In my career covering the watch industry for more than 15 years, I’ve never reported news that Rolex purchased a watch retailer. As far as I know, Rolex has never
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The collaboration between Audemars Piguet and American designer Matthew Williams’ label 1017 ALYX 9SM seems poised to gain collectible — shall we say grail — status with its target audience.
Sponsored post presented on aBlogtoWatch for advertiser Back when North American giants like Bulova and Hamilton stalked the land, American watchmaking was a toothy, robust affair. Components ranging from canon
Sponsored post presented on aBlogtoWatch for advertiser Old friends Hakim El Kadiri of Elka Watch Company and Alon Ben Joseph of Ace Jewelers reconnected over shared ties via the now-defunct
First presented in 2018, the MB&F HM9 is one of many Maximilian Büsser & Friends creations inspired by outstanding automotive and aeronautic designs — in this instance some from the
One of the more compelling recent releases from Christopher Ward has been The Twelve collection, which is the brand’s integrated bracelet sports watch that represents a seriously value-packed offering in
Smartwatches for kids are now a part of the larger modern connected watch ecosystem. This makes sense given the huge proliferation of smartwatch products on the market. Companies that specialize
In the modern age of constant limited-edition releases, many watch brands are left with a dilemma. Although the proliferation of LE models has led to a greater frequency and variety
Back in 2021, Maurice Lacroix introduced the original Aikon Urban Tribe, which was a limited-edition timepiece that featured unique engravings inspired by urban architecture adorning its case and bracelet components.
When Timex debuted the Giorgio Galli S1, I think everyone was both surprised and impressed. Here was an American watch company known for affordable quartz, giving its Italian design director
There is perhaps no more overused term in the watch enthusiast lexicon than “iconic.” The idea that some watches are so beloved and influential that they become Platonic ideals is
It’s no small horological achievement to create a truly exotic movement. Building something that transcends beyond the usual suite of complications — even the vaunted tourbillon — to deliver something
The sad news about this Grape Soda Chronograph watch is that you can no longer buy one, as the entire four-piece run of this limited edition quickly sold out. That
When it comes to Swiss watches built for the extremely rugged requirements of first responders and military personnel, only a handful of brands come to mind — Traser is among
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
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