Talk to 10 vintage watch enthusiasts, especially around the idea of value, and you’re bound to hear about vintage, pre-1970s Movado. In fact, if you talk watches with me for more than 10 minutes, I am bound to bring the brand up myself. To a small but vocal crowd, vintage Movado offers a combination of…

Most of the time, I have my #TBT stories scheduled weeks, if not months, ahead. I’ve found it easier to follow the plan and not think way too long about what my weekly dose of vintage watch inspiration for you will be. But sometimes, momentarily, inspiration is so strong that I have to put my…

Although Luminox enjoys a strong following within enthusiast circles, the brand has always catered to a much larger segment of the population, and this widespread focus can be observed in the diversity of its modern catalog. Luminox’s various entry-level offerings are frequently spotted on the wrist of everyone from law enforcement and military professionals to…

It’s rarely addressed directly, but it’s commonly accepted that there’s a collective “watch specs checklist” shared among the enthusiast community. Visit nearly any comments section in watch media (including here on ABTW), and you’re likely to see this checklist in action – sentiments like “anything over 39mm is too big,” “40-hour power reserves are antiquated,”…

The Longines Spirit Zulu Time is a fan favorite for good reason. Whether you prefer the 42mm or the 39mm, you get a fantastic daily travel-friendly watch with outstanding finishing that trumps most rivals. With two sizes and many colors already available, we knew the day would come when Longines would add a titanium version.…

What We Know Following last year’s introduction of the Longines Spirit Zulu Time in 39mm, the Swiss brand has added a titanium Zulu Time to its growing GMT lineup. This latest addition is similar to last year’s stainless steel Zulu Time or the limited edition from this very blog, just a little lighter. The Longines…

Right now, the RJ (formerly Romain Jerome) watch brand is in hibernation, but I understand it will be relaunched in some form soon. Romain Jerome is one of the more interesting watchmakers of the last 20 years and before its current “shut down” phase in 2020, the company rebranded from Romain Jerome to “RJ” after…

It shouldn’t be too hard to pick three favorites from all those sub-€10k watches out there, right? However, Thomas and Jorg have already cherry-picked some classics away from me. I also wanted to stay away from the other evergreens and come up with a few more original picks. That’s why it actually took me quite…