After Swatch’s Speedmaster MoonSwatch and Scuba Fifty Fathoms collections, we were waiting for the next Swatch Group classic to undergo a Bioceramic metamorphosis. But now it looks like Citizen Group is entering the competition with its new Bulova Snorkel collection. The inspiration for these Hybrid Ceramic watches comes from the brand’s iconic Oceanographer Snorkel, nicknamed…

This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Rick is out sick (but he is listening). David and Ripley are present and accounted for, and Ariel jumps right in with a discussion of some of his predictions for 2025. He thinks the theme song from The Rocky Horror Picture Show is the best background for this discussion because…

To kick things off in 2025, Bulova has launched the Snorkel collection as a new lineup of budget-friendly divers. Joining the brand’s Oceanographer collection, the Bulova Snorkel series spans four vibrant colorways, and each one is inspired by a different marine animal. While the core appearance of the Snorkel collection is inspired by vintage Bulova…

Designed by Jorg Hysek and originally launched in 1977 to celebrate the company’s 222nd anniversary, the Vacheron Constantin 222 holds the distinction of being the historic Swiss manufacturer’s first integrated bracelet sports watch, and it is easily one of the most celebrated models from the brand’s vast archives. Back in 2023, Vacheron revived the legendary…

When Rolex introduced the left-handed GMT-Master II ref. 126720VTNR in 2022, it seemed like the world this watch is intended to navigate had stopped — well, the world of watches, at least. It certainly made my head spin. It also had me write an article in which I voiced my confusion. That was almost three…

For well over a decade, the watch industry has been intent on the process of recreating vintage designs for the modern market. Nearly every market segment has at least one major contender that stands as a more-or-less faithful recreation of a previous product from years gone by, and there are more than enough cliches about…

Get ready for a year of special Vacheron Constantin creations. To grab your attention, the brand’s 270th-anniversary celebrations kick off with a watch you knew was coming — the Historiques 222 in steel. The much-anticipated watch made it to Fratello HQ ahead of the embargo. It was a perfect way to experience firsthand if the…

Alright, I’ll cut to the chase. Vacheron Constantin now has a Historiques 222 in steel. It has the same great dimensions (37mm by 7.95mm), the same movement, and the same vintage touches, now in more casual and affordable stainless steel, for $32,000. And yes, it’s awesome. It’s a big year for anniversaries in the watch…