What We Know Jaeger-LeCoultre is introducing a trio of new Reversos, led by a new stainless steel Reverso Tribute Monoface. With nearly the same case size as the original 1931 Reverso, the new Monoface is a traditional addition to the Reverso collection. Alongside the two-hand Reverso Monoface, Jaeger-LeCoultre has also introduced a Duoface Tourbillon in…

This “The Golden Hour” is the third watch I have reviewed from London-based Mr. Jones Watch with a dial display designed by artist Andy Wilx, including a previous version of The Golden Hour from 2022, and the Mr. Jones Watch The Silent Thief. That watch featured a similar display but with a bird as the focus…

Inspired by vintage Blancpain chronographs from the 1950s, the Air Command is the Swiss manufacturer’s lineup of aviation-themed flyback chronographs. While the collection originally debuted in 2019 as a stainless steel limited edition with a black dial, the collection now includes a quartet of models with blue dials and bezels that are available in two…

It’s been only a few months since Seiko introduced the first Astron GPS Solar Dual-Time Chronographs with the new caliber 5X83. Today, the Japanese brand unveils a quartet of chronographs powered by the same movement. The line is expanding with the standard-production SSH159, SSH161, and SSH163. Additionally, we get a titanium and ceramic limited edition,…

Welcome to this latest installment of Fratello Talks. Today, we are happy to be joined by special guest Benoît Mintiens, the founder and CEO of the avant-garde Belgian watch brand Ressence. In this long-form episode, we learn about Benoît’s origins as an industrial design consultant, how he transitioned into the watch world, and the philosophy…

Do you want to dazzle or be functional? If the first is your goal, creating a unique-looking, complicated watch with equally unique features is the way to go. If you opt for the second, it’s all about sober functionality. When Genus released its first creation in 2019, the GNS1, the small independent brand wanted to…

Not just another fancy coffee table book, Oyster Perpetual Submariner—The Watch That Unlocked The Deep by Nicholas Foulkes is the most revealing look inside the Rolex archives—ever. I’ll admit that when I first heard about the book, my cynicism got the better of me. Rolex, the global flagship of Swiss watchmaking, never reveals its secrets.…

Each of us here at aBlogtoWatch are excited to announce Michael K. of Arlington, USA as the winner of our Praesidus DD-45 “Dirty Dozen” watch giveaway. With a classic World War II-era field watch design and a variety of styles to choose from, it’s a battle-hardened companion for anywhere life takes you! Your ongoing role…