This week on the SUPERLATIVE Podcast, host and aBlogtoWatch founder Ariel Adams is joined by Hamza Masood, the Business Development Manager at Watch Charts. Ariel and Hamza start by discussing the intricacies of the watch market, focusing on the role of WatchCharts in providing data transparency and insights for collectors. They explore the challenges of…

Today, we’ll briefly examine two new Certina DS-1 Big Date Collection variants. While we’ve typically covered some of Certina’s sportier watches here on Fratello, it’s important to remember that models like the DS-1 form the foundation for a brand. Watch nerds aside, pieces like this sell in large numbers. The DS-1 Big Date was introduced…

Earlier this week, Louis Vuitton announced their most recent automata, and there’s no arguing that these watches represent a niché within a niché within a niché of watchmaking. Incredibly expensive, often completely impractical for telling the time, and with a focus on mechanical and artistic craft, they’re anything but daily wear watches. In fact, 99.9999…

At Watches & Wonders 2025, Nomos decided to loosen its collar a bit and have some fun. The result? The Club Sport Neomatik Worldtimer — a worldtime complication dropped into its sportiest, most laid-back line. And to really hammer home the vibe shift, it didn’t just release one or two models — it dropped eight of…

Citizen has updated one of its most popular Promaster Eco-Drive diver models. The BN0150-10E becomes BN1024-01E and has been updated in almost all areas—it’s bigger, goes deeper, is stronger, lasts longer, and is now suitable for professional use. Let’s dive into the details! For over 35 years, Promaster has stood for functionality and professional use.…

May 2025 is here at last, and as late spring temperatures continue to rise, our minds turn to adventure in the great outdoors. Planning a memorable excursion through nature can be a struggle, though, and aBlogtoWatch is here to help with an incredible adventure for two through Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming. We’ve partnered…

Manufacturers of ebauche watch movements have a major impact on the watch industry. They might not be the sexiest of companies, but their decisions directly determine what new watches we can expect to see from brands. When Miyota recently announced a flyer GMT caliber (Caliber 9075), we soon saw a flurry of new affordable flyer…

Regardless of your opinion on the brand, there’s bound to be a Rolex out there for just about anyone. The brand’s back catalog is vast and full of brilliant references. On today’s episode of Fratello Talks, we’re each picking three of our all-time favorites. Nacho, Thomas, and Lex have done some research, but little to no…