Iceland is a place of extremes: glaciers, geothermal hot springs, and black sand beaches shaped by volcanic fury. It’s also a place where time seems to slow down, and I thought it was ideal for reflecting on both nature and time spent with family—s…

In the run up to Watches & Wonders 2025, many commentators expected a breakout year for the GMT-Master II, since it’s the 80th year of the collection. But Rolex took things in a different direction and dominated headlines by launching the Land-Dwel…

Unique Minimal Design With Maximum Style - Paulin Modul B Mechanical and Automatic ReviewWindup Watch ShopApril  27, 2025In this video, we take a closer look at two unique models from the Glasgow-based brand Paulin: the Modul B Mechanical and the M…

Of all the sports watch categories, if dive watches are the most popular, pilot’s watches are likely the second most popular. For such a specific classification, pilot’s watches are far less homogenous in design than dive watches. Pilot’s watches…

We here at aBlogtoWatch are happy to announce Roland S. of Beeton, Canada as the winner of our Bernhardt Tempest watch giveaway. Featuring a dramatic forged carbon dial, lightweight construction, and eye-catching yellow accents, it’s sure to be a f…

Watches & Wonders may have wrapped a few weeks ago, flooding everyone’s feeds with Tudors, Rolexes, Grand Seikos, Pateks, Zeniths, and more than a few Hublots—but we’re not diving into any of that today. Instead, on episode 102 of A Week in Watches…

We met up with Guido Terreni, CEO of Parmigiani Fleurier during Watches and Wonders Geneva 2025, and got him to discuss this year’s novelties.Parmigiani continues to impress this year with an excellent set of novelties. We covered the highlights on…

For more coverage from Watches & Wonders click here. The Chopard Alpine Eagle collection was introduced in 2019, and in the proceeding six years, the luxury sports watch has taken on a life of its own. In this latest clutch of releases unveiled at…

Every Chopard release from Watches and Wonders 2025 For more coverage from Watches & Wonders click here. Just because Chopard is mostly known for its combined history with jewellery doesn’t mean that its prowess as a watchmaker goes unnoticed. Chop…

We’re coming back down to earth for a more sensible and approachable watchmaking, after the slew of high-end and ultra-complicated watches. Obviously, tourbillon or perpetual calendar watches aren’t for everyone’s budget, but luckily, there are sti…

From prototype to version two — a soaring evolution Independent watchmaking has a knack for unearthing hidden gems in the most unexpected places. In this case, that place is Ninghai, China, home to master watchmaker Qian GuoBiao. His latest creatio…

Carol Besler’s Top Ten Picks from Watches and Wonders 2025Like most journalists who swarmed the booths at Watches and Wonders earlier this month, I saw about a thousand watches in five days. Most were amazing and surprising, some were forgettable,…

There’s a unique charm that comes with historic visions of the future. Futurism is a constantly moving target in design, and as ideas surrounding the future change, they leave entire, often fascinating, aesthetic genres in their wake. British desig…

There’s a particular charm that bicompax chronographs exude – the two opposing, symmetrical sub-dials giving the watch an unmistakable charm. To a watch nerd like myself, the birth and changing of the bicompax nomenclature is just as fascinating a…

It’s Sunday again, and for our showdown this week, we set up a clash between two polarizing watches that inspire no shortage of fervid opinions. First, there is the brand-new Rolex Land-Dweller that the brand unveiled during Watches and Wonders a f…

Rare Watches in Geneva kicks off the spring auction season for Christie’s. Some of the highlights amongst the sale’s 183 lots illustrates the history and evolution of horology, most notably with timepieces by Abraham-Louis Breguet and Francois-Paul…

This past seven days have had rather different but fascinating watch releases. Breguet brought back a classic Souscription model in wristwatch form, while Christopher Ward went in a different direction with the successor to the popular Bel Canto, f…

A candidate of the AHCI since 2023 at the age of 25, Shona Taine's brand Khemea shows big promise for the future of haute horlogerie. As the watchmaking industry strives for greater female representation, Shona Taine emerges as a pioneering female…

“Watches, Stories, and Gear” is a roundup of our favorite content, watch or otherwise, from around the internet. Here, we support other creators, explore interesting content that inspires us, and put a spotlight on causes we believe in. Oh, and any…

Summer is coming, and your wrist isn’t the only place that needs a stylish upgrade for the season. You may remember that TAG Heuer released a somewhat unconventional collection at last year’s LVMH Watch Week in Miami: eyewear. You might be more sur…

Panerai proudly returns to the world’s most important design fair as the Official Timekeeper of Salone del Mobile, thus reinforcing Panerai’s commitment to the world of design and innovation. As a tribute to this prestigious occasion, the Maison pr…

For more coverage from Watches & Wonders click here. Bremont have unveiled two new surprise models in the Terra Nova lineup for 2025, in the form of two variations of jumping hour complication watches.In keeping with the current hot trend for jump…

Harry Belafonte is a hero to many, including Fratello reader Billy Denty. This is for good reason. A successful musician who sold more than 3,000,000 albums, he was also a man of immense social conscience. He led a remarkable life, and today, thank…

Be very careful when you line up at a traffic light alongside this seemingly harmless Mini Cooper. There’s a very good reason it’s nicknamed the Meanie Cooper, as it packs a serious punch. Weighing about 850 kilos and with 220bhp on tap, this is su…

Best described as a “horological supergroup” formed by six individuals from different sides of the luxury watch industry (all with very impressive resumes), Artime is a fairly new name within the the high-end independent scene. Very new, in fact, a…

If you’ve been into watches for some time, you’ll likely know that the best watches get nicknames. Whether it’s the Pepsi, Dark Lord, or Nina Rindt, it has almost become a rite of passage for any watch looking to justify being called an icon. So,…

In 35mm and 38.5mm sizes, both limited to 50 pieces Today, we’re celebrating King’s Day here in the Netherlands. It’s actually our King’s birthday tomorrow, but that’s a Sunday, so the festivities take place today. A lot of people already started p…

Celebrating Panerai as the Official Timekeeper of Salone del Mobile Panerai moves quickly! After a busy Watches and Wonders 2025, there’s already another new release. The Luminor GMT Power Reserve Ceramica was announced with the brand’s official ti…

How do you follow something as successful as the Bel Canto? Well, if you’re Christopher Ward, you make something completely unexpected and chart its production process with a full-blown documentary. It seems to be the newest thing in the watch worl…

The new Piaget Andy Warhol watch debuts a new design interpretation released at Watches & Wonders 2025, featuring a stunning 18K white gold case—measuring 45 x 43 mm—, a powerful tiger eye stone dial, and delivered on a dark brown alligator leather…

The new Bvlgari Octo Finissimo Marble Tourbillon ref. 104171 exemplifies Bvlgari's distinctive approach to haute horlogerie, harmoniously blending Roman heritage with technical innovation. This exceptional timepiece showcases the record-setting BVL…

eBay Finds is back! This bi-monthly installment will feature a selection of watches currently listed on eBay that have caught the eye of editor Christoph McNeil (@vintagediver). If you come across any hidden gems on the ‘Bay drop us a note at [emai…

Top Swiss brand to increase prices by an average of 3% beginning May 1 and Omega prices to rise 5%. Rolex, the top Swiss watch brand by sales, will raise prices in the U.S. next month in response to import tariffs. The Geneva-based company will inc…

One of the most classical and complex yet satisfying complications to master is, of course, the Perpetual Calendar. It was Patek Philippe who first put a perpetual calendar pocket watch movement into a wristwatch in 1925, but the history of the Qua…

One of my favorite stories in independent watchmaking over the last few years has been the evolution of Garrick, the Norwich based brand specializing in meticulously finished, custom made watches. In a relatively short time, the brand has transform…

Jacob & Co. Astronomia Revolution Four-Axis TourbillonTo celebrate the 10th anniversary of its Astronomia collection, Jacob & Co. has introduced a world’s first: the Astronomia Revolution Four-Axis Tourbillon. Limited to just 18 pieces and priced a…

The 1944 Tanfana marks the first ladies' model from Grönefeld. The Horological Brothers drew inspiration from their hometown of Oldenzaal, where the goddess 'Tanfana' once stood as a guardian of peace and harmony. The reference 1944 honors their mo…

The Metric Chrono Regulator Lumint retains the distinctive 36mm rounded square case that has become synonymous with the Brew Metric series. This unique shape provides a substantial presence on the wrist while remaining versatile for various wrist s…

While Switzerland is regarded as the high-end watchmaking epicentre, it wasn’t always so. Along with many English watchmakers, it was France that led the way in making strides in chronometric invention. In the late 18th century, Paris was home to…

A smaller form factor for the final divers in the trilogy Today, we’ll go hands-on with the new Ianos Dytis, the final diver in a trilogy of watches from this independent brand. Because of its more compact size, the Dytis may prove to be the most p…

All that and more in this week's edition of Hodinkee's What's Selling Where column. Welcome back to Bring A Loupe, and happy Friday! This week's group is a bit all over the place, but the "best" vintage watches for sale on the internet tend to be l…

Watches & Wonder is just behind us… and that means a huge number of new watches for us to cover in articles and videos, and for you to discover. And now, we are planning for the second year, an event where you can get some hands-on time with some o…

Breguet celebrates its 250th Anniversary with the new Classique Souscription 2025 wrist watch – a one hand watch with only the minute hand over a pure white enamel dial. Press Release information with commentary in italics.The Retail price of the B…

Oris is staying true to its mission, delivering quality Swiss-made watches at the best possible price, and calls on the rest of the industry to follow its lead. After not meeting in person for several months, one doesn't start a conversation with R…

With 41 complications, five astronomical functions, and a Westminster minute-repeater, this pièce unique is not only the world’s most complicated wristwatch but also the most apt horological metaphor for our crazy times. Complication Feelings Many…

Garrick is a proudly independent watch brand based in Norfolk, England, known for crafting limited-run timepieces that resonate with collectors who appreciate heritage, individuality, and the brand’s ethos. Founded by David Brailsford and Simon Mic…

Quartz: It once held a great promise to the watch industry. This innovative new technology would make it possible to create wristwatches that could tell time with unbelievable accuracy. The technology to do so was decades in the making. Warren Marr…

Authentic Watch Conversations Since 2007 This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly, it’s a party! Rick has, count’em, five guests, all of whom are wearing black. In addition to Ariel, David, and Ripley, special guests Pete McConnell and Kevin Roberts are in…

Laurent Ferrier, the Geneva-based independent watchmaker, unveiled the sixth installment in its exclusive Série Atelier collection in the Classic Auto Sandstone at last year’s Geneva Watch Days event. Since 2020, Laurent Ferrier has captivated its…

For more coverage from Watches & Wonders click here. Raymond Weil continues to bring complications to a more affordable level by unveiling the new Freelancer Complete Calendar.Featuring a self-winding movement with a moonphase, month, day and date…