This weekend was all about the gold as Brad Pitt and Chris Paul stepped out into the limelight on opposite sides of the planet wearing one of the toughest watches to find on said planet: The Vacheron Constantin 222. The 222 is a relic of the ’70s Vacheron past (produced at the tail end of…

Around this time last year, Zodiac released several watches that could contend for “Summer Watch of 2022.” Whether it was the white-and-blue-bezel Super Sea Wolf or the titanium Super Sea Wolf Professional, the watches used splashes (not just pops) of color to lean into a fun summer vibe. This year, Zodiac is at it again.…

This week on the Superlative Podcast, host and aBlogtoWatch Founder Ariel Adams is joined by the Managing Director and current owner of Chronoswiss, Oliver Ebstein. To start the show, Ariel and Oliver begin by talking about the joys of getting to work in the watch industry, and they dive into how Chronoswiss decides as a…

In 2022, Zodiac released the first ceramic version of its Super Sea Wolf watch that aBlogtoWatch covered hands-on here. That watch features a black ceramic case, and now, in 2023, Zodiac has come back with a white ceramic case, in a few versions with bright summer colors. I must clarify what a ceramic case means…

Have you ever glimpsed a flash of brilliance, a burst of color that seems to dance in tandem with your every move? A sight that makes you stop, tilt your head, and wonder, “How on earth is that possible?” Welcome to the world of Louis Moinet’s Art-Tech tourbillon. But this ain’t no simple disco-fever glitter…

What watch do you take with you on your summer vacation? I know which one I will be wearing for two weeks straight. It’s going to be my Oris × Momotaro Divers Sixty-Five Special Edition on a tropic strap from the Fratello collection. But when I saw the powerful-looking black and white Breitling Endurance Pro…

Our niche segment of the Internet is chock full of technical articles, passionate journals, and lively forums dedicated to the nuances of mechanical watches, but few mechanisms are talked about with as little enthusiasm as the power reserve indicator. Despite the slow and measured output of power being absolutely essential for mechanical watches, it is…

In this installment of Pre-Owned Spotlight, I’m going shopping for a vintage dress watch from the Holy Trinity. I know vintage is not for everybody, but a dress watch is a particularly good gateway into this realm. It is also the most “affordable” way to own a watch from the Big Three, especially if you…