I’m in a good mood today; a very good mood indeed. “Why,†you ask" Well, you may have recently noticed my continued love affair with the Swiss masters of avant-garde, URWERK. So when we get wind of a new launch, my happiness levels inevitably...
And just like that we are half way through 2021. This month, we have reviews of IWC?s very new and very important Big Pilot?s Watch 43 and a very quirky vintage-inspired dive watch called the Bulova Oceanographer Devil Diver.
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When I hear Frederique Constant and Austin Healey, one word immediately comes to mind; tradition. Both brands, after all, have collaborated for 17 years and counting, through their Vintage Rally Collection to create Austin Healey racing... -
For a watch brand that has only been available at market for 13 years, Grönefeld has already left a remarkable imprint on the world of independent timepieces. The Dutch ?Horological Brothers,? Tim and Bart Grönefeld, not only carry on their family... -
Tudor returned to watch-industry headlines recently, for good reason, with the unveiling of the latest addition to its popular, “mid-sized†Black Bay 58 collection, the Black Bay Fifty-Eight Bronze, which offers not only the namesake bronze case... -
Start your engines, folks, because it’s time for Wrist Game or Crying Shame! This week, we fire up the TAG Heuer Carrera 1964 from back in 1996. Let’s see if it will hoist champagne on the podium or go out in a DNF. Before we go there… Last... -
Sponsored Post presented on aBlogtoWatch for advertiser CODE41 is back, offering up the fifth edition of its striking and modern X41timepiece. With each iteration of the X41, the brand retains the watch?s core aesthetic but continues to find new and... -
We continue our stroll on memory lane and take a closer look at some of our Watch Strap Review alumni and what they are up to these days. Last month it was Delugs from Singapore. This time, we received a few straps from our friends in Finland,... -
In the history of Japanese art, no other name looms larger than Katsushika Hokusai. Over a career spanning the late 18th and the first half of the 19th century, Hokusai created thousands of ukiyo-e paintings, sketches, and woodblock prints... -
Some brands have been busier in 2021 than others, and of them, few is that more apparent than with Swiss watchmaker Zenith. Launching this year with the Chronomaster A385 Revival, followed quickly by the now-acclaimed Chronomaster Sport, and... -
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This week, CODE41 launches its latest project for the year, which represents the next generation of the popular X41collection. The launch ushers in the fifth edition of the X41 series since its debut in March 2019 ? with... -
Ah, Seiko ? sometimes the Japanese giant can still surprise us. I say that because the newest Seiko 5 Sports field watch truly slipped under the radar. I think it’s worth a quick look. That’s right, Seiko is usually very good these days at... -
Presented in a blue sports material box of distinctly un-Swiss sportiness, the Doxa Sub 300 Carbon has made a splash by being the first carbon cased Sub 300 that isn’t a limited edition. Despite that, the collection continues to offer a wide range... -
G-Shock?s latest release in the MR-G line, which celebrates its 25th anniversary this year, is a watch that is truly fit for a samurai. The MRG-B2000BS-3A, is inspired by Hana-Basara samurai armor, and carries a price tag that will make your... -
The Octo Finissimo, Royal Oak, and Nautilus have made it onto my list of five of the best steel sports watches of all time. Would they make it onto yours" If you?ve experienced any measure of success in life, you?re bound to have considered owning... -
Although heritage has always been a cornerstone of Zenith?s long-running El Primero chronograph series, in recent years the brand has redoubled its commitment to authenticity and historical accuracy for vintage-inspired El Primero models. So far,... -
Our friends in Chicago have remained productive over a tumultuous year, with the release of their Olmstead Matte late last year, and today, they reveal a new limited edition Jackson that is sure to raise a few eyebrows. The new Jackson LE... -
We?re back with another giveaway, and this time it?s a special one. We?ve partnered with some of our favorite brands to give away a package of great summer gear to one lucky winner. The prize package includes:
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Here’s a nice surprise that won’t last long. The Oak & Oscar Jackson Big Eye Chronograph brings back a popular model from the Chicago-based brand with some thoughtful tweaks. It was all the way back in October of 2017 that we first shared news... -