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Tudor Dives Deep, Louis Vuitton Hunts The Little Guys, And Ulysse Nardin's Swamp Watch

A Blog To Watch Weekly Sep 22, 2023

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Tudor Dives Deep, Louis Vuitton Hunts The Little Guys, And Ulysse Nardin's Swamp Watch

Tudor Dives Deep, Louis Vuitton Hunts The Little Guys, And Ulysse Nardin's Swamp Watch

This week on the aBlogtoWatch Weekly podcast, the regular trio is at it again with the latest news and releases! The guys dive right into Tudor's latest release, the black Pelagos FXD, and the hype surrounding its announcement. Perhaps inevitably, that segues into a broader discussion of Tudor's catalog and product strategy. Then it's on to Apple's new watches, just announced at its latest event; a few questions about the Louis Vuitton Watch Prize, for which 20 semi-finalists were just announced; and this year's GPHG nominees. Then it's on to headier fare, as the team talks about the value of learning about watches you can't afford and will never own. Things wrap up with some new releases and recent reviews. 

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Sep 22, 202301:03:30
Lume Appreciation, More Swifty Fathoms, And A New Space Watch

Lume Appreciation, More Swifty Fathoms, And A New Space Watch

This week on the aBlogtoWatch Weekly podcast, it's another full house as Rick, Ariel, and David, cover the latest from the site and the watch industry. Things start off with a chat about underwater photography and lume shots before a discussion about flipping watches, particularly the Moonswatch. Naturally, things flow into the Swatch x Blancpain Fifty Fathoms (the Swifty Fathoms) and speculation about the next internal affordable Swatch collab (Hamilton Swentura, anyone?). Plus, David's trip to the North with Fortis, Guess the Seiko Price, a recent review, and Hit, Miss, Maybe. Listen below or on the player of your choice.  Grinding Gears: Having Second Thoughts About Not Flipping My MoonSwatch Blancpain X Swatch Bioceramic Scuba Fifty Fathoms Watches Expand On The MoonSwatch Concept Hands-On: Fortis Aims For SSC Space Certification & Tests 13 Stratoliner Watches In Rocket Launch New Release: Seiko Presage, Prospex, Astron, and 5 Sports 110th Anniversary Watches Watch Review: A Closer Look At The Gerald Charles Maestro 8.0 Squelette New Release: Zenith Chronomaster Original Black Tricolor Dial Watch Hands-On Debut: TAG Heuer Carrera Chronosprint x Porsche Watches New Release: Panerai Unveils Five New Navy SEALs Collection Watches We’d love to hear from you with feedback or suggestions for future show topics or guests. Comment below or contact podcasts@ablogtowatch.com. Advertising opportunities are also available.
Sep 15, 202350:59
Swifty Fathoms, The Urwerk Villain Clock, And Shifting Sales Strategies

Swifty Fathoms, The Urwerk Villain Clock, And Shifting Sales Strategies

This week on the aBlogtoWatch Weekly podcast, the crew is back as David continues his recovery from Geneva Watch Days. First up, a discussion of Barbenheimer and a discussion of David's love of short-form documentaries. Shifting back on topic, David discusses some of his favorite watches from Geneva Watch Days. Then, a discussion of the biggest topic of the week: the Swatch x Blancpain collab. Then things get a bit headier with a chat about brands' shifting sales strategy and the potential consequences of that shift. Things wrap up with another round of Hit, Miss, Maybe. And keep an ear out for a special interview at the end, as Ripley chats with Linden Lazaraus from Oliver and Clarke. Listen below or on the player of your choice. Mark Felton Productions | YouTube New Release: HYT Conical Tourbillon Infinity Sapphire Watch Can Swatch rekindle MoonSwatch mania for Blancpain Fifty Fathoms? | WatchPro.com New Release: Armin Strom One Week First Edition Watch H. Moser x MB&F Streamliner Pandamonium For Only Watch 2023 New Release: Jaeger-LeCoultre Spices Up The Polaris Chronograph New Release: Angelus Chronodate Titanium Storm Blue Watch New Release: Duo Of Montblanc Star Legacy Nicolas Rieussec Monopusher Chronograph Watches We’d love to hear from you with feedback or suggestions for future show topics or guests. Comment below or contact podcasts@ablogtowatch.com. Advertising opportunities are also available.
Sep 07, 202301:11:01
 Rolex Opens Up Shop, National Watch Brands, And AP Hipster Nonsense

Rolex Opens Up Shop, National Watch Brands, And AP Hipster Nonsense

This week on the aBlogtoWatch Weekly podcast, the crew is back together as Rick makes his triumphant return! Things start off a bit different, with a discussion of watch brands from Scotland (like anOrdain), Hungary (like Bexei), and the United States (too many to mention). Then it's on to the biggest news of the last week if not of the year (TBD): Rolex buying Bucherer. Then it's on to some exciting new releases from Audemars Piguet (which David describes as "the most repulsively try-hard, trust fund baby, hipster nonsense") and Grand Seiko. Ariel then takes some time to talk about the passing of his friend and the owner of Maurice de Mauriac, Daniel Dreifuss. The gang wraps things up with another round of Hit, Miss, Maybe

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Sep 01, 202301:01:39
Horology Kink, A Tritium Tube Monopoly, And Star Trek Chronometer Testing

Horology Kink, A Tritium Tube Monopoly, And Star Trek Chronometer Testing

This week on the aBlogtoWatch Weekly podcast, Rick has trapped himself in concrete while laying a foundation on his sprawling Scottish estate, so it's just Ariel and David bringing you riveting conversation about the latest in watches. The duo dispenses with headiness and gets right into recent reviews and releases, including watches from TAG Heuer, Ulysse Nardin, and Glashütte Original; one recent review brings about a rather in-depth conversation about tritium tubes! Things wrap up with a discussion of the democratization of higher-end finishing. Listen below or on the player of your choice.

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Aug 25, 202351:25
Tiresome Trends, A Paris Piaget Robbery, And All The New Watches

Tiresome Trends, A Paris Piaget Robbery, And All The New Watches

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 watch industry news. After talking about favorite desserts and where listeners can send David their get-well-soon wishes, the trio kick off the conversation with a chat about Jake’s recent article on watch trends, along with which ones they personally think need to be put to rest. From there, it’s a discussion about watch crime, the recent Piaget robbery in Paris, and why having millions of dollars of merchandise stolen might not actually be such a bad thing for Piaget in the long run. After a quick game of “Guess the Price of the Seiko'' (spoiler alert: everyone is wrong again), it’s a recap of this week’s new releases, along with a rapid fire round of “Hit, Miss, Maybe” that includes new watches from CasioBreitlingNORQAINLonginesOrisHublot, and Hanhart. Listen below or on the podcast player of your choice!

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Aug 17, 202301:01:08
Watchpocalypse, Stealing 1,425 Rolexes, And A Porsche On Your Head

Watchpocalypse, Stealing 1,425 Rolexes, And A Porsche On Your Head

This week on the aBlogtoWatch Weekly podcast, Ariel, Rick, and David are back at it again with another round of the latest watch news! First up is David's featured article on getting your watch stolen...and the hopelessness of trying to recover it. Then they discuss the differences in American and other markets, especially regarding the relationships consumers feel with a brand. After that, it's on to the latest coverage from the site, including Zenith and Porsche Design. Finally, the Hit, Miss, Maybe closing ceremonies! Listen below or on the player of your choice. 


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Grinding Gears: Recovering Your Stolen Watch Shouldn't Be A Hopeless Dream

ARIEL VIEW: In America, relationships matter more than brands | WatchPro.com

Watch Review: Zenith Defy Skyline 41mm Black Ceramic

New Release: Porsche Design Chronograph 1 911 S/T Watch

Hands-On: HYT Moonrunner Supernova Blue Watch

New Release: Vulcain Cricket Nautical Dive Watch

Hands-On: The Halios Seaforth IV, The Latest Edition Of The Microbrand Watch Icon

Hands-On Debut: The Viridescent Bell & Ross BR 05 Chrono Green Steel Watch

Hands-On: Omega Seamaster Diver 300M 75th Anniversary Summer Blue Watch

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Aug 10, 202301:03:21
Genuine Used Watches, Papa And His Mustache, And A MoonSwatch Intervention

Genuine Used Watches, Papa And His Mustache, And A MoonSwatch Intervention

This week on the aBlogtoWatch Weekly podcast, the trio is finally back together, with David returning from his holiday! Things kick off with a long conversation about watches in media and culture and then shift to Ariel's recent Featured Article about CPO watches. Ariel then discloses the dark secrets of the Annual Ernest Hemingway Look-Alike contest he attended in Key West. Then it's on to a slew of new releases from CitizenBreitlingSwatch, and more!

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Aug 03, 202301:09:50
Lonely Watch 2023, Gentapalooza, And The Watch Of Your Childhood Dreams

Lonely Watch 2023, Gentapalooza, And The Watch Of Your Childhood Dreams

This week on the aBlogtoWatch Weekly podcast, David has now gone missing in the Eurasian Steppe, so Ariel and Rick are by their old pal Simon from Escapement24. Things start with more chat about this year's Only Watch catalog, then moves on to Ariel's recent conversation with Evelyne Genta, the wife of watchmaker Gerald Genta. The three then get into some recent releases, including a lively discussion of the retro goodness of the Bulova Jet Star, Yema's take on the integrated bracelet sports watch, and a Cartier Santos-Dumont with a tiny little plane. Rick then offers an update on the Omega auction scandal and the storm that struck La Chaux-de-Fonds. Finally, the crew welcomes Rick's niece Christy for a round of Hit, Miss, Maybe!

Highlights

The ABTW Team Picks Their Favorites From Only Watch 2023
SUPERLATIVE: Celebrating Gérald Genta's Legacy With Evelyne Genta
Bulova Jet Star Watch Revives A 1970s Design And Runs On High-Frequency Quartz
Watch Review: Yema Urban Traveller Series
Hands-On: Cartier Santos-Dumont Micro-Rotor Watch In Stainless Steel
Prosecutors receive criminal filing from Omega as Speedygate scandal escalates |
WatchPro.com
La Chaux-de-Fonds Watchmakers Damaged By Freak Storm | WatchPro.com
Actually Affordable: Casio MRW200H Sports Watch
Hands-On: Fossil Star Wars Stormtrooper Automatic Watch
New Release: Casio G-Shock X Oneness DW5600ONS234 Kentucky Bourbon Watch
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Jul 28, 202301:10:13
Secret Billionaire Watches, Jaeger-LeBlah, and JackGPT

Secret Billionaire Watches, Jaeger-LeBlah, and JackGPT

This week on the aBlogtoWatch Weekly podcast, David is riding a horse through the Eurasian Steppe, so Ariel and Rick are joined once again by their friend Alex, a watchmaker and co-founder of the Fifth Wrist website and co-host of its companion podcast. Bidding opens on the Only Watch catalog, with the guys picking some highlights and offering estimates and insights. Then it's on to new releases and recent reviews, including JLC, TAG Heuer, and Greubel Forsey, plus some summer watches! The guys continue with the now-regular segment, Hit, Miss, Maybe, and wrap up with a new game! Listen below or on the player of your choice. 

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Jul 21, 202356:47
 Watching Watches, "Fun" Watches, And Horological Fuel Tanks

Watching Watches, "Fun" Watches, And Horological Fuel Tanks

This week on the aBlogtoWatch Weekly podcast, Ariel is back for the full show, joined Rick and David with special guest Alex, a watchmaker and co-founder of the Fifth Wrist website and co-host of its companion podcast. Ariel has just wrapped up a trip to Paris with Louis Vuitton and that means another round of aBlogtoWatch Watches Watches! Then it's on to more high-minded chat about power reserves, where the guys set the official acceptable minimum at one weekend. Then it's time for a few new releases and reviews, a chat about so-called "fun" watches, and another few rounds of Hit, Miss, Maybe. Listen below or on the player of your choice.

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Jul 13, 202301:12:15
Sorry–Rolex Not Found, Overripe Strawberries, And A New Game

Sorry–Rolex Not Found, Overripe Strawberries, And A New Game

This week on the aBlogtoWatch Weekly podcast, Ariel is recovering from his LVMH outing, so Rick and David are joined by Alex, a watchmaker and co-founder of the Fifth Wrist website and co-host of its companion podcast. The trio gets right into it with a group tirade on the insurmountable task of finding a specific watch on modern brand sites, much less getting any info on that watch. Then it's on to some new releases, including yet another MoonSwatch, a new racing Tudor, and a rack of Omegas. Then it's on to a round of Hit, Miss, Maybe with some of the other recent reviews and releases. And then Ariel joins! 

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Jul 06, 202301:17:09
A Rolex AD Lawsuit, Whip Watches, And The Citizen GMT

A Rolex AD Lawsuit, Whip Watches, And The Citizen GMT

For this episode of aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Ariel, Rick, and David discuss---You guessed it!---the latest in the wonderful world of watches. First and foremost, Ariel reveals his Indiana Jones cosplay, which devolves into examining the viability of creating a whip watch. After refocusing, they continue on with a discussion of how to make a successful watch and (eventually) parsing the outcome of a recent Rolex AD lawsuit. Then, Ariel shares about his new book about the Casio G-Shock. Finally, the guys discuss some recent releases and reviews, plus a pick from the ABTW Archive!

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Jun 29, 202301:00:13
Indiana Jones, The Patek Waiting Game, And IP Uh-Ohs

Indiana Jones, The Patek Waiting Game, And IP Uh-Ohs

On this episode of aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Ariel, Rick, and David are joined by birds tweeting throughout the show as they discuss the latest in watches. Ariel shares his experience seeing the new Indiana Jones film and how it's a true watch lover's movie, Rick tells us about a disgruntled customer suing over the waitlist, and David confirms how hot Ariel is (according to WatchPro, at least). Then, it's on the upcoming Dubai Watch Week 2023, a Roger Dubuis Lamborghini watch, a new MB&F, and a look back to the Tudor Black Bay GMT. Finally, the guys talk about the Unimatic X South Park watch and its mountainous comment section.

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Jun 23, 202354:21
Auction Trouble, A New Paul Newman, And Paris With Breguet

Auction Trouble, A New Paul Newman, And Paris With Breguet

For this episode of aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Ariel, Rick, and David are joined by Jose Pereztroika of Perezcope. After quickly talking about the role that watches play in the most recent Spiderman movie, our hosts dive into a deep discussion about the latest auction scandal that has captivated the industry, which concerns a rare Omega Speedmaster that sold for a record-breaking sum before it was ultimately discovered that the watch was not entirely authentic. From there, the conversation moves on to the surprise new anniversary-edition Paul Newman Daytona from Rolex, before shifting to the overlap between watch media and events following Ariel’s recent interview with Zach Weiss from Worn & Wound. To wrap up the show, David recaps his recent trip to Paris with Breguet and also offers his insight on the brand’s recently-released Type XX chronograph, which has become a rather passionate talking point within the industry. Listen to this week’s show below or on the podcast player of your choice. Highlights: • First Look: Rolex Revives The ‘Paul Newman’ With A New Le Mans-Inspired Cosmograph Daytona Ref. 126529LN Watch • SUPERLATIVE: The Future Of Watch Shows And Watch Media, With Zach Weiss Of Worn & Wound • Hands-On: The Breguet Type XX Watch Returns To Its Roots We’d love to hear from you with feedback or suggestions for future show topics or guests. Comment below or contact podcasts@ablogtowatch.com. Advertising opportunities are also available.
Jun 18, 202358:07
Oris Swedish Chef, Makin' Copies, And A Fisher-Price Patek

Oris Swedish Chef, Makin' Copies, And A Fisher-Price Patek

This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly David is in Paris with Breguet, leaving Rick and Ariel alone for a dinner date instead of the dinner party for which they so badly long. Ariel starts off with the full rundown of this year's Couture show in Las Vegas, from which he's just returned. The discussion focuses mostly on Citizen, Oris, and Bell & Ross, three brands that showed up in force at the show. Ariel especially dives into an analysis of Citizen and its product strategy. They also wade into the muck that is homage watches, including the obligation luxury brands have in the face of such watches. Plus, a few new watches. Highlights • New Release: The Very Purple Oris Hölstein Edition 2023 Watch • The Citizen NJ015 Automatic "Tsuyosa" Watch Comes To The U.S. Market • Considering An Homage Watch? Here's Some Food For Thought • SUPERLATIVE: The Beauty In Complexity, With Roger Peeters of Hooke & Huygens • Hands-On: A Casual Calatrava, The Patek Philippe 6007G Watch We’d love to hear from you with feedback or suggestions for future show topics or guests. Comment below or contact podcasts@ablogtowatch.com. Advertising opportunities are also available.
Jun 08, 202301:09:13
Thick-Wrist Woes, Sick Aliens, And A Spidey-Watch

Thick-Wrist Woes, Sick Aliens, And A Spidey-Watch

This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly, join Rick, Ariel, and David for another rousing horological huddle. Ariel shares about a few things upcoming for the ABTW team, and then they get into the scorching-hot-button topic of watch sizes (hint: buy what you like and stop complaining). Then, the team jumps on a Seiko press announcement with another round of Guess the Price, followed by random eBay finds including what David describes as a "Montegrappa that made love to an alien with indigestion." Seiko grabs the spotlight again and triggers a discussion of whether Seiko is shooting itself in the foot with its product strategy. Talk then moves to a few new releases and recent reviews, including a discussion on the new APRO Concept Spider-Man. Highlights • 4:52 From The Comments: Smaller Watches Aren’t Going To Hurt You • 30:00 Watch Review: Seiko Prospex SPB333J1 • 32:21 New Release: Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Concept Tourbillon Spider-Man Watch • 42:10 Watch Review: Bulgari Octo Finissimo Skeleton 8 Days In Ultra-Thin Titanium • 50:02 Hands-On: Hanhart Pioneer 417 ES Flyback 39mm & 42mm Watches • 55:45 Hands-On: Panerai Radiomir California PAM01349 Watch In Brunito eSteel We’d love to hear from you with feedback or suggestions for future show topics or guests. Comment below or contact podcasts@ablogtowatch.com. Advertising opportunities are also available.
Jun 01, 202301:04:46
Watchless Watch Events, Rolex' Google Sheets Waiting List, and Pretty Little Boats
May 27, 202356:28
Disassembling In-House Movements, Considering Conglomerate Consolidation, And A Chronograph For Pod People
May 18, 202358:23
Rolex Footing The Industry's Marketing Bill, Casio Starts Tracking You, And Manufacturing Demand The Cartier Way
May 11, 202301:01:02
Rounding Up The WindUp, Comparison Is The Thief Of Joy With The New Rolex Daytona, And Other Stuff And Things
May 05, 202342:19
Zombie Watches, Trademark Troll Troubles, Schrödinger's Watch, And Spoiled Tudors

Zombie Watches, Trademark Troll Troubles, Schrödinger's Watch, And Spoiled Tudors

This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Simon from Escapement24 rounds out the cast! It's back to last week as Ariel is crowned the winner of another round of Guess the Seiko (Price), which evolves into a discussion on video games. Then, the gents chat about our recent Featured Article about the trademark troll that's preventing brands big and small from using the term NATO (for just about everything). With an eye to the upcoming Dubai Watch Week, Rick then has a short chat with Director General of the show, Hind Seddiqi. Things are wrapped with a talk about new watches from Tudor (sort of) and Christopher Ward (that couldn't be discussed for the show but is live now). Plus, Simon shares a true David and Goliath story: An Oris TT1 vs a slate floor tile! Listen below or on the player of your choice.
Highlights
•. Seiko Unveils Astron GPS Solar Resident Evil: Death Island Collaboration Limited Edition Watches
• From the Comments: The NATO Trademark Troll Strikes Again
• Rick chats with Hind Seddiqi, Director General of Dubai Watch Week
• A new Christopher Ward watch that may or may not exist
• Hands-On Debut: Tudor x Rowing Blazers Black Bay Fifty-Eight Collaboration Watch
Apr 27, 202356:10
Collecting In Color, A Watches and Wonders Debacle, and The Continued Ascendancy Of Chinese Watches

Collecting In Color, A Watches and Wonders Debacle, and The Continued Ascendancy Of Chinese Watches

This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly, it's a full house as Ariel, David, and Rick hunker down for some more excellent watch talk with returning guest Sylvain Berneron. Sylvain gives his take on Watches and Wonders 2023 and then shares about his own watch project that he's undertaking as a side project. Then the guys explore the expansion of color use in watches, with insider insight from Sylvain. Rick gets Ariel to talk about a Watches and Wonders 2023 debacle. The team wraps things up with chats about a handful of Franck Muller watches and the impressive work coming from Chinese brands and its implications for the Swiss watch industry. Plus, a teaser for next week's Guess the Seiko Price!

2:18 Sylvain's take on Watches and Wonders 2023 and discusses the development of his own watch

11:18 Ariel's Thoughts: The Wristwatch Dial Colors That Will Dominate In The Years To Come

26:05 Ariel dishes on a Watches and Wonders 2023 debacle...

35:19 5 Standout New Franck Muller Watches From WPHH 2023

44:20 Watch Review: Peacock Climber Tourbillon

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Apr 20, 202301:00:05
Outdoing Patek Philippe's Absurd Advertising, Watches and Wonders 2023 Picks, And Confronting The Robots
Apr 13, 202357:56
Infinite Watch Swag, Rolex Chocolate, Watches and Wonders Favorites, and Audemars Piguet Pays For Your Watch
Apr 06, 202301:02:07
Watches And Wonders Bonus Episode - Did The Rolex Lawyers Release A Watch, Patek Reactions And Ed Joins The Show

Watches And Wonders Bonus Episode - Did The Rolex Lawyers Release A Watch, Patek Reactions And Ed Joins The Show

Listen to further Watches and Wonders coverage.

Rick and Ariel take a tour of the Patek releases

David, Ariel, and Rick have a sit-down chat at the show to mull over what Rolex and others are upto

Ed joins Rick and David at the Bulgari suite to view their latest novelties and talk about which watches would ruin which movies


Enjoy the show


Apr 04, 202340:26
Watches And Wonders :Rolex Hot Takes - Angry Daytona's And Just How Great Were Old Rolex

Watches And Wonders :Rolex Hot Takes - Angry Daytona's And Just How Great Were Old Rolex

Recorded live at Watches And Wonders 2023, Dave and Rick give some hot takes on the new releases from Rolex.

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Mar 28, 202318:31
Guess The Imaginary Seiko, Louis Vuitton Gives Away Free Money, G-Shock vs. Tissot, and Whispering Watchmakers

Guess The Imaginary Seiko, Louis Vuitton Gives Away Free Money, G-Shock vs. Tissot, and Whispering Watchmakers

This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly, the team is getting ready for Watches and Wonders 2023! To alleviate David's disappointment at no new Seikos, the guys play Guess the Imaginary Seiko! Then, Ariel chats with Louis Vuitton Watches CEO Jean Arnault about the LV Watch Prize, plus a string of other chats about some pre-Watches and Wonders releases. Rick also shares his final interview with Mathieu Humair ahead of next week's big show. The team also offers their candidates for what to wear on the first day of WW23. Plus, don't miss the discussions about one-note brands and the indefensible practice of charging more for a larger size of the same watch! Highlights 5:19 Guess the Imaginary Seiko! 9:58 Ariel's talks with LVMH CEO Jean Arnault about the LV Watch Prize (Full interview) 19:45 Pre-Watches and Wonders Releases Doxa CEO Jan Edöcs talks about the new SUB 200T C-Graph II Chronograph First Look: G-Shock Expands Its All-Gold Line With The GMB2100GD-9A Watch 32:40 An(other) interview with Mathieu Humair, CEO of Watches and Wonders Geneva Foundation 47:00 Rick chats with Czapek & Cie CEO Xavier de Roquemaral | The Antarctique Titanium Dark Sector Watch 51:30 Hands-On Debut: Girard-Perregaux Laureato Green Ceramic Aston Martin Edition Watch We’d love to hear from you with feedback or suggestions for future show topics or guests. Comment below or contact podcasts@ablogtowatch.com. Advertising opportunities are also available.  
Mar 23, 202301:03:39
Dude Where's My Watch?, Seiko Theme Songs, Analyzing Louis Vuitton, and What To Wear When You Meet Brand Reps

Dude Where's My Watch?, Seiko Theme Songs, Analyzing Louis Vuitton, and What To Wear When You Meet Brand Reps

This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Ariel has returned from his travels (barely), so the gang's back together again! Since Ariel had a bumpy return from his European escapade, the show starts out with another spot of aBlogtoWatch Watches Watches and a bit of story time about the terror of thinking you've lost a watch. Then it's time for another round (or three) of Guess the Price of the Seiko! Circling back to Ariel's recent trip, he gives us a briefing on the lovely things he saw and learned about at Louis Vuitton---including a deep analysis of the brand's current and future positioning. Rick then shares interviews with Christian Wipfli, the head of Time to Watches, a watch show occurring in Geneva concurrent with Watches and Wonders, and part two of his interview with Mathieu Humair, CEO of Watches and Wonders Geneva Foundation. Plus, David shares his plans for using lasers on a $110,000 watch!

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Mar 16, 202301:09:48
ChatGPT Dropships A Microbrand Watch, Failing To Predict The MoonSwatch Moonshine Gold, And What To Expect At Watches And Wonders

ChatGPT Dropships A Microbrand Watch, Failing To Predict The MoonSwatch Moonshine Gold, And What To Expect At Watches And Wonders

On this week’s episode of aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Ariel is trapped in an airplane over the ocean, so Rick and David are joined once again by Alex from Fifth Wrist Radio. The gents get cracking with a discussion of Jake's recent article on microbrands, finally putting to bed the debate over how to define the word! An hour or so before it was released, the team makes predictions about what the MoonSwatch Moonshine Gold will be, and then follow that up with their reactions to what it actually is. Spoiler alert: they're disappointed! Then, Rick is joined for an interview by Matthieu Humair, the man at the helm of Watches and Wonders, to discuss the upcoming show and what to expect this year. Plus, a few friends of the show chime in with their thoughts on the new MoonSwatch!

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Mar 09, 202301:00:39
The Perils Of Collecting Advice, More Watches & Wonders Predictions, The Return Of Daniel Roth, And Is In-House Actually Good For The Watch Industry?

The Perils Of Collecting Advice, More Watches & Wonders Predictions, The Return Of Daniel Roth, And Is In-House Actually Good For The Watch Industry?

On this week’s episode of aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Ariel, Rick, and David are joined by Sylvain Berneron from Breitling. To kick off the show, it’s a discussion about whether or not watch collecting advice is actually intended to benefit consumers, or if people would just be better off ignoring all of it, and simply buying whatever timepieces they actually enjoy. From there, it’s a discussion of what our hosts think might be unveiled at Watches & Wonders Geneva 2023 from Parmigiani Fleurier, Roger Dubuis, A. Lange Söhne, IWC, Vacheron Constantin, Montblanc, and more. The conversation then turns to whether or not having everything produced in-house is actually good for the greater watch industry, before wrapping up the discussion by talking about the return of Daniel Roth under LVMH, and what we might expect from the brand in the future.

Mar 02, 202357:21
A Tiffany Dial DON Double Red Rolex Daytona, Finding The Bottom Of The Horological Barrel, And Guessing Which Lake Will Inspire Grand Seiko Next

A Tiffany Dial DON Double Red Rolex Daytona, Finding The Bottom Of The Horological Barrel, And Guessing Which Lake Will Inspire Grand Seiko Next

This week on the aBlogtoWatch Weekly podcast, Rick and David replace Ariel with Simon from Escapement24 and Alex from Fifth Wrist Radio. The team dive right in with a discussion of IYKYK watches, and everyone takes issue with the celebration of brands making small changes to existing models and charging an outrageous premium. Then, it's on to another round of Watches and Wonders 2023 prognostication, with three more exhibiting brands. Of course, there's a discussion of new releases and at the top of the pile is a curious piece that looks like a cat. Plus, is Baume and Mercier finally hitting its stride?

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Feb 23, 202358:10
Horological Spam, Triple Wristing, IWC And Daniel Wellington And Seiko Reaction Videos

Horological Spam, Triple Wristing, IWC And Daniel Wellington And Seiko Reaction Videos

This week on the aBlogtoWatch Weekly podcast, Ariel, Rick, and David are joined by inboxes filled with unsolicited email from watch brands. After a brief discussion about princely double wristing, the guys have a discussion about the best way watch brands can and should communicate with its customers (and potential customers), including how brands have shifted marketing tactics and why. Then they dive into another round of predictions for a few of the brands exhibiting at Watches and Wonders 2023, including wishes for Chanel and puzzling over Oris. And since Seiko released a new watch, it's time for another round of Guess the Price. Plus a discussion of Shinola's 10th anniversary!

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Feb 16, 202356:09
A Shedload Of Audemars Piguets, Watches And Wonders 2023 Bathroom Predictions, The Comeback Of The Dress Watch, And NFT Rainbows

A Shedload Of Audemars Piguets, Watches And Wonders 2023 Bathroom Predictions, The Comeback Of The Dress Watch, And NFT Rainbows

This week on the aBlogtoWatch Weekly podcast, Ariel, Rick, and David keep it simple with no guests and but no less lively discussion than you're used to! To kick things off by looking ahead to Watches and Wonders 2023, with predictions for some of the biggest brands and a discussion on how brands decided what to release and when. The gang muses about the comeback of the dress watch, and then gets into the bevy of new releases that have been released in the past week, including a shedload of Audemars Piguets. There's an inevitable discussion of the merit of the Code 11.59, and a question of AP's brand value and how it will manage potentially having two flagship models. Plus, a very special visit from Amir at CODE41 and a question of how much longer we'll have to tolerate rainbow watches!

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Feb 09, 202359:49
The Omega Sighmaster Super Racing, Iced-Out Casios, Fire Island Grail Watches, Jaeger-LeCoultre Honey, And Cristiano Ronaldo Gets A Free Watch

The Omega Sighmaster Super Racing, Iced-Out Casios, Fire Island Grail Watches, Jaeger-LeCoultre Honey, And Cristiano Ronaldo Gets A Free Watch

This week on the aBlogtoWatch Weekly podcast, Ariel, Rick, and David are joined by Alex, a watchmaker and co-founder of the Fifth Wrist website and co-host of its companion podcast. The group wastes no time and starts off with a discussion of the perpetual dissatisfaction of watch enthusiasts by asking whether there's such thing an "Exit Watch," which inevitably evolves into a conversation about the guys' favorite personal watches and Ariel disclosing that he has so many watches, he forgets he owns some of them. Then, the gang has thoughts on CR7's Al-Nasser welcome gift, on the Swiss watch industry's annual financial highlights reel, on Seiko's (and other brands') increasing prices, and on JLC's used watches. There's also a riveting discussion about car clocks, and Omega's new Super Racing Speedmaster gets sighed at. Plus, Ariel finally shares the juicy details on his jacket!

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Feb 02, 202359:10
Rolex's Lawyers Get Bored, The Least Sexy Complication, A National Peanut Butter Day Watch, And The Trouble With Watch Accuracy

Rolex's Lawyers Get Bored, The Least Sexy Complication, A National Peanut Butter Day Watch, And The Trouble With Watch Accuracy

This week on the aBlogtoWatch Weekly podcast, Ariel, Rick, and David are joined by Pete McConvill of the eponymous YouTube channel! Things start out with Ariel seeming to have broken his own rules and made a list; he's quick to reframe the situation as a simple collection of thoughts, not to the exclusion of other thoughts. The conversation touches on why the current market favors wild colors, the merits of reporting movement accuracy, and superfluous complications (plus David discusses samples that have broken during the review process---yikes!). The group discusses whether Rolex was in the right threatening legal action against a tiny British company making a clock for kids and how two very different brands are both making very large amounts of money. On the flip side, a discussion of brands who aren't spending money on themselves with unsurprisingly mediocre results.

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Jan 26, 202357:58
Rolex V Casio Battle Royale, $1m Vintage Reissue With 40,000 Feet Of Water Resistance , Protecting Your Watches From Ninjas, Horological Toyotathon, And Defending The TAG Heuer Solargraph

Rolex V Casio Battle Royale, $1m Vintage Reissue With 40,000 Feet Of Water Resistance , Protecting Your Watches From Ninjas, Horological Toyotathon, And Defending The TAG Heuer Solargraph

This week on the aBlogtoWatch Weekly podcast, Ariel, David, and Rick are joined by Jose Pereztroika of Perezcope! The team talks about three races they hope will stop before they finish: the race to the top (of the grey market), the race to the archives (for reissues), and the race to the bottom (of the ocean). That discussion branches off into vintage watches, auctions, and Jose's favorite release of 2022. Of course, how could Shakira not come up in a watch podcast, so the guys weigh in on whether they'd buy a Rolex or a Casio if they could only have one or the other. And if you can imagine, there were even more Seikos than were discussed last week, though the ones mentioned this week aren't for sale, sadly. The show wraps up with some top picks from LVMH Watch Week. Plus, another round of Guess the Price!

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Jan 19, 202357:32
Rolex Writes A Ransom Note, Assessing Steel Alternatives, Seiko Opens A Shoe Store, And The Bop It Watch

Rolex Writes A Ransom Note, Assessing Steel Alternatives, Seiko Opens A Shoe Store, And The Bop It Watch

This week on the aBlogtoWatch Weekly podcast, the venerable Rick, Ariel, and David are back with a full agenda! The team starts off by spending over 12 minutes discussing how Rolex bungled its first titanium production watch, then segues into discussing two other watch materials, bronze and alumin(i)um. The guys then discuss Omega's cryptic announcement on Instagram, suggesting that whatever it is, it will likely be disappointing and too expensive. Moving along, the staggering number of Seiko releases last year, more musings on Brick Watch Company, and Panerai responds to last week's ABTW Weekly episode. Plus, Ariel and David express admiration for an unexpected brand!

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Jan 12, 202359:57
How Ulysse Nardin Shattered The Mold With The Freak

How Ulysse Nardin Shattered The Mold With The Freak

This special edition of the aBlogtoWatch Weeklypodcast is brought to you by Ulysse Nardin. Rick and David sit down with Jean-Christophe Sabatier, Chief Product Officer at Ulysse Nardin, to talk about the incredible Ulysse Nardin Freak family of watches, how they came to be, and how they changed the watch industry forever. Listen below or on the player of your choice.
Ulysse Nardin is a historic, technologically advanced producer of mechanical luxury watches, headquartered in Le Locle and Neuchatel, Switzerland. The independent watchmaker has made a name for itself through its thousands of award-winning marine chronometers in the past, and through its innovative mechanical watches from the 1980s to date. In 2001, it introduced the Freak, a groundbreaking watch with an orbital movement that laid the groundwork for the unconventional watch designs that are now almost commonplace in the watch industry. Owned by Kering from 2014 until 2022, the brand was recently purchased outright by its management, reemerging as a truly independent brand.
To learn more, please visit the Ulysee Nardin website.
Highlights

0:52 The origin of the Ulysse Nardin Freak
5:20 How the Freak works
9:24 The revolutionary mechanics of the Freak
11:40 The magic of silicium
21:30 The 21-year evolution of the Ulysse Nardin Freak
23:43 Prioritizing engineering and design over marketing
30:00 The importance of being an independent brand
34:22 What's next for Ulysse Nardin

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Jan 08, 202342:53
Is Drax The Destroyer The Next Panerai Ambassador?, Dreaming Of A Left-handed Fuchsia Ceramic Rolex, The Illogic Of Vintage Watches, And Modern Uses For Chronographs

Is Drax The Destroyer The Next Panerai Ambassador?, Dreaming Of A Left-handed Fuchsia Ceramic Rolex, The Illogic Of Vintage Watches, And Modern Uses For Chronographs

This week on the aBlogtoWatch Weekly podcast, your favorite horological trio is back together to ring in 2023 with the first episode of Season 2! First and foremost, Rick admits to losing track of Ryan Reynolds. The team talks about recent movies and tries to figure out whether some watches they've seen on TV and in movies were paid placements or not, discuss the financial realities of owning a large watch brand, and heap criticism on the idea of buying vintage watches while praising the brands that are choosing to service them. Then, Ariel insists we stop being cute and calling complicated watches "smartwatches" and the gang identifies the modern uses for chronographs. Plus, friends of the show pick their favorite news and releases from 2022! Listen below or on the player of your choice.

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Jan 05, 202357:15
Is The MoonSwatch A Gimmicky Cash Grab?, Moser's Artsy Minecraft Watch, The Horological Price Is Right, And The Sexiest Daihatsu

Is The MoonSwatch A Gimmicky Cash Grab?, Moser's Artsy Minecraft Watch, The Horological Price Is Right, And The Sexiest Daihatsu

This week on the aBlogtoWatch Weekly podcast, the gang is back together with a renewed exuberance! After a reminder that yes, aBlogtoWatch does have a Twitter account, they talk about next year's watch shows, gimmicky watch collaborations, and the games brands play games with consumers. If that weren't enough, they try to dissect the logic behind Moser's latest release, play more pricing games with new Seikos while trying to figure out what the heck the brand is doing, and make their picks for who had the best and worst years. Plus, a new boutique and new watches from Chopard and a thrilling discussion about date wheels. Listen below or on the player of your choice.


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aBlogtoWatch launched the first-ever podcast about watches back in 2010 and continues to be the most referenced and respected publication in the world for watch enthusiasts, buyers, and collectors. Today, in addition to the website and social media channels, aBlogtoWatch produces the SUPERLATIVE interview podcast as well as aBlogtoWatch Weekly news podcast. The aBlogtoWatch Weekly podcast features the editors of the timepiece enthusiast publication aBlogtoWatch.com, coming together each week to discuss some of the latest industry stories and hottest new releases.

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Dec 22, 202253:44
Is The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak The Most Iconic Watch?, Sylvester Stallone's Wrist, Rainbowpalooza, And Secret Trips To Switzerland

Is The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak The Most Iconic Watch?, Sylvester Stallone's Wrist, Rainbowpalooza, And Secret Trips To Switzerland

To Follow

This week on the aBlogtoWatch Weekly podcast, it's Ariel who's missing, but David has found his way back to the podcasting booth and rejoins Rick for another raucous chat about the latest in watches. The two are joined by Andrew Morgan from WatchFinder & Co., who immediately disappoints Rick when he shares that he is not a soccer/football fan. The trio dissects the murkiness of calling watches "iconic," has a go at a new brand peddling overpriced watches, and humbly predicts what 2023 may hold. Plus, a slew of rainbow watches, a wildly expensive Credor, and David divulges trade secrets!

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Dec 16, 202256:01
Gaming Rolex's New Pre-Owned Program, Building A Fort Knox For Watches, And The Ascendancy Of Oris

Gaming Rolex's New Pre-Owned Program, Building A Fort Knox For Watches, And The Ascendancy Of Oris

For this week's episode of the aBlogtoWatch Weekly podcast, David got lost on the way to his recording studio, so it's just Ariel and Rick---but they're joined by Simon from Escapement24 and Rob Corder of WatchPro! The horological quartet exhaustively unpack Rolex's pre-owned announcement, lament another massive watch heist, and fret about dropping ceramic watches. Plus, the future of Oris and Chopard's new 5th Avenue boutique!

Highlights

aBlogtoWatch launched the first-ever podcast about watches back in 2010 and continues to be the most referenced and respected publication in the world for watch enthusiasts, buyers, and collectors. Today, in addition to the website and social media channels, aBlogtoWatch produces the SUPERLATIVE interview podcast as well as aBlogtoWatch Weekly news podcast. The aBlogtoWatch Weekly podcast features the editors of the timepiece enthusiast publication aBlogtoWatch.com, coming together each week to discuss some of the latest industry stories and hottest new releases.

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Dec 08, 202255:45
Banging The Gavel On The Rolex Daytona, Hungarian Lampposts Vs Ceramic Watches, Protesting With Birthday Cake, And Chronographs As Surveillance Tools

Banging The Gavel On The Rolex Daytona, Hungarian Lampposts Vs Ceramic Watches, Protesting With Birthday Cake, And Chronographs As Surveillance Tools

On this week's episode of the aBlogtoWatch Weekly podcast, Ariel, Rick, and David are joined once again by Sylvain Berneron, Creative Director at Breitling. The group has it out over brands using auctions to launch new models, diverges from a discussion of the Rolex Daytona to discuss the realities of wear and tear, shares their favorite movie watches, and talks about the practical uses for chronographs. Plus, an update on the ABTW x Raymond Weil project and a new candidate for the best car brand collaboration! Listen below or on the player of your choice.

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         UK Foreign Minister James Cleverly puts Rick off double-wristing

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Dec 01, 202256:35
Bertrand Savary Reveals The Challenges And Rewards Of Being President Of Both Angelus And Arnold & Son

Bertrand Savary Reveals The Challenges And Rewards Of Being President Of Both Angelus And Arnold & Son

This special edition of the aBlogtoWatch Weekly podcast is brought to you by Arnold & Son and Angelus. Rick and David sit down with Bertrand Savary, President of both Arnold & Son and Angelus, to talk about what it's like running two very different watch brands in the upper echelons of watchmaking.

While Angelus and Arnold & Son may seem like vastly different brands, the two have quite a lot in common. They both have rich histories and have recently been reestablished: Angelus traces its roots to 1891 and was rebooted in 2015, while Arnold & Son goes back to 1794 and was reborn in 1998; both have been under the Citizen umbrella since 2013 when the Japanese company acquired them as part of its purchase of movement manufacture La Joux-Perret (which produces the movements for both brands), and they both produce exceptional high-end timepieces in limited numbers. As much as they have in common, though, they also differ greatly. Angelus is defined by its stunning use of skeletonization, open-working, and color to put the mechanics of its watches on full display, as exemplified by the Angelus U51 Diver Tourbillon. Arnold & Son, on the other hand, is regarded for its traditionally styled watches with exceptional horological complications and beautiful displays, such as the Arnold & Son Luna Magna. In 2020, Bertrand Savary became President of these two brands under a single roof, executing at the highest levels of watchmaking.

In this special episode, Savary tells us about how these two unique brands fit under and benefit from the Citizen umbrella and what it's like to manage two distinct brands with a single team. Savary gives insight about how and why Angelus was successfully relaunched with an entirely new look, the trajectory of modern watch design, and what's next for these two luxury brands. Plus, he shares his personal preferences for watches and teases an upcoming release. Listen below or on the podcast player of your choice.

To learn more, please visit the websites of Arnold & Son and Angelus.

Highlights

  • 5:34 How Angelus & Arnold and Son fit into the Citizen family
  • 7:55 Making Arnold & Son watches through the lens of its founder
  • 11:40 Product development and strategy
  • 18:08 How Angelus was relaunched and how it plans to continue its success
  • 23:50 Modern case design and the importance of getting it right
  • 28:06 The best and worst parts of running a watch brand (or two)
  • 32:35 Bertrand shares his own watch preferences
  • 36:23 What's next for Arnold & Son and Angelus
  • 43:01 Takeaways



Nov 27, 202246:07
Envisioning A Rolex x Toyota Corolla Collaboration, Fortis and Swedish Spies In Volvos, The Bund Brigade, And Tom Ford's Face On The Crown Of Your Watch

Envisioning A Rolex x Toyota Corolla Collaboration, Fortis and Swedish Spies In Volvos, The Bund Brigade, And Tom Ford's Face On The Crown Of Your Watch

On this week's edition of aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Ariel, Rick, and David engage in heady discourse for another hour of the latest and greatest in the world of watches. The trio pick apart the divisive automotive watch genre, wonder why a Rolex X Toyota Corolla watch never happened, question the rationale of industry players diversifying their offerings, muse on the merits of expensive watches from fashion brands, and desperately try to tie the World Cup into the conversation. Plus, emotionally satisfying complications, a slew of new watches, the ideal watch for today's tropical Scotsman, and why it's so difficult to be a Swedish spy. Listen below or on your podcast player of choice.


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Nov 24, 202255:51
Fabrizio Buonamassa Pulls Back The Curtain On Bulgari's Design Process And The Remarkable Octo Finissimo

Fabrizio Buonamassa Pulls Back The Curtain On Bulgari's Design Process And The Remarkable Octo Finissimo

This special edition of the aBlogtoWatch Weeklypodcast is brought to you by Bulgari, recorded earlier this year at Geneva Watch Days 2022. Rick and David sit down with Fabrizio Buonamassa, Product Creation Executive Director at Bulgari, to discuss how Bulgari is pushing the limits of watch design through cross-cultural collaboration.

Founded in 1884 by Greek silversmith Sotirio Bulgari, the eponymous Bulgari brand has become synonymous with luxury, with a reputation for stunning jewelry creations and, more recently, exceptional watchmaking. After acquiring the personal brands of Gerald Genta and Daniel Roth in 2000, Bulgari's ascendance in the watch industry was almost guaranteed. Buonamassa joined in 2001, eventually moving into his current role leading the brand's watch design, but it wasn't until 2012---a year after the brand joined the LVMH group---that the Bulgari Octo we know today was introduced. Distinguished by its angular octagonal case, it built off designs from the Gerald Genta brand catalog, and, along with the Serpenticollection, has come to define Bulgari watchmaking. In 2014, though, the brand pushed things further with the Octo Finissimo, an ultrathin hand-wound timepiece that leaned into the original Octo's aesthetic and set the stage for an astonishing string of record-breaking watches and breathtaking collaboration pieces.

In this special episode, Buonamassa builds on the brand's stunning collaborations with Japanese architects Tadao Andoand Kazuyo Sejimato explore how the similarities and differences between Japanese and Italian ideals of design and beauty make for a perfect partnership, and what it's like collaborating with outside designers halfway around the world. Buonamassa goes further, though, musing on the concept of beauty, the emotionality of design, and the challenges and rewards of collaboration. Plus, he compares Italian and Japanese cars, and Rick gets him to reveal his personal design process and his biggest regret. Listen below or on the podcast player of your choice.

To learn more about Bulgari, please visit the brand's website.

Highlights

  • 4:51 Collaborating with Japanese architect Tadao Ando
  • 7:51      Kazuyo Sejima and the chrome Octo Finissimo
  • 12:00 Blending Italian and Japanese ideals of design and beauty
  • 16:00 A obligatory digression into Italian and Japanese car design
  • 19:37 The roots and evolution of modern Italian design
  • 22:50 Bulgari's unique watch design process and how it enabled the creation of the Octo Finissimo
  • 29:20 Buonamassa's personal design process and his biggest regret
Nov 20, 202235:13
When Not To Wear Your Rolex, The Most Limited Watch Ever Made, Tiny Hands, And Celebrating Tourbillonukkah With Free Rainbows And Unicorns

When Not To Wear Your Rolex, The Most Limited Watch Ever Made, Tiny Hands, And Celebrating Tourbillonukkah With Free Rainbows And Unicorns

On this week's edition of aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Ariel, Rick, and David gallivant through this week's latest articles from aBlogtoWatch and the biggest news from the wider watch world.  The team dives into the cutthroat world of watch journalism and the future of watch shows, laments the unlimited string of limited edition watches, and calls out the hypocrisy of watch award shows. Plus, new watches, LVMH demotes the London Stock Exchange, and the unspoken holy trinity of the watch industry is revealed! On a less upbeat note, more watch collections are getting stolen, so keep your watches safe, people! 

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Nov 17, 202256:45
Auction World Shenanigans, The Horrible Truth Behind The New Rolex Deepsea Challenge, Saving The Environment The Watch Industry Way, And The Psychology Of Buying Luxury Watches.

Auction World Shenanigans, The Horrible Truth Behind The New Rolex Deepsea Challenge, Saving The Environment The Watch Industry Way, And The Psychology Of Buying Luxury Watches.

On this week's edition of aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Ariel, Rick, and David spend another delightful hour covering all the latest from the watch world. Listen to hear them go green with a discussion of sustainability efforts in the watch industry (including a drop-in from Oris CEO Rolf Studer), think deep about why people even bother buying luxury watches. Hear about another alarming watch theft, an auction house gets eviscerated on social media, and the horrible truth behind the new titanium Rolex Deepsea Challenge. You can listen below right now or on the podcast player of your choice.


Highlights

3:27 Grinding Gears: Is The Luxury Watch Industry Unsustainable      & Secretive About It?

8:49 aBlogtoWatch Weekly: The Breitling Super Chronomat Origins      And The Brand’s Commitment To A More Sustainable Future

10:10 Oris Unveils Waldenburgerbahn Limited-Edition Watch

21:09 Ariel's Thoughts: The Four Styles Of Luxury Watch Buying

31:44 Good Week Bad Week

           ARCHIELUXURY      Returns Home Only to Find His Watch Collection Stolen

           Horological Dicktionary Takes Down Antiquorum and      Ingenieux on Instagram Stories

47:05 The First All-Titanium Rolex Watch Is Here: Rolex Deepsea      Challenge In RLX Titanium

53:12 https://www.ablogtowatch.com/no-longer-made-seiko-tv-watch-from-1982/

aBlogtoWatch launched the first ever podcast about watches back in 2010 and continues to be the most referenced and respected publications in the world for watch enthusiasts, buyers, and collectors. Today, in addition to the website and social media channels, aBlogtoWatch produces the SUPERLATIVEinterview podcast as well as aBlogtoWatch Weekly news podcast.  The aBlogtoWatch Weekly podcast features the editors of the timepiece enthusiast publication aBlogtoWatch.com, coming together each week to discuss some of the latest industry stories and hottest new releases.

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Nov 10, 202258:24
The Breitling Super Chronomat Origins And The Brand’s Commitment To A More Sustainable Future

The Breitling Super Chronomat Origins And The Brand’s Commitment To A More Sustainable Future

This special episode of aBlogtoWatch Weekly is brought to you by Breitling and its Sustainability Mission Report. Earlier this year during Geneva Watch Days 2022, Rick and David got a chance to sit down with Aurelia Figueroa, the Global Head of Sustainability at Breitling to talk about the new Super Chronomat Origins series and Breitling’s industry-leading commitment to a more sustainable future.

While there is quite a lot of talk within the industry about recycled stainless steel, Breitling found that the actual impact of sourcing its steel alloys was relatively insignificant (less than 1%), while the impact of sourcing gold and diamonds was exponentially higher, despite the fact that these materials make up significantly less volume compared to the amount of stainless steel that the brand uses each year. The new Breitling Chronomat Origins is constructed from 100% fully traceable-to-the-origin gold that comes from ethical mines, along with completely sustainable lab-grown diamonds. Additionally, rather than being secretive to try to maintain a manufacturing advantage, Breitling embraces a model of complete supply chain transparency with the Chronomat Origins series and openly discloses its various suppliers as a way to cultivate more sustainable production within both the watch industry and beyond.

During the conversation, Aurelia offers some insight on some of the things that Breitling has recently been doing to promote a more sustainable future, such as the transition to 100% renewable energy and biogas, plus a commitment to producing zero plastic waste. Additionally, she also sheds some light on the brand’s plans to be using 100% ethically sourced, traceable to the origin gold by 2025 and 100% sustainable and fully traceable lab-grown diamonds by 2024. Actions always speak louder than words, and Breitling is actively taking steps towards a completely sustainable production process, with the latest tangible results being the new Super Chronomat Automatic 38 Origins watch that is made entirely from gold and diamonds that are all ethically sourced and fully traceable to their respective sustainable origins.

Nov 06, 202235:04