The allure of searching vintage and antique shops is strong for me. There is something about the appreciation for things from the past that resonates. Recently, on a trip to one such shop, I discovered a vintage Oris watch in an old suitcase. I saw it glistening inside the morass of trinkets and discarded objects…

This is a new 2024 limited-edition version of the latest iteration of the now-iconic Victorinox I.N.O.X (INOX) Automatic watch. It features a Swiss Made automatic movement, an updated dial design, and a well-proportioned 41mm-wide case made from a black carbon composite material. 2024 has seen a slew of new INOX models (including at least nine…

It’s Sunday morning, and you all know what that means. Yes, it’s time for a cup of coffee and another installment of Sunday Morning Showdown! This week’s battle is all about the First Omega in Space. The big question is: which one do you like better? Jorg will make a case for the first-generation Speedmaster…

This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Rick is joined by Ariel and David, while Ripley is conspicuously absent, and the three muse about his whereabouts. He’s visiting a brand we’ve never worked with, in a country he’s never visited. Maybe the mystery will be solved next week. Meanwhile, the remaining trio get right to it with a…

This new Chopard LUC (L.U.C) watch has a striking resemblance to the original Chopard LUC watches, and that isn’t an accident. This svelte and stunning petite-sized yellow-gold Chopard limited-edition luxury timepiece is meant to help celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Chopard LUC family, which is a higher-end classification of Chopard timepieces with movements produced…

As an admittedly vain man, I understand the wristwatch as more than an instrument, embracing its jewelry-like presence. After all, the adage that men are not allowed to wear any other jewelry still rings true, especially when your partner catches another order confirmation pinging on your phone. But to me, functionality is still king, including…

Girard-Perregaux has a history spanning over two centuries, and longevity justifies calling the brand a heavyweight watchmaker. “GP” might be in the shadow of “AP” and “VC,” but it more than deserves a light shining on it. There’s a long history of remarkable and unique complications, like the tourbillon with three gold bridges, and then…

Whenever I’m asked to explain Richard Mille to someone, I often describe the brand as the horological equivalent of a supercar manufacturer. Just like many of today’s supercars, Richard Mille’s watches are breathtakingly expensive, and rather than aiming to be classically luxurious creations, the Swiss brand’s models are performance-oriented offerings that showcase high-tech materials and…