This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Rick is joined by Ariel, Ripley, and David who are back and have fully shed the afterglow of Watches and Wonders. First and most importantly, Ripley has bought a Breitling. Then, Ariel briefly touches on why people like watches before focusing on a recent survey the site put out on watch store experiences. Things start wrapping up with a few new watches, finishing up with another round of Hit, Miss, Maybe. Highlights Ariel's Thoughts: Why Do People Like Watches? Ariel's Thoughts: Are You Happy With How You Were Treated At The Watch Store? Hands-On Debut: The Titanium Skeleton Christopher Ward The Twelve X Watch Hands-On: Tudor Black Bay Chrono Pink Dial Watch Hands-On: Cartier Privé Tortue Monopoussoir Chronograph Watch Should Be A Regular Production Model Hands-On: Doxa SUB 200T Midsize Dive Watches Hands-On: Singer Reimagined Divetrack Chronograph Watch Hands-On: Sinn U50 Hydro Oil-Filled Diver's Watches Watch Review: Gorilla Fastback Touring Aurelia 39mm We’d love to hear from you with feedback or suggestions for future show topics or guests. Advertising opportunities are also available. Comment or contact [email protected].  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ablogtowatchweekly/message

This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Rick is joined by Ariel, Ripley, and David for a post-Watches and Wonders episode. Ariel discusses the state of the industry after his week in Geneva, Rick rails against Omega's Olympic editions, and everyone chimes in on Patek's new water resistance guarantee. Then it's on to another round of Hit, Miss, Maybe! 

Highlights

• Watches & Wonders Geneva 2024 Fair Recap: The Luxury Industry Versus The Watchmaking Industry
• New Release: Omega Introduces New Speedmaster Chronoscope Watches For Paris 2024 Olympics
• Hands-On: Patek Philippe Nautilus Flyback Chronograph Watch Reference 5980/60G-001
• New Release: H. Moser & Cie. Streamliner Cylindrical Tourbillon Skeleton Alpine Limited-Edition Watch
• Hands-On Debut: HYT T1 Watches With The Brand's First 'Closed' Dials
• Hands-On: Vanguart Orb Levitating Flying Tourbillon Watch
• New Release: Ulysse Nardin Freak S Nomad Watch

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This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Rick is joined by David and Rob Nudds! It's a post-Watches and Wonders 2024 extravaganza as the trio tackles the biggest news and releases from the show. First, David and Rob give their takes on the show and the "pirate" shows that take place at the same time. Then, it's quickly on to new releases (yes, including Bremont). Things wrap up with a Watches and Wonders-themed Hit, Miss, Maybe.

Highlights

• aBlogtoWatch's Watches and Wonders Geneva 2024 Coverage
• What Is The Watches & Wonders Geneva 2024 Show And Why Does It Matter?
• List Of Rolex Watches Discontinued At Watches & Wonders Geneva 2024
• Hands-On Debut: HYT T1 Watches With The Brand's First 'Closed' Dials
• New Release: Bremont Presses 'Reset' With Redesigned Supermarine And New Terra Nova Watches
• Hands-On: Cartier Santos-Dumont Rewind Watch
• Hands-On: Patek Philippe Nautilus Flyback Chronograph Watch Reference 5980/60G-001
• New Release: Zenith Defy Revival A3648 Watch
• New Release: Zenith Defy Skyline Chronograph Watches
• Hands-On: Zenith Defy Extreme Diver Watch
• Hands-On: The Bold Solid-Gold Tudor Black Bay 58 18k Watch

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This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Rick is joined once again by Ariel, Ripley, and David for another raucous episode. After covering their packing habits, David discusses a new pink Tudor, Ariel expounds on luxury watch decorum (and scandal), and the entire team explores inspiration in watch design. Then it's on to some new watches! Things wrap up with an exciting round of Hit, Miss, Maybe.

Highlights

• New Release: Tudor Black Bay Chrono Pink Dial Watch "Produced In Limited Numbers"
• Dina Boluarte: Peruvian police raid presidential palace over leader’s 14 luxury watches | CNN
• Wait A Minute! Inspiration Is Not Proprietary
• New Release: Arnold & Son Joins The Fray With The Longitude Titanium Watch
• Timestone Watches: An Elegant Way To Eternalize Your Legacy
• New Release: Breitling Navitimer 41 And Cosmonaute B12 Watches
• Hands-On: Mondaine Neo Chronograph 41mm Watch
• New Release: Aquastar Benthos 500 Watch With A New Center-Minutes Chronograph Movement

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This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Ripley, Ariel, Rick, and David turn it up to eleven and discuss the latest in watches. First, they further explore watch release cycles and make suggestions on how it can be improved. Then, Ripley and Ariel quickly discuss their episode of Superlative in which they explore the 50-year history of Casio. Then it's some new watches from Seiko, Omega, Breitling, and others. Things wrap up with another round of Hit, Miss, Maybe.  Highlights Ariel's Thoughts: Watch Brands Should Only Launch New Watches Once A Year SUPERLATIVE: 'G-Shock' Author Ariel Adams On Casio's 50-Year Legacy New Release: Omega X Swatch MoonSwatch Mission To The Moonphase Watch New Release: Seiko Astron GPS Solar Dual-Time Chronograph Watches New Release: Breitling Aerospace B70 Orbiter Watch Hands-On: Marathon Navigator Desert Tan Pilot’s Watch Watch Review: Atelier Wen Perception Piao Hands-On: Bulgari Octo Finissimo Sketch Limited-Edition Watches We’d love to hear from you with feedback or suggestions for future show topics or guests. Advertising opportunities are also available. Comment or contact [email protected].  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ablogtowatchweekly/message

This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Ripley, Ariel, Rick, and David join up for so more horological antics. Things kick off with chat about wearing watches in the home, but get more serious with a discussion of the potentially stressful release cycle for new watches. Then it's a slew of new releases, which lead to discussions on the AP Code 11.59 and the appeal of Timex. As always, things wrap up with a round of Hit, Miss, Maybe. Highlights Ariel's Thoughts: Is The Wristwatch Product Release Cycle Stressing Consumers? New Release: Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 Watches New Release: Citizen ‘The Citizen’ AQ4100-22W And AQ4106-00W Watches With Nature-Inspired Washi Paper Dials New Release: Timex Marlin Moon Phase Multi-function, Chronograph, And Automatic Watches  New Release: Seiko Presage Classic Series Dress Watches Hands-On: Fossil Sport Tourer Chronograph Watch Hands-On Debut: Citizen Series 8 890 Mechanical Watch We’d love to hear from you with feedback or suggestions for future show topics or guests. Advertising opportunities are also available. Comment or contact [email protected].  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ablogtowatchweekly/message

This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly, it's Ripley, Ariel, David, and Rick for another horological roundtable! Up first, David complains about being inundated by emails from brands telling us that a celebrity has worn their watches. And then David leaves! The remaining through soldier on in the absence of their deserting comrade, discussing the latest Omega Speedmaster, a few new Seikos, and the blessing of Casio watches at daylight savings time. Then, it's time for another game of Hit, Miss, Maybe. Listen below or on the player of your choice.  Highlights Grinding Gears: Stop 'Media Alerts' For Celebrities Invisibly Wearing Watches They Were Told To Wear New Release: Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch With White Lacquered Dial New Release: Seiko Prospex 1965 Heritage Diver’s Watch SPB451, SPB453, And SPB455 New Release: Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon Openworked Sand Gold Watch New Release: Baume & Mercier Riviera Tideograph Watch Watch Review: The Mid-Century Modern Möels & Co. 528 Hands-On: Schofield Light General Purpose Field Watch We’d love to hear from you with feedback or suggestions for future show topics or guests. Advertising opportunities are also available. Comment or contact [email protected].  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ablogtowatchweekly/message

This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Rick and Ripley are joined by Simon from Escapement24 and Pete McConvill from...Pete McConvill. The first topic is MorganStanley's annual Swiss watch industry report, and the panel has plenty of thoughts. Then it's on to meteorite dials, a few new releases and reviews, and finally, another epic round of Hit, Miss, Maybe. Listen below or on the player of your choice.  Highlights Rolex Sales Top $17 Billion But MoonSwatch Is The Big Winner In 2023 | WatchPro Wait A Minute! Meteorite Is Not Rare Hands-On: Doxa SUB 300β Seddiqi Edition Watch Hands-On: Paulin Modul A 'Hong Kong Dial' For The Armoury Watch New Release: Norqain Adventure Sport Chrono 44mm And Adventure Sport Chrono Day/Date 41mm Limited-Edition Watches We’d love to hear from you with feedback or suggestions for future show topics or guests. Advertising opportunities are also available. Comment or contact [email protected].  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ablogtowatchweekly/message

This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly, the quartet has grown to a quintet, as David, Ariel, Rick, and Ripley are joined by Sylvain Berneron. The group wastes no time in giving Sylvain the mic so he can explain the pricing difference we see in gold watches and everyone gives their thoughts on the precious metal. It's a great chat that's followed on by a few new releases and reviews. The show wraps up with another exciting round of Hit, Miss, Maybe.  Highlights Rolex Watchmaking Center In Dallas, Texas Accepting Applications For 18-Month Tuition-Free Training Hands-On: Bulgari Octo Finissimo Watches In Steel And Yellow Gold Hands-On: The Sporty Carl F. Bucherer Manero Central Counter Chronograph Watches New Release: H. Moser & Cie. Streamliner Perpetual Calendar Concept Smoked Salmon Watch Watch Review: Christopher Ward C63 Sealander GMT 36mm New Release: The Surprisingly Sporty Fears Redcliff 39.5 Date Watches Hands-On Debut: Bremont x Bamford Aurora Limited-Edition Watch SUPERLATIVE: Davide Cerrato of Bremont Watches We’d love to hear from you with feedback or suggestions for future show topics or guests. Advertising opportunities are also available. Comment or contact [email protected].  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ablogtowatchweekly/message

This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly, the tetrad stands firm, with Ariel, Rick, and David once again joined by the esteemed Ripley Sellers. There's no dilly dallying this week, as the group dives into Ariel's recent though piece on the possibility of legacy watchmakers dying and coming back as tech subsidiaries. Following a handful of tangents, things get back on track with a few new releases and recent reviews. Things wrap up, as always, with a game of Hit, Miss, Maybe. 

Highlights

Ariel's Thoughts: A Future Where Technology Companies Buy Up Old Watch Brands

New Release: Casio G-Shock MRGB5000R-1 COBARION Bezel Watch

Hands-On: The Bell & Ross BR-X5 Green LUM Watch

New Release: Urwerk UR-100V 'LightSpeed' Watch

New Release: Limited-Edition Casio Casiotron TRN50-2A Watch Celebrates 50 Years Of Watchmaking

Hands-On: Traska Venturer GMT Watch

Watch Review: The Retro-Futuristic Rado Anatom

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