Singapore, the world’s last true independent city-state, has a surprisingly large watch industry. Sure, like most affluent metropolises, there’s a high consumption of watches and other luxury goods. However, Singapore differs in its relatively large concentration of independent watch brands. With ones like Zelos, Boldr, Vario, and more, watch and strap manufacturers in Singapore offer…

If you’ve fallen deep down the rabbit hole of watch enthusiasm — especially for German watches — there’s a decent chance you’ve heard of Ickler cases. For those in the know, Ickler cases are renowned for quality and precision in manufacturing, yet, like most case and component manufacturers, the brand tends to fly under the…

Welcome to a slightly different Sunday Morning Showdown! As Jorg explained last week, at the time of writing this article, the team is deeply buried in work due to Geneva Watch Days. Part of the crew is in Geneva, and I am one of the few safeguarding our home turf. In short, that means I…

Sponsored post presented on aBlogtoWatch for advertiser September is here, the air is crisp, the leaves are starting to change, and that can only mean one thing — it’s time for the Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair and Salon de TE. Since 1966, the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) has been working to…

In 2010, Armin Strom released its first in-house movement-powered watch in the form of the One Week, named so for its seven-day power reserve. More than a dozen years later, the company has revisited and redesigned that seminal model and now presents the Armin Strom One Week First Edition watch at Geneva Watch Days 2023.…

This year, to coincide with Geneva Watch Days 2023, Swiss brand Arnold & Son, known for its elegant dial-side theatrics, is releasing an updated version of its DSTB—Dial-Side True Beat. Arnold & Son is the high-horology, low-volume brand that exists within movement manufacturer La Joux-Perret (which itself exists under the larger Citizen umbrella). Despite the…

Not all watch shows are meant for consumers. Often, the shows attended by big-name brands have a strong focus on the press, retailers, and distributors. Collectors and enthusiasts are left watching from the outside and having to make do with reading the latest news online. Thankfully, there are some shows with a focus on the…

When Seiko revived the Astron name about a decade ago, it reminded many customers of their first-ever quartz-powered wristwatch from 1969, which was also called the Astron. Seiko actually achieved the feat of bringing a quartz-based wristwatch movement to market first, even though it was right at the same time a few other major watch…