Sponsored post presented on aBlogtoWatch for advertiser With its long and illustrious history that stretches back over 130 years, it’s hard to choose just one line that represents Hamilton. From the railroad watches that helped build the American West to ever-futuristic watches like the Ventura that graced the wrists of both Elvis and the Men…

Another Friday, another Top 5! Last week, we took a look at some of the best recent releases with stunning green dials. As of this week, we would love to proudly add the Fratello × Minase M-3 “Nori” Exclusive Edition to that list. Obviously, last week’s article was part of the buildup to that new…

The new Hamilton Khaki Field Expedition takes a popular entry point into mechanical Swiss watchmaking and adds a few features in hopes it’ll live up to its adventurous name. Hamilton also makes a few considered tweaks to the dial and case. While these changes come at a price, the Expedition still makes a case for…

Don’t you love it when watch brands dare to veer off the beaten tracks? We have plenty of middle-of-the-road watches, so something unique is always welcome. Well, we have something like that today. Meet the Arcanaut Arc II D’Arc Matter with a slate composite dial and lume in four color choices. And these aren’t just…

Although he may not be Japan’s most successful racing driver on the international stage, few if any drivers represent the Japanese racing spirit more ardently than Tetsu Ikuzawa. Through the late ‘60s and ‘70s, Ikuzawa was one of the first Japanese drivers to compete in European motor racing, rising to prominence in Formula 3, Formula…

Have you always been interested in the Dutch brand Batavi, but none of its watches have ever convinced you? Well, in that case, the all-new Batavi Atelier might make you pull the trigger this time. Just like the rest of the watches in the brand’s portfolio, the Atelier packs a lot of value for the…

Few dial styles are as evocative and enduring as the classic “panda dial” chronograph. The simple combination of a white (or silver) main dial and black subdials has given rise to some of the most beloved chronograph designs over the years, and it’s an easy way to add a versatile-yet-sporty charm to an otherwise neutral…

Legibility — it’s one of those terms that gets thrown around liberally in the watch world. A good watch should be easily legible. Otherwise, it fails to serve its primary purpose. In particular, tool watches are kept to a high standard here. But how is great legibility achieved in watch design, and what myths surrounding…