Whenever I think of James Bond — any version of him — I don’t think about the watches he wears. Instead, I think about the watch that Ian Fleming was known to have worn, the Rolex Explorer ref. 1016. To me, the 1016 exemplifies versatility in an everyday watch. It was capable, small, and elegant. […]

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  Sponsored post presented on aBlogtoWatch for advertiser When you think about iconic American watch brands, one of the first that comes to mind is Hamilton — and with good reason. While the brand may boast Swiss Made chops now, its history is intrinsically linked to the story of American watchmaking. Founded in 1892 in […]

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The launch of a pocket watch from Hamilton… Who would have imagined we’d see that in 2022? On second thought, maybe it shouldn’t be the least bit surprising given the now-130-year-old brand’s history. With a tagline “The Railroad Timekeeper of America” at the turn of the 20th century, it is almost Hamilton’s birthright to bring […]

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2022 marks the 190th anniversary of Longines. The Swiss marque stands as one of the oldest brands in the industry, and its distinctive flying hourglass emblem holds the distinction of being the world’s oldest continually used trademark. 190 years of continuous operation is a milestone well worth celebrating, and to celebrate one final time, Longines […]

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A smaller Snowflake, just in time for winter.

It is only about five or six years ago that I was grabbed by the unique style of the Ressence brand. I fancy Ressence’s style and approach so much that I have, in the meantime, not only been able to build up a lot of experience with my own Type 1 Squared but also with […]

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2023 is the 40th anniversary of the Casio G-Shock, which originally debuted in 1983. Since then, the Japanese watchmaker has catapulted to being both a major product manufacturer and a fixture of popular culture. Casio G-Shocks are all around the world and continue to be a primary focus of Casio’s research and development team. What […]

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Frogman: Back In The Laboratory