As one of the largest watch companies in the world, Citizen produces an incredibly wide assortment of different models, and it is one of the few brands that creates what I would consider to be thoroughly modern watches that still adhere to a traditional analog display. Additionally, when I say “modern,” I don’t just mean…

This is the battle you knew that was coming. Both RJ and Daan fell in love with Breguet at a get-together late last year. It only took them a few months to add the watches they admired to their collection. And now that they’ve had the time to wear them for a little while, it’s…

This week on the aBlogtoWatch Weekly podcast, David has now gone missing in the Eurasian Steppe, so Ariel and Rick are by their old pal Simon from Escapement24. Things start with more chat about this year’s Only Watch catalog, then moves on to Ariel’s recent conversation with Evelyne Genta, the wife of watchmaker Gerald Genta.…

Enthusiasm for mechanical watches has exploded in recent years. While many have predicted the demise of the mechanical watch, passion for these types of watches has flourished. It hasn’t always been easy, and the entire industry has had to survive the quartz crisis and the smartwatch revolution. Much like any hobby with devout enthusiasts, increased…

Compared to the majority of watch brands that use tritium gas-filled tubes for their luminescence, Ball takes a slightly more premium approach, and rather than just making utilitarian pieces or military-inspired designs, many of Ball’s watches are characterized by a more refined and luxurious overall appearance. That said, Ball watches also generally score big when…

I enjoyed a little road trip from Holland to Tuscany with my better half and son last month. We spent some quality time in Florence. Of course, we visited the Piazza San Giovanni, home to the Cathedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore. My fiance and son were gazing in amazement at the massive green and…

The Tudor Black Bay Fifty-Four is a watch that I have been unwittingly waiting for since my entry into the watchverse. Let me explain because if you know me and have even just an elementary understanding of my taste in watches, then the idea of me wishing for a modern Tudor is, well, the furthest…

As a brand, Oris is hardly a stranger to limited-edition watches, and in addition to its already incredibly diverse standard-production catalog, Oris also frequently creates exclusive variations of its fan-favorite models. While the Hölstein-based brand’s limited edition pieces have been dedicated to everything from bodies of water to environmental initiatives, its latest new release for…