One of the most fascinating watch trends of 2024 has been the steady rise of stone dials. Across the industry, and especially at the sub-$3,000 price point, 2024 has seen a swing towards funky, ‘70s-style semi-precious dials, in hues ranging across the spectrum. For its latest release, Bulova brings the ‘70s-inflected Super Seville in on…

Welcome back to Bring A Loupe, and happy Friday! Our last Friday and BAL edition before the end-of-year holidays kick off. Are you in need of a last-minute, very nice gift for someone on your list or even yourself? I hope I can help. As this is a weekly feature, a bunch of great watches…

This is yet another Chopard Alpine Eagle timepiece that shows how well Chopard can compete with its successful bracelet-based product in what is very much a crowded space of options. Swiss Chopard is able to offer a titanium case and bracelet, and an ultra-thin automatic movement for less than the cost of what many competitors…

Well, 2024 has been quite a year for Omega, hasn’t it? The brand fulfilled its role as the official timekeeper of the Paris Olympics with verve. In the meantime, it also presented numerous special-edition watches. But somehow, it seems Omega just can’t stop unveiling new references. Right now, it’s in the middle of a strong…

What We Know Bulova and Complecto (the New York-based community dedicated to inclusivity, authenticity, and representation) have teamed up for a new release of three quartz-driven Super Seville watches with real stone dials that give a bit of throwback to the 1970s when the original release first came out. In 37.5mm by 10.5mm stainless steel…

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Since 1974, Casio has been producing watches. As part of an ongoing celebration to commemorate the 50th anniversary of its first timepiece, the Japanese manufacturer has unveiled a ring watch that emulates the appearance of the classic square G-Shock. While Casio’s entry-level watches are primarily constructed from resin, the Casio CRW001-1 Ring Watch is crafted…