While it may not generate the excitement of some of the splashier releases this year, Bell & Ross has just announced a subtle but meaningful update to its classic BR 03 collection. With eight new models, B&R announces the sizing down of perhaps its most recognizable watch, from 42mm to 41mm. We got a chance…

This week on the aBlogtoWatch Weekly podcast, the crew is back as David continues his recovery from Geneva Watch Days. First up, a discussion of Barbenheimer and David’s love of short-form documentaries. Shifting back on topic, David reveals some of his favorite watches from Geneva Watch Days. Then, there’s talk of the biggest topic of…

Once again, we covered Geneva Watch Days this year, and what a show it was! I had two intense days there filled with big impressions from small brands. And within the barrage of glamour from these contemporary grails, some impressions remain on my wrist. Should I leave it unwashed for luck? I was unhappy last…

I find it slightly amazing how Audemars Piguet is capable of producing a seemingly endless barrage of different iterations of the Royal Oak each year. Given that the Royal Oak is a legitimate horological icon, the brand can’t really alter its core design all that much, and even the similarly styled Offshore range exists as…

This certainly won’t be my last article about vintage Grand Seiko on Fratello, but it does represent a milestone. The Grand Seiko 44GS is easily my favorite vintage reference from the brand and one that definitely belongs in any collection. This is a landmark piece with highly unique styling and world-beating finishing. I couldn’t be…

If intricately finished, nature-inspired dials are your thing then it’s a given that you’re into Grand Seiko. Now, if you also so happen to be into katanas (or Japanese swords) then you’re in for a double treat because the good folks over in Japan recently released a trio of U.S. exclusive watches that I think…

Sponsored post presented on aBlogtoWatch by advertiser Dutch watchmaker Batavi is back with its latest creation, the Batavi Atelier. Renowned for its use of color and texture, including in its Geograaf and Architect models, the brand has once again achieved a compelling series of watches that is at once refined and edgy, with an intriguing…

​Hodinkee  ​Read More