The Neuchâtel-based watchmaker HYT launched into the horological universe some ten years ago with a hydromechanical watch that indicated the time using brightly colored liquids. Then, earlier this year, HYT brought out the impressive Conical Tourbillon Black Eklipse (limited to just eight pieces). Now the brand has introduced its latest watch, the HYT Conical Tourbillon Infinity…

It is no secret that I am a big fan of IWC, both vintage and modern. The IWC “Mark” series of pilot’s watches are some of the best in the business, and I am the lucky owner of an IWC Mark XV, which was my contender for my “go anywhere, do anything” watch. Today, I…

In 2022, Citizen released an interesting vintage-style diving watch collection within the larger Promaster family known casually as the “Fujitsubo Diver,” or the Promaster Mechanical Diver 200m. aBlogtoWatch first debuted news of the Citizen Promaster Mechanical Diver 200m here, and later did a hands-on review of the natural titanium Promaster Mechanical Diver 200m model on…

Frederique Constant is about Swiss craftsmanship within a value-driven price band that can inspire a new, younger clientele to value wristwatches. And with this new creation, the brand invites us into a world of complicated, asymmetric dial designs and some pretty impressive features. The Frederique Constant Classic Power Reserve Big Date Manufacture could very much…

With this year’s Geneva Watch Days well and truly underway, we now have something new from Bvlgari to share. The watchmaking jewelers, as they refer to themselves, add two new models to the Octo Finissimo range. Or, rather, two existing models get rebuilt in a combination of forged carbon and gold. And the result is…

When Oris released the Upcycle Aquis with dials made of melted PET ocean plastic, it was a novel and radical approach to incorporating ocean plastics into a watch. It resulted in unique watches (both conceptually and individually) that have become fan favorites and conversation starters. Now Oris is back with another collaboration, a pair of…

All of us here at aBlogtoWatch are excited to announce Aizaz I. of Wallington, UK as the winner of our Holgar Beige & Gold Sport Automatic watch giveaway. With its unique lugs, finely textured dial, and bold finishing, this will be a stylish and eye-catching companion for almost any occasion! Your continuing role in our…

Since its initial introduction in the summer of 2021, the modern Tissot PRX line has swiftly become one of the cornerstones of affordable watch collecting. Already available in a slew of sizes, materials, colors, and movement options, the PRX line is the gateway drug into the white-hot world of integrated bracelet sports watches for many…