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Celebrity Media Alert!, Swiss Preciousization, And The Grand Unifying Seiko

A Blog To Watch Weekly Mar 18, 2024

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Celebrity Media Alert!, Swiss Preciousization, And The Grand Unifying Seiko

Celebrity Media Alert!, Swiss Preciousization, And The Grand Unifying Seiko

This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly, it's Ripley, Ariel, David, and Rick for another horological roundtable! Up first, David complains about being inundated by emails from brands telling us that a celebrity has worn their watches. And then David leaves! The remaining through soldier on in the absence of their deserting comrade, discussing the latest Omega Speedmaster, a few new Seikos, and the blessing of Casio watches at daylight savings time. Then, it's time for another game of Hit, Miss, Maybe. Listen below or on the player of your choice.  Highlights Grinding Gears: Stop 'Media Alerts' For Celebrities Invisibly Wearing Watches They Were Told To Wear New Release: Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch With White Lacquered Dial New Release: Seiko Prospex 1965 Heritage Diver’s Watch SPB451, SPB453, And SPB455 New Release: Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon Openworked Sand Gold Watch New Release: Baume & Mercier Riviera Tideograph Watch Watch Review: The Mid-Century Modern Möels & Co. 528 Hands-On: Schofield Light General Purpose Field Watch We’d love to hear from you with feedback or suggestions for future show topics or guests. Advertising opportunities are also available. Comment or contact podcasts@aBlogtoWatch.com. 
Mar 18, 202401:19:19
Rolex's Stagnating Market Share, Boutique Steel, And Nice Quartz Movements
Mar 11, 202401:19:18
Defending Gold Watches, Rolex Courts Tinkerers, And Scottish Whiskey Fish

Defending Gold Watches, Rolex Courts Tinkerers, And Scottish Whiskey Fish

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. 
Mar 04, 202401:12:35
Killing The Patek Philippe Nautilus, Lunar Imperialism, And A Go-Go Dancer Watch

Killing The Patek Philippe Nautilus, Lunar Imperialism, And A Go-Go Dancer Watch

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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Feb 23, 202401:03:09
The Value Of 'Swiss Made', What's In A Watch Prize?, And The Ultimate Collaboration Watch

The Value Of 'Swiss Made', What's In A Watch Prize?, And The Ultimate Collaboration Watch

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

Highlights

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Feb 17, 202401:03:52
California Tactical Gear, Vacheron Constantin Stands Out, And Watch Swapping

California Tactical Gear, Vacheron Constantin Stands Out, And Watch Swapping

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

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Feb 08, 202454:52
Crazy Seikos, Entering The Hublotscape, And The Worst Watch Marketing

Crazy Seikos, Entering The Hublotscape, And The Worst Watch Marketing

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

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Feb 02, 202456:19
A Wall Of Watch Success, Tiny Omega Rocket Hands, And Disappearing Brands
Jan 26, 202401:08:09
Making Sense Of Watch Pricing, Gold Desk Chairs, And Going Green With Bronze
Jan 18, 202401:04:52
Shirt Sleeves, Brand Websites, And The Fate Of Your Watches

Shirt Sleeves, Brand Websites, And The Fate Of Your Watches

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

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Jan 11, 202401:00:51
Watch Boutique Internships, WatchSquigee™, And A Bunch Of New Watches

Watch Boutique Internships, WatchSquigee™, And A Bunch Of New Watches

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

Highlights

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Dec 21, 202301:02:03
Breitling's Sylvain Berneron Discusses The Brand's Acquisition of Universal Geneve

Breitling's Sylvain Berneron Discusses The Brand's Acquisition of Universal Geneve

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

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Dec 14, 202301:03:34
L'BlogtoWatch, Bulgari Designs A Car, And David Gets Riled

L'BlogtoWatch, Bulgari Designs A Car, And David Gets Riled

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

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Dec 07, 202301:03:08
Watch Stunts, Fire Resistant Watches, And Custom Watches (And Straps)

Watch Stunts, Fire Resistant Watches, And Custom Watches (And Straps)

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

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Nov 30, 202359:41
Dubai Watch Weekapalooza

Dubai Watch Weekapalooza

This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Rick and David are joined by both Ariel and Ed, the latter two of which join from Dubai! Ariel and Ed give their impressions of Dubai Watch Week and the wildness of a desert climate flooding. Ariel discusses the new MB&F magic, then things veer back to the Dubai scuttlebutt. And that's all! Highlights Hands-On: MB&F HM11 Architect Titanium Watches Gerald Genta Brand Launch & Happy Birthday Mickey Mouse Minute Repeater For Only Watch 2023 Hands-On Debut: The New Breitling Avenger Watches For 2023 The Girard-Perregaux Neo Bridges Aston Martin Edition Is Driven By Passion To Challenge Convention We’d love to hear from you with feedback or suggestions for future show topics or guests. Comment below or contact podcasts@ablogtowatch.com. Advertising opportunities are also available.
Nov 24, 202349:11
Berneron Takes Off, The Jaeger-LeCoultre Progresso, And Catching Horological Butterflies

Berneron Takes Off, The Jaeger-LeCoultre Progresso, And Catching Horological Butterflies

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

Highlights

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Nov 16, 202352:43
 Rolex Trolls Omega, Dracula's Watch Castle, And Horological Alchemy

Rolex Trolls Omega, Dracula's Watch Castle, And Horological Alchemy

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

Highlights

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Nov 10, 202359:08
Watch Rehab, Collaboration Watches, And Omega Goes Thick And Light

Watch Rehab, Collaboration Watches, And Omega Goes Thick And Light

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

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Nov 03, 202301:01:45
Charity Shenanigans Pt. 2, Themed Watches, and Pineapple Smugglers

Charity Shenanigans Pt. 2, Themed Watches, and Pineapple Smugglers

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
www.hautehorlogerie.org/en/watches-and-culture/exhibitions/ for details of this year's Forum
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Oct 30, 202357:05
Watch Event Seating, Why So Thick?, and Surprisingly Popular Watches

Watch Event Seating, Why So Thick?, and Surprisingly Popular Watches

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



Oct 19, 202301:03:22
Charity Shenanigans, Skull Watches, And East Asian Gothic Vibes

Charity Shenanigans, Skull Watches, And East Asian Gothic Vibes

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.
Oct 14, 202301:03:32
Longines On A Boat, Getting AP-Curious, And A Tourbillon With Cheese

Longines On A Boat, Getting AP-Curious, And A Tourbillon With Cheese

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 PiguetBulgari, and Seiko. Finally, another round of Hit, Miss, Maybe (or Happy It Exists).

 Highlights

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Oct 05, 202301:03:51
The Enthusiast Creep, Chronograph Games, And A DJ Watch

The Enthusiast Creep, Chronograph Games, And A DJ Watch

This week on the aBlogtoWatch Weekly podcast, it's just Rick and Ariel, as David is racing along the Autobahn towards an undisclosed location in Germany. Things get heady right off the bat as Ariel and Rick explore price increases and their effect on consumers and buying habits, including a new term for you to use. That discussion segues into the recent column on making a watch "special." Then it's straight on to some new releases and recent reviews, including watches from Farer, Zenith, and Blancpain. Things wind down with another round of Hit, Miss, Maybe.  Highlights From The Comments: The Trials And Tribulations Of Making Watches 'Special' New Release: Farer Chrono-Contempo Chronograph Watches New Release: Zenith Defy Extreme Carl Cox Limited-Edition Watch New Release: Blancpain Fifty Fathoms 70th Anniversary Act 3 Watch New Release: A. Lange & Söhne Lange 1 Perpetual Calendar Watch Hands-On: The Oris Big Crown ProPilot Altimeter Watch Climbs Higher Watch Review: Citizen CZ Smart Hybrid Display JX2005-55E We’d love to hear from you with feedback or suggestions for future show topics or guests. Comment below or contact podcasts@ablogtowatch.com. Advertising opportunities are also available.
Sep 28, 202301:00:01
Tudor Dives Deep, Louis Vuitton Hunts The Little Guys, And Ulysse Nardin's Swamp Watch

Tudor Dives Deep, Louis Vuitton Hunts The Little Guys, And Ulysse Nardin's Swamp Watch


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

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Sep 22, 202301:03:30
Lume Appreciation, More Swifty Fathoms, And A New Space Watch

Lume Appreciation, More Swifty Fathoms, And A New Space Watch

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.
Sep 15, 202350:59
Swifty Fathoms, The Urwerk Villain Clock, And Shifting Sales Strategies

Swifty Fathoms, The Urwerk Villain Clock, And Shifting Sales Strategies

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.
Sep 07, 202301:11:01
 Rolex Opens Up Shop, National Watch Brands, And AP Hipster Nonsense

Rolex Opens Up Shop, National Watch Brands, And AP Hipster Nonsense

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

Highlights

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Sep 01, 202301:01:39
Horology Kink, A Tritium Tube Monopoly, And Star Trek Chronometer Testing

Horology Kink, A Tritium Tube Monopoly, And Star Trek Chronometer Testing

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

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Aug 25, 202351:25
Tiresome Trends, A Paris Piaget Robbery, And All The New Watches

Tiresome Trends, A Paris Piaget Robbery, And All The New Watches

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

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Aug 17, 202301:01:08
Watchpocalypse, Stealing 1,425 Rolexes, And A Porsche On Your Head

Watchpocalypse, Stealing 1,425 Rolexes, And A Porsche On Your Head

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


Highlights


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

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

Watch Review: Zenith Defy Skyline 41mm Black Ceramic

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

Hands-On: HYT Moonrunner Supernova Blue Watch

New Release: Vulcain Cricket Nautical Dive Watch

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

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

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

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Aug 10, 202301:03:21
Genuine Used Watches, Papa And His Mustache, And A MoonSwatch Intervention

Genuine Used Watches, Papa And His Mustache, And A MoonSwatch Intervention

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

Highlights

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Aug 03, 202301:09:50
Lonely Watch 2023, Gentapalooza, And The Watch Of Your Childhood Dreams

Lonely Watch 2023, Gentapalooza, And The Watch Of Your Childhood Dreams

This week on the aBlogtoWatch Weekly podcast, David has now gone missing in the Eurasian Steppe, so Ariel and Rick are by their old pal Simon from Escapement24. Things start with more chat about this year's Only Watch catalog, then moves on to Ariel's recent conversation with Evelyne Genta, the wife of watchmaker Gerald Genta. The three then get into some recent releases, including a lively discussion of the retro goodness of the Bulova Jet Star, Yema's take on the integrated bracelet sports watch, and a Cartier Santos-Dumont with a tiny little plane. Rick then offers an update on the Omega auction scandal and the storm that struck La Chaux-de-Fonds. Finally, the crew welcomes Rick's niece Christy for a round of Hit, Miss, Maybe!

Highlights

The ABTW Team Picks Their Favorites From Only Watch 2023
SUPERLATIVE: Celebrating Gérald Genta's Legacy With Evelyne Genta
Bulova Jet Star Watch Revives A 1970s Design And Runs On High-Frequency Quartz
Watch Review: Yema Urban Traveller Series
Hands-On: Cartier Santos-Dumont Micro-Rotor Watch In Stainless Steel
Prosecutors receive criminal filing from Omega as Speedygate scandal escalates |
WatchPro.com
La Chaux-de-Fonds Watchmakers Damaged By Freak Storm | WatchPro.com
Actually Affordable: Casio MRW200H Sports Watch
Hands-On: Fossil Star Wars Stormtrooper Automatic Watch
New Release: Casio G-Shock X Oneness DW5600ONS234 Kentucky Bourbon Watch
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Jul 28, 202301:10:13
Secret Billionaire Watches, Jaeger-LeBlah, and JackGPT

Secret Billionaire Watches, Jaeger-LeBlah, and JackGPT

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

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Jul 21, 202356:47
 Watching Watches, "Fun" Watches, And Horological Fuel Tanks

Watching Watches, "Fun" Watches, And Horological Fuel Tanks

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

Highlights

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Jul 13, 202301:12:15
Sorry–Rolex Not Found, Overripe Strawberries, And A New Game

Sorry–Rolex Not Found, Overripe Strawberries, And A New Game

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

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Jul 06, 202301:17:09
A Rolex AD Lawsuit, Whip Watches, And The Citizen GMT

A Rolex AD Lawsuit, Whip Watches, And The Citizen GMT

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

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Jun 29, 202301:00:13
Indiana Jones, The Patek Waiting Game, And IP Uh-Ohs

Indiana Jones, The Patek Waiting Game, And IP Uh-Ohs

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.

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Jun 23, 202354:21
Auction Trouble, A New Paul Newman, And Paris With Breguet

Auction Trouble, A New Paul Newman, And Paris With Breguet

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.
Jun 18, 202358:07
Oris Swedish Chef, Makin' Copies, And A Fisher-Price Patek

Oris Swedish Chef, Makin' Copies, And A Fisher-Price Patek

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.
Jun 08, 202301:09:13
Thick-Wrist Woes, Sick Aliens, And A Spidey-Watch

Thick-Wrist Woes, Sick Aliens, And A Spidey-Watch

This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly, join Rick, Ariel, and David for another rousing horological huddle. Ariel shares about a few things upcoming for the ABTW team, and then they get into the scorching-hot-button topic of watch sizes (hint: buy what you like and stop complaining). Then, the team jumps on a Seiko press announcement with another round of Guess the Price, followed by random eBay finds including what David describes as a "Montegrappa that made love to an alien with indigestion." Seiko grabs the spotlight again and triggers a discussion of whether Seiko is shooting itself in the foot with its product strategy. Talk then moves to a few new releases and recent reviews, including a discussion on the new APRO Concept Spider-Man. Highlights • 4:52 From The Comments: Smaller Watches Aren’t Going To Hurt You • 30:00 Watch Review: Seiko Prospex SPB333J1 • 32:21 New Release: Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Concept Tourbillon Spider-Man Watch • 42:10 Watch Review: Bulgari Octo Finissimo Skeleton 8 Days In Ultra-Thin Titanium • 50:02 Hands-On: Hanhart Pioneer 417 ES Flyback 39mm & 42mm Watches • 55:45 Hands-On: Panerai Radiomir California PAM01349 Watch In Brunito eSteel We’d love to hear from you with feedback or suggestions for future show topics or guests. Comment below or contact podcasts@ablogtowatch.com. Advertising opportunities are also available.
Jun 01, 202301:04:46
Watchless Watch Events, Rolex' Google Sheets Waiting List, and Pretty Little Boats
May 27, 202356:28
Disassembling In-House Movements, Considering Conglomerate Consolidation, And A Chronograph For Pod People
May 18, 202358:23
Rolex Footing The Industry's Marketing Bill, Casio Starts Tracking You, And Manufacturing Demand The Cartier Way
May 11, 202301:01:02
Rounding Up The WindUp, Comparison Is The Thief Of Joy With The New Rolex Daytona, And Other Stuff And Things
May 05, 202342:19
Zombie Watches, Trademark Troll Troubles, Schrödinger's Watch, And Spoiled Tudors

Zombie Watches, Trademark Troll Troubles, Schrödinger's Watch, And Spoiled Tudors

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
Apr 27, 202356:10
Collecting In Color, A Watches and Wonders Debacle, and The Continued Ascendancy Of Chinese Watches

Collecting In Color, A Watches and Wonders Debacle, and The Continued Ascendancy Of Chinese Watches

This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly, it's a full house as Ariel, David, and Rick hunker down for some more excellent watch talk with returning guest Sylvain Berneron. Sylvain gives his take on Watches and Wonders 2023 and then shares about his own watch project that he's undertaking as a side project. Then the guys explore the expansion of color use in watches, with insider insight from Sylvain. Rick gets Ariel to talk about a Watches and Wonders 2023 debacle. The team wraps things up with chats about a handful of Franck Muller watches and the impressive work coming from Chinese brands and its implications for the Swiss watch industry. Plus, a teaser for next week's Guess the Seiko Price!

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

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

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

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

44:20 Watch Review: Peacock Climber Tourbillon

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Apr 20, 202301:00:05
Outdoing Patek Philippe's Absurd Advertising, Watches and Wonders 2023 Picks, And Confronting The Robots
Apr 13, 202357:56
Infinite Watch Swag, Rolex Chocolate, Watches and Wonders Favorites, and Audemars Piguet Pays For Your Watch
Apr 06, 202301:02:07
Watches And Wonders Bonus Episode - Did The Rolex Lawyers Release A Watch, Patek Reactions And Ed Joins The Show

Watches And Wonders Bonus Episode - Did The Rolex Lawyers Release A Watch, Patek Reactions And Ed Joins The Show

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


Apr 04, 202340:26
Watches And Wonders :Rolex Hot Takes - Angry Daytona's And Just How Great Were Old Rolex

Watches And Wonders :Rolex Hot Takes - Angry Daytona's And Just How Great Were Old Rolex

Recorded live at Watches And Wonders 2023, Dave and Rick give some hot takes on the new releases from Rolex.

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Mar 28, 202318:31