Citizen, the world’s largest watchmaker by units sold, celebrates 100 years of excellence with a special anniversary release. Inspired by the original 1924 Citizen pocket watch, this commemorative piece is limited to only 100 examples. The very first, #001 of the Citizen 100th Anniversary Special Limited Edition Pocket Watch, will be auctioned at Sotheby’s, with…

Following the success of the Czapek × Fratello Antarctique Passage de Drake Viridian Green, we knew we wanted to continue working with one of the most exciting brands in Haute Horlogerie. Without further ado, we introduce you to the Czapek × Fratello Promenade Transparencies “Viridian Green,” a watch that proudly celebrates its namesake color. Despite…

It’s finally time to talk about SpaceOne. In fact, it’s far past time. There’s been a wild rise, fall (or rather pause), and rise again of the SpaceOne brand over the last two years, and we haven’t fully covered any of it. And there’s a reason. As a rule, Hodinkee doesn’t cover Kickstarter brands, even…

This week on the SUPERLATIVE Podcast, host and aBlogtoWatch Founder Ariel Adams is joined by Christophe Hoppe, founder of Bausele watches in Australia. They discuss Christophe’s journey from working in the Swiss watch industry to establishing his own brand in Australia while seeking a new life and opportunity. The conversation explores the cultural influences on…

In September 2024, aBlogtoWatch joined Apple in Cupertino for the launch of the Apple Watch Series 10 as well as this new version of the Apple Watch Ultra 2, now available in a black-colored DLC-coated titanium case. While the Apple Watch Series 10 is a new family of Apple Watches for 2024, the Apple Watch…

During Watches and Wonders this year, the world learned about Angelus’s marvelous monopusher chronograph, the Instrument de Vitesse. Now, I must admit, I got a sneak peek of the watch last year. That was the first time I could handle it, and it exceeded my expectations. At the time, one could choose between ebony- and…

Watches can be striking in different ways. The Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Hybris Mechanica Calibre 362 and the Parmigiani Fleurier L’Armoriale Répétition Mystérieuse are striking watches that sound the time on demand. The Bremont Terra Nova 38 “Pink” is a field watch that steps out of its comfort zone with an unexpected, striking pink dial. You’ve seen…

Editor’s Note: Special thanks to the team at Bob’s Watches for providing the images and backstory on this particular watch, without which this article would not have been possible. Among collectors of all stripes (certainly, this phenomenon is not limited only to the watch enthusiast space), there’s a desire to seek out the very first…