There is no period as visually defined as the 1970s – at least in my mind. It was a benchmark decade for all things experimental, wavy, and technicolored. But beyond the cliched veneer of polyester leisure suits and platform shoes, sunken living rooms, and Cher in Bob Mackie outfits (FYI, I am spiritually guided by…

Over the years, Oris has maintained a tradition of producing limited-edition watches that promote awareness of various environmental conservation efforts around the globe. Often connected to some body of water, past limited-edition pieces have been dedicated to everything from majestic aquatic destinations such as the Great Barrier Reef to slightly less picturesque waterways like the…

What We Know While Oris is best known for its vintage-inspired (think Divers Sixty-Five) and inventive (Kermit the Frog Pro-Pilot X) creations, the brand also shares another passion: making the world we live in a better place. As a part of its sweeping Change for the Better initiative, Oris partnered with the CWSS back in…

Today we’re covering neo-vintage watches generally and including images of a Vacheron Constantin ref. 47101 chronograph in yellow gold available via Hodinkee Private Sales. If you’re interested in this Vacheron, the neo-vintage category, or other hard-to-find watches like this, please reach out to Rich directly at rfordon@hodinkee.com. Oh, neo-vintage. It is nearly impossible to click…

The first thing that struck me about the Furlan Marri Grey Sector Ref. 2145-A watch was how familiar it looks, despite how young the brand is. The “cornes de vache” lugs, Breguet numerals, and sector dial design are all beloved details of famed vintage watches made by some of the oldest watchmakers still in existence…

Another Friday, another Top 5! After last week’s list of skin divers, we are now delving into the world of modern luxury sports watches with integrated bracelets. The category popularized by Audemars Piguet with Gérald Genta’s Royal Oak in the 1970s is still hot today. We have seen a rise in the demand for these…

This week on the aBlogtoWatch Weekly podcast, Ariel, Rick, and David are back at it again with another round of the latest watch news! First up is David’s featured article on getting your watch stolen and the hopelessness of trying to recover it. Then, they discuss the differences between American and other markets, especially regarding…

Lex started this Watches We Just Don’t Get series a few weeks ago with hand-winding perpetual calendars. Now it’s my turn, and I am sure many of you will disagree with me, but it’s about a complication that doesn’t make sense to me on an automatic watch, whether mechanical or Spring Drive. Yes, I’m talking…