I?m not stretching the truth if I proclaim the self-taught watchmaker Hajime Asaoka to be our collective eye-opener to the allure of Japanese independent wathmaking. At least this was my first look into the quiet world of Japanese Independent...
This month\'s round-up has something for everybody. We are starting with a couple of tool watches from Omega and Rolex. We have an in-depth look at Patek Philippe\'s new Ref. 6119 Calatrava. And we even have a story of a vintage WWII-era Panerai... -
Offering a reminder of every ticking moment from now till eternity (almost), the latest version of the Glashütte Original Senator Excellence Perpetual Calendar comes in a striking new dial color and strap option.
When it comes to the... -
I am an advocate for actually wearing watches, instead of just putting them in a safe or babying them. Recently I noticed that our friend and colleague at Revolution magazine Adam Craniotes using the hashtag #wearyoursh*t and that?s exactly how I... -
I recently had a discussion with a few fellow watch collectors and innocently asked the question, “So, how many watches do you tend to buy a year"†Once I asked, I realized how wildly the answer to such a question could vary from person to... -
We like to talk about vintage watches a lot within the Fratello team. Though most of what we write about is primarily focused on the most recent releases and developments, for many of us, a lot of the fun can be found in the sometimes weird and... -
Editor’s Note: I love dive watches with some character, and reader Henry M. has put together a killer selection of some of the all-time greats. From Doxa to Halios, these three are hard to argue with for a singularly themed collection; well... -
Over the past several years character-themed watches have seen a major resurgence in the enthusiast community, going from kitschy retro throwbacks to genuine fashion statements, and much of the success of these new character watches comes down to... -
Even before I traveled deep into the lands of horology, spotting fake Rolex watches by their ticking sound and jerky jumping seconds hand was one of life?s Universal Truths. This is so ingrained that holding a Rolex up to your ear seemed the default... -
?Watches, Stories, and Gear? is a roundup of our favorite content, watch or otherwise, from around the internet. Here, we support other creators, explore interesting content that inspires us, and put a spotlight on causes we believe in. Oh,... -
Out of Casio?s multitudinous offerings, the G-Shock line always tends to garner the most attention among watch enthusiasts. No question that attention is well-deserved; yet, the über-tough G-Shock?s aesthetics aren?t for everyone. That?s where the... -
The 2021 World Series is in full swing as America’s Pastime takes its place at the top of the United States’ national sports pyramid at the end of October. Tapping into baseball’s historical mystique as well as the star power of its greatest... -
Sponsored post presented on aBlogtoWatch for advertiser Gearing up for its third annual event is LAmicroLUX, which will take place on the weekend of November 6th and 7th, 2021. Following last year?s virtual event, watch enthusiasts, industry... -
I was there for the first one. I watched the second fly off the shelves from afar. And now, as the third ACE × NOMOS Glashütte Club collaboration (and sixth between the retailer and brand overall) starts to make its way to the wrists of soon-to-be... -
Glashütte Original is the quirky cousin within the Swatch Group, allowed to inhabit its own niche, and understandably so. Their Senator collection has old-world charm and strict formality in equal measure, and this time with a dazzling pop of color.... -
A few months ago, almost on a whim, I put my Tudor Pelagos LHD up for sale. More accurately, I posted a photo of it to my IG stories with a half-hearted ?FOR SALE – DM ME? request. This is the bare minimum amount of effort in selling a watch... -
Panerai’s relationship with professional adventurer and explorer Mike Horn spans nearly two decades and encompasses several special-edition watches, most recently 2019’s Submersible Mike Horn Limited Edition – 47mm, which ushered in the... -
The Cyrus Klepcys DICE Chronograph is a lot to take in at once. A sporty design belies a horologically significant ? if not whimsically excessive ? movement that is the brainchild of one of the most prolific watch minds out there. Indies are hotter... -
In May, Lamborghini’s racing division Squadra Corse revealed the new Huracan Super Trofeo EVO2 racing car. Created to compete in all three continental Lamborghini series from the 2022 season, Lamborghini’s newest Super Trofeo model is... -