The thrill of the chase is often greater than that of the catch. It’s a simple cliche yet one that likely resonates with most watch collectors and enthusiasts. We’ve all been there, spending our evenings scrolling through listings of a very specific or purposefully ambiguous search, hoping to strike gold. As a result of these…

What We Know In 2022, Ressence introduced its simplest and most futuristic-looking design yet – the Type 8. The 42.9mm case featured integrated, almost shrouded lugs and an ultra-simplified take on their traditional orbital time display in a Cobalt blue color. A year later, the Type 8 received a new sage green variant, and both…

This week on the SUPERLATIVE Podcast, host and aBlogtoWatch Founder Ariel Adams is joined once again by VJ Geronimo, CEO of The Americas at Oris. They discuss how watch media, especially podcasts, has been a way for those in the industry to stay updated with what is going on in other segments of the industry…

There’s no escaping luxury. Luxury is everywhere you look. Luxury is the norm. So why is the luxury market as a whole in a slump? Is it the economic situation worldwide? Luxury brands have used the slowdown in China to explain why sales are down, and the results are disappointing. But there might be more…

In the past year, I’ve run into too many watches to count that each remind me of how quickly and completely small affordable brands are chipping away at the fortress of high-end brands and its high walls of trinkets and accoutrements. Not too long ago, a mechanical GMT immediately ate up a few paychecks, a…

The holiday season is upon us, dear Fratelli, and what better time to spoil the watch enthusiast in your life? It has become a long-running tradition for the team to come together and bring you some of our favorite gift ideas for watch enthusiasts every holiday season, and 2024 is no different. Whether they’re seasoned…

Today, we’ll go hands-on with the new Piaget Polo Skeleton Ceramic. This is a modern-looking take on the brand’s entry into the sports-dress category. As we’ll see, the lack of an integrated bracelet and textured dial helps provide this watch with an identity of its own. The current Piaget Polo lineup features many models, including…

If you follow my writing, you know I am an advocate for typography in watch design. It is an often-overlooked element that can make or break a watch. While I was developing my watch, typography designer Samuel Baker appeared on my radar. We ended up collaborating, resulting in a fully tailor-made typeface for my fledgling…