Most watch brands nowadays are part of a conglomerate. Luxury groups such as LVMH, Swatch Group, and Richemont own many of the traditional watch brands. But what about microbrand groups? Chasing economies of scale is equally beneficial for small brands. Huddling together can provide much greater striking power. So will we see more microbrand groups…

In the relatively short amount of time since making its debut appearance a couple of years ago, the Isotope Hydrium series has served as the foundation for a surprisingly diverse assortment of different models that range from purpose-built and utilitarian to whimsical and irreverent. Isotope uses the same core case design for both its Hydrium…

Art is in the eye of the beholder. Is that true for watches too? Yes, your particular taste in watches is highly personal. But what looks nice on the screen of your smartphone and in the shop window might not look so good on your wrist. That’s why I would like to state that the…

Last week, we received word about additional releases from Audemars Piguet. We’ll cover what I think is the most interesting of the bunch with a brief overview of the new Royal Oak “Jumbo” Extra-Thin in BMG and titanium. Among all those words, if you failed to pick out the key piece, it’s the “BMG.” Let’s…

Continuing the expansion of its hit Pelagos FXD line, Tudor has just introduced a new black dial that offers a more traditional look than the three prior models in the line. When the titanium FXD was introduced two years ago, it was met with a mixture of bewilderment and excitement. At once familiar and unique,…

While Ignacio is looking closer at the new Tudor Pelagos FXD “US Navy” in Florida, let me run down the watch for you first. Quite unexpectedly (Tudor knows who to keep a secret, and the media is improving in not breaking embargos), Tudor introduces a new Pelagos FXD. A Tudor US Navy or MilSub-inspired (“Military…

What We Know Tudor released the Pelagos FXD in 2021 as a purpose-built take on its Pelagos dive watch, designed with direct input from France’s Marine Nationale. Today, Tudor has announced the next iteration of the Pelagos FXD, this time inspired by its history of watches made for the United States Navy. Except for the…

Sponsored post presented on aBlogtoWatch advertiser  One of the most popular and enduring designs in the watch space is the integrated bracelet. And it’s not hard to understand why. Sleek, sporty, and, if done right, supremely comfortable, a watch fitted with an integrated bracelet is an easy watch to wear — and fall in love…