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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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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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