Patek Philippe is not only renowned for sophisticated annual calendars, but the brand actually invented this useful complication. While wristwatches with perpetual calendars had been around for decades, it wasn’t until 1996 that the Geneva-based...
This week on the SUPERLATIVE podcast, our host and aBlogtoWatch Founder Ariel Adams is joined by author, journalist, and editor, Nicholas Foulkes. To start the show, the two begin by discussing the North American watch market as well as what makes... -
Chopard expanded their Alpine Eagle collection in big ways this year, with the introduction of the new high-beat Cadence that gets a full titanium case and bracelet, and they?ve finally given the watch one of their lovely L.U.C calibers. This... -
For Watches & Wonders in 2023, Patek Philippe has leaned all the way in with a full seventeen new releases. Crunching the numbers, that?s more than 10% of their current catalog released in the last 24 hours. Among this whirlwind of lineup additions... -
Loads of diamonds, sapphire, ceramic, and carbon fiber cases in all shapes, colors, and (XXL) sizes. Yes, Hublot once again delivered. For Hublot, extravagance is a part of everyday life. The everyday life of the fashion-conscious big spenders who... -
Spiritual successor of the Vacheron Constantin 222, the Overseas has been the brand?s flagship sports watch since 1996. Despite being overshadowed throughout its adolescence by watches like the Royal Oak and Nautilus, the Overseas has matured into a... -
The intricate nature of the Chopard Alpine Eagle 41 charmed me the day it was released and was one of the first subjects of my now-defunct YouTube channel Wristwatchism. It was actually the first time I had a ?10,000 watch as a house guest for a... -
Named for famed Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont, the Cartier Santos-Dumont was first introduced in 1904. It was designed specifically for Santos-Dumont by Louis Cartier, a personal friend of the pilot. It is still considered the first... -
Does the TAG Heuer Carrera really need an introduction" Well, I suppose to be thorough. One of the iconic motorsport chronographs, it was launched in 1963, deftly combining the sleekness and excitement of the sport that inspired it. While... -
Originally launched in 2012, the Tudor Black Bay collection is the brand?s lineup of vintage-inspired dive watches that pay tribute to the iconic models from the brand?s history. While retro styling has always been a feature of the Black Bay... -
Change is hard, as they say. Particularly when the thing that requires it, wasn?t exactly broken in the first place. Rolex has found themselves in a near impossible situation of updating the near universally lauded 1165XX generation of the... -
While the original Patek Philippe Aquanaut first made an appearance in 1997 as a more casual and youthful interpretation of the brand?s classic sports watch, the Aquanaut Luce is a more recent addition, having only just joined the catalog in 2004.... -
Forget about tool watches, retro styling, and refined elegance. It?s Friday, and the weekend is upon us! It’s time to dress up, let your hair down, and hit the club. It?s your time to shine. You best do it with a big dose of flamboyance. For... -
The Mille Miglia is still around. I know it seems like Chopard is all L.U.C. and Alpine Eagle these days, but I promise the Mille Migliaâ€â€which commemorates the legendary Italian road race of the same nameâ€â€is very much alive and well. Every year,... -
Sponsored post presented on aBlogtoWatch for advertiser In an era of environmental change and diversifying values, Citizen aims to offer an even more enjoyable experience of time to more people around the world. As part of these efforts, Citizen has... -
Bell & Ross has expanded their offering of GMT equipped watches at this year?s Watches & Wonders with the BR 03-93 GMT Blue. A GMT complication is perhaps the most natural additional feature for a watch that?s so tied to aviation. The iconic... -
It is hard not to love a man who won’t stop doing the work he loves. Jean-Claude Biver’s close family members might have liked the accomplished patriarch to peacefully retire and enjoy his septuagenarian years engaged in quiet hobbies and... -
For 2023, Piaget has unlocked an unprecedented challenge to create the first mechanical perpetual calendar watch for the Polo collection. This newest Piaget Polo model boasts a 4mm-thin 1255P caliber to power a triple calendar correct until the year... -
Chanel sets the stage for a flying minute tourbillon on the latest execution of the Monsieur de Chanel with a stunning meteorite, partially open-worked dial. At the center of the dial, too, is a magnificent lion’s head to indicate the seconds.... -