While dive watches were originally created as purpose-built underwater timekeeping tools, the genre has since transcended its utilitarian roots, and you can now find a wide assortment of luxury-oriented dive watches that pair ample levels of water resistance with gem-set cases and dials crafted from an assortment of different exotic materials. For its latest release…

This week on the Superlative Podcast, host and aBlogtoWatch Founder Ariel Adams is joined by Andrew Perez from Astor+Banks. To start the show, Ariel and Andrew talk about the different classifications given to watch brands and why Andrew feels that the term “microbrand” is fitting for Astor+Banks. Ariel asks about Andrew’s initial inspirations for starting…

Each week, we present a selection of our favorite watches from the pre-owned side of our collection. We photograph each one so that you get a closer look at what makes these watches so special. This week, we have a shining example of a five-digit Rolex Submariner, a big and burly Royal Oak, a dive-ready…

The Venezianico Nereide Aureo is the latest release from the small Venetian brand. It’s also a dive watch with interesting materials and processes that come together at an affordable price. Let’s check out this intriguingly colored watch. We’ve looked at several Venezianico watches on Fratello and have been impressed with them. Today’s Nereide Aureo uses…

By now, you are probably aware that Christopher Ward is hard to beat in terms of affordable luxury watches. One of the brand’s most popular series is the C63 Sealander, and within it, the GMT models are particularly in demand. We never reviewed the watch, so it was about time that we did. But not…

Every year, the world’s most daring athletes compete in the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series, jumping from heights of up to 27 meters in a spectacular display of skill and pure adrenaline. Swiss watchmaker Mido began partnering with the international series, which is held in eight different locations worldwide, in 2019. During the 2021…

Squale is a brand that holds a warm spot in my heart. I sold Squale watches when I worked at Amsterdam Watch Company. I was involved in the marketing of a limited edition back then, and I have gotten to know the team. It is one of those sympathetic smaller companies that rely on personal…

What happens if you elongate the design of a G-Shock “Square”? You get the new GD-B500 series. No, I’m just kidding. That’s an unfair and cheeky observation. However, the G-Shock Square is an immediate association as it is such an iconic silhouette. As a result, it’s tempting to compare any square or rectangular digital watch…