February 2026 is upon us, but just because this is the shortest month of the year doesn’t mean it can’t be packed with adventure. To help each month feel a
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Editor’s Note: This is a departure from my usual “Time Machines” column to present something a bit shorter and focused more on the current state of the industry than on
Easily one of the most controversial wristwatch accoutrements is the bund strap. Some people adore them, and some people hate them. Bund straps are watch straps that flare widely behind
We here at aBlogtoWatch are pleased to announce Steve B. of Hamilton, Canada as the winner of our RZE Resolute 36 and Vancouver travel experience giveaway. With a chance to tour this
From the ancient Egyptians to the Incas — and seemingly every culture in between — gold has been valued above all else. Whether from its rarity, its resistance to corrosion,
The folks at Louis Erard are not known for sporty watches. Quite the opposite; the brand is best known for its endless string of collabs and its regulators. To be sure,
Since 2007, LÜM-TEC has taken a very specific approach to watchmaking: The brand builds tough, legible, mechanically honest watches, then keeps refining them year after year. No constant reinvention for
Over the past several years, the watch industry has seen a remarkable democratization of complications. Layouts and features that were once reserved for the wealthiest of collectors are increasingly available
I tend to advise fellow watch enthusiasts not to care much for self-imposed limited production runs, and do so for a host of reasons. To keep it short, some brands
2025 was an outstanding year for Atelier Wen. In addition to debuting the Ancestra, which was chosen by our staff as one of the best releases of the year, the
As a brand, Tiffany & Co. is best known for its jewelry, but watches also play a role in the brand’s modern catalog. Founded in 1837, Tiffany & Co. is
For its first release of 2026, Piaget has created a two-tone version of the Polo 79 that recalls one of the Polo collection’s original configurations from 1979. Launched in 2024
Various versions of the A. Lange & Söhne Zeitwerk have been presented in nearly every gold alloy available. Gold alloys come in a remarkable array of styles, and A. Lange
Building on its reputation for aviation-inspired timepieces that translate historical aircraft design into approachable mechanical watches, AVI-8 is introducing a new watch paying tribute to one of the most storied
Down South, there’s this brand called Jack Mason, ’round Austin way. I’ve chanced to meet the brand and its people more than a few times, and I can say without
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