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,…

Every field has them, and the watch world is no exception. I am talking about people with strong opinions. Heck, I am one, and I work in an office filled with them. And then there is the comments section on Fratello, social media, forums, and YouTube…all full of people with strong opinions. Now, that wouldn’t…

Adelaide, Australia-based Artem creates some of our favorite high-quality straps. The brand is known for offering sailcloth straps with a rubberized texture. These straps combine leather or rubber with synthetic materials to make a luxury product. Now the Artem HydroFlex presents sportier sailcloth looks and more flexibility. We took a look at the version in…

Sponsored post presented on aBlogtoWatch for an advertiser From now through October 18th, Jaeger-LeCoultre Beverly Hills boutique will celebrate its exceptional heritage in watchmaking precision with a traveling collection of iconic watches highlighting the essential concept of precision. Visitors can see the Duomètre collection, which was entirely revamped in 2024, with three intricately complex models…

As part of the Bell & Ross “Urban” collection, the BR-X5 series represents one of the brand’s more elevated offerings, and it takes the fundamental concept of the BR-05 but renders it with a more intricate case architecture and a superior internal movement. Unlike watches from the Bell & Ross “Instruments” collection, which closely adhere…

When you think of Fortis watches, the first that comes to mind is probably the famous Cosmonaut’s Chronograph. I would agree with that. But if we create a wider context, I would say that the Fortis catalog can be defined by its wide selection of sturdy and modern-looking tool watches. From the Marinemaster to the…