Small brands often launch and carry on with singular elements. These brands have thought of a novel dial, or a neat bezel, or maybe even a wild case. Even with
Small brands often launch and carry on with singular elements. These brands have thought of a novel dial, or a neat bezel, or maybe even a wild case. Even with
We currently live in somewhat of a golden era for small-scale independent brands, where it’s now possible for companies of nearly any size to produce a well-crafted mechanical watch for
It’s time to recognize and applaud the brands that are showing us how good Chinese watchmaking can get. For most of the past 20 years, China’s watchmaking industry has been
As the younger and somewhat less serious sibling of the revered Nautilus, the Aquanaut is where Patek Philippe feels more comfortable trying out unexpected things on its sports watches. Every
Many historic watch brands have been resurrected in recent years, although not all revival brands should be considered equal. While Buser Frères has a history that dates back to 1892,
Not counting any oddly tuned cars you might have that spit out enough unburned gasoline through the exhaust pipes to create fire, this S.T. Dupont lighter made in collaboration with
If money isn’t much of an issue for you, perhaps a color-hued sapphire crystal watch case is due? Do you recall just a few years ago that clear sapphire cases
If you go to its webshop, Ball Watch will present you with a not very digestible array of 455 SKUs across eight inscrutable collections. Buried there at the end is
Probably the most notable new Baume & Mercier watch release for 2024 was the ocean tide-tracking Baume & Mercier 10761 Riviera Tideograph. The limited edition of 500 timepieces takes the
One of the most fascinating watch trends of 2024 has been the steady rise of stone dials. Across the industry, and especially at the sub-$3,000 price point, 2024 has seen
This is yet another Chopard Alpine Eagle timepiece that shows how well Chopard can compete with its successful bracelet-based product in what is very much a crowded space of options.
French brand Yema’s Wristmaster Slim is a compelling timepiece collection that offers an uncommon list of features at a very impressive price point. To appreciate the Yema Wristmaster Slim with
When the Parmigiani Tonda PF Sport Chronograph first launched in mid-2023, we here at aBlogtoWatch took it as a sign that the brand’s long-held dark horse status in the luxury
A few years ago, I was working on a project for a pre-owned watch dealer, and its collection was packed with vintage Polo watches by Piaget. I spent an excessive
We may need to accept that the integrated bracelet-style watch is now just another kind of model brands are expected to have in their stables. I don’t exaggerate when I