To be a watch writer or really a writer about most subcultures is to have an opinion about nostalgia. Jordan vs. LeBron; Sean Connery’s vs. Daniel Craig’s James Bond; Zeppelin vs. Nirvana; vintage GMT-Master ref. 1675 or modern ref. 126710. These arguments are as much about the eras they represent as they are about their…

Sponsored post presented on aBlogtoWatch for advertiser The histories of Cartier watchmaking and Jaeger-LeCoultre are so intertwined that either of them may not have existed without the other. Louis Cartier, the grandson of Cartier’s founder and the man responsible for many of Cartier’s now-famous watch designs, established a pivotal partnership with French watchmaker Edmond Jaeger…

I love a good “high/low.” Man, do I love it. Jeans, a t-shirt and a gold chronograph (or if I can be greedy, something complicated like a Patek 5004J) and I’m in heaven. Not that I’ll ever own a 5004, but a man can dream. Another one on the list is the Rolex ref. 6263…

The classic Casio G-Shock 5600 series has been produced in a countless variety of different colorways and configurations throughout the years, and in addition to being the silhouette of the very first G-Shock watch from 1983, the fan-favorite 5600 series also frequently serves as the basis for various limited editions and collaborations. As part of…

This week on the Superlative Podcast, host and aBlogtoWatch Founder Ariel Adams is joined by Evelyne Genta, the widow of the legendary watchmaker, Gérald Genta. Mrs. Genta is on the podcast discussing the life and legacy of her late husband’s career, as well as how his name is continuing to be honored today. Ariel and Evelyne…

I find car-themed watches to be a bit of a minefield. One filled with many cringe-worthy attempts at reaching wider sales demographics. But, unlike the logo-stamped quartz wall clock you’ve stared at while waiting for your car to be serviced at the brand dealership—or the matching wrist-sized version the manager wears—some brands simply get it…

Do you ever add spices to your coffee? It’s actually quite a common thing. If it’s something you haven’t tried, you could start with cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom, ginger, cloves, or star anise as a way to spice up your coffee experience. And if you have an adventurous taste, you could test your pallet with cumin,…

It has been nearly a full year since the start of my column Actually Affordable, and before we get into a second year of highlighting standout budget-friendly timepieces, I want to slightly switch up the format. Rather than having each new edition tackle a different category of timepieces (divers, dress watches, chronographs, etc.), each article…