In recent years, Glashütte Original has favored vibrant and unconventional dial colors for the limited-edition versions of its Seventies Chronograph (such as the “Fusion” and “Plasma” duo that debuted last year in April 2025). However, for the 15th iteration of this popular vintage-inspired model, the German brand has embraced a monochromatic aesthetic that emphasizes crisp […]

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Milan-based UNIMATIC has got me thinking about the modern daylight watch. By that, I mean a timepiece that is designed to look its best when worn outside or during daytime hours. Why does this distinction matter? What makes a watch better to wear during the day than at night? The answer, in my opinion, is […]

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There are plenty of automotive-inspired watches on the market, but relatively few manage to capture the underlying philosophy that makes enthusiast car culture so enduring in the first place. Rather than leaning on overt branding exercises or superficial design references, London-based Stewart Dawson’s new SD 911 approaches the category from a more restrained and mechanical […]

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Integrated bracelet watches have become extremely popular in recent years due to their highly cohesive appearances, but the primary drawback of this style of timepiece is that you are confined to a proprietary strap attachment system that offers limited options (if any) for compatible alternatives. However, for its inaugural release, the London-based brand Palmos has […]

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In this episode of Superlative, aBlogtoWatch founder and our host, Ariel Adams, sits down with Jason Chevrolat, co-founder of Bonniksen, to discuss the philosophy, ambition, and artisanship behind launching a new independent watch brand rooted in traditional watchmaking. Jason shares the story of Bonniksen’s connection to the historic carousel complication, the influence of the Time […]

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Versace Timepieces introduces the Medusa Eclipse for Spring-Summer 2026, a jewelry-driven watch that distills the house’s familiar codes into a compact, highly stylized design built around transparency, luminosity, and the iconic Medusa emblem. The SS26 collection frames the Medusa Eclipse within a broader narrative of tension — between intellect and impulse, archival power and modern […]

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It is easy to be cynical about the Raymond Weil A.R.T. (ART) collection of watches, but there may be a masterpiece hiding in plain sight. The trendiest of trends over the last several years has indeed been so-called “integrated bracelet” watches that have cases and bracelets which are intended to harmoniously blend together. Popularized by […]

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As bad as it may sound, watch collecting these days (especially as an industry professional with an image to uphold) can often feel like a competitive sport. From social media flexing to frequent meetings with brand executives, high-profile influencers, and our distinguished competition in watch media, there’s a constant pressure to not just have new […]

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Swatch Botches “Royal Pop” Launch The biggest headline in the watch world last month was undoubtedly Swatch’s “Royal Pop” collaboration with Audemars Piguet. The speculation (both editorial and financial) began a full week prior to the launch when Swatch began teasing (and then confirmed) the partnership, along with a launch date of May 16. This […]

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In 2025, Paris-based Bell & Ross introduced the BR-X3, the third-generation product to feature a square case with a prominent sapphire crystal and an open-work movement concept. That product was the BR-X3 Tourbillon Micro-Rotor, and it was a limited edition of 25 pieces with a price of approximately $100,000 USD. For 2026, Bell & Ross […]

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For its latest release of 2026, TAG Heuer has unveiled a limited-edition version of the Monaco that celebrates the Swiss brand’s racing heritage with a unique engine-inspired expression of a jumping-hour display. Officially known as the TAG Heuer Monaco Speed 12, the new model pays tribute to the raw power of 12-cylinder engines by reimagining […]

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Doxa diving watches conjure images of subaquatic history. SEALAB Aquanauts pioneering saturation diving techniques in 1969; Stan Waterman aboard the Terrier searching for the Great White shark; and the crew of Jacques Cousteau’s Calypso galavanting around the world’s oceans. Thus, when I found myself in Fort Worth, Texas, to check out the new Doxa SUB […]

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In this episode of aBlogtoWatch Weekly, the gang reunites for another round of semi-organized chaos, fresh off Couture in Las Vegas and ready to unpack what it all means for the watch industry. Rick, Ariel, Ripley, and David dive into the surprising comeback of fashion watch brands like Fossil, Timex, and Movado, and explore how […]

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Timex Atelier (a higher-end line of wristwatches from American brand Timex) is now on to its third product release. This time, a dual set of chronograph watches, available with an automatic mechanical movement or a quartz movement, on a matching bracelet or black rubber strap, is the focus. The watch is called the Timex Atelier […]

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The measure of a good watch is often how it feels when you put it on your wrist. Seeing a timepiece in pictures can help, but the authentic experience of seeing a wristwatch in the real world and attached to your arm is the ultimate validation of whether a product has any personal merit or […]

The post Tsar Bomba Light Matter Review: A Surprisingly Beautiful, Affordable Tonneau-Shaped Sapphire Watch appeared first on aBlogtoWatch.

In 2022, when Atelier Wen first launched its now iconic Perception collection, the watch proved that Chinese craftsmanship could go toe to toe with the best that Switzerland, Japan, and other watchmaking powerhouses had to offer. With its hand-turned guilloché dial and dramatic integrated bracelet design, the watch was an immediate hit. But Atelier Wen […]

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About a year ago, I got a chance to sit down with 1776 Atelier founder Jason Lu. In short, he told me what I hear from a lot of people who start a watch brand: He loves watches, and so he started a brand. There’s obviously more to it than that, and one of the […]

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Independent watchmaking often leans heavily on heritage, but new brand ACIZEM Watches arrives with a different premise: storytelling as the primary design language, using watches not just to tell the time, but also to reflect personal transitions and identity. Founded in Ottawa by designer and artist Éluu Goddiâ, the brand draws deeply from the city’s […]

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There have been many great side effects of watchmaking’s “microbrand era,” but one is the democratization that’s allowed brands to pop up in places not historically associated with watchmaking. For entrepreneurs with good design instincts and who are unafraid to take risks, making niche products can spin up a watch company in ways not previously […]

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When Collectability founder John Reardon and Swiss designer Emmanuel Gueit sat down in Geneva last fall with a single sheet of paper, the result was the Dennison + Collectability 2026 Edition Oblique Collection. It’s a follow-up to their well-received 2025 debut, and in almost every way, it pushes the concept further. The hook here is […]

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B.R.M. timepieces aren’t new, but the French brand remains perpetually under the radar despite the very loud nature of its mostly racetrack-inspired wristwatches. B.R.M (BRM) was around when aBlogtoWatch started in 2007, and little about “Bernard Richard Manufacture” as a brand has changed since then, including the signature look of most of its products. The […]

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In this episode of Superlative, aBlogtoWatch founder and our host, Ariel Adams, sits down with Olof Larsson, co-founder of Aera, to explore the philosophy behind building a modern tool watch brand from the ground up. With decades of experience in the watch industry and a family history in retail, Olof shares how a chance friendship […]

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If you’ve been following AWAKE for any period of time, you’re undoubtedly aware of the brand’s absolutely stunning dials, crafted using the Vietnamese art of Sơn Mài. While AWAKE still utilizes this technique in its new collection, the Sơn Mài – Guilloché Main collection is about much more than just a new dial — it […]

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June 2026 is underway, and with long, warm summer days ahead, we here at aBlogtoWatch are ready to add some warmer, bolder colors to our wardrobes. We’ve paired with Camp to bring some of these charismatic summertime hues to the wrist, as one lucky winner will earn this Camp Fieldtimer Manual Wind watch in a deep, vintage summer […]

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Roger Dubuis continues to leverage the mythology of Arthurian England in its Excalibur product collection with a new women’s watch for 2026. The new model is the reference DBEX1198 Roger Dubuis Excalibur Lady Of The Lady Sylvan Green watch. It is one of two smaller new Excalibur watches for women, and is complemented by the […]

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We here at aBlogtoWatch are pleased to announce Jeremiah H. of East Helena, USA, as the winner of our Edox CO-1 Date Automatic watch giveaway. Featuring bold, ultra-modern diver styling, rugged underwater capability, and a variety of available colorways, it’s a versatile and capable companion for any underwater adventure. We truly appreciate your continuing role […]

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This Versace Greca Logo Aero may be among the first quartz-powered men’s watches I have reviewed from the Versace brand. While I have featured a number of women’s Versace models with quartz movements, I typically select the mechanical versions of Versace men’s watches for the aBlogtoWatch audience. Automatics however, represent only a small number of […]

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Few debates in the watch world have remained as persistent — or as emotionally charged — as sapphire versus Hesalite. For decades, enthusiasts have argued over which material belongs on a true tool watch, particularly one intended for aerospace use. Sapphire offers exceptional scratch resistance and long-term clarity, while Hesalite, the acrylic crystal famously associated […]

The post Barrelhand’s Monolith Tackles The Sapphire vs. Hesalite Debate With A Spaceflight-Focused Solution appeared first on aBlogtoWatch.

When NORQAIN originally debuted the Independence Wild ONE watch collection in 2022, this reddish-burgundy/maroon NORTEQ case material (combined with gray rubber) was one of the debut styles. It was among the rarer versions, as NORQAIN wasn’t quite sure how audiences would react to the almost wine-colored tone of this carbon-blend material. I told NORQAIN that […]

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Compared to other similarly sized watch companies, Formex operates from a unique position within the industry. It is the house brand for the Swiss manufacturer Dexel, which also owns the dial workshop Cadranor and produces components for many of the world’s top luxury marques. Until now, the only parts of a Formex watch that came […]

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