We watch collectors come up with “rules” regarding our hobby. For example, “Every watch collection should have a dress watch, a sporty piece, and a beater.” This is the imperative many of us live by. While the former two may not be the cornerstones of my collection, at least not intentionally, I do have a…

The Audrain Newport Concours d’Elegance has become one of the premier automotive events in the United States as it extends the reach of the local Audrain Auto Museum into a multi-day event with a Tour d’Elegance and a stunning concourse event. Set in the picturesque town of Newport, Rhode Island, this celebration of automotive excellence…

Sponsored post presented on aBlogtoWatch for Hublot It’s been two years since the debut of the Hublot Essential Grey series, which, as its name suggests, is a collection of pieces executed in sleek monochromatic gray tones. Following the original Big Bang Unico Essential Grey from 2022 and the Spirit of Big Bang Essential Grey from…

The Horological Society of New York’s award-winning classes are on the road again! HSNY is visiting Toronto on November 2 and 3, 2024, hosted by IWC. HSNY then heads to Miami on November 16 and 17, 2024, hosted by F.P. Journe. Finally, HSNY returns to Los Angeles on November 22 and 23, 2024, also hosted…

When you think of Yema watches, you probably think of vintage-inspired divers, chronographs, and GMTs. But put all your preconceived notions aside for a moment because this new watch is something else. In collaboration with artist and watchmaker Alain Silberstein, the French brand introduces the Marine. It’s a limited edition of 500 pieces that doesn’t…

This week on the SUPERLATIVE Podcast, host and aBlogtoWatch Founder Ariel Adams is joined by Dr. Greg Petronzi Of True Patina. Ariel and Greg begin the show by diving into the cultural obsession with watches and the relationship between watches and other hobbies. Greg, who holds a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology, explores the idea of…

Have you ever heard of Grendizer and Spazer? Grendizer, also known as Goldorak, is a giant monster robot that connects and synchronizes with Spazer, a flying saucer that enables the robot to fly. FYI, the robot and flying saucer are characters in the 1970s Japanese manga and anime series UFO Robot Grendizer. How do I…

Although the idea may seem much newer to some elements of the enthusiast community, the truth is that the watch industry’s trend toward vintage-inspired, heritage-driven reissue watches is nearly as old as the vintage watch collecting phenomenon itself. While vintage luxury watches began to be seriously appreciated and collected in the ‘80s and early ‘90s,…