“What do you think of the fair?” Ask any number of watch brand managers and staff members as the aBlogtoWatch team met with them at Watches & Wonders Geneva 2024. It’s not really a fair question because what they really want to know is if we have the same interpretation of the industry event as […] The post Watches & Wonders Geneva 2024 Fair Recap: The Luxury Industry Versus The Watchmaking Industry appeared first on aBlogtoWatch ..read more

Suppose you like manually wound watches, Grand Seiko, and have some money to spare. In that case, 2024 is going to be exciting for you, as the Japanese brand has introduced a new collection within the Evolution 9 range with a lovely new mechanical movement. The new movement is the caliber 9SA4, and the two […] The post Hands-On: Grand Seiko Evolution 9 ‘White Birch’ SLGW002 and SLGW003 Watches appeared first on aBlogtoWatch ..read more

Dual-time watches aren’t a new concept for Cartier. In the past, we’ve seen the handy complication on the Tank, Tonneau, and even the Ballon Bleu. However, this year marks the first time Cartier has added it to the revamped Santos de Cartier collection. Adding an extra time zone to the dial feels like a perfectly […] The post Hands-On: Cartier Santos De Cartier Dual-Time Watch appeared first on aBlogtoWatch ..read more

A curious thing happened at Watches & Wonders Geneva 2024: I found myself attracted to multiple watches that were probably originally intended to be worn by women. There is nothing inherently wrong with this, of course, but it isn’t a common sentiment I experience after such a luxury watch trade fair. In fact, the opposite […] The post Hands-On: Chanel J12 White Star Couture Watch With Diamond Siding appeared first on aBlogtoWatch ..read more

This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Rick is joined by David Bredan and Rob Nudds! It’s a post-Watches and Wonders 2024 extravaganza as the trio tackle the biggest news and releases from the show. First, David and Rob give their takes on the show and the “pirate” shows that take place at the same time. Then, it’s quickly […] The post ABTWW: Watches, Wonders, And Geneva appeared first on aBlogtoWatch ..read more

If you’re in the market for a watch that can stand up to outdoor adventures, from scrambling up mountainsides to diving into cenotes, the fact is that just about any modern watch will do the job and stand up to a lot more abuse than we give them credit for. That said, there’s no denying […] The post Watch Review: Archimede Outdoor Protect 39 Black Forest appeared first on aBlogtoWatch ..read more

Unveiled this year as one of the standout novelties from Watches & Wonders Geneva 2024, the A. Lange & Söhne Datograph Perpetual Tourbillon Honeygold “Lumen” is essentially all of the coolest and most exclusive features from the German manufacturer’s catalog, rolled together and combined into one seriously fantastic watch. Only Lange could release a new […] The post Hands-On: A. Lange & Söhne Datograph Perpetual Tourbillon Honeygold ‘Lumen’ Watch appeared first on aBlogtoWatch ..read more

When it comes to accurately re-created vintage-style watches at a circa-$1,000 price point, Nivada Grenchen may well be in a league of its own, these days. Over the past few years, the brand has built up an impressive catalog of affordable, faithfully recreated pieces from its own vintage archives, but perhaps none of these models […] The post Hands-On Debut: Nivada Grenchen F77 Stone Dial Watches appeared first on aBlogtoWatch ..read more

“Hi, Barbie!” is the first thing I said when I opened the Longines box that landed on my doorstep last week. Hot pink, horses, and sparkles; how could I not think of last year’s blockbuster movie that’s permeated the zeitgeist? But enough about plastic dolls and cinema, we’re here to discuss the brand new Longines […] The post Hands-On Debut: Longines Mini DolceVita Kentucky Derby 150th Anniversary Limited-Edition Watch appeared first on aBlogtoWatch ..read more

The world timer is nearly synonymous with Patek Philippe. The brand didn’t invent the complication, and it’s not the only one to do it today, but at least in the world of high-end watches, Patek Philippe is regarded as doing it best. The Patek Philippe World Time goes back to the very first such model, […] The post Hands-On: Patek Philippe 5330G World Time Date appeared first on aBlogtoWatch ..read more