This week on the SUPERLATIVE Podcast, host and aBlogtoWatch founder Ariel Adams is joined by independent watch designer Max Resnick. The two begin the show talking about the intricacies of watch design, the importance of consumer reactions, and the role of beauty in luxury timepieces. They discuss the challenges of innovation in established brands while…

As a die-hard collector of vintage watches, I’ve grown to appreciate the right accessories to pair with my treasured pieces. Straps are a great option, and we’ve devoted plenty of articles to reviewing them. However, an appropriate bracelet is the chef’s kiss. The problem is that authentic bracelets are difficult to find and are often…

The noise is deafening, the heat is stifling. I’m sunburned and not properly hydrated. This is because I’m in motorsport heaven, at the practice session of the Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix. I am also attempting to remain composed, sane, and act more like a journalist than a fanboy. As you may have read in…

What We Know Around the corner from Musée Picasso in Paris’ third arrondissement, you’ll spot what Arthur Gerbi, president of Merci, calls “the most photographed Fiat 500 in the world.” Just beyond that 499 cc, 18 horsepower machine lies Merci Paris, the retailer, gallery, studio, restaurant, and since 2017, a watch creator. Fans of Hodinkee…

For Ryan LeClair, founder of Makoto Watch Company, building a watch brand took shape in the aftermath of personal upheaval. After spending 15 years running a furniture business, a life-altering trip to Japan following his wife’s cancer diagnosis and the passing of his father set him on a new path. Immersed in Japan’s culture, beauty,…

Recently, I dug deep into the design of a watch near and dear to many people at Hodinkee, the Rolex “John Mayer” Daytona, and its return as the “John Mayer 2.0.” It’s a hell of a watch, to be sure, and a loud one. However, you’ll notice that, out of the eight new or newly…

The Omega Speedmaster is a great watch. That’s probably not a controversial statement. But is it a great first Swiss watch for those looking to start their way along the winding path of their horological journey? After some reflection on mine, I’d say it is. Let me explain why. The Omega Speedmaster is an icon.…

What We Know One of the biggest hits of Watches and Wonders 2024 was the one/two punch of some new Zenith divers. One diver – the Defy Extreme Diver – had a distinctly modern flair with modern measurements to boot. The other – the Defy Revival Diver – played off the vintage ref. A3648 aesthetic…