Among our favorite micro-brand releases last year was the novel Amalfi driving watch, from the Dutch brand De Rijke. The watch pairs a simple, distinctive dial with a nifty rotating case construction which Zach Weiss reviewed in full right... -

Swiss independent brand Oris has been on a roll lately with bronze watches, a niche that it has found success in. Over the last several years, the watch industry has embraced bronze as a material for watch cases, and in some instances like these... -

At this point, you should now know the definition of a guilty pleasure. When it comes to watches, the pleasure is picturing yourself wearing something far outside your comfort zone. For me, the Girard-Perregaux Laureato Absolute Wired satisfies me... -

There’s something to be said for a good, versatile watch. Not everyone wants or needs a rugged dive watch with 500 meters of water resistance. In fact, the majority of people don’t. For the average person, you could argue that a more appropriate... -

Sponsored post presented on aBlogtoWatch for advertiser Brent Robillard, AKA Calibre321 on most social platforms, is helping emerging Canadian watch brands gain traction in the market for their well-crafted watches. When Whitby Watch Co. planned the... -

Good news! This morning, Watches & Wonders officially confirmed that there will be a (partly) physical event in Geneva from March 30th to April 5th. I can?t tell you how much I’ve missed these watch shows! It has been far too long since the last... -

We?re pretty big fans of ochs und junior around here for their rigorously simple aesthetic and the highly specific niche they occupy in the independent watch world. Zach wrote about last year?s Calendario Cent?Anni a few weeks ago, and that... -

Like most Dutch people, I?m looking forward to the speed skating events of the 2022 Winter Olympic Games. And especially short-track speed skating on the small rink, because that?s where we, most likely, can harvest a bunch of gold medals. In other... -

One of my favorite film franchises was/is the Lord Of The Rings trilogy. Having never read the books, I was hooked and invested in the story as soon as I watched the first film. I always thought The Two Towers was an incredible film, and I doubted... -

Back in March last year, news broke out that avant-garde watchmaker HYT had filed for bankruptcy and was going out of business. The ultra-niche company from Geneva that was founded in 2012 was hit hard by the pandemic and was forced to shut shop... -

Swiss watch brand Certina is bringing back one of the signature models of its past, the DS-2 from 1968, a watch that became famous for its ultra-robust “Double Security� construction (the movement is encased entirely in an elastic shock absorber... -

Ever since I first got into watches, there have been a few pieces that have always struck me as special. The Rolex Explorer II 16570 is one example. Another is the Omega Seamaster 300 M ref. 2254.50. This is a watch that takes us back to the days of... -

I was not raised Catholic, and I’m not one today. You wouldn’t know that, however, from the guilt that I carry. There are things that I’ve done that simply can’t be undone, and there are watches I’ve worn that surely can’t be unworn.... -

In my opinion, the Roger Dubuis Excalibur watch collection is going to receive a lot more attention from collectors over the next few years. These are current underdogs of value and style, and run the gamut from micro-rotor-based automatic movements... -

The team at aBlogtoWatch is proud to announce Kyle B. of Idaho Falls, USA as the winner of our December 2021 adventure weekend giveaway in Jackson Hole, Wyoming sponsored by NORQAIN! Currently scheduled for early summer 2022, this excursion should... -

Two years ago, Frederique Constant re-introduced its Highlife collection to the market. At its launch, the updated design family revived the spirit of the turn-of-the-millennium collection which shared its name, and like those retro models featured... -

We like to talk about vintage watches a lot within the Fratello team. Though most of what we write about is largely 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 often... -

A few months ago, I sat down with Davide Cerrato, CEO of HYT watches. I’ve known Cerrato through four different positions at watch brands. Only in this role, he is not only in charge of design but of the company as a whole. Less than a year ago,... -

?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,... -