Ariel with Simon from Escapement24 and Alex from Fifth Wrist Radio. The team dive right in with a discussion of IYKYK watches, and everyone takes issue with the celebration of brands making small changes to existing models and charging an outrageous premium. Then, it's on to another round of Watches and Wonders 2023 prognostication, with three more exhibiting brands. Of course, there's a discussion of new releases and at the top of the pile is a curious piece that looks like a cat. Plus, is Baume and Mercier finally hitting its stride?

Highlights

• 1:45 Grinding Gears: The Case Against IYKYK In Watch Design      & Collecting
• 16:50 Watches and      Wonders 2023 Predictions: Zenith,      TAG Heuer, and Grand Seiko
• 32:49 New      Releases/Reviews

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• Konstantin Chaykin Debuts The Smilodon Watch 
• Hands-On: The Alpina Startimer Heritage Manufacture        Watch With A Bumper Movement
• Hands-On Debut: Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Tech Gombessa
• Baume & Mercier Adds A GMT To The Riviera Watch        Collection

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This week on the aBlogtoWatch Weekly podcast, Ariel, Rick, and David are joined by inboxes filled with unsolicited email from watch brands. After a brief discussion about princely double wristing, the guys have a discussion about the best way watch brands can and should communicate with its customers (and potential customers), including how brands have shifted marketing tactics and why. Then they dive into another round of predictions for a few of the brands exhibiting at Watches and Wonders 2023, including wishes for Chanel and puzzling over Oris. And since Seiko released a new watch, it's time for another round of Guess the Price. Plus a discussion of Shinola's 10th anniversary!

Highlights

• 1:00 Prince Of Wales Wears Garmin Smartwatch And His Favourite      Omega Seamaster On Left And Right Wrists | watchpro.com
• 3:50 Survey: How Do You Want To Hear From Watch Brands?
• 18:15 Watches and      Wonders 2023 Predictions: Chanel,      Bell & Ross, Hublot,      and Oris
• 40:00 Guess the      Price! with the King Seiko SPB365
• 47:25 New Releases

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• IWC Debuts The Portofino Complete Calendar Watch
• 53:05 Shinola Celebrates 10th Anniversary: Watches Built In      Detroit

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This week on the aBlogtoWatch Weekly podcast, Ariel, Rick, and David keep it simple with no guests and but no less lively discussion than you're used to! To kick things off by looking ahead to Watches and Wonders 2023, with predictions for some of the biggest brands and a discussion on how brands decided what to release and when. The gang muses about the comeback of the dress watch, and then gets into the bevy of new releases that have been released in the past week, including a shedload of Audemars Piguets. There's an inevitable discussion of the merit of the Code 11.59, and a question of AP's brand value and how it will manage potentially having two flagship models. Plus, a very special visit from Amir at CODE41 and a question of how much longer we'll have to tolerate rainbow watches!

Highlights

• 5:30 Watches and Wonders      2023 Predictions: Rolex,      Tudor,      Patek Philippe, and Chopard
• 22:48 New Releases

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• Audemars Piguet Debuts The Code 11.59 Ultra-Complication        Universelle RD#4 Watch
• Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 Self-Winding &        Chronograph Watches Now In Steel
• Piaget Unveils The Polo Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin        Watch
• 47:00 A      conversation with Amir from CODE41
• 53:38 Hands-On: Hublot Classic Fusion Takashi Murakami Black      Ceramic Rainbow Unique Watch

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This week on the aBlogtoWatch Weekly podcast, Ariel, 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 group wastes no time and starts off with a discussion of the perpetual dissatisfaction of watch enthusiasts by asking whether there's such thing an "Exit Watch," which inevitably evolves into a conversation about the guys' favorite personal watches and Ariel disclosing that he has so many watches, he forgets he owns some of them. Then, the gang has thoughts on CR7's Al-Nasser welcome gift, on the Swiss watch industry's annual financial highlights reel, on Seiko's (and other brands') increasing prices, and on JLC's used watches. There's also a riveting discussion about car clocks, and Omega's new Super Racing Speedmaster gets sighed at. Plus, Ariel finally shares the juicy details on his jacket!

Highlights

• 2:07 Is Anyone Listening? Watch Enthusiasts Will Never Be 100%      Satisfied
• 10:36 Watch News

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• Cristiano        Ronaldo gifted one-of-a-kind Saudi-themed £630,000 watch to celebrate        Al-Nassr move | Daily Mail Online
• End Of Year Report On Record-breaking 2022 For The Swiss        Watch Industry | watchpro.com
• 24:34 Last Week, This Week

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• Jaeger-LeCoultre Starts Selling Vintage Watches With The        Collectibles Program
• Horological car talk on aBlogtoDrive!
• 42:17 Watch Reviews/New      Releases

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• Omega Introduces Spirate System & 0/+2 Seconds        Accuracy In The Omega Speedmaster Super Racing Watch
• Hands-On: Rare Rolex Yacht-Master 40 Watch & A Case        For The Gem-Set Watch
• Hamilton Debuts Limited-Edition Jazzmaster Face-2-Face        III Watch

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This week on the aBlogtoWatch Weekly podcast, Ariel, Rick, and David are joined by Pete McConvill of the eponymous YouTube channel! Things start out with Ariel seeming to have broken his own rules and made a list; he's quick to reframe the situation as a simple collection of thoughts, not to the exclusion of other thoughts. The conversation touches on why the current market favors wild colors, the merits of reporting movement accuracy, and superfluous complications (plus David discusses samples that have broken during the review process---yikes!). The group discusses whether Rolex was in the right threatening legal action against a tiny British company making a clock for kids and how two very different brands are both making very large amounts of money. On the flip side, a discussion of brands who aren't spending money on themselves with unsurprisingly mediocre results.

Highlights

• 2:17 Ariel's Thoughts: Wristwatch Innovation I'd Like To See In 2023
• 34.40 Watch News

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• Rolex Tells Tiny Children's Wall Clock Maker Oyster&Pop To Change Its Name | watchpro.com
• Swatch On Track To Sell 1.5 Million Units Of MoonSwatch In One Year | watchpro.com
• Bremont's £48.8m Investment From Bill Ackman And Hellcat LP | watchpro.com
• 44:27 Brand Shambassadors

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• Brad Pitt Vacheron Constantin Historiques 222 Jumbo | YouTube (Hungarian language video)
• 48.22 Watch Reviews/New Releases

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• Hands-On: Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control Chronograph Calendar Watch | aBlogtoWatch
• Christian Van Der Klaauw & Reijerson Jewelers Unveil Ariadne Collector’s Edition In Salmon & Turquoise | aBlogtoWatch

This week on the aBlogtoWatch Weekly podcast, Ariel, David, and Rick are joined by Jose Pereztroika of Perezcope! The team talks about three races they hope will stop before they finish: the race to the top (of the grey market), the race to the archives (for reissues), and the race to the bottom (of the ocean). That discussion branches off into vintage watches, auctions, and Jose's favorite release of 2022. Of course, how could Shakira not come up in a watch podcast, so the guys weigh in on whether they'd buy a Rolex or a Casio if they could only have one or the other. And if you can imagine, there were even more Seikos than were discussed last week, though the ones mentioned this week aren't for sale, sadly. The show wraps up with some top picks from LVMH Watch Week. Plus, another round of Guess the Price!

Highlights

• 1:50 Grinding Gears: Three Trends We Hope To See Less (Or More) Of In 2023
• 10:26 Rolex Daytona 6265 – The “Unicorn” Frankenstein Plot | Perezcope
• 18:26 Shakira Roasts Ex-lover With Rolex Versus Casio Dig | WatchPro.com
• 25:42 Last Week, This Week

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• The Power Design Project | Seiko
• Troy Baker Wears Panerai (PAM0674) to "The Last of Us" Premiere | TimeZone
• 37:40 Watch Reviews/New Releases

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• TAG Heuer Unveils The Aquaracer Professional 200 Solargraph Watch In Titanium
• TAG Heuer Unveils Monza Flyback Chronometer Watch
• Hublot Debuts Big Bang Unico Integrated Rainbow and Big Bang Unico Time Only Rainbow Watches
• Seiko Debuts The Prospex 1965 Modern Re-Interpretation Save The Ocean SLA065 Watch

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This week on the aBlogtoWatch Weekly podcast, the venerable Rick, Ariel, and David are back with a full agenda! The team starts off by spending over 12 minutes discussing how Rolex bungled its first titanium production watch, then segues into discussing two other watch materials, bronze and alumin(i)um. The guys then discuss Omega's cryptic announcement on Instagram, suggesting that whatever it is, it will likely be disappointing and too expensive. Moving along, the staggering number of Seiko releases last year, more musings on Brick Watch Company, and Panerai responds to last week's ABTW Weekly episode. Plus, Ariel and David express admiration for an unexpected brand!

• 2:15 Hands-On With Rolex's First Attempt At A Titanium Watch,      The Rolex Deepsea Challenge
• 14:58 Actually Affordable: Bronze Watches
• 17:44 A Look At The Past & Present Of The Bulgari Aluminium      Watch Collection
• 24:45 aBlogtoWatch Weekly: How Ulysse Nardin Shattered The Mold      With The Freak
• 25:30 The team      offers its guesses on OMEGA's      "Tiny device. Massive change." tease
• 29:15 Last Week, This Week

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• Seiko       releases over 500 watches in 2022 (Plus9Time)
• DAVE PORTNOY: The        TRUTH about his BRICK Watch Company | YouTube
• Panerai       capitalizes on Dave Bautista
• Listeners share how they use their chronographs!
• 48:21 Watch Reviews/New      Releases

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• Watch Review: Shinola Runwell Station Agent With        Assembled-In-America Automatic Movement
• Chopard L.U.C XP Urushi & Happy Sport Year Of The        Rabbit Watches

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This week on the aBlogtoWatch Weekly podcast, your favorite horological trio is back together to ring in 2023 with the first episode of Season 2! First and foremost, Rick admits to losing track of Ryan Reynolds. The team talks about recent movies and tries to figure out whether some watches they've seen on TV and in movies were paid placements or not, discuss the financial realities of owning a large watch brand, and heap criticism on the idea of buying vintage watches while praising the brands that are choosing to service them. Then, Ariel insists we stop being cute and calling complicated watches "smartwatches" and the gang identifies the modern uses for chronographs. Plus, friends of the show pick their favorite news and releases from 2022! Listen below or on the player of your choice.

Highlights

• 3:05 aBlogtoWatch      Weekly Watches Watches: Watch Spotting in Film and TV
• 8:05 What if Sylvester      Stallone was perfectly symmetrical?
• 11:55 Horological      predictions for 2023
• 16:45 Breitling Valued At $4.5 Billion As Private Equity Owners      Sell Controlling Stake | watchpro.com
• 24:00 Pride At Work – Why Some Brands Service Their Vintage      Watches And Others Won’t
• 32:40 aBlogtoWatch Guest Column: The Patek Philippe 5207P Is A      Smart Watch
• 42:15 Watch Reviews

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• Watch        Review: Hanhart 417 ES 1954
• Time        Machines: The Omega Speedmaster Teutonic And The Watch Design Revolution        That Never Was
• Hands-On: Mondaine Stop2Go WiFi Wall Clock & 40mm        Classic Wristwatches

aBlogtoWatch launched the first-ever podcast about watches back in 2010 and continues to be the most referenced and respected publication in the world for watch enthusiasts, buyers, and collectors. Today, in addition to the website and social media channels, aBlogtoWatch produces the SUPERLATIVE interview podcast as well as aBlogtoWatch Weekly news podcast. The aBlogtoWatch Weekly podcast features the editors of the timepiece enthusiast publication aBlogtoWatch.com, coming together each week to discuss some of the latest industry stories and hottest new releases.

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This week on the aBlogtoWatch Weekly podcast, the gang is back together with a renewed exuberance! After a reminder that yes, aBlogtoWatch does have a Twitter account, they talk about next year's watch shows, gimmicky watch collaborations, and the games brands play games with consumers. If that weren't enough, they try to dissect the logic behind Moser's latest release, play more pricing games with new Seikos while trying to figure out what the heck the brand is doing, and make their picks for who had the best and worst years. Plus, a new boutique and new watches from Chopard and a thrilling discussion about date wheels. Listen below or on the player of your choice.

Highlights

• 2:40 The  uncertainty, excitement, and brand tactics of watch shows
• 7:30 Is Anyone Listening? Why We Are Seeing So Many Watch Brand Collaborations
• 18:55 Last Week, This Week/New Watches, Part 1
• H. Moser & Cie. Unveils Limited-Edition Endeavour Centre Seconds Genesis Watch
• Seiko Debuts Watchmaking 110th Anniversary Prospex Save The Ocean Limited-Edition SPB333 Watch
• Seiko Unveils The Seiko Watchmaking 110th Anniversary Seiko Presage Limited Edition SPB359 Watch
• 37:11 Good Year/Bad Year: The team makes their picks!
• 42:15 New Watches, Part  2
• Hands-On: Chopard L.U.C Quattro Spirit 25 Fifth Avenue  Edition Jumping Hour Enamel Dial Watch
• Hands-On: Chopard Alpine Eagle 41mm 18k Yellow Watch

aBlogtoWatch launched the first-ever podcast about watches back in 2010 and continues to be the most referenced and respected publication in the world for watch enthusiasts, buyers, and collectors. Today, in addition to the website and social media channels, aBlogtoWatch produces the SUPERLATIVE interview podcast as well as aBlogtoWatch Weekly news podcast. The aBlogtoWatch Weekly podcast features the editors of the timepiece enthusiast publication aBlogtoWatch.com, coming together each week to discuss some of the latest industry stories and hottest new releases.

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This week on the aBlogtoWatch Weekly podcast, it's Ariel who's missing, but David has found his way back to the podcasting booth and rejoins Rick for another raucous chat about the latest in watches. The two are joined by Andrew Morgan from WatchFinder & Co., who immediately disappoints Rick when he shares that he is not a soccer/football fan. The trio dissects the murkiness of calling watches "iconic," has a go at a new brand peddling overpriced watches, and humbly predicts what 2023 may hold. Plus, a slew of rainbow watches, a wildly expensive Credor, and David divulges trade secrets!

Highlights

• 2:10 David shares about his semi-secret visit to Girard-Perregaux
• 5:10 Grinding Gears: Iconic Watches Vs. Endless Choice, A Conundrum For Watch Brands & Buyers
• 23:10 Good Week/Bad Week

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• Brick Watch Company (and brief discussion of price anchoring)
• Inside MB&F's New M.A.D. House | YouTube
• 31:50 Predictions for Watches in 2023
• 33:55 New Watches

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• Christiaan van der Klaauw CVDK Planetarium Dunes Of Mars Watch
• Audemars Piguet Unveils The Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet Starwheel Watch
• Hublot Unveils The MP-09 Tourbillon Bi-Axis Rainbow 3D Carbon Watch
• H. Moser & Cie. Unveils Streamliner Tourbillon Rainbow Watches
• Hands-On: Seiko's $400,000 Credor Spring Drive Decimal Minute Repeater Watch

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For this week's episode of the aBlogtoWatch Weekly podcast, David got lost on the way to his recording studio, so it's just Ariel and Rick---but they're joined by Simon from Escapement24 and Rob Corder of WatchPro! The horological quartet exhaustively unpack Rolex's pre-owned announcement, lament another massive watch heist, and fret about dropping ceramic watches. Plus, the future of Oris and Chopard's new 5th Avenue boutique!

Highlights

• 3:34 Rolex Launches Its "Rolex Certified Pre-Owned" Watch Program
• 29:36 Good Week/Bad Week
• Watches Worth £12 Million Stolen From Secure Storage Facility | watchpro.com
• Rolex Prepares To Boost Watch Production With New $1 Billion Facility | watchpro.com
• Grand Seiko And Seiko Open Two-storey Showroom On London's Bond Street | watchpro.com
• 37:11 Last Week, This Week
• A watchmaker responds to David and Sylvan's discussion of ceramic watches, like the Tudor Black Bay Ceramic
• 40:50 Watch Reviews
• Tudor Black Bay Ceramic
• Oris Debuts Coulson Limited-Edition Watch Inspired By Aerial Firefighters
• 53:50 
• Chopard To Open Fifth Avenue Boutique & Introduce Three Limited-Edition Watches

aBlogtoWatch launched the first-ever podcast about watches back in 2010 and continues to be the most referenced and respected publication in the world for watch enthusiasts, buyers, and collectors. Today, in addition to the website and social media channels, aBlogtoWatch produces the SUPERLATIVE interview podcast as well as aBlogtoWatch Weekly news podcast. The aBlogtoWatch Weekly podcast features the editors of the timepiece enthusiast publication aBlogtoWatch.com, coming together each week to discuss some of the latest industry stories and hottest new releases.

We’d love to hear from you with feedback or suggestions for future show topics or guests. Advertising opportunities are also available. Comment below or contact podcasts@ablogtowatch.com.

On this week's episode of the aBlogtoWatch Weekly podcast, Ariel, Rick, and David are joined once again by Sylvain Berneron, Creative Director at Breitling. The group has it out over brands using auctions to launch new models, diverges from a discussion of the Rolex Daytona to discuss the realities of wear and tear, shares their favorite movie watches, and talks about the practical uses for chronographs. Plus, an update on the ABTW x Raymond Weil project and a new candidate for the best car brand collaboration! Listen below or on the player of your choice.

Highlights

• 3:13 Should brands be using auctions as a launch platform?
• 13:57 Five Ways The Rolex Daytona Is A Better (And Worse) Watch Than You Might Expect
• 23:41 aBlogtoWatch Audience Designs The Next Raymond Weil Watch, Part 2
• 29:44 Last Week, This Week
  • The ultimate car collab: the SMART Car Smart Watch
  • Sylvain explains the new Breitling tourbillons (Breitling Debuts A Trio Of Premier B21 Chronograph Tourbillon Watches)
• 35:00 Good Week/Bad Week

         UK Foreign Minister James Cleverly puts Rick off double-wristing

• Harry Kane Ridiculed For His Rolex Rainbow Daytona Protest | watchpro.com

New Watches

•  36:27 Carl. F Bucherer Launches All-New Manero Central Counter Watch
•  43:08 Hamilton Unveils Khaki Field Murph 38mm Watch
•  48:44 Omega Unveils A Duo Of Seamaster Diver 300M 60 Years Of James Bond Watches

aBlogtoWatch launched the first-ever podcast about watches back in 2010 and continues to be the most referenced and respected publication in the world for watch enthusiasts, buyers, and collectors. Today, in addition to the website and social media channels, aBlogtoWatch produces the SUPERLATIVE interview podcast as well as aBlogtoWatch Weekly news podcast. The aBlogtoWatch Weekly podcast features the editors of the timepiece enthusiast publication aBlogtoWatch.com, coming together each week to discuss some of the latest industry stories and hottest new releases.

We’d love to hear from you with feedback or suggestions for future show topics or guests. Advertising opportunities are also available. Comment below or contact podcasts@ablogtowatch.com.

This special edition of the aBlogtoWatch Weekly podcast is brought to you by Arnold & Son and Angelus. Rick and David sit down with Bertrand Savary, President of both Arnold & Son and Angelus, to talk about what it's like running two very different watch brands in the upper echelons of watchmaking.

While Angelus and Arnold & Son may seem like vastly different brands, the two have quite a lot in common. They both have rich histories and have recently been reestablished: Angelus traces its roots to 1891 and was rebooted in 2015, while Arnold & Son goes back to 1794 and was reborn in 1998; both have been under the Citizen umbrella since 2013 when the Japanese company acquired them as part of its purchase of movement manufacture La Joux-Perret (which produces the movements for both brands), and they both produce exceptional high-end timepieces in limited numbers. As much as they have in common, though, they also differ greatly. Angelus is defined by its stunning use of skeletonization, open-working, and color to put the mechanics of its watches on full display, as exemplified by the Angelus U51 Diver Tourbillon. Arnold & Son, on the other hand, is regarded for its traditionally styled watches with exceptional horological complications and beautiful displays, such as the Arnold & Son Luna Magna. In 2020, Bertrand Savary became President of these two brands under a single roof, executing at the highest levels of watchmaking.

In this special episode, Savary tells us about how these two unique brands fit under and benefit from the Citizen umbrella and what it's like to manage two distinct brands with a single team. Savary gives insight about how and why Angelus was successfully relaunched with an entirely new look, the trajectory of modern watch design, and what's next for these two luxury brands. Plus, he shares his personal preferences for watches and teases an upcoming release. Listen below or on the podcast player of your choice.

To learn more, please visit the websites of Arnold & Son and Angelus.

Highlights

• 5:34 How Angelus & Arnold and Son fit into the Citizen family
• 7:55 Making Arnold & Son watches through the lens of its founder
• 11:40 Product development and strategy
• 18:08 How Angelus was relaunched and how it plans to continue its success
• 23:50 Modern case design and the importance of getting it right
• 28:06 The best and worst parts of running a watch brand (or two)
• 32:35 Bertrand shares his own watch preferences
• 36:23 What's next for Arnold & Son and Angelus
• 43:01 Takeaways

On this week's edition of aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Ariel, Rick, and David engage in heady discourse for another hour of the latest and greatest in the world of watches. The trio pick apart the divisive automotive watch genre, wonder why a Rolex X Toyota Corolla watch never happened, question the rationale of industry players diversifying their offerings, muse on the merits of expensive watches from fashion brands, and desperately try to tie the World Cup into the conversation. Plus, emotionally satisfying complications, a slew of new watches, the ideal watch for today's tropical Scotsman, and why it's so difficult to be a Swedish spy. Listen below or on your podcast player of choice.

• 5:00 Time Machines: Taking The Road Less Traveled In Automotive-Inspired Design With The Cartier Roadster
• 12:50 Watchfinder to launch marketplace to rival Chrono24 next year | WatchPro.com
• 18:24 eBay Opens A Store In New York City For Buying And Selling Pre-Owned Luxury Goods
• 21:04 Good Week/Bad Week
• Rick tries his best to talk about the World Cup with his indifferent co-hosts
• Fortis launches more watches into space (Fortis Announces Space-Tested WERK 17 Automatic Chronograph Watch Movement)
• 27:13 New Watches
• Arnold & Son Unveils New Nebula 41.5 Gold And Nebula 38 Gold Watches
• Hands-On: Hamilton Black & Gold Watches 2022 Capsule Collection
• TAG Heuer Unveils Carrera Chronograph Watch In Black And Gold
• Hands-On Ralph Lauren Polo Vintage 67 Watch
• Tom Ford Debuts TF002 Limited-Edition Titanium Chronograph Watches

We’d love to hear from you with feedback or suggestions for future show topics or guests. Advertising opportunities are also available. Comment below or contact podcasts@ablogtowatch.com.

This special edition of the aBlogtoWatch Weeklypodcast is brought to you by Bulgari, recorded earlier this year at Geneva Watch Days 2022. Rick and David sit down with Fabrizio Buonamassa, Product Creation Executive Director at Bulgari, to discuss how Bulgari is pushing the limits of watch design through cross-cultural collaboration.

Founded in 1884 by Greek silversmith Sotirio Bulgari, the eponymous Bulgari brand has become synonymous with luxury, with a reputation for stunning jewelry creations and, more recently, exceptional watchmaking. After acquiring the personal brands of Gerald Genta and Daniel Roth in 2000, Bulgari's ascendance in the watch industry was almost guaranteed. Buonamassa joined in 2001, eventually moving into his current role leading the brand's watch design, but it wasn't until 2012---a year after the brand joined the LVMH group---that the Bulgari Octo we know today was introduced. Distinguished by its angular octagonal case, it built off designs from the Gerald Genta brand catalog, and, along with the Serpenticollection, has come to define Bulgari watchmaking. In 2014, though, the brand pushed things further with the Octo Finissimo, an ultrathin hand-wound timepiece that leaned into the original Octo's aesthetic and set the stage for an astonishing string of record-breaking watches and breathtaking collaboration pieces.

In this special episode, Buonamassa builds on the brand's stunning collaborations with Japanese architects Tadao Andoand Kazuyo Sejimato explore how the similarities and differences between Japanese and Italian ideals of design and beauty make for a perfect partnership, and what it's like collaborating with outside designers halfway around the world. Buonamassa goes further, though, musing on the concept of beauty, the emotionality of design, and the challenges and rewards of collaboration. Plus, he compares Italian and Japanese cars, and Rick gets him to reveal his personal design process and his biggest regret. Listen below or on the podcast player of your choice.

To learn more about Bulgari, please visit the brand's website.

Highlights

• 4:51 Collaborating with Japanese architect Tadao Ando
• 7:51      Kazuyo Sejima and the chrome Octo Finissimo
• 12:00 Blending Italian and Japanese ideals of design and beauty
• 16:00 A obligatory digression into Italian and Japanese car design
• 19:37 The roots and evolution of modern Italian design
• 22:50 Bulgari's unique watch design process and how it enabled the creation of the Octo Finissimo
• 29:20 Buonamassa's personal design process and his biggest regret

On this week's edition of aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Ariel, Rick, and David gallivant through this week's latest articles from aBlogtoWatch and the biggest news from the wider watch world.  The team dives into the cutthroat world of watch journalism and the future of watch shows, laments the unlimited string of limited edition watches, and calls out the hypocrisy of watch award shows. Plus, new watches, LVMH demotes the London Stock Exchange, and the unspoken holy trinity of the watch industry is revealed! On a less upbeat note, more watch collections are getting stolen, so keep your watches safe, people! 

Highlights

• 3:25 SUPERLATIVE: Believing In High-Quality Journalism Today      With Astrid Wendlandt
• 9:20 Is Anyone Listening? We Are At Our Limit With Unlimited      Limited-Edition Watches
• 20:36 Introducing Inkdial's Affordable Horological Artworks To      The aBlogtoWatch Store
• 24:51 2022 Grand Prix      d'Horlogerie de Genève
• 30:41 Good Week/Bad Weeko
• Jacob & Co.’s New 100-Story Dubai Tower Will Look        Like a Crystal Crown | Robb Report
• London        loses position as most valuable European stock market | BBC News
• New Cabinet minister hailed for her 'diversity' poses        wearing a £10,000 Rolex | Mirror Online
• 39:50 Last Week, This Weeko
• Casio Announces Factory Restoration Program For Select        Vintage G-Shock Watches
• 41:57 New Watches
• Breitling Debuts A Trio Of Premier B21 Chronograph        Tourbillon Watches
• TAG Heuer Unveils The Carrera Chronograph Tourbillon Polychrome Watch

On this week's edition of aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Ariel, Rick, and David spend another delightful hour covering all the latest from the watch world. Listen to hear them go green with a discussion of sustainability efforts in the watch industry (including a drop-in from Oris CEO Rolf Studer), think deep about why people even bother buying luxury watches. Hear about another alarming watch theft, an auction house gets eviscerated on social media, and the horrible truth behind the new titanium Rolex Deepsea Challenge. You can listen below right now or on the podcast player of your choice.

Highlights

3:27 Grinding Gears: Is The Luxury Watch Industry Unsustainable      & Secretive About It?

8:49 aBlogtoWatch Weekly: The Breitling Super Chronomat Origins      And The Brand’s Commitment To A More Sustainable Future

10:10 Oris Unveils Waldenburgerbahn Limited-Edition Watch

21:09 Ariel's Thoughts: The Four Styles Of Luxury Watch Buying

31:44 Good Week Bad Week

           ARCHIELUXURY      Returns Home Only to Find His Watch Collection Stolen

           Horological Dicktionary Takes Down Antiquorum and      Ingenieux on Instagram Stories

47:05 The First All-Titanium Rolex Watch Is Here: Rolex Deepsea      Challenge In RLX Titanium

53:12 https://www.ablogtowatch.com/no-longer-made-seiko-tv-watch-from-1982/

aBlogtoWatch launched the first ever podcast about watches back in 2010 and continues to be the most referenced and respected publications in the world for watch enthusiasts, buyers, and collectors. Today, in addition to the website and social media channels, aBlogtoWatch produces the SUPERLATIVEinterview podcast as well as aBlogtoWatch Weekly news podcast.  The aBlogtoWatch Weekly podcast features the editors of the timepiece enthusiast publication aBlogtoWatch.com, coming together each week to discuss some of the latest industry stories and hottest new releases.

We’d love to hear from you with feedback or suggestions for future show topics or guests. Advertising opportunities are also available. Comment below or contact podcasts@ablogtowatch.com.

This special episode of aBlogtoWatch Weekly is brought to you by Breitling and its Sustainability Mission Report. Earlier this year during Geneva Watch Days 2022, Rick and David got a chance to sit down with Aurelia Figueroa, the Global Head of Sustainability at Breitling to talk about the new Super Chronomat Origins series and Breitling’s industry-leading commitment to a more sustainable future.

While there is quite a lot of talk within the industry about recycled stainless steel, Breitling found that the actual impact of sourcing its steel alloys was relatively insignificant (less than 1%), while the impact of sourcing gold and diamonds was exponentially higher, despite the fact that these materials make up significantly less volume compared to the amount of stainless steel that the brand uses each year. The new Breitling Chronomat Origins is constructed from 100% fully traceable-to-the-origin gold that comes from ethical mines, along with completely sustainable lab-grown diamonds. Additionally, rather than being secretive to try to maintain a manufacturing advantage, Breitling embraces a model of complete supply chain transparency with the Chronomat Origins series and openly discloses its various suppliers as a way to cultivate more sustainable production within both the watch industry and beyond.

During the conversation, Aurelia offers some insight on some of the things that Breitling has recently been doing to promote a more sustainable future, such as the transition to 100% renewable energy and biogas, plus a commitment to producing zero plastic waste. Additionally, she also sheds some light on the brand’s plans to be using 100% ethically sourced, traceable to the origin gold by 2025 and 100% sustainable and fully traceable lab-grown diamonds by 2024. Actions always speak louder than words, and Breitling is actively taking steps towards a completely sustainable production process, with the latest tangible results being the new Super Chronomat Automatic 38 Origins watch that is made entirely from gold and diamonds that are all ethically sourced and fully traceable to their respective sustainable origins.

For this episode of aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Ariel is back from his recent trip in Sicily with Jacob & Co., so our trio of usual hosts reunite to talk about the latest news stories and new releases from this week in the world of watches. To start the show, Ariel asks the ever-important question of whether or not anyone other than Rick (and potentially maybe other farmers) is actually legitimately in favor of daylight savings time, and whether or not the industry can just create a watch for those who do prefer it, which will be able to help them keep track of their altered schedules. The Casio G-Shock Plowman and Rolex Farm-Dweller were two of the more promising sounding options for potential watches to fill this category.

Next is a discussion about the various crazy watches that Ariel saw on his recent trip with Jacob & Co. and the type of people who wear them, followed by a quick edition of Good Week/Bad Week, where our hosts aren’t quite sure whether or not it could possibly be taken as a compliment that Rolex was recently was vandalized by activists with orange paint for being emblematic of wealth and success. From here, the conversation turns to the new Omega Speedmaster Chrono Chime and the purpose of this ultra-expensive and complex model within the greater market. Up next, it's a discussion of the new Jacob & Co. Opera “The Godfather” Movie 50th Anniversary Musical Triple-Axis Tourbillon watch that Ariel got to check out while in Italy, along with a brief explanation of the laser engraving technique that he believes will start to make an appearance on other timepieces in the coming years. To close out the conversation, it is an interview with Mike France from Christopher Ward about the new C1 Bel Canto chiming watch, followed by a discussion among our three hosts about how deep the rabbit hole of watches that make noise really goes.

Show Notes

2:32

A defense of daylight savings

5:42

Introducing the Rolex "Farm Dweller"

6:22 

aBlogtoWatch Weekly Watches Watches

7:47

https://www.ablogtowatch.com/hands-on-jacob-co-bugatti-chiron-sapphire-green-crystal-watch/

13:12

Last week's show this week.

16:12

Good Week / Bad Week

 https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11364677/Just-Stop-Oil-target-Rolex-Eco-mob-jet-luxury-watch-shop-Knightsbridge-orange-paint.html

19:42

https://www.ablogtowatch.com/hands-on-debut-omega-speedmaster-chrono-chime-and-1932-chrono-chime-watches/

28:13

https://www.ablogtowatch.com/jacob-co-opera-the-godfather-movie-50th-anniversary-musical-triple-axis-tourbillon-watch/

38:32

Christopher Ward Bel Canto

For this episode ofaBlogtoWatch Weekly, Ariel is still away in Italy with Jacob & Co. so Rick and David are joined by Sylvain from Breitling. To start the show, our trio of hosts get into a deep discussion about all things related to titanium and watchmaking. Given that titanium watches can exist at a remarkably wide range of different prices, Sylvain offers some insight from a manufacturing perspective on what factors can separate expensive titanium watches from affordable ones, and how differences in the production process itself can ultimately influence both the quality of the titanium and the overall watch. After getting into some of the cost premiums associated with titanium, our trio of hosts discuss the fake letter that was allegedly from Rolex, which was recently making headlines and said that production was going to be cut due to the brand’s efforts to help the Swiss government conserve fuel. After breaking down a few of the reasons why this letter is clearly a fake, we briefly get to hear from a listener who is sending his vintage G-Shock into the select restoration program that was discussed on a previous episode of the show, and we will be circling back later with him to learn more about his experience.

Next is an in-depth conversation about the latest new releases from Patek Philippe, and our hosts offer their opinions about three of the most noteworthy new models that recently joined the brand’s catalog. One of the reasons that Patek Philippe stated for discontinuing the reference 5711 Nautilus was that the brand felt it was becoming too associated with that single model. Given that the new reference 5811 is largely the same watch from a visual perspective, except now 1mm larger and crafted from white gold, hosts discuss whether or not the new reference 5811 is essentially Patek Philippe going back on its word in less than a year. From there, our hosts turn their attention to the rainbow gem-set Patek Philippe Aquanaut Chronograph, and what factors might be responsible for it only having 30 meters of water resistance. To wrap up the conversion, it’s a look at Patek Philippe’s new left-handed, Split-Seconds Monopusher Chronograph Perpetual Calendar reference 5373P and whether or not the destro configuration is just Patek Philippe copying Rolex’s green GMT-Master II, or if it was actually something that Patek Philippe had planned before.

Show Notes

3:46

https://www.ablogtowatch.com/actually-affordable-titanium-watches/

22:19

Good Week - Bad Week

30:19

Last Weeks Show This Week.

https://www.ablogtowatch.com/casio-announces-factory-restoration-program-for-select-vintage-g-shock-watches/

33:40

https://www.ablogtowatch.com/patek-philippe-nautilus-5811-watch-debuts-as-the-white-gold-5811-1g-001/

41:11

https://www.ablogtowatch.com/patek-philippe-unveils-aquanaut-luce-rainbow-chronograph-watch/

45:27

https://www.ablogtowatch.com/patek-philippe-unveils-the-split-seconds-monopusher-chronograph-perpetual-calendar-watch-ref-5373p-001/

For this episode of aBlogtoWatch Weekly, David is away on a secret trip where he has signed a strict non-disclosure agreement and can’t tell anyone where he is going, so Ariel and Rick are joined by Simon from Escapement24 to talk about all of the new releases from this week in the world of watches. After briefly discussing NDA’s and what type of agreement David might have signed, our hosts turn their attention to integrated bracelet sports watches, and how the widespread popularity of the genre is slightly puzzling given that no one actually wears a metal bracelet watch as their preferred timepiece while playing sports. From there, the conversation shifts to how it seems to be exclusively watches that remain highly desirable when they show heavy signs of age, and how the concept of desirable patina seems to be virtually non-existent within the traditional jewelry industry. Next, we get a bit of last week’s show this week, as we circle back to note that Invicta is actually one of the brands that engrave its name on the side of watch cases, along with mentioning that the recent change in UK law that was going to make it an excellent place for Americans to purchase luxury watches has recently been reversed, meaning that there is no reason for us to book a flight to visit the AD.

The discussion then shifts to all of the new watch releases from this week, starting with the TAG Heuer Formula 1 x Mario Kart Chronograph Tourbillon. After briefly contemplating the type of buyer this watch is intended to target, our hosts get into the details behind how our global economy makes it hard for brands to control their image within specific markets, along with how certain releases are simply intended for particular regions but end up getting seen by a global audience due to how everything is connected. Next, attention turns to the new Bremont releases and how the Supernova and its integrated bracelet fit into the rest of the brand’s current lineup. Our hosts examine the Hublot Big Bang E FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 smartwatch within the context of what responsibilities luxury brands have when it comes to the support of global issues. The show was supposed to end with reviews of three different chronographs at different price points from Timex, Tissot, and Longies. However, just as our hosts were just about to stop recording, Patek Philippe announced a handful of new watches, including the new Nautilus ref. 5811 in white gold. 

Show Notes

6:24

https://www.ablogtowatch.com/time-machines-tracing-the-predecessors-of-integrated-bracelet-design-with-the-zenith-defy-a3642/

18:26

Last Weeks Show This Week

20:28

https://www.ablogtowatch.com/hands-on-debut-tag-heuer-unveils-limited-edition-formula-1-x-mario-kart-chronograph-and-tourbillon-watches-in-collaboration-with-nintendo/

30:45

https://www.ablogtowatch.com/bremont-unveils-the-supernova-integrated-bracelet-watch/

https://www.ablogtowatch.com/bremont-debuts-the-fury-pilots-watch/

36:03

https://www.ablogtowatch.com/hublot-big-bang-e-fifa-world-cup-qatar-2022-watch/

45:10

https://www.ablogtowatch.com/watch-review-tissot-telemeter-1938-series/

https://www.ablogtowatch.com/the-timex-q-timex-chronograph-watch-is-the-q-youve-been-waiting-for/

https://www.ablogtowatch.com/longines-debuts-record-heritage-watch/

52:06

https://www.ablogtowatch.com/patek-philippe-nautilus-5811-watch-debuts-as-the-white-gold-5811-1g-001/

For this episode ofaBlogtoWatch Weekly, our usual trio of hosts, Ariel, Rick, and David are joined by Rob Corder from WatchPro. To kick off the show, we get a quick discussion about the various gifts that watch companies have given throughout the years, including Rob’s favorite Oris Bear pajamas, and this ultimately leads to the question of what would Ariel do with a life-size stature of the Oris Bear if he were to be gifted one for the holidays. From there, it’s a deep dive into the economic side of the luxury watch industry, and Rob explains which markets are still seeing growth, along with why there will always be differences and lag in the reported figures for Swiss watch exports compared to the actual consumer behavior that can be observed within local markets. The discussion then gets into why the United States has a good chance of being positioned to be the dominant market in the near future, and how some recent changes in legislature might make the UK a great destination for Americans to buy luxury watches.

After wrapping up the conversation about all things related to the business side of the watch industry, our hosts then turn their attention to the ongoing faux patina debate that was recently addressed on the site, and they try to explain why vintage-inspired lume has become such a controversial point within the greater collector and enthusiast community. Next, we learn that Ariel has recently been sleeping with the Apple Watch Series 8 to assess its sleep tracking capabilities, and he reports back on his findings to answer the key question of whether or not Apple’s latest smartwatch actually knows when you are asleep. After briefly discussing press trips and watch events, along with what the actual purpose of them is within the modern watch media industry, it’s time to look at some of the new releases from this past week, including the numerous new watches from Seiko and the limited edition Tag Heuer Carrera x Porsche RS 2.7 watch. After collectively agreeing that Seiko’s pricing structure can be a bit all over the place, and that the brand puts out so many watches that it can actually make choosing one a difficult task, it's a closer look at the Tag Heuer Carrera within the context of automotive culture, and why vintage Porsche is so popular among today’s car collectors. Wrapping up the episode is a quick look ahead to Ariel’s upcoming trip to Italy with Jacob & Co. to celebrate the 50th anniversary of The Godfather, where Rob will also be attending, and Rick brings up the question as to whether or not either of them needs to be worried about waking up with the head of the Oris Bear in their bed.

Show notes

3:46

https://www.watchpro.com/slump-in-sterling-and-return-of-vat-rebates-makes-rolex-31-cheaper-in-the-uk-than-usa/

16:38

https://www.ablogtowatch.com/is-anyone-listening-faux-patina-doesnt-make-a-watch-vintage-inspired/

22:58

https://www.ablogtowatch.com/sleeping-with-the-apple-watch-series-8/

28:07

https://www.ablogtowatch.com/community-over-commerce-nyc-hosts-horology-forum-8/

https://www.ablogtowatch.com/adventuring-in-jackson-hole-wyoming-with-norqain-watches/

https://live.watchpro.com/tickets/

36:11

https://www.ablogtowatch.com/seiko-debuts-new-prospex-u-s-special-edition-dive-watches-inspired-by-cave-diving/

https://www.ablogtowatch.com/seiko-debuts-presage-sharp-edged-watches-inspired-by-kabuki-theater/

46:45

https://www.ablogtowatch.com/hands-on-debut-limited-edition-tag-heuer-carrera-x-porsche-rs-2-7-watches/

For this episode ofaBlogtoWatch Weekly, our usual trio of hosts, Ariel, Rick, and David are joined by Cam from the TriWatches Podcast. To kick off the show, our hosts discuss how Geneva is finally going to have its first pre-owned luxury watches event, and ponder what the Swiss version of a pre-owned watches show might look like, given Switzerland’s long-standing reluctance to embrace the secondary market. From there, the conversation shifts to the truth behind the decrease in pre-owned luxury watch prices, and how this recent change is only really allocated to the mega-hype watches that were trading hands for values significantly above their original brand new retail prices. Given that an increasing number of manufacturers are entering the pre-on space themselves, our quartet of hosts tries to answer the question as to whether or not there might ever come a time when we see the entire pre-owned luxury watch industry shift towards an in-house format. After discussing all things related to the pre-owned luxury watch industry, our hosts turn their attention to the new factory restoration program that G-Shock is offering for select vintage collectible models, and how this limited-time program shows a commitment to the brand’s heritage and its dedicated collectors. With the final word said on older watches, Ariel, Rick, David, and Cam turned their attention to new watches, and up first is the all-new Speedmaster X-33 Marstimer from Omega. After discussing whether or not the X-33 platform can still be considered a class-leading astronaut’s tool, our hosts decide to discuss the new Shinola Mechanic watches and whether or not these new models represent a new enthusiast-driven direction for the brand.  Closing out this week’s episode is a review of the new Linear Series 1 Tourbillon from Hautlence, and a quick discussion of how this decidedly modern and funky brand fits in with the rest of the various timepieces that occupy a similar space within the industry. As always, Ariel has an exciting upcoming schedule with a dinner for Hublot and a trip to Sicily with Jacob & Co., and there will also be special edition episodes of aBlogtoWatch Weekly coming down the pipeline, with the first one featuring an inside look at Bulgari watches.

Show Notes

 2:27 

https://www.ablogtowatch.com/ariels-thoughts-it-should-be-no-surprise-that-recently-inflated-watch-prices-are-down/

 9:21 

https://www.ablogtowatch.com/casio-announces-factory-restoration-program-for-select-vintage-g-shock-watches/ 

28.13 

Last Weeks Show This Week 

29:33 

https://www.ablogtowatch.com/omega-unveils-the-speedmaster-x-33-marstimer-watch/ 

37:53

 https://www.ablogtowatch.com/hands-on-debut-shinola-mechanic-watches/ 

46:08

 https://www.ablogtowatch.com/hands-on-hautlence-linear-series-1-tourbillon-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

Too Many Steel Sports Models? What’s The Best Watch Case Material? Plus The Norqain Wild ONE And Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Ultra Deep With Sylvain Berneron from Breitling

For this episode ofaBlogtoWatch Weekly, everyone has returned from their recent travels, so it’s back to our usual trio of hosts with Ariel, Rick, and David, who are joined by Sylvain Berneron, the Creative Director at Breitling. To kick off the show, our hosts briefly discuss Ariel’s trip with Norqain and David’s experience at an Omega event last week, where they didn’t show the new Speedmaster X-33 Marstimer but rather only had the novelties that were presented several months ago. From there, it’s a deep dive into stainless steel sports watches as a response to an opinion article written by David, in which he argues that there are simply too many steel sports models when the material itself has inherent shortcomings. Our hosts discuss how the greater meaning of a stainless steel sports watch has changed over the years, along with all of the various pros and cons of the material itself, before Sylvain remarks that stainless steel is a perfectly Swiss material since it’s the perfect compromise between a number of different aesthetic and functional attributes.

After discussing all things related to stainless steel, a question from Rick about strap material choices turns the conversation to titanium. Sylvain offers some insight about the different grades of titanium that are used in watchmaking, how they differ from each other, and why grade 2 is his personal favorite. After discussing two of the most utilitarian metals used in watchmaking, our hosts then take the opportunity to talk about the Norqain Wild ONE, which is a new sports watch that features a case largely not made from metal at all. After breaking down its unique shock-absorbing design and analyzing its placement within the greater industry, our hosts then turn their attention to the Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Ultra Deep, and whether or not it is a good thing that it offers an absolutely massive depth rating yet doesn’t look like a piece of highly specialized dive equipment. After Sylvain reveals the specific depth that will more-or-less crush a person and how most of today’s dive watches are already more than capable of surviving it, our hosts wrap up the show by talking about how watches like the Omega Ultra Deep can often serve as ways for brands to showcase their technologies and explore a design language in a manner that often has widespread appeal outside of just the collector and enthusiast space.

Show Notes

3:43

https://www.ablogtowatch.com/omega-unveils-the-speedmaster-x-33-marstimer-watch/

9:20

https://www.ablogtowatch.com/grinding-gears-do-we-really-need-this-many-steel-bracelet-sports-watches/

29:27

https://www.ablogtowatch.com/norqain-jean-claude-biver-launch-shock-absorbent-independence-wild-one-watches/

43:13

https://www.ablogtowatch.com/hands-on-omega-seamaster-planet-ocean-6000m-ultra-deep-watch/

aBlogtoWatch launched the first-ever podcast about watches back in 2010 and continues to be the most referenced and respected publication for watch enthusiasts, buyers, and collectors in the world. Today, in addition to the website and social media channels, aBlogtoWatch produces the SUPERLATIVE podcast interview program as well as aBlogtoWatch Weekly.

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Which Watch Brand Has The Best Ambassadors? Plus In-Depth Reviews Of The Bulgari Octo Finissimo Sejima Edition and New Tag Heuer Formula 1 Watches

For this episode of aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Ariel is on the road with Norqain in Switzerland to cover an exciting upcoming launch, so Rick and David are joined by George Bamford from Bamford Watch Department and Simon from Escapement24. After kicking off the show by discovering that George enjoys roller skating, our hosts briefly discuss the recent funeral of Queen Elizabeth II before diving into a deep conversation about watch companies and their brand ambassadors. After talking about why Roger Federer was such a good ambassador for Rolex and who might be able to fill his shoes, the discussion then shifts to Richard Mille and some of the genius tactics it has used in regard to maximizing the exposure generated by famous people wearing its watches. Once the conversation about brand ambassadors is wrapped, we then get to learn which stainless steel Rolex sports watch Simon recently passed up the opportunity to purchase at retail because he feels that profit-seeking behavior takes the magic out of this hobby, and as he so eloquently put it, “every time somebody buys a watch purely as an investment, a watch fairy dies somewhere.”

From there, our quartet of hosts starts talking about the various watches that they regret passing up purchasing, and we learn that Rick probably should have bought a lot more watches over the course of the last several years. After spending some time dwelling on missed opportunities, it’s an in-depth conversation about the new Bulgari Octo Finissimo Sejima Edition and why this mirror-finished watch is absolutely fantastic, despite also completely failing at the one actual function of a wristwatch, which is telling you the time in an easy and straightforward manner. After our hosts, all agree that the Sejima Edition is the model that officially proves the design of the Octo is iconic, it’s on to a discussion about the new Tag Heuer Formula 1 watches and how the modern range fits into the greater legacy created by the originals. After figuring out which colors are everyone’s favorites, our hosts close out the show by talking a little bit about the Tag Heuer brand itself, along with the overall importance of the Formula 1 collection to the brand outside of watch enthusiast circles.

Show Notes:

14:50

https://www.ablogtowatch.com/richard-mille-debuts-rm-35-03-automatic-rafael-nadal-watch/

20:00

Rolex Explorer II 42mm 226570 Watch Debuts For 2021 | aBlogtoWatch

29:30

https://www.ablogtowatch.com/review-iwc-pilots-watch-chronograph-top-gun-edition-lake-tahoe/

32.22

https://www.ablogtowatch.com/hands-on-bulgari-octo-finissimo-sejima-edition-watch-with-mirror-dial/

43:04

https://www.ablogtowatch.com/hands-on-debut-tag-heuer-formula-1-chronograph-colors-watches/

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The Apple Watch Ultra, New Smartwatches From Tag Heuer, Louis Vuitton, And Sequent, Plus A Look At The Credor Eichi II And Why G-Shock Won’t Make A Smartwatch

In this episode ofaBlogtoWatch Weekly, Ariel, Rick, and David are joined by Andrew from Watchfinder & Co. for a deep dive into the world of smartwatches. Given the recent release of a new generation of Apple Watches and the massive amount of attention that the Apple Watch Ultra has received from traditional collectors and enthusiasts, our hosts kick off the show by answering the question of whether or not the Apple Watch should even be considered a watch in the first place. From there, the conversation gets into why the new adventure-ready Apple Watch Ultra appeals to many individuals who historically had no interest in traditional smartwatches, along with whether or not its design was influenced by the traditional Swiss timepiece industry. Given its more durable construction and ability to even function as a proper dive computer, our hosts bring up the point as to why many people tend to inherently trust Apple over many traditional watch manufacturers when it comes to things like depth ratings, along with how Apple is able to excel at creating intuitive and easily digestible interfaces.

Although the new generation of Apple Watches is arguably the biggest news from the world of connected devices, it is hardly the only option available within the space, and our quartet of hosts then get into a conversation about some of the other premium smartwatches that are currently available, such as those produced by Tag Heuer and Louis Vuitton. After discussing why these models fill different roles within the greater connected watch landscape, Ariel then offers some insight on why Casio has decided not to pursue smartwatches, despite its G-Shock range being regarded as the go-to digital timepiece for rugged use. After pondering the question of whether or not any wearable connected device will be able to dethrone the Apple Watch at some point in the near future, our hosts move to the complete opposite end of the timepiece spectrum to talk about the ultra-premium Credor Eichi II and its different approach to luxury, before moving back to the topic of connected devices with the unconventional and irreverent Sequent Smart(ass) Watch that was created in collaboration with seconde/seconde/. To wrap up the show, our hosts look at some of the various shortcomings of smartwatches and get into the details of why connected devices such as the Apple Watch aren’t currently entirely solar powered, along with when we might be able to see brands produce models that are able to charge themselves autonomously.

Show Notes

2:38

https://www.ablogtowatch.com/hands-on-the-apple-watch-ultra/

24:02

https://www.ablogtowatch.com/hands-on-with-the-louis-vuitton-tambour-horizon-light-up-luxury-smartwatch/

https://www.ablogtowatch.com/watch-review-tag-heuer-connected-e4-smartwatch/

35:04 

https://www.ablogtowatch.com/hands-on-casio-dw5600-gu-7-g-shock-universe-watch/

46:28

https://www.ablogtowatch.com/hands-on-seiko-credor-eichi-ii-watch/

50:57

https://www.ablogtowatch.com/hands-on-sequent-smartass-watch-collaboration-with-seconde-seconde/

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In this episode ofaBlogtoWatch Weekly, Ariel, Rick, and David sit down with Paul (@f1ptb) to discuss some of their favorite new releases from Geneva Watch Days, along with the latest news and reviews from the greater world of watches. To kick off the show, our quartet of hosts briefly discuss the prices of cheeseburgers in Geneva before diving into a conversation about whether or not watch brands are actually listening to the people who buy their products and the overall influence of the collecting community within the industry. The discussion then turns to some of the watches that serve as examples of when brands have given the public more-or-less exactly what it wants, with the new Tudor Pelagos 39 serving as a perfect instance of how a company can look at the data and create a watch that is (almost) exactly like what people have been asking them to make for years.

After getting into the details over whether or not the Tudor Pelagos 39 should even be considered a new watch when it is really more of an extension to the existing range, the show takes a brief moment to listen to a message from Rick’s wife, Mrs. ABlogtoWatch Weekly. During last week’s episode, Ariel brought up the point about how the western world needs to find new occasions to buy watches for each other, and somehow Rick forgot to mention that he and his wife recently took their daughter watch shopping to get her a graduation present. After getting filled in on the experience and learning that Rick’s daughter also has expensive taste when it comes to timepieces, it’s back to new watch releases and discussing a few personal favorites from Geneva Watch Days. We learn that David’s favorite new launch from the show was the Bulgari Octo Finissimo Sejima Special Edition, before our hosts dive into a conversation about the Golden Hour from Mr. Jones Watches, the new Nicolas Rieussec Chronographs from Montblanc, and whether or not Carl F. Bucherer should be considered a retailer brand or watch manufacturer.

Show Notes:

06:00

Is Anyone Listening? A Glance At The Watch Community's Influence On The Industry

13:29

aBlogtoWatch Hands-On: Tudor Pelagos 39 Titanium Dive Watch

28:51

Bulgari Presents The Octo Finissimo Sejima Edition Watch | aBlogtoWatch

35:46

aBlogtoWatch Hands-On: Mr. Jones Watch The Golden Hour Celebrates English Gardens 

38:45

aBlogtoWatch Montblanc Debuts New Star Legacy Nicolas Rieussec Chronograph Watches

45:19

aBlogtoWatch Carl F. Bucherer Debuts 40mm Manero Flyback Watches

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For this episode ofaBlogtoWatch Weekly, Rick and David are in Switzerland, recording live from the ground while covering Geneva Watch Days 2022. To kick off the show, they first take a moment to catch up with Ariel and chat with him about his thoughts on why he feels that the western world needs to create new watch buying rituals and ultimately find new occasions to purchase timepieces for each other, before then briefly discussing why esports might be a good way to reach the next generation of buyers. From there, it’s all about new watch releases, and the trio discuss the brand-new Oris Divers Sixty-Five with the Caliber 400 movement and why it could easily be the only watch that a person would ever need. Ariel also takes the opportunity to announce an upcoming event that aBlogtoWatch will be hosting at a local brewery in Los Angeles with Oris on September 6th, 2022, where the Oris Airstream trailer and its showcase of the company’s history and innovation will be presenting there (RSVP by emailing rsvp@ablogtowatch.com). The conversation then shifts to the opposite end of the price spectrum and the three hosts talk about ultra-expensive luxury sports watches, and whether or not brands like Greubel Forsey, MB&F, and H. Moser & Cie. are starting to challenge Richard Mille when it comes to creating the go-to sports watch for the mega wealthy. After Ariel reveals his personal choice within the mega-expensive sports watch genre, he says goodbye to Rick and David who then head off to a few appointments to catch up with some of the various brands presenting live at Geneva Watch Days. First is a quick chat with the folks at MB&F, who offer some insight into the new Split Escapement EVO watches and reveal a hint about which one of the LAB editions is coming next, along with dropping a few hints about the model including that it won’t be a Split Escapement watch. From there, the duo heads over to speak with Ulysse Nardin about its new gem-set rainbow novelties. Rick and David are both big fans of Ulysse Nardin and rainbow watches, and after having a thoroughly good time checking out the manufacturer’s latest statement-piece releases, the pair head over to Maurice LaCroix to talk about its new Pontos watches, the importance of the Aikon collection, and why its retail partners are still the best way of telling the company’s story and allowing it to connect with its customers. Although Tudor isn’t specifically participating in Geneva Watch Days 2022, the brand still took the opportunity to launch a new watch, so Rick then sits down to talk with Ripley from aBlogtoWatch and Simon from Escapement24 to discuss the surprise release of the Tudor Pelagos 39. While Rick may still not believe that anything under 44mm is even a proper timepiece, the trio all agree that this new 39mm Pelagos is (almost) the model everyone has been asking them to make, and that it’s clear that Tudor is listening to its customers. 

Show Notes:

 4:12 — Ariel's Thoughts: The West Needs Some New Watch-Buying Rituals | aBlogtoWatch 

20:59 — Oris Unveils Regular-Production Divers Sixty-Five 12H Calibre 400 Watch | aBlogtoWatch aBlogtoWatch And Oris Team Up For A Summer Celebration At Arts District Brewing Company | aBlogtoWatch 

24:47 — Greubel Forsey Unveils Limited-Edition GMT Balancier Convexe Watch | aBlogtoWatch MB&F Unveils Legacy Machine Split Escapement EVO Watches | aBlogtoWatch 

35:20 — MB&F Interview 38:22 — Ulysse Nardin Interview 

44:30 — Maurice LaCroix Interview

 51:00 — Tudor Unveils The Pelagos 39 Watch

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In this episode of aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Ariel, Rick, and David are joined by Simon from Escapement24, and our quartet of hosts sit down to discuss some of the latest articles and new releases from this week in the world of watches. Last episode, the off-topic question came up about how many whales you could fit inside Wales, and to kick off the show, Matt from the Spirit of Time podcast phones in to inform us that he has done the math, and the country of Wales can fit approximately 185,653,333 blue whales inside of it. After sorting out that important bit of business, the conversion then turns to watches and how the secondary market for Rolex models has been crashing in China, with a 46% drop in price compared to the inflated values from last year. After briefly discussing the concept of a “man drawer” once again and Rick coming to the realization that he doesn’t just have a single drawer allocated to his junk, but rather entire sheds full of it on his farm, our hosts then get into a conversation about the various factors that can make watches uncomfortable to wear, along with the most physically painful watches our hosts have ever experienced.

From there, the discussion shifts to the idea of sustainability within the watch industry and how certain environmentally-friendly buzzwords end up getting co-opted by brands in the name of marketing efforts and corporate greenwashing. Ariel brings up the point that given how little physical material actually goes into the production of watches, it may not be a worthwhile endeavor to pursue more sustainable manufacturing materials, when the entire watch industry itself is based upon the celebration of indulgence rather than outright economy or efficiency. The conversation then takes a quick break for a surprise interview with Mike France from Christopher Ward, who gives us a sneak peek at the brand new C60 Trident Pro 300 and what we can expect from the brand’s latest new model. David’s review of the diamond-set digital watch from Casio is now live on the site, and our hosts briefly discuss the possible motives behind why Casio produced such a model in the first place, before wrapping up the show by talking about some of their favorite discontinued watches and which ones they would like to see make a comeback.

14:45

Grinding Gears: Why Some Watches Are Uncomfortable & Possible Solutions To The Problem | aBlogtoWatch

26:38

Thoughts On How To Interpret Sustainability And Environmental Friendliness Claims From Watch Brands | aBlogtoWatch

33:05

Christopher Ward C60 Trident Pro 300

47:45

Casio A159WAD-1D Watch Review: Should You Buy The Cheapest-Ever Diamond-Set Watch? | aBlogtoWatch

53:10

No Longer Made: Louis Moinet Jules Verne Instrument Watch | aBlogtoWatch

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In this episode ofaBlogtoWatch Weekly, Ariel is away attending to other business, so Rick and David are joined by guest host Andrew — a.k.a. “The Man With The Hands” from Watchfinder & Co. to talk about the latest news and reviews from this week in the world of watches. To start the show, a quick message from Jake, the aBlogtoWatch Social Media & Community Manager, sets off a discussion about how the ever-changing algorithms are forcing everyone to use “Rolex” in YouTube titles as clickbait, which spirals into a conversation about the psychology behind clickbait itself and how the way we consume video content has changed over the years. To properly measure the effects of clickbait, the trio decides to conduct an experiment using two different titles for this podcast episode, and given how discussing clickbait-worthy topics seems to come naturally to Andrew, you can have fun guessing about which version you're actually seeing.

From there, the conversation gets into Rolex and how the brand became the world’s most famous watchmaker, along with why Andrew thinks Porsche is the car company most like Rolex (see, we told you he naturally talks about clickbait-worthy topics). After discussing the homogenization of people’s preferences in regards to watch collecting, the trio gets into a discussion about affordable GMT watches, the cheapest diamond-set watch available, and the least expensive timepieces in everyone’s collections that receive wear on a regular basis. Finishing up the discussion of new releases and reviews is a conversation about whether or not the removable grill on the latest Cartier Pasha is just a plot to make more money on replacements when customers inevitably lose theirs, followed by a brief discussion about the new Seiko Speedtimer and the brand’s obsession with difficult naming conventions. Lastly, rounding out the show is a brief look forward and what we can expect from both Andrew and Watchfinder & Co. in the near future.

34:34

Actually Affordable: Bottom-Dollar GMT Watches | aBlogtoWatch

42:34

Hands-On: Cartier Pasha With Removable Grille Watch | aBlogtoWatch

49:34

Seiko Debuts The Prospex Speedtimer Chronograph SRQ043 Watch  | aBlogtoWatch

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In this episode of aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Rick, Ariel, and David sit down to discuss some of the latest news stories and noteworthy new releases from this week in the world of watches. The trio kicks off the show with a quick discussion about receiving watches in the mail that you completely forgot that you purchased, along with a brief chat about the longest amount of time that any of them have had to wait in order to receive a watch, and how they cope with that anticipation. From there, the conversation then pivots to Hublot and the brand’s rather obvious yet unconventional decision to sponsor the world of soccer, followed by a deep dive into whether or not all watches should be available in multiple different case sizes, so that we can finally put an end to the whole “best watch size” debate.

To kick off the discussion about this week’s new releases, the group first talks about the new Shinola and Lincoln Runwell models within the greater context of watch and car collaboration pieces, while Ariel briefly provides some context for the Lincoln brand itself to two Europeans who aren’t quite as familiar with this decidedly American automotive manufacturer. Following the conversation about cars and watches, the show breaks for a surprise interview with this week’s mystery guest, Richard Benc from Studio Underd0g. After getting to hear the latest updates directly from Richard himself, we then get to hear our trio of host’s thoughts on the latest new release from his brand, which is a mechanical chronograph that draws its aesthetic inspiration from strawberries and cream (yes, the dessert dish). Continuing on with this week’s new watches, our hosts discuss the new Mach 1 Synchro from Bangalore Watch Company that celebrates the 25th Anniversary of the “Suryakiran” Indian Air Force formation aerobatics team, along with the latest limited edition NASA x G-Shock collaboration and heads up about a brand new place in Los Angeles where you can find some of G-Shock’s premium models.

12:01

An Argument For Brands To Make The Same Watch In Multiple Sizes | aBlogtoWatch

18:37

Shinola And Lincoln Unveil Collaborative 100th Anniversary Watches | aBlogtoWatch

25:33

Studio Underd0g Unveils The Strawberries & Cream Watch | aBlogtoWatch

38:27

Bangalore Watch Company Debuts The MACH 1 Synchro To Celebrate The 25th Anniversary Of The Suryakiran Aerobatic Team | aBlogtoWatch

46:17

Final Frontier: This Limited Edition Casio G-Shock Watch Is A Can’t-Miss, Launching At Augustine In Los Angeles | aBlogtoWatch

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In this episode of aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Rick, Ariel, and David come together to talk about some of the latest new releases and trending stories from the world of watches. To kick off the show, the trio dives deep into a conversation about Instagram and the greater impact that it has had on watch collecting. The group unanimously acknowledges how it has brought a lot of people together and introduced countless new individuals to the hobby. However, given how ever-changing algorithms are continuously getting in the way of people actually seeing the content they want, the trio then attempts to answer the question as to whether or not Instagram is actually ruining watch collecting for everyone and how the online community can exist without it.

After thoroughly unpacking the issues with Instagram and proposing a few alternate solutions, the conversation then shifts to some of the latest new watch releases and reviews to hit the site this past week. Up first is the Tag Heuer Carrera Red Dial Limited Edition within the context of non-traditional dial colors and the value that they offer within someone’s collection. Next is a discussion surrounding the relative value of watches such as the Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda GT Chronograph and the Jaeger LeCoultre Polaris Perpetual Calendar, before the trio gets into the new colorful Christopher Ward C63 Sealander watches, and whether or not the industry is now over-saturated with bright dial colors. Lastly, Ariel is still looking for someone to fill the role as his personal assistant, and rounding out this episode is a quick discussion of some of the various applications he has received since recently reposting the job listing.

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23:33

TAG Heuer Unveils Carrera Red Dial Limited-Edition Watch | aBlogtoWatch

30:48

Watch Review: Parmigiani Tonda GT Chronograph | aBlogtoWatch

33:59

Hands-On: Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Perpetual Calendar Watch | aBlogtoWatch

41:47

Christopher Ward Unveils Limited-Edition 36mm C63 Sealander Automatic Watches | aBlogtoWatch

47:11

ProTek Series 2000 Dive Watches Are Made For Those Who Serve | aBlogtoWatch

52:22

Hands-On: Speake-Marin Ripples Watch | aBlogtoWatch

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In this episode of aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Ariel, Rick, and David are joined by guest host George Bamford, founder of Bamford Watch Department. The group starts the show by talking about which boutique employees have it the hardest these days between Rolex, Swatch — and now G-Shock after rowdy crowds at George’s own Bamford x G-Shock launch caused the event to get shut down by local authorities. From there, they pivot to talking about the possible long-term implications of the MoonSwatch on the public’s perception of the Omega Speedmaster before trying to figure out if the Bioceramic used in its construction is up to the task of frequent, long-term use and if should even be called a ceramic at all.

After briefly talking about the continuing equalization of prices on the secondary market, the group switches focus to discussing this week's new watch releases and latest reviews on aBlogtoWatch.com, including David’s analysis of the M.A.D. 1 RED, the new Shinola Mackinac Yacht Watch, and the Maurice Lacroix Aikon #tide Benzilla within the greater context of artist collaboration pieces. In addition to discussing how the 35mm Tissot PRX stacks up to its full-size sibling, the question comes up whether or not there needs to be an HBO television drama about the colorful personalities of the watch industry before the group rounds out the show by trying to come to a consensus about which luxury watch brand name makes the best replacement to shout out instead of a swear word.

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22:19

Watch Review: M.A.D 1 Red By MB&F's Maximilian Busser

https://www.ablogtowatch.com/watch-review-m-a-d-1-red-by-mbfs-maximilian-busser/

29:22

Maurice Lacroix Debuts The Aikon #Tide Benzilla Watch

https://www.ablogtowatch.com/maurice-lacroix-debuts-the-aikon-tide-benzilla-watch/

38:41

Hands-On Debut: Limited-Edition Shinola Mackinac Yacht Watch Automatic

https://www.ablogtowatch.com/hands-on-debut-limited-edition-shinola-mackinac-yacht-watch-automatic/

45.25

Hands-On: The Highly Requested Tissot PRX 35mm Watch

https://www.ablogtowatch.com/hands-on-tissot-prx-35mm/

50:39 

Bamford And G-Shock Unveil The DW-6900BWD-1ER Collaboration Watch

https://www.ablogtowatch.com/bamford-and-g-shock-unveil-the-dw-6900bwd-1er-collaboration-watch/  

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aBlogtoWatch Weekly: The Scariest Watch Ariel Has Ever Seen, A Record-Breaking Richard Mille, And Has Tudor Officially Become A Rolex Homage Brand?

In this episode of aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Ariel, Rick, and David sit down to talk about some of the most noteworthy new releases and trending stories from the greater world of watches. The trio starts the show by talking about a timepiece that has surfaced from a dark corner of history that Ariel describes as the scariest watch he has ever seen, before moving on to collectively speculating about the future of watch prices and retail availability. Rick asks the question of whether or not consumer trends may shift to the point where people are consolidating their collections and only buying grail pieces before the conversation ultimately shifts towards trying to hash out what actually classifies an individual as a watch enthusiast.

While there is no surprise guest on this week’s show, there are plenty of new releases to discuss, and Rick, Ariel, and David kick off the new watch roundup by talking about how the Richard Mille RM UP-01 Ferrari recently claimed the record for the world’s thinnest watch before getting into how anOrdain can keep up with demand for its small-batch enamel dials and whether or not the novelty of having a white ceramic watch like the new IWC “Lake Tahoe” will eventually wear off after several years of ownership. Lastly, no conversation of new releases from this past week would be complete without discussing the new Tudor Ranger, and the trio addresses the question of whether or not the new watch is actually worth all the excitement, and whether or not Tudor has officially become a Rolex homage brand.

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17:11

Richard Mille RM UP-01 Ferrari Is The New Thinnest-Ever Mechanical Watch

https://www.ablogtowatch.com/richard-mille-rm-up-01-ferrari-is-the-new-thinnest-ever-mechanical-watch/

25:00

Watch Review: anOrdain Model 1

https://www.ablogtowatch.com/watch-review-anordain-model-1/

33:55

Review: IWC Pilot's Watch Chronograph Top Gun Edition Lake Tahoe

https://www.ablogtowatch.com/review-iwc-pilots-watch-chronograph-top-gun-edition-lake-tahoe/

40:14

Tudor Ranger 79950 Watch Collection Is Vintage Exploration Vibes Revived

https://www.ablogtowatch.com/tudor-ranger-79950-watch-collection-is-vintage-exploration-vibes-revived/

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aBlogtoWatch Weekly: New Releases, Rob Corder From Watchpro, And Are Rolex Watches Becoming Available Again?

On this episode of aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Rick and David sit down with Rob Corder, Co-Founder and Managing Editor at Watchpro. As a publication that could best be described as the Wall Street Journal or Financial Times of the watch industry, Watchpro is known for its unique business-oriented perspective on the world of watches. Rob offers his insights on everything from whether or not we are actually seeing an increase in the global supply of Rolex watches, to the greater state of the watch industry as a whole, and which brands are most likely to be impacted by changes in the supply of ‘unicorn models’ that have historically been unavailable at a retail level.

In addition to talking about their predictions regarding the future supply of Rolex watches and how liquidity differs between luxury timepieces and the stock market, the trio also go over some of the latest new watch releases that span everything from five-figure statement pieces like the pink gold Girard-Perregaux Laureato and the Hermès Arceau Le Temps Voyageur to budget-friendly collaboration watches such as the James Brand x Timex Expedition North White and the Oris Aquis New York Harbor Limited Edition. Additionally, with the release of the new colorful time-only Breitling Superocean models that were unveiled earlier this week, Rick admits that he prefers watches with date displays, while David suggests that Rick’s preference may be simply due to the fact that he doesn’t spend enough time lounging at beach-side bars.

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This episode features Rick, David, and Guest Host Rob.

In this week's show:

2:41

Luxury Watch Market In 2022

25:32

Girard-Perregaux Unveils The Laureato 42mm Pink Gold And Onyx Watch

https://www.ablogtowatch.com/girard-perregaux-unveils-the-laureato-42mm-pink-gold-and-onyx-watch/

29:44

Hands-On: Hermes Arceau Le Temps Voyageur Watch

https://www.ablogtowatch.com/hands-on-hermes-arceau-le-temps-voyageur-watch/

35:11

Hands-On: Oris Aquis New York Harbor Limited-Edition Watch

https://www.ablogtowatch.com/hands-on-oris-aquis-new-york-harbor-limited-edition-watch/

40:17

Hands-On: The James Brand X Timex Expedition North White-Dial Watch

https://www.ablogtowatch.com/hands-on-the-james-brand-x-timex-expedition-north-white-dial-watch/

44:11

Breitling Unveils New Superocean Automatic Watches

https://www.ablogtowatch.com/breitling-unveils-new-superocean-automatic-watches/

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aBlogtoWatch Weekly: Questions from the Community, A Recap of New Releases, and Yohann Martinez from Art In Time Monaco

In this episode of aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Rick, Ariel, and David sit down to field some questions from the aBlogtoWatch community and discuss their thoughts on the latest new releases from the world of watches. Questions cover everything from an existential crisis resulting from realizing that your watch has too much branding to favorite summer drinks and an IWC watchmaker’s practical uses for a chronograph. Additionally, there have been a number of new releases this week, and the aBlogtoWatch crew offers their initial thoughts on everything from automotive-inspired collaboration pieces like the Michelin x Bamford and Girard-Perregaux x Aston Martin F1 models to whether the Ulysse Nardin Diver X Skeleton or the Ressence Type 5 AIT is the better high-tech black and yellow dive watch.

This week’s mystery guest is Yohann Martinez, the Director of Art In Time in Monaco, who briefly stops by the show to talk about the new Ressence Type 5 AIT watch that was created in collaboration with Monaco’s famous watchmaking gallery. While all eleven of the publicly available examples have already been claimed, Yohann reveals how the final one will be sold for charity and why you aren’t likely to take it home unless you are already a supporter of the Foundation Prince Albert II de Monaco. Beyond discussing their initial takes on new releases, the aBlogtoWatch trio also digs into the finer points of the fluted bezel and whether or not Rolex even cares that other brands feature this distinctive design element on their watches.

Each week the editors of the timepiece hobbyist publication aBlogtoWatch.com, discuss some of the hottest new watch stories and latest market trends in the aBlogtoWatch Weekly news podcast program. Listeners can learn more by clicking on any links below to view the articles discussed by the aBlogtoWatch crew in the program.

This episode features Ariel, Rick and David.

In this week's show:

13:03

Watch Review: Zodiac Super Sea Wolf Pro-Diver Titanium Limited Edition

https://www.ablogtowatch.com/watch-review-zodiac-super-sea-wolf-pro-diver-titanium-limited-edition/

18:08 

Bamford London Unveils Limited-Edition Michelin X Bamford B347 Pilot Sport Watch

https://www.ablogtowatch.com/bamford-london-unveils-limited-edition-michelin-x-bamford-b347-pilot-sport-watch/

23:16

Watch Review: Girard-Perregaux Laureato Absolute Chronograph Aston Martin F1 Edition

https://www.ablogtowatch.com/watch-review-girard-perregaux-laureato-absolute-chronograph-aston-martin-f1-edition/

28:16

Hands-On: NORQAIN Independence 22 Skeleton Watch

https://www.ablogtowatch.com/hands-on-norqain-independence-22-skeleton-watch/

34:32

Ulysse Nardin Unveils The Diver X Skeleton Black Watch

https://www.ablogtowatch.com/ulysse-nardin-unveils-the-diver-x-skeleton-black-watch/

40:49

Ressence Unveils The Type 5 Art In Time Watch

https://www.ablogtowatch.com/ressence-unveils-the-type-5-ait-watch/

49:35

Hands-On: Tissot PRX Automatic Chronograph Watches

https://www.ablogtowatch.com/hands-on-tissot-prx-automatic-chronograph-watches/

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