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This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly, the gang is back at it for another episode of watches! Things start with new Olympic watches from Swatch and a discussion of watches that commemorate the biennial games, plus the team tears apart the inanity of brand anniversaries. Then it's on to a slew of other new releases and reviews, and of course, another round of Hit, Miss, Maybe. Listen below or on the player of your choice.


New Release: Swatch Olympic Games Paris 2024 Watches
New Release: Omega X Swatch MoonSwatch Mission On Earth Lava, Polar Lights, And Desert Watches
New Release: Citizen Promaster 35th Anniversary Land, Sea, And Air Watches
New Release: Breitling Chronomat Giannis Antetokounmpo Watches
Hands-On: Casio G-Shock GMAP2100SG Sunset Glow Watch
New Release: Chopard L.U.C XPS 1860 Officer Vendome One Watch
Hands-On: Two Fun Men's & Women's Rainbow Fashion Watches From Philipp Plein
New Release: Hublot Arsham Droplet Pocket Watch And Desk Clock
The ABTW Team Picks Their Favorites From Only Watch 2023

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This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly, it's a full house with Ripley, Rick, Ariel, and David chiming in on the latest in watches. Ariel explores his recent column on the Swiss Made label, Ripley and Ariel opine on Philipp Plein, and the gang go wild guessing the price of a few Patek Philippes. Then it's on to another round of Hit, Miss, Maybe. Listen below or on the player of your choice. 


Ariel's Thoughts: Are Today's 'Swiss Made' Watches A Sign Of Protectionism Or Prestige?
Hands-On: Philipp Plein Crypto King Flying Tourbillon Watches
New Release: Audemars Piguet [RE]Master02 Selfwinding 41mm Watch
New Release: Credor Locomotive Watch By Gerald Genta Revived For Brand's 50th Anniversary
New Release: Richard Mille RM 27-05 Flying Tourbillon Rafael Nadal Watch

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This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly, the usual suspects get together again for another horological gabfest. Ariel dives into his recent article about consumer expectations, brand offerings, and how those things connect to watch consumer's happiness. David share's his thoughts on what can only be called a concept watch from IWC. Then it's on to a recent review and a round of Hit, Miss, Maybe. Listen below or on the player of your choice. 

Highlights


Ariel's Thoughts: Consumer Expectations For Watches Have Outpaced Their Affordability
New Release: IWC Unveils Ceralume Luminous Ceramic Watch Technology & Prototype
H. Moser & Cie Comments Loudly On The Swiss Watch Industry With The 'Frankenstein Homage' Unique Piece
Hands On: IWC Portugieser Eternal Calendar Watch Is Accurate For 45 Million Years
Watch Review: Under The Waves With The Gold Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Automatique 42mm
New Release: Ulysse Nardin Diver NET OPS And Diver X Skeleton OPS Watches
Watch Review: Tissot T-Race Chronograph Bracelet Watch
New Release: HYT Conical Tourbillon Panda Watch

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This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Rick, Ariel, David, and Ripley do what they do every week --- dive into the latest and greatest from the wild, wonderful world of watches! Things start out with a chat about late-night watch shopping, wrist dysmorphia, and watches for the Hulk.

Then it's on to a big topic: the abuse and misuse of the "Swiss Made" label. Then Ariel opines on the state of the relationship between watch media and watch brands. Things wrap up with some recent reviews and a two-watch round of Hit, Miss, Maybe.

Highlights


Grinding Gears: 'Swiss Made' Should Never Be Printed On A Watch Part Not Made In Switzerland
Why most luxury watch brands don’t get along with ecommerce retail partners | WatchPro
Hands-On: A. Lange & Söhne Zeitwerk Honeygold Lumen Is A Worthy Grail Watch
Hands-On: The Rolex 1908 "Ice Blue" Platinum 52506 And The Case For Rolex Dress Watches
New Release: Jaeger-LeCoultre Adds The Polaris Geographic And Two New Polaris Colorways
Hands-On: Re-Engineered IWC Portugieser Perpetual Calendar 44 Watches

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This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Rick is joined by David and Ripley while Ariel makes his way back to Geneva to visit Victorinox. 
Ripley talks about his visit to Franck Muller's manufacturing facilities, Rick gets honest about Credor, and the TAG Heuer x Kith collab gets the ABTWW treatment.
Then it's on to some new reviews and a round of Hit, Miss, Maybe. 


Highlights

• Inside Watchland: The Franck Muller Watch Manufacturing Facilities

• New Release: Credor 50th Anniversary Eichi II Limited-Edition Watch

• Hands-On Debut: TAG Heuer Formula 1 Kith Watches

• Watch Review: Zenith Chronomaster Sport As A Steel Rolex Daytona Alternative

• New Release: Tudor Pelagos FXD Chrono ‘Cycling Edition’ Watch

• Hands-On: Artime ART01-5N Tourbillon Watch

• Hands-On: Hublot Spirit Of Big Bang Sang Bleu Sapphire Watch
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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

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