This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Rick is joined by Ariel, David, and Ripley (is Ripley sipping Scotch?) on U.S. Election Day. The subject of watches is more of a balm than surveying the political landscape, alas. Ripley is happy that he can now wear his Mondaine Stop-to-Go watch since most U.S. states have “fallen back” to…

It’s been about five years since German watchmaker Glashütte Original introduced the SeaQ dive watch collection, inspired by the 1969 Spezimatic Type RP TS 200 watch made during the company’s Glashütter Uhrenbetriebe (GUB) era. As is customary with any newer range, the brand spent the next few years expanding the SeaQ lineup, including adding a…

The world of microbrands can be weird. The industry’s logic only applies to some of these brands. What should not work does, and what is supposed to be a hit is often a flop. But it’s also a wonderful world because exceptional timepieces like the Albishorn Type 10 are occasionally released. When a genuinely exceptional…

We are back with another installment of Back to Basics, the series aimed at newcomers to our beloved hobby. This time, we focus on watch etiquette. What are the rules of engagement when it comes to watches? Of course, you can do whatever you like. Rules are there to be broken, right? Still, it is…

The Horological Society of New York (HSNY), America’s oldest watchmaking guild, founded in 1866, will hold its 159th anniversary Gala on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at the iconic Plaza Hotel in New York City. This milestone event will bring together top watch brands, horology enthusiasts, industry leaders, and collectors to celebrate the Society’s rich history…

Collaborations between watch brands and online media titles are nothing new. However, many are expensive premium products. Worn & Wound, which often focuses on affordable watches and independent brands, works with watch companies to create fun, credible limited editions. The latest results of these efforts are the new Timex × Worn & Wound WW75 V3…

“Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known.” Carl Sagan’s immortal words invite us to stare into the vast abyss of space, allowing our imagination to travel to distant galaxies, past black holes and nebulae, and ponder the incredible wonders that await. The unfathomable reaches of the universe have captivated humanity since time immemorial, inspiring…

Every year at the Théâtre du Léman in Geneva, the watch world comes together to celebrate the best horological creations it has to offer. This year marks the 24th GPHG awards ceremony, and many impressive timepieces are in the running. We looked at the nominated watches in the different categories and picked our favorites. Whether they will…