Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Vilnius, Lithuania, Vostok Europe focuses on producing watches that pair bold, modern design with reliable movements. Drawing inspiration from engineering achievements, exploration, and extreme
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Bezel And Kalshi Launch First Luxury Watch Prediction Markets Not long ago, Michael Lewis (of Moneyball and Big Short fame) produced a series on gambling, and some of the takeaways
Despite having a deep appreciation for art-inspired watches, I often find that their designs are a bit hit-or-miss for my personal preferences. Unless the artwork is integrated into the piece
New independent brand DESDER enters the haute horlogerie space with a debut that rethinks the relationship between form and mechanics. The DESDER D001, introduced from Modena in Italy’s Motor Valley,
Late in 2025, Swiss brand Norqain announced a new partnership that seemed like a natural evolution. The brand was co-founded by Mark Streit, a former captain on both the New
For generations, haute horlogerie has been defined as much by geography as by craft. Switzerland, with its centuries-old traditions, has long shaped expectations around mechanical excellence. But that definition is
Milan, Italy-based watchmaker D1 Milano has released its first dive-style watch, a special occasion for most timepiece makers. Diver’s watches (both serious tool watches and those that resemble them) are
This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Rick, Ariel, David, and Ripley kick things off with a tourbillon on a budget that feels equal parts impressive and slightly unhinged, as they try
There are milestone anniversaries, and then there are institutional milestones. The 250th birthday of the United States Marine Corps certainly falls into the latter category, and ProTek Watch has marked
Founded in 1976, Raymond Weil celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. To commemorate the occasion, the independent Swiss brand has created a small-batch “workshop piece” that will be produced as
It is always nice to have a chance to talk about something new from the boutique and traditional (read: not good communicators or marketers, but impressive watchmakers) La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland-based
Independent Swiss brand Chronoswiss has long occupied a distinct space in contemporary watchmaking, one that blends traditional craftsmanship with an unmistakably modern, almost architectural design language. With the introduction of
One of England’s most impactful companies turned 165 years old in 2026. In 1861, plumber and businessman Thomas Crapper founded a company, Thomas Crapper & Co., to help revolutionize how the
April 2026 has begun, and while we here at aBlogtoWatch might be gearing up for our busiest time of the year, we’re still taking time to enjoy the warm weather,
If there’s one thing independent French brand Baltic has proven exceedingly good at over the years, it’s creating designs that deliver just the right amount of vintage style, without falling
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