A Blog To Watch Weekly (Watching Watches Watch)

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 week's show features Rick, Ariel, and David, plus two mystery guests. 

In this program aBlogtoWatch Weekly discusses: 

- The 2022 MET Gala, but more specifically Ryan Reynolds. 

- Tudor watches are setting up a bicycling team. 

- Itay Noy Limited Edition Time Quarters Watch: https://www.ablogtowatch.com/itay-noy-debuts-limited-edition-time-quarters-watch/

- Bremont x Bamford S500 collaboration watch: https://www.ablogtowatch.com/bremont-unveils-limited-run-s500-bamford-special-edition-watch/ 

- Hands-on with the platinum Rolex Day-Date 36 and 40: https://www.ablogtowatch.com/hands-on-platinum-rolex-day-date-36-day-date-40-watches-with-fluted-bezel-explained/ 

- Doxa limited-Run Army timepieces made for the retailer Watches Of Switzerland: https://www.ablogtowatch.com/doxa-unveils-limited-run-army-watches-of-switzerland-edition-watch/

- Timex Debuts its Q Timex GMT watches: https://www.ablogtowatch.com/timex-debuts-q-timex-gmt-watches/ 

- aBlogtoWatch review of the Nomos Club Sport Neomatick 42: https://www.ablogtowatch.com/watch-review-nomos-club-sport-neomatik-42-date-blue/ 

- aBlogtoWatch hands-on with the Maurice Lacroix Aikon #tide watch collection: https://www.ablogtowatch.com/hands-on-the-colorful-eco-friendly-maurice-lacroix-aikon-tide-watch-collection/ 

- Also, the newly announced Maurice Lacroix Aikon Skeleton watches: https://www.ablogtowatch.com/maurice-lacroix-debuts-new-aikon-skeleton-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. 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: rick@ablogtowatch.com

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

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.

Each week the editors of the timepiece-centric publication aBlogtoWatch.com sit down to discuss some of the latest new releases and hottest industry stories from 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.

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/

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

Highlights

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

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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 aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Simon from Escapement24 rounds out the cast! It's back to last week as Ariel is crowned the winner of another round of Guess the Seiko (Price), which evolves into a discussion on video games. Then, the gents chat about our recent Featured Article about the trademark troll that's preventing brands big and small from using the term NATO (for just about everything). With an eye to the upcoming Dubai Watch Week, Rick then has a short chat with Director General of the show, Hind Seddiqi. Things are wrapped with a talk about new watches from Tudor (sort of) and Christopher Ward (that couldn't be discussed for the show but is live now). Plus, Simon shares a true David and Goliath story: An Oris TT1 vs a slate floor tile! Listen below or on the player of your choice. Highlights •. Seiko Unveils Astron GPS Solar Resident Evil: Death Island Collaboration Limited Edition Watches • From the Comments: The NATO Trademark Troll Strikes Again • Rick chats with Hind Seddiqi, Director General of Dubai Watch Week • A new Christopher Ward watch that may or may not exist • Hands-On Debut: Tudor x Rowing Blazers Black Bay Fifty-Eight Collaboration Watch

This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Rick is joined by Ripley, David, and Ariel, all of whom are present in their areas of residence! After Ripley shares his brand-blasting ensemble, the discussion gets into Ariel and David's trip to Vienna, Austria. Then, there's some F1 watch sponsor news, a trio of dual-crown watches, and another round of Hit, Miss, Maybe (including a round of Guess the Price of the Seiko). The days of Rolex are over: 'Red Bull sponsor makes deal with F1' | gpblog.com Hands-On Debut: Astor+Banks Sea Ranger M2 Watch Hands-On: Sherpa X TRTS OPS Watch Hands-On Debut: Christopher Ward C65 Super Compressor Elite Watch Review: Victorinox Dive Pro Titanium Quartz & Automatic Watches New Release: Seiko Presage Craftsmanship Series SPB445J1 Arita Porcelain Dial Watch Bremont Terra Nova Dual-Time Tourbillon | Bremont Doxa SUB 300T Clive Cussler - Limited Edition | Doxa  Check out ABTW on YouTube to catch up on the latest episodes of ABTWW, Hit, Miss, Maybe, video reviews, and more. 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.

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/

This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Rick is out sick (but he is listening). David and Ripley are present and accounted for, and Ariel jumps right in with a discussion of some of his predictions for 2025. He thinks the theme song from The Rocky Horror Picture Show is the best background for this discussion because we're in somewhat of a time warp. His top five trends? Listen in to find out. Hint: There are five, and he goes through them one by one and asks the others what they think of his powers of prophecy. Ariel then turns attention to two fun year-end roundups, the 10 articles we published in 2024 that got the most eyeballs and our top 10 articles with the highest number of reader comments. Next up, there's a discussion of the Longines Ultra-Chron Carbon watch, and the guys go back and forth on the merits of this particular design. What about the TAG Heuer's return as the official Formula 1 timekeeper? David gives an overview of what this article covers, both historically and in the present. MB&F's new M.A.D. Edition watches are the next topic of conversation, along with the various ways you can get your hands on one. Talk gets racy with consideration of Breguet's Classique 7145 Lunar New Year 2025 (luxe House of Slytherin, says Ripley). There's a segway to convo about American watchmaking, and Ripley elaborates on Mike's thesis: There will be no full-scale return to American watchmaking. Instead of Hit, Miss, Maybe, the team ends the show by looking at the latest Favre Leuba.

This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly, the gang is all together again and settled into their respective rectangles, all shockingly in their home bases. Rick begins by segueing from the live broadcast of the show (after the clap-in) to reflect on the previous conversation about blue foods being the "taste of 'merica). When they get down to business, the first item on the agenda is the Tudor Black Bay Chrono Flamingo-Blue watch, and it suddenly seems that blue is a theme! But make no mistake; this is NOT "Tiffany blue." But it's really, really close. Next up is a bargain new-release: the Omega Speedmaster Moonphase Meteorite — a bargain only because it's in steel and is a manual-wind. But it exceeds Ripley's expectations, not only in price, which is saying a lot. David then talks about the special laid-back demeanor of Chopard as a brand. He walks us through his hands-on of the L.U.C. Lunar One Perpetual Calendar watches, which he saw in the metal last week at the Chopard manufacture. Let's just cut to the chase: David says it's a "bonkers" watch. The guys have some fun going around the virtual room showing us what they're wearing today (both Ripley and Ariel are wearing the Casio ring watch), and David is wearing the cheapest diamond-set watch in the world. He also reports that he saw a Trump watch in the wild, and the team grills him on deets. For some godforsaken reason, this leads them down the rabbit hole of the Trump watch website. Weird! Thank goodness they finally turn the page and play Hit, Miss Maybe.

This week onaBlogtoWatchWeekly, the only two usual suspects are Rick and David.Ariel and Ripley are in flight, or fleeing, or otherwise elsewhere. They are,instead, joined by semi-regular, non-suspect Azad and Kevin, and then surpriseguest, Leslie. All of the Euro-men are complaining about the weather ('tis therainy season in the UK, ya know). They get right down to business with adiscussion of the news that Rolex has retired its Carl F. Bucherer brand, andthere are various degrees of lament in the room. Next up, a look at Breitling'srevival of the Gallet brand. The guys muse about how they'll position thesewatches. Then, they discuss Ariel's most recent column in his absence. He asksthe question, "Are Swiss luxury watch brands engaging consumersenough?" The new game, which seems to have taken off, ensues:Judge theCollab. Fun! But where did fan-favoriteHit, Miss, Maybe go?And will it ever return?

aBlogtoWatch Weekly is brought to you by the aBlogtoWatch team

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:

- Ariel brings stories from Las Vegas

- Flippers flip out over the ongoing market correction in luxury watches

- Jean-Claude Biver joins the board of Norqain

- 2022 WATCHPRO USA Hot 100

First Look: The Seiko 5 Sports GMT Is The Sub-$500 Travel Watch We Can’t Wait To See

https://www.ablogtowatch.com/first-look-the-seiko-5-sports-gmt-is-the-sub-500-travel-watch-we-cant-wait-to-see/

aBlogtoWatch Audience Designs The Next Raymond Weil Watch Part 1

https://www.ablogtowatch.com/ablogtowatch-audience-designs-the-next-raymond-weil-watch-part-1/

Citizen Debuts New Promaster Dive Watches

https://www.ablogtowatch.com/citizen-debuts-new-promaster-dive-watches/

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.

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 Rick@aBlogtoWatch.com

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

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

Highlights

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

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This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Rick is joined by Ariel, David, and Ripley, as per usual, and they start things off by discussing, um, time. How unusual! Well, the subject is the time changes in Europe and the U.S., which marginally has to do with watches, although, honestly, there's no segue except for a brief foray into those rare parts of the world that actually run on 30-minute time zone differentials. It all comes 'round.

One of the more interesting sidebars that awaits you is convo about the failures of AI when searching for watch info. Take heed!

The team gets down to business with an in-depth look at some of the watches we've covered this week, including the Glashütte Original Senator Cosmopolite watch. Next up, hear the guys' thoughts on the Patek Philippe Cubitus Watch, the brand's first new collection in 25 years. David is here in the flesh to discuss his most recent "Grinding Gears" feature article, and then they dip into the latest by Laurent Ferrier.

They wrap up with the game we've all come to want, need, crave: Hit Miss Maybe.

Check out ABTW on YouTube to catch up on the latest episodes of ABTWW, Hit, Miss, Maybe, video reviews, and more.

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This special edition of the aBlogtoWatch Weeklypodcast is brought to you by Ulysse Nardin. Rick and David sit down with Jean-Christophe Sabatier, Chief Product Officer at Ulysse Nardin, to talk about the incredible Ulysse Nardin Freak family of watches, how they came to be, and how they changed the watch industry forever. Listen below or on the player of your choice. Ulysse Nardin is a historic, technologically advanced producer of mechanical luxury watches, headquartered in Le Locle and Neuchatel, Switzerland. The independent watchmaker has made a name for itself through its thousands of award-winning marine chronometers in the past, and through its innovative mechanical watches from the 1980s to date. In 2001, it introduced the Freak, a groundbreaking watch with an orbital movement that laid the groundwork for the unconventional watch designs that are now almost commonplace in the watch industry. Owned by Kering from 2014 until 2022, the brand was recently purchased outright by its management, reemerging as a truly independent brand. To learn more, please visit the Ulysee Nardin website. Highlights 0:52 The origin of the Ulysse Nardin Freak 5:20 How the Freak works 9:24 The revolutionary mechanics of the Freak 11:40 The magic of silicium 21:30 The 21-year evolution of the Ulysse Nardin Freak 23:43 Prioritizing engineering and design over marketing 30:00 The importance of being an independent brand 34:22 What's next for Ulysse Nardin Sponsored posts are a form of advertising that allows sponsors to share useful news, messages, and offers to aBlogtoWatch readers in a way traditional display advertising is often not best suited to. All Sponsored Posts are subject to editorial guidelines with the intent that they offer readers useful news, promotions, or stories. The viewpoints and opinions expressed in Sponsored Posts are those of the advertiser and not necessarily those of aBlogtoWatch or its writers.

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

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

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

In this episode of aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Rick and Ariel sit down to talk about some of the latest news stories and releases from the world of watches. The duo kick off the show by talking about how Ariel severely needs an assistant before briefly touching on whether or not the GPHG awards actually mean anything and whether or not Tudor is pushing the boundaries enough with its watch designs given the recent release of the Ranger. From there, the pair dives into talking about Rolex’s brand-new factory, its plans to increase production by 30%, and whether or not this actually means that people will finally start being able to buy the watches that they want from authorized retailers and boutiques. While there is no surprise guest on this week’s episode, there are plenty of new reviews and watch releases, and Rick and Ariel kick off the roundup by talking about the Formex Reef GMT and Ariel’s hands-on review of the Raymond Weil Freelancer Chronograph 7780 within the context of the new model the brand will be designing in collaboration with the aBlogtoWatch community, which will be drawing its main inspiration from 1980s new-wave synth music. The duo also discusses the new Bamford x G-Shock collaboration and the time when Ariel’s got a chance to see the MB&F Horological Machine 9 Sapphire Vision HM9-SV, along with the new Zodiac Super Sea Wolf “Whitecap” and how the herd mentality of the collecting community can impact the discussions that surround various watches and their respective manufacturers 20:52 Watch Review: Formex Reef GMT Automatic Chronometer 300M https://www.ablogtowatch.com/watch-review-formex-reef-gmt-automatic-chronometer-300m/ 27:10 Hands-On: Raymond Weil Freelancer Chronograph 7780 Watch https://www.ablogtowatch.com/hands-on-raymond-weil-freelancer-chronograph-7780-watch/ 31:30 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/ 41:40 Hands-On: MB&F Horological Machine 9 Sapphire Vision HM9-SV Watch https://www.ablogtowatch.com/hands-on-mbf-horological-machine-9-sapphire-vision-hm9-sv-watch/ 49:53 Hands-On: Zodiac Super Sea Wolf ZO9291 "Whitecap" https://www.ablogtowatch.com/hands-on-zodiac-super-sea-wolf-zo9291-whitecap/

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

Highlights

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

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This week on 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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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 week's show features Rick and David

In this program aBlogtoWatch Weekly discusses:

- Girard-Perregaux Debuts Limited-Run Laureato Absolute Chronograph Aston Martin F1 Edition Watch

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

- TAG Heuer Unveils Formula 1 Indy 500 2022 Limited-Edition Watch

https://www.ablogtowatch.com/tag-heuer-unveils-formula-1-indy-500-2022-limited-edition-watch/

- Jaeger-LeCoultre Debuts Polaris Date Watch In Green

https://www.ablogtowatch.com/jaeger-lecoultre-debuts-polaris-date-watch-in-green/

- ProTek Launches The Series 1000 Tactical Watches With Tritium Tube Illumination

https://www.ablogtowatch.com/protek-launches-the-series-1000-tactical-watches-with-tritium-tube-illumination/

- ABTW To Host Two Los Angeles Events

https://www.ablogtowatch.com/los-angeles-invitation-bremont-ablogtowatch-bike-shed-moto-co-may-21-2022/

https://www.ablogtowatch.com/event-invitation-tissot-ablogtowatch-feldmar-watches-in-los-angeles-may-25-2022/

- Hands-On: Zenith Defy Skyline Watch

https://www.ablogtowatch.com/hands-on-zenith-defy-skyline-watch/

- Queueing For Uranus: Omega Swatch MoonSwatch Watch Review

https://www.ablogtowatch.com/queueing-for-uranus-omega-swatch-moonswatch-watch-review/

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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Show Notes To Follow

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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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/

This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly, the team isnow three. Where's Ariel? Rumor has it he's in Thailand, watch capital of....nowhere! We hope he's relaxing at a White Lotus hotel. Ripley is chilling inhis panic room, and Rick is home under the gray Scotland sky. David appears tobe having a normal kind of day. As you might guess, Formula 1 is the talk atthe top of the show, and Ripley and Rick debrief on the standings. Rick pivotsto the news of Frédéric Arnaud leaving LVMH, which leads David to surmise thatcompeting Richemont brands might be getting wise to the problem of"overlords" and cutting out middle management. This slippery slopeleads the guys to the Panerai website and a discussion of price-to-water-resistance ratio, if such a thing exists. Next, suddenly, aguest appears! It's Guy Blaskey of Detrash, a sustainability-focused brand that makes watches out of trash. On to talk of recent hands-on reviews, starting with the MB&F M.A.D. 2green watch, an homage to 1990s club culture. They turn their attention to anew release, the King Seiko Vanac watches, honing in on the excessive thickness of this time-only timepiece series. Hit, Miss, or Maybe? Listen in to find out. Switching gears to our newest game, Judge the Collab,the guys weigh on on the new Maurice Lacroix Aikon Automatic Wotto limited edition.There are vast discrepancies! Listen to find out who your views most alignwith.

Watches & Wonders is in full swing, as are the hot takes! Rick wrangles the usual suspects (and some potato-quality internet connections) for an unscripted, no-holds-barred roundup of standout releases, questionable design choices, and horological head-scratchers.

Highlights:

• 🕰️ Rolex Land-Dweller takes center stage—brilliant innovation or Tissot cosplay?

• 💥 The Dynapulse escapement has David calling it a "quantum leap."

• 🍯 Gold rush! Matt swoons over three standout gold watches.

• 🤔 Tag Heuer Solargraph – solar-powered F1 nostalgia or just plastic fantastique?

• 🧮 JLC’s Reverso Minute Repeater – love it, but don’t touch it.

• 💸 IWC goes full tech flex with an 80k perpetual chrono that no one can read.

• 🚽 Bathroom-scale vibes: Bremont and Cartier get dunked on for jump hour designs.

Remember, you never truly own the 8th day… you just look after it for the next generation.”

This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Rick is joined by Ariel, Ripley, and David, as per usual. After some chat about Jeff Goldblum's new show, Chaos, in which a certain Casio timepiece figures prominently, Ariel and Ripley explain why they're exhausted. They've just returned from Apple headquarters in Cupertino, California, where the brand debuted two new Apple Watch models. Because they drove up and back in a 12-hour round-trip loop, they were pooped. Nonetheless, they both had much to say about these two new watches, not to mention Apple's security system. David also discussed how some traditional watch brands frown upon watch media covering smartwatches at all — obviously, an interest for many of our readers. Moving on to a release at the opposite end of the spectrum, the team looks at the new Biver Automatique Watches, which Ariel thinks are "nice" in their design to be affordable. Ripley feels sure we'll see the same movement used in the Automatiques appear in other iterations in the near future. The guys have fun with this week's round of "Guess the Price of the Seiko," for which there's a $90,000 price gap among the guesses, so listen in to see who wins and who's way off base. As always, they end with a fun round of "Hit, Miss, Maybe." 0:00 Introduction 3:32 Hands-On Debut: Apple Watch Series 10 Titanium & Aluminum Smartwatches https://www.ablogtowatch.com/hands-on-debut-apple-watch-series-10-aluminum-titanium-smartwatches/ 5:50 Hands-On Debut: Apple Watch Ultra 2 Black DLC Titanium Smartwatch https://www.ablogtowatch.com/hands-on-debut-apple-watch-ultra-2-black-dlc-titanium-smartwatch/ 24:28 New Release: Biver Automatique Watches https://www.ablogtowatch.com/new-release-biver-automatique-watches/ 33:30 GUESS THE PRICE OF THE SEIKO New Release: Grand Seiko Evolution 9 Collection Spring Drive 5 Days SLGA025 https://www.ablogtowatch.com/new-release-grand-seiko-evolution-9-collection-spring-drive-5-days-slga025-watch/ 38:10 Hit, Miss, Maybe 45:38 New Release: Tissot PRX Powermatic 80 Forged Carbon Watch https://www.ablogtowatch.com/new-release-tissot-prx-powermatic-80-forged-carbon-watch/ 55:00 New Release: Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon Chronograph Shades Of Grey Watch https://www.ablogtowatch.com/new-release-audemars-piguet-code-11-59-selfwinding-flying-tourbillon-chronograph-shades-of-grey-watch/ 1:06:00 Apples Watches Part Deux Check out ABTW on YouTube to catch up on the latest episodes of ABTWW, Hit, Miss, Maybe, video reviews, and more. 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. You can also send us a WhatsApp message at: +44 7386 690 897.

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

This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Ripley, Rick, David, and Ariel are back at it again and waste no time, getting right into the Olympics and creating new mandates for wearing watches during events. Then Ripley recaps Citizen's 100th anniversary event, dispenses on Bremont, and chimes in on Rolex's new wrist measurement contraption. Then it's on to a few new releases and a round of Hit, Miss, Maybe. 

• Celebrating 100 Years of Citizen Watches At The Essence Of Time Exhibition In New York City
• Hands-On: Bremont Terra Nova 38 Field Watch
• Rolex's New Wrist Measurement Machine is ... Interesting | Everest Bands
• LVMH Follows Richemont With Reshuffle Of Its Watch Brands' Leadership Team | WatchPro
• Hands-On Debut: Unimatic Modello Quattro Toolwatch UT4-GMT Watch
• New Release: Omega Paris 2024 Bronze Gold Edition Watch
• New Release: Omega X Swatch MoonSwatch Mission To The Super Blue Moonphase Watch

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

Highlights

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

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

This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly, two of the usual suspects, host Rick and regular commentator David are MIA, either gallivanting or recuperating — or both. So, to mix it up, we have Ariel, Sean, and Ripley, kicking things off with Sean's observation that the news cycle, which usually slows around now each year, is still busily speeding forward in surprising and compelling ways. Ripley is sipping tea instead of Scotch — maybe he hasn't seen the results of the U.S. elections yet.

Ariel cuts to the chase with a discussion of David's article on Universal Genève, which was just purchased and relaunched by Breitling. (Spoiler alert: Sean and Ripley are both fans.) Then, the team gets into a discussion of one of the most discussed articles on ABTW this month: Ariel's Thoughts: What Is (And Isn't) A Watch Review)? Sean explains that the decision to run this article has to do with journalistic integrity, and Ripley underscores the nature of the beast in the context of other industries. Next up is a discussion of the newest

Ferdinand Berthoud Chronomètre FB RES Sincere Platinum Jubilee Edition watch, the Citizen Series 8 Collection, and the NOMOS Club Sport neomatik 34.

Ariel has been vocal about his thoughts on the price premiums for pre-owned Rolex watches. Listen in to learn what all the fuss is about. They close with a roundtable on the effects of this trend on other brands. Omg, what? No, Hit, Miss, Maybe? Don't tell Rick!

This week on aBlogtoWatchWeekly, Ariel calls in from a cabin in the woods, David ishome in Budapest sipping a hot beverage, Rick is at the farm office, and atired Ripley appears to be at home in L.A. — all reprobate seals clapping in,says Rick. Host-with-the-most Rick takes time to explore each person's space,perhaps to delay what's coming next. To wit, David has found a Morgan-Stanley2023-2024 report comparing watch brands, which reveals that the top 50 brandsdropped production of watches by more that 2 million between 2023 and 2024 — astat that causes some alarm — for everyone but Ariel, whose interpretation isthat some of these brands are playing with the notion of scarcity as amarketing strategy. Interesting.... What do the others think of this notion?Rick is struck by the fact the Zenith produced on 10,000 watches. "Shouldwe only talk about Rolex?" he ponders. The only brand that surprises Arielis Tudor, which dropped production by nearly 40 percent. Since Tudor doesn'tget as much"free marketing" as Rolex, maybe it needs to do more onthe marketing front. While you all bookmark this report to ponder later, theteam moves on to discuss some recent articles, starting with, speak of thedevil, the Tudor Black Bay Ceramic "Visa Blue" Master Chronometer,which Ariel likes because it's not for everyone — a "Swiss middle fingerto Omega," as he puts it. Next up is the Rolex Day-Date 36 with Roman Numerals, which David has afascination with — specifically, the deconstructed Roman numerals. AudemarsPiguet released an all-black ceramic Royal Oak Offshore, consensus about which seems tobe that, while it's not particularly new and creative, it's really pretty watchthat honors the brand name in refinement, if ambitiously priced. March L.A.B's new watch, whose name is toolong for Rick and Ariel to bother with, has more fonts than Rick can count. Theshow concludes with a riff on a Mission to Uranus. You'll have to listen to the show find out what that's about.

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

 Highlights

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

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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

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

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/

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This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Rick is once again lost in the Scottish countryside as Ariel, David, and Ripley hold down the holiday podcast fort. Things start off with a deep dive into Seiko's Incredibly Specialized Watch Exhibition 2, including watches for Santa, ninjas, and DJs.

Then they get down to brass tacks with the ABTW team's favorite releases from 2024 and a discussion of how the team approaches the decision. Then it's on to a few new watches, including a lighter and a teeny tiny G-Shock for your finger. • Seiko's Incredibly Specialized Watch Exhibition 2｜Seiko Design

• Team aBlogtoWatch’s Picks: Our Favorite New Watch Releases of 2024

• Hands-On: Franck Muller x S.T. Dupont Master Complication Lighters

• Hands-On: Baume & Mercier Riviera Tideograph Watch

• New Release: Zenith Defy Extreme Jungle Watch

• New Release: Casio CRW001-1 Ring Watch

• Watch Review: The 'Hand Brushed' Yema Wristmaster Slim CMM.20 Limited Edition

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This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Ariel is traveling, so Rick is joined by David and Ripley, and guests Kevin and Matt. They start off with a 69k Omega X Swatch — say what? — That's a $300 watch. But it's for charity. Next up in the queue is talk of the end of the Only Watch auction, which would be the end of an era if it had actually been an era. Talk then turns to the GHPG Awards, and Ripley takes note of the brands not participating, and the significance of that in context. The guys briefly touch on the speculative question of how Tr***'s recent election will affect the watch industry. They wrap, as always, with Hit, Miss, Maybe.

Omega X Swatch

Only Watch

Judge, Jury, Executioner

GHPG Prize

Hands-On: MB&F: HM11 Architect TitaniumWatches

Berneron

Hands-On Debut: NOMOS Tangente 2Date Watch

Hands-On Debut: Zenith DefyExtreme Dive

Hands-On: Glashütte Original SeaQ Chronograph

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

aBlogtoWatch Weekly is brought to you by the aBlogtoWatch team

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 week's show features Ariel, Rick, and David

In this program aBlogtoWatch Weekly discusses:

- Watch Review: Casio Oceanus Manta Titanium OCWS6000.

https://www.ablogtowatch.com/watch-review-casio-oceanus-manta-titanium-ocws6000/

- Hands-On: Hublot Big Bang Tourbillon Samuel Ross Watch

https://www.ablogtowatch.com/hands-on-hublot-big-bang-tourbillon-samuel-ross-watch/

- Hands-On: Angelus Chronodate Limited-Edition Watches

https://www.ablogtowatch.com/hands-on-angelus-chronodate-limited-edition-watches/

- Hands-On: MB&F Legacy Machine Sequential EVO Blew My Chronograph-Loving Mind

https://www.ablogtowatch.com/hands-on-mbf-legacy-machine-sequential-evo/

- Hands-On Debut: Longines Ultra-Chron Watch

https://www.ablogtowatch.com/hands-on-debut-longines-ultra-chron-watch/

- Rado Unveils Captain Cook Chronograph Watches

https://www.ablogtowatch.com/rado-unveils-captain-cook-chronograph-watches/

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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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/

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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/

This week on aBlogtoWatchWeekly, Rick, Ariel, and Ripley launch the show with thevestigial clap-in and get right to the hot topics of the week: Watches &Wonders, of course, and the many varying views on Trump's tariffs and howthey'll affect the watch industry. But first, Ripley puts in a plug for betterswag at the event next year. Underwear and socks would be awesome! He ran outof clean shirts before his flight home, so he was ever-so-grateful for abrand-new Oris t-shirt. And Doxa gave out passport covers so Americans couldobscure their identities — score! Rick asks the rapidly devaluing 64k question:What is the collective sound a gaggle of watch executives makes the day aftertariffs are announced? Ariel observes that already very high prices were apre-emptive strike among said execs, who'll just absorb these new costs. Davidarrives, wondering where the convo is at, and he commiserates on the swagissue. Post-W&W decompression has obviously been needed (folks are giddy!),but the guys DO get down to talking about actual watches — first, through thedoor of Ariel's parallels with The Brutalist. You'll simply have tolisten to understand this one. Rick scrolls down the list of 60 brands featuredat the show, and they proceed to talk about Chanel, Chronoswiss, Bell &Ross, Nomos, U-Boat, Norqain, and more. You'll have to click through to findout whether the news is good or bad.

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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Show Notes To Follow.

0:00 Introduction 4:14 https://www.ablogtowatch.com/ariels-thoughts-ebays-removal-of-uk-and-germany-private-seller-fees-and-how-it-affects-the-market/ 15:19 https://www.ablogtowatch.com/new-release-breitling-navitimer-b01-chronograph-46-north-american-limited-edition-watch/ 22:30 Patek Cubitus 35:48 https://www.ablogtowatch.com/hands-on-debut-march-la-b-am2-gmt-watches/ 36:47 Hit, Miss, Maybe 37:00 https://www.ablogtowatch.com/new-release-richard-mille-rm-65-01-automatic-split-seconds-chronograph-mclaren-w1-watch/ 48:00 https://www.ablogtowatch.com/hands-on-hublot-spirit-of-big-bang-veuve-clicquot-polo-classic/ 55:00 https://www.ablogtowatch.com/new-release-bell-ross-br-x5-iridescent-watch/

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, Rick is joined by David and Ariel, while Ripley gets stuck in software update limbo before joining in. Ariel goes deep on the tug-of-war between ADs and brands as the latter seeks to expand into the US market with brand boutiques and direct sales. Then there's a discussion of how Grand Seiko gets its inspiration (or if it even tries), a watch based on an old radio, and an updated diver. Things wrap up with another round of Hit, Miss, Maybe.  Ariel's Thoughts: How Will The Silent War Between Watch Brands & Retailers Unfold As The Industry Eyes America? Hands-On: Grand Seiko SLGH021 Evolution 9 'Genbi Valley' Hi-Beat Watch New Release: Hautlence Retrovision ‘47 Watch New Release: Bell & Ross BR 03 Diver Watches Hands-On: Zenith Defy Zero-G Watch Hands-On: NOMOS Tangente 38 Date – 175 Years Watchmaking Glashütte Watches New Release: Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe Quantième Complet Phases De Lune Black Ceramic Watches Check out ABTW on YouTube to catch up on the latest episodes of ABTWW, Hit, Miss, Maybe, video reviews, and more. We’d love to hear from you with feedback or suggestions for future show topics or guests. Advertising opportunities are also available. Comment or contact podcasts@aBlogtoWatch.com

This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Rick, Ariel, David, and Ripley are, for the second week in a row, all in their respective home cities and Rick teases the show's preamble by announcing a very special new limited-edition series of watch cases made by the team's AV garbage. That's all we'll say, for now. (The show is banned in Nepal, but why?) All the guys have new podcast-designed mics and are feeling quite professional, at the moment. Getting down to business, Rick asks Ariel and David, "How limited is the new limited-edition Grand Seiko Evolution 9 Hi-Beat watch?" (Ripley already knows because he wrote the article.) Next on the docket is the Panerai Radiomir 8 Giorni Eilean Experience Edition watch, which Rick rightly points out looks identical to the Studio Underd0g X Fears "The Gimlet" watch released on the same day. Ripley shares the backstory about the yacht after which the Panerai is named — and a purchase comes with a trip to Sicily! It'll only set you back 43k. Ripley shares his take on who did this design first, historically, and he adds that the Studio Underd0g costs £1000 GBP (but doesn't include a trip to Italy. Rick addresses the elephant in the room: Why would anyone buy the Panerai over the Studio Underd0g? You'll have to tune in to learn the answer. This slides into a new game Rick devised called "Judge the Collab" — you'll be shocked, I say, shocked by the guys' ratings. The game catches on, and other colllab judgment follows. Tune in to get all the juicy horological details.

 

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, the opening question is: Where's Rick? Ariel, David, and Ripley ponder Rick's potential whereabouts, with guesses from something related to farming to simply taking a good old-fashioned vacation. The working proletariat goes on without him. Ariel takes the wheel and shares his astonishment at just how many new watch brands are out there; Ripley concurs. If these guys haven't heard of a brand, who on earth could possibly keep up? Jerome Lambert is the next topic of conversation, and the guys ponder his re-assumption of the CEO-ship of Jaeger LeCoultre — is this a demotion? A promotion, of sorts? Ariel thinks going back to the product zone is a promotion; David likens it to sending one's best general onto the battlefield. Ripley discusses the Hamilton Dune and Hamilton's long history of supplying watches for the film industry. (Don't call it a watch — it's a wrist-worn device.) Then, the team deconstructs the new Panerai Submersible, and there's a lot to unpack. They move on to a discussion of where watches fit into the larger luxury landscape. And they can't resist pondering the question of the difference between grade 2 and grade 5 titanium. They end with a question, just as they began: Does Ripley's Honda Fit deserve its own watch? Listen in and find out.

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

Highlights

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

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This 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.

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

Highlights

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

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

 Highlights

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

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This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Rick is

baaaaaaaack to the land of the living — but where is David? Ariel and Ripley are here, and despite the fact that the word "snot" has been mentioned more times than the law should allow in the first five minutes, Rick is also kind enough to ask Ariel and Ripley how they're doing re the fires in Los Angeles. It's a lot. But we're all comforted by talk of watches, so they guys get right to it, and Ariel discusses a dystopian future when watch media is too thin to cover the watch industrial complex run by the corporate world. Where are the visionaries, the mavericks? Ripley dovetails with this idea and underscores the virtues of not being in any brand's back pocket, i.e., the argument for independent watch media and multiple voices. The trio then takes a look at the new Omega Speedmaster Meteorite Moonphase watches. There is some playful banter and some legit debate. Ripley is triple-wristing, and he shows of his Casio watch ring, a sight not to be missed. Next up, they team discusses the latest from Vacheron Constantin, priced at a mere 32k. But the question is: Hit, Miss or Maybe? (Ariel has A LOT to say here.) And what about the new Tissot Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton? Gateway drug or easy-access formula — or both? Lastly, how can one diss The Muppets? Find out in this discussion of the new Oris ProPilot X Miss Piggy watch.

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

Highlights

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

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

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

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

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

Hands-On: Traska Venturer GMT Watch

Watch Review: The Retro-Futuristic Rado Anatom

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This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Rick is joined by Ariel and Ripley, along with Kevin Roberts (@kevin_roberts100) Azad Zangana (@aztime), and Will Charlesworth (@inquisitivepheasants). The show begins with banter about bequeathing watches, and Kevin decides, impromptu, who's getting what when he kicks the bucket. When the guys get down to business, the first topic up is Chanel's purchase of 25% of MB&F. The team shares their thoughts on three new watch releases:, starting with lots of love for the Urwerk EMC SR-71, followed by the "weird" but "cool" Hublot MP-13 Tourbillon Bi-Axis Retrograde watch, which Ariel describes as "niche 1.5." Lastly, they hem and haw about the new Roger Dubuis Orbis In Machina, obviously a pun of a name. As always, the show concludes with a round of Hit, Miss, Maybe. Watch below or on the player of your choice.

• WatchPro: Chanel Buys 25% Stake in MB&F
• New Release: Urwerk EMC SR-71 Watch
• Hands-On: Hublot MP-13 Tourbillon Bi-Axis Retrograde Black Carbon Watch
• Hands-On: Roger Dubuis Orbis In Machina Watch With Central Flying Tourbillon
• New Release: Tag Heuer Connected Calibre E4 45MB X Oracle Red Bull Racing Edition Smartwatch
• Hands-On: Tag Heuer Monaco Split-Seconds Chronograph Watch, The Brand's New Face of Ultra-Luxury
• New Release: Chronoswiss Open Gear Flying Tourbillon Psycho Watch

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

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

This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Brother Rick is conspicuously absent, so it's Ariel running the show alongside Ripley and David, who all know that to take a podcast vacation now would be to deprive listeners of the comfort of a discussion of their watch hobby straight to their ears. The guys get right to it with a look the new Venezianico Arsenale. Ariel proposes that when glasses take over smartwatches, the wrist will become available again for useless things like mechanical timekeeping. They veer off associatively into the rabbit hole of augmented reality. Getting back to basics, Ripley posits that when simplicity is done right, it can be more impressive than a busy dial because your attention is focused only on a few elements. Next up is the Rolex Sky-Dweller 226938 18k yellow-gold watch, which Ariel likes quite a lot, even though the dial has never sold him on "pretty." Ripley says he'd take it over a Nautilus or a Royal Oak. David agrees that it's a powerful watch in its complications and execution, but it's not right for his wrist (too heavy). Then the team discusses David's most recent "Grinding Gears" article, in which he asks "How long should watch brands milk historic achievements?" Next up is a look at the new Bulova Lunar Pilot "Blood Moon" watch, which David thinks is too large even in its smallest form, but everyone loves the story of this watch. Listen in for more. Speaking of small, the Hamilton PSR74, a modern LED with a retro look. David isn't sure he would spend upwards of $800 on this watch, though he's happy it exists. Then, they discuss the watch that the Venezianico Arsenale wants to be: the Parmigiani Tonda PF Sport Chronograph in Milano Blue. They end with a look at a deep dive into Bulgari's new watch manufacture and the Hands-On: Tudor Pelagos FXD Chrono 'Cycling Edition' And The Role Of Watches In Professional Cycling | aBlogtoWatch Maybe when Rick gets back, he'll bring Hit, Miss, Maybe with him.

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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Lots on the show this week. We discuss the preparations and expectations for Watches and Wonders 2022 and talk about a hands-on review of the latest iteration of the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 16202 the "Jumbo" and two Mickey Mouse watches from Undone.

Our attention is grabbed by the latest Girard-Perregaux Casquette 2.0 and we have the latest, Who, What, Why, Where, When with Octavio Garcia from Gorilla Watches regarding their latest release the Fastback Thunderbolt Chronograph.

Finally we both chicken out of the pronunciation for Venezianico....enjoy the show*

*and the outtakes

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

Highlights

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Highlights

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

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This week on aBlogtoWatchWeekly, Ariel gets right to his most burning question: Why is everyone still so worried about tariffs? Because he isn't. In contrarian fashion, Ariel is worried about other things, like the watch industry eating its own tail. What does he mean by this? Tune in to find out. On the various home fronts, there are earthquakes in Los Angeles and wildfires in Scotland.Metaphor much? Along those lines, "regurgitation" is the word of the day, and it's not as icky as it sounds because Ariel argues that it can be an art form, especially in the context of Watches & Wonders 2025. David has a different view, and the guys bat around their ideas about Chopard, TAGHeuer, Hublot, and other heavy hitters to lend their expertise to the ongoing conversation. Ripley underscored the new tech and old design, a nicer way of approaching the regurgitation theme. This word itself is controversial. See what side you land on by listening in: strategy, art form, both, or neither?

This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Rick is joined once again by David and Ripley, as Ariel is stuck doing Pilates in Boise. First up, Scotland falls to Hungary 0-1 at UEFA Euro 2024, then David discusses the demise of high-end chronometry competitions and how it represents a thin-skinned industry. Things carry on with a new hypercar from Bugatti and its companion watch from Jacob & Co. and Ripley talks about a sapphire watch with a QR code. Things wrap up with another game of Hit, Miss, Maybe. Grinding Gears: The Quiet Demise Of Craftsmanship & Performance In The Affordable Luxury Segment What Is A Tourbillon And Why The New Bugatti Tourbillon Hypercar Is Named After It New Release: Jacob & Co. Bugatti Tourbillon Watch Has A Working V16 Engine Hands-On: CVSTOS Metropolitan Chrono Skeleton Sapphire Watches Hands-On: RZE Urbanist Solar Field Watch New Release: Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Black Dial Watches New Release: Bell & Ross BR 05 Artline Steel & Gold Watch Hands-On: NORQAIN Freedom 60 Chrono 40mm Watches With Summer 2024 Dial Colors Hands-On: Going Green With The Vacheron Constantin Overseas Watches In Rose Gold Check out ABTW on YouTube to catch up on the latest episodes of ABTWW, Hit, Miss, Maybe, video reviews, and more. 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

Recorded during Geneva Watch Days 2024, David sits down with Breitling Global Head Of Heritage Gianfranco Gentile and Breitling Historian Fred Mandelbaum

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

This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Rick is joined by Ariel and David, while Ripley is conspicuously absent, and the three muse about his whereabouts. He's visiting a brand we've never worked with, in a country he's never visited. Maybe the mystery will be solved next week. Meanwhile, the remaining trio gets right to it with a discussion of the news that Rolex is out and LVMH is in with Formula 1. The thesis? It's all about the money. Rick can't keep himself from lol'ing that Donald Trump has upped his grifter game by introducing a line of watches.... for suckers. aBlogtoWatch won't cover this editorially, as it does nothing to advance our conversations about horology, or horology itself. Yeah, you know how this goes. In media news, Watches of Switzerland has acquired Hodinkee, and David artfully expresses that we've known the unknown for a long time — and now the known unknown is known. Listen in, you'll get it. As we've all come to anticipate, they wrap up with another fun round of Hit, Miss, Maybe.

Rolex Relinquishes Grip On Formula 1

Rolex And Bucherer Mark New Era In China

Donald Trump's $100,000 Tourbillon

Watches Of Switzerland Buys Hodinkee

Omega Speedmaster Anniversary Series First Omega In Space

TAG Heuer Aquaracer Professional 200 Solargraph

H. Moser & Cie. Pioneer Retrograde Seconds Watch

NOMOS Tangente 2Date Watch

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Recorded live at Watches And Wonders 2023, Dave and Rick give some hot takes on the new releases from Rolex. What do you think? Send us your thoughts now.

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

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

Highlights: 

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

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This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly, it's a full house with Ripley, Rick, Ariel, and David chiming in on the latest in watches. Ariel explores his recent column on the Swiss Made label, Ripley and Ariel opine on Philipp Plein, and the gang go wild guessing the price of a few Patek Philippes. Then it's on to another round of Hit, Miss, Maybe. Listen below or on the player of your choice. 

• Ariel's Thoughts: Are Today's 'Swiss Made' Watches A Sign Of Protectionism Or Prestige?
• Hands-On: Philipp Plein Crypto King Flying Tourbillon Watches
• New Release: Audemars Piguet [RE]Master02 Selfwinding 41mm Watch
• New Release: Credor Locomotive Watch By Gerald Genta Revived For Brand's 50th Anniversary
• New Release: Richard Mille RM 27-05 Flying Tourbillon Rafael Nadal Watch

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With Richard on the lam (or perhaps, as the team muses, at a Scottish day spa with the family and farm animals), Ariel hosts this week's aBlogtoWatch Weekly show, flanked, as always by David and Ripley. They get right down to it with a discussion of a trend in watch world: coffee table books. They flip through the pages of several new releases and ponder their respective audiences. Switching gears, the guys discuss the new Breitling Chronomat NFL Collection watches and express some awe around the partnership itself. Next up is a deep dive into yet another collab: the Marathon 41mm Jeep Willys SSGPM Officer's Mechanical watch. (David wishes the new Jeeps were as sturdy as this watch!) They move on to Mike's review of an elegant worldtimer by Andersen Genève, and then Omega's new Seamaster Regatta America's Cup, which Ariel deems "not pretty but cool." On the other side of the spectrum, the team discusses Hamilton's Khaki Field Murph 38mm watch with a white dial, followed by the Jaeger-LeCoultre Hybris Artistical Calibre 184. Even in Rick's absence, Ariel decides to play Guess the Price of the Seiko, with the watch in question being the Presage Craftmanship Series Urushi Lacquer SPB227, a classic design with a twist. (Ripley had to recuse himself because he wrote the article and knows the price.) The show ends with a reflection on Ariel's column about what to expect when you buy a luxury watch.

Hands-On: Limited-Edition Breitling Chonomat NFL Collection Watches

Watch Review: Marathon 41mm Jeep Willys SSGPM Officer's Mechanical

Watch Review: Andersen Genève X BCHH Celestial Voyager 'Sunset Over Cappadocia'

New Release: Omega Seamaster Regatta Americas Cup Watch

Hands-On: Hamilton Khaki Field Murph 38mm White Dial Watch

New Release: Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Hybris Artistica Calibre 184 Watch

New Release: Seiko Presage Craftmanship Series Urushi Lacquer Dial SPB445 Watch

Ariel's Thoughts: What To Expect After Buying A Luxury Wristwatch

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

Highlights

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

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

Highlights

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

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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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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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We have a full team recording from Watches and Wonders 2022. We talk about everything we have seen after two days, what we like, don't like, and what we are still looking forward to seeing.

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

This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Rick is joined by the usual suspects, Ripley, David, and Ariel. After a brief foray into the scorching weather in Los Angeles and Budapest vs. Scotland, the quadrangle dives into a discussion about why luxury watch brands shouldn't raise prices on a set schedule. Next up, it's Guess the Price of the Seiko (spoiler alert: David won), and then the team scrutinizes a recent Tag Heuer drop from all angles. There's a brief digression about Ariel's push-pull relationship to the idea of maybe, possibly seeing a bear on a camping trip — is it a bear or a deer? No spoilers here. Finally, the guys are joined by Kevin Roberts (@kevin_roberts100) and Azad Zangana (@aztime) for another round of Hit, Miss, Maybe.

Hands-On: Seiko 5 Sports Heritage Limited Edition SRPL03 And SRPL05 Watches

Watch Review: Tag Heuer Aquaracer Professional 300 Date And Aquaracer Professional 300 GMT

WatchPro: Rolex Executives Take Top Jobs At Bucherer

New Release: Luminox Pacific Diver Automatic 3100 Series Watches

Hands-On Debut: Longines Spirit Zulu Time Titanium Watch

Hands-On: Gerald Charles Maestro 9.0 Roman Tourbillon Watch

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This week on ⁠aBlogtoWatch Weekly⁠, all the guys are in a jolly mood. What's in the water? Perhaps spring has sprung, or somesuch, and as Alfred Lord Tennyson said, "In the spring, a young man's fancy lightly turns to thoughts of love" — only in this case,"love" is possible Watches & Wonders. Anyhoo, the team dives into the latest and greatest (or not altogether wonderful) watch releases, industry insights, and other watch-related thoughts that come to mind. This week, they discuss the ⁠Tudor Pelagos FXD GMT⁠, ⁠Seiko 5 Sports X Moon Eyes SBSA287⁠, ⁠Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Tech Ocean Commitment 4⁠, ⁠Junghans Mega Futura⁠, and the Hamilton Boulton DeathStranding 2. They pack a lot into an hour! And they even have some fun coming up with the most ridiculous watch name combination ever! I'm not allowed to say what it is, so tune in to find out!

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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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Lots on this week's show with the latest from Patek, Hamilton, Rado, Speake-Marin, and Hublot where the challenge is laid out to a certain Dutchman with a strong Belfast accent.

So should it be a ticket-only event for the Nico v Ariel Hublot show?

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This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly, the gang is back at it for another episode of watches! Things start with new Olympic watches from Swatch and a discussion of watches that commemorate the biennial games, plus the team tears apart the inanity of brand anniversaries. Then it's on to a slew of other new releases and reviews, and of course, another round of Hit, Miss, Maybe. Listen below or on the player of your choice.

• New Release: Swatch Olympic Games Paris 2024 Watches
• New Release: Omega X Swatch MoonSwatch Mission On Earth Lava, Polar Lights, And Desert Watches
• New Release: Citizen Promaster 35th Anniversary Land, Sea, And Air Watches
• New Release: Breitling Chronomat Giannis Antetokounmpo Watches
• Hands-On: Casio G-Shock GMAP2100SG Sunset Glow Watch
• New Release: Chopard L.U.C XPS 1860 Officer Vendome One Watch
• Hands-On: Two Fun Men's & Women's Rainbow Fashion Watches From Philipp Plein
• New Release: Hublot Arsham Droplet Pocket Watch And Desk Clock
• The ABTW Team Picks Their Favorites From Only Watch 2023

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This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Ripley, Rick, David, and Ariel reunite for another round of horological hoopla. Ariel shares about his Disney desert march, the guys go over some Olympic watch spotting, and then things get properly started. David discusses his recent article about escalating watch prices, everyone chimes in on Christopher Ward and GMTs, Ariel defends a gaudy Apple Watch mod, and there's a game of Guess the Price of the (Grand) Seiko. Things wrap up, as always, with another round of Hit, Miss, Maybe.

• Grinding Gears: You've Never Paid This Much To Be This Bored With Luxury Watches
• Blingy Apple Watch Ultra Case Review
• New Release: Grand Seiko SBGA507 And SBGA509 USA Exclusive Watches
• New Release: Christopher Ward C60 Trident Pro 300 GMT Watches
• Hands-On: NORQAIN Wild ONE Skeleton Coral & Green Watches
• Hands-On: Timex X Ghostly Navi Watch
• Review: Laco Hamburg DIN 8330 Certified Pilot Watch

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This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Rick is virtually flanked not only by Ripley, David, and Ariel, but he's also got three guests on board for this week: Kevin Roberts, Alon Ben Joseph, and Simon Ryan. They begin by doing a round-robin of "Where are you, and what are you wearing?" meaning "What watch are you wearing." This greases the wheels for Rick's Rules of Order, in which Rick discusses how the show will unfold vis-a-vis the four categories he's asked each guest to speak to on this NYE show: the best watch release of 2024; the best brand of 2024; the worst watch release of 2024; and the most "bang-average" watch of 2024 (which causes understandable confusion for the non-UK participants). Tune in to hear what each watch lover has to say at the tail end of this interesting year of watches.

Bremont Terra Nova Dual Time Tourbillon Watch
H. Moser x Studio Underd0g Passion Fruit Watch
Rolex Deep Sea Watch
Berneron
Bulgari Octo Finissimo
Albishorn Type 10 Chronograph
Tudor Pelagos GMT Zulu Time Watch
Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 Selfwinding
Omega Seamaster Regatta Americas Cup Watch
IWC Portugieser Eternal Calendar Watch

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This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Rick is joined by Ripley, David, and a Vienna-based Ariel. Things start off with a not-so-optimistic look at pricing trends in watches, then Rick almost talks politics before David gets on his soapbox about misleading limited editions. Then it's on to new releases, reviews, and another round of Hit, Miss, Maybe. 

• Ariel's Thoughts: What Happens When Wristwatch Prices Normalize Downward?
• New Release: Tudor Black Bay Ceramic 'Blue' Watch
• Hands-On Debut: Brellum Pandial Marina Bicompax Titanium Chronometer Watch
• Hands-On Debut: Zelos Nova 37mm Dress Watch
• New Release: Breguet Classique Double Tourbillon 'Quai de l'Horloge' Ref. 5345 Watch
• New Release: Breitling Endurance Pro 38 Watches
• Watch Review: H. Moser & Cie. Pioneer Centre Seconds Concept Citrus Green

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This week on aBlogtoWatchWeekly, Rick reveals that he's now deputy director of theFBI (now that podcast hosts can hold such roles), and Ripley confirms that Rickis a solid enough conspiracy theorist that.... well, it works. Rick thenannounces that this will be an "F1 episode," and it's hard to knowwhat that might mean. One clue is the red robin on which F1 team each teammember likes best. When talk turns to watches, first up is the IWC Big Pilot's Watch Perpetual Calendar in Green, and Rickshakes things up by starting with "Judge the Collab." The news isn'tgreat. Back to the F1 theme, we pivot to the eyebrow game of the Aramco team.David then departs for the airport after speed-packing just off-screen.Fiiiiiinally, it's back to watches with a look at the hands-on review of the Tudor Black Bay Chrono "Flamingo Blue" Watch. And there's some hemming and hawing about the new Omega Seamaster Diver 300M Bronze Gold and Burgundy Watch.Ripley calls it by recollecting that "the road to hell is paved with goodintentions." Rick closes the show by introducing his new theme song forthe F1 Champions League. Tune in!

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

Highlights

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

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This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Rick is joined by Ariel, David, and Ripley (is Ripley sipping Scotch?) on U.S. Election Day. The subject of watches is more of a balm than surveying the political landscape, alas. Ripley is happy that he can now wear his Mondaine Stop-to-Go watch since most U.S. states have "fallen back" to standard time. Surprisingly, no one extended the metaphor to politics, but perhaps the polls hadn't closed yet. Getting down to business, the team starts right off with a review of ABTW's most-read article of the month, David's analysis of why we love to see giants fall. And by "giants," in this case, he means Patek Philippe and its rather smug leader, Thierry Stern. Listen in to learn what the fuss is all about. Then, there's a discussion of the slippery slope of "new old-stock," which Mike takes a solid position on in his recent column. They round the bend toward the finish line with Hit, Miss, Maybe: "the best wristwatch game there is" (Rick).

This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly,Rick and David are both back, so the happy regulars are all reunited. "Who touched whose Cubitus?" is the first question right off the bat, and hilarity ensues. Next up is a look at a WatchPro article regarding Rolex's exit from the Formula 1 stage. They pause for a moment to ponder a lovely and well-photographed visit to Louis Vuitton's Les Fabriques des Arts Workshop, discussing the positioning of the brand in the larger watch world. Then, they guys turn their attention to Mike Razak's recent column about how "small affordable brands are chipping away at the fortress of high-end brands."  Next up is a discussion of new releases, including the Doxa SUB 200T Diamonds series.

Everyone seems to be talking about the Jaguar rebrand, and ABTW is no exception.

It is the focus of the first round of Hit, Miss, Maybe this week — don't miss it! They also go 'round about the new Audemars Piguet X KAWS Royal Oak Tourbillon Concept Tourbillon Companion Watch and the No-Date Steel Omega Seamaster.

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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

To Follow

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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