In 2005, a man with a vision created a brand that would become one of the greatest successes of the independent watchmaking scene. Max Büsser, coming from Jaeger-LeCoultre and Harry Winston, decided to fly solo and gave life to something unique, something that went beyond traditions, a horological […]

Brew founder Jonathan Ferrer has been making “coffee timers” for years now. It’s a well established if not definitional part of his watch brand. Inspired by coffee culture, most Brew watches over the years have some mechanism to highlight the passing of 30 seconds, considered by most to be […]

One year ago, independent French brand Awake introduced the Són Mài collection, bringing traditional Vietnamese lacquer craftsmanship into contemporary watchmaking. That debut laid the foundation for the brand’s specific take on Metiers d’Arts, which focuses on preserving ancestral techniques […]

In this article I will compliment the design and also give it a light roast.

There is much, much more to the watch industry than the 10 mainstream luxury brands you see on the back of glossy print magazines. There is much more to the independent watchmaking scene than the 10 established names you’ve seen rising in the past 20 years, too. There are, for our great pleasure, […]

In less than two months, industry leaders will gather in Dubai for Dubai Watch Week (DWW), an event that has become a focal point of the industry since launching a decade ago. The 2025 edition will take place from November 19-23 in a new 200,000 sq ft venue next to Dubai Mall in order accommodate

As part of the celebrations for its 75th anniversary, which will be the highlight of the upcoming Dubai Watch Week 2025, Ahmed Seddiqi has teamed up with Gérald Charles to present a special edition of the Maestro 2.0 Ultra-Thin. With only 20 pieces produced, this limited model takes the instantly […]

The SIHH, or Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie, was a watch trade show founded in 1991 by Cartier, Baume & Mercier, Piaget, Gerald Genta, and Daniel Roth. Organized by the Fondation de la Haute Horlogerie (FHH), the show, compared to Baselworld, aimed to create a more exclusive, […]

Originally founded in 2014, Crafter Blue is probably best known for its premium aftermarket straps, although the Hong Kong-based brand has also been producing its own lineup of value-driven divers since 2018. Like many enthusiasts, I can sometimes be a bit weary of timepieces from brands that […]

Vaer is an American brand founded in 2016 that specialises in accessible yet refined watches for all occasions. Sure, we’ve heard this theme countless times, but details add up to make Vaer’s offerings a bit different and special. The G5 Pacific Steel 39mm USA GMT is a prime example that offers […]

The new Tudor 1926 Luna marks an unexpected first for the brand — a moonphase complication. We have come to expect new variations within the Black Bay or Pelagos lines. This time, though, Tudor chose its most understated collection for a milestone complication. The result is a 39mm dressy number […]

The Orient Star M45 F8 Mechanical Moon Phase Hand Winding is the brand’s first manual-wind moon phase, and also the first in years with a solid dial, making it a refreshing change of pace from the brand’s usual fare that leans towards open-worked and occasionally over-designed styling. Initial […]

We are big G-Shock fans at Fratello, but that’s probably not news. It should come as no surprise, then, that we love the brand’s flagship MR-G collection. This series of premium offerings takes familiar silhouettes and turns them into proper luxury versions of the classics. To achieve that, […]

We here at aBlogtoWatch are excited to announce Denis R. of Belle River, Canada as the winner of our Laco FRIEDA watch giveaway. With its striking, unique dial colorway and giveaway-only availability, it’s guaranteed to be a treasured addition to even the most extensive pilot’s watch […]

Nestled in a small valley in the Jura Mountains, Hölstein is a typical Swiss town that has endured for centuries. At its center, a pastel pink factory has seen many of them. Its story began in 1904 when Paul Cattin and Georges Christian purchased the closed Lohner & Co watch factory. Searching […]

In June of this year, I had a chance to go hands-on with the stunning Celadon Haute Horlogerie Century Cloisonné Collection. It displayed an incredible level of Chinese craftsmanship that I adore. For another hands-on experience, the brand sent us a jump-hour version of its Century Cloisonné […]

Last week, I had the pleasure of visiting the Toronto Timepiece Show. I was also a jury member for the Timepiece World Awards, so I had some formalities to attend to. But more about that later; let’s talk about the show first. Toronto Timepiece Show Over 75 watch brands exhibited at the Toronto […]

Sometimes in life, as in watchmaking, less is very much more. Boiling things down to the essence can be a very rewarding thing. Who needs tourbillons, chronographs or minute repeaters, when sometimes all you need is a simple two-handed display? But does that mean you also have to take away all […]

Cartier is a brand that has been on an absolute roll in recent years. Some readers may remember a time when self-proclaimed watch geeks unfairly considered Cartier “a jewelry brand that also sells watches.” However, the tide of perception has truly shifted in the last decade or so, and […]

I always like to review Versace watches because I can never quite guess what direction the brand will take next. For example, I had no idea that, in 2025, Versace would decide to release a square-shaped GMT watch, the new V-Contempo GMT collection. At launch, the V-Contempo GMT family consists of […]

Welcome to another Sunday Morning Showdown! Daan and Thomas face off with two affordable vintage-inspired dive watches this time. Thomas defends the Lorier Neptune, while Daan represents the new Baltic Aquascaphe MK2. These contenders have the aesthetic of ’50s and ’60s dive watches and house […]

Switzerland, Germany, and Japan make up my “big three” of the watchmaking world, with France on the rise. Yet, of all these hubs, Japan has been slow to embrace the microbrand trend. Big brands, including Seiko, Grand Seiko, Citizen, Orient, and Casio, dominate the market. Recently, however, […]

Rereleased: The Peak Design x Sitka Optifade Marsh™ Slide Lite Peak Design has once again collaborated with Sitka, hunting and outdoor experts, on a limited edition Slide Lite camera strap. Crafted in Sitka’s Optifade Marsh™ pattern, this strap blends comfort, versatility, and Peak Designs […]

About a month ago, Dave wrote about a new series of dress watches from Praesidus. This was a first for the young brand that usually focuses on military-themed field watches and chronographs. But even if it is a dress watch, it would not be a Praesidus without a link to a historical military event. […]

This brightly coloured beauty goes by the name of 906 Carrera 6, and is one of Porsche’s finest racing machines ever created. It might be overshadowed by the 917 series and, of course, the 911 itself, but the 906 sports cars hold a special place in the brand’s history. Created as the follow-up […]

At the top of the Glashütte Original product catalog are its tourbillon watches. These are often highly discreet and easy to mistake for something still high-end, but not quite as elite. “Stealth wealth” is still a major consideration when producing luxury timepieces in the small German city […]

Nivada Grenchen is always fun to explore. The brand was well regarded in the 20th century for tough tool watches, including a series that went to Antarctica. This led to the Antarctic watch line, and today, we’ll look at a vintage example. Revitalized in recent years, Nivada Grenchen has been […]

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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 [email protected] for potential inclusion. Seiko […]

The Crown hosts the SailGP event in Geneva for the first time after becoming the title partner of the race series.

Few chronographs capture the spirit of their era as vividly as the Heuer Monaco. Born at the crossroads of watchmaking tradition and a rapidly changing world, it arrived in 1969 with angles as sharp as the decade itself. Following our article covering the story of the Heuer Carrera Chronograph, we […]

It’s not hyperbole to say that Bremont’s presentation at Watches & Wonders 2024 was one of the most hotly discussed and contentious events in the watch industry in years. The British brand, long associated with their founders, brothers Nick and Giles English, was now under the control of a […]

In this video, we look at 10 (roughly) different watches that, due to their dimensions or case architecture, are ideally suited for those with small to medium-sized wrists. We all know how crushing it can be when you see a watch that captures your attention, only to later discover that the size […]

London-based independent watchmaker Mr Jones Watches is once again blurring the line between horology and art with the release of its wildly imaginative Monster Melter 3000. Just in time for Halloween, the watch makes its debut as a full-time member of the brand’s core collection, following a […]

Labeling a watch as “vintage-inspired” can open it up to extra scrutiny. How historically accurate are the vintage features? How well-executed is the styling? And mostly importantly, does it make enough practical sense to release today? With their re-launch in 2022, Swiss brand Elka Watch Co. […]

The next step in the luxury Timex line kicks off with a new diver.

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Founded by two Frenchmen, built in America, and creating rugged, reliable watches reviving legendary military timepieces of the 1940s, in particular the Type A-11 watches made by, among others, Waltham and Bulova. This was the whole idea behind Praesidus, a young brand of accessible yet appealing […]

This episode of the ABTWWeekly Podcast starts with cooking-and-wine banter before serving up a full course of watch talk — from the buzz around Dubai Watch Week (and the city’s surprisingly good dining scene) to the eternal tug-of-war between hobbyists and luxury buyers. Celebrity endorsements […]

Over the past two decades, the PanoMaticLunar has established itself as one of Glashütte Original’s most recognisable models. Its off-centred time display, Panorama Date, and moon-phase complication have become defining features of the collection, embodying the Saxon approach to precision, […]

The German brand reaches for the stars with a shimmering new moon phase.

The Hamilton Khaki Field collection continues to feel more relevant than ever, given the current popularity of simple, classic tool and military watches. The company has been making what seems like similar wathces for a while, but (unlike Panerai perhaps) they also find ways of adding something […]

Cars and watches are a very natural fit, and have been so since the dawn of the automobile almost 140 years ago. And with that very simple concept in mind, it’s no surprise that we continue to see a wide range of new car-themed watches. Taking inspiration from iconic cars from the past, or the

After a few quiet years, David Candaux has introduced the DC12 MaveriK – the brand’s fourth model and its first without a tourbillon. A deceptively complicated time-only watch, the DC12 features twin escapements linked by a differential, a mechanism deeply rooted in the twentieth century […]

Celebrated Swiss watchmaker David Candaux has come back with a brand-new model for 2025: the DC12 MaveriK. The DC12 represents a new entry-level point for the David Candaux brand, even though the watch is still very much in the high-end segment with a price of over $100,000 USD. I got to see the […]

Independent watchmaker David Candaux delivers a new double balance caliber in a sculpted 39.5mm case.

From September 18th through the 21st, the Windup Watch Shop showroom in Brooklyn hosted something a little different: a full takeover by G-SHOCK, along with Casio, Edifice, and Pro Trek. Over four days—and especially during Thursday night’s kick-off—the space buzzed with enthusiasts, […]

Back for its second year, the show is bigger, better, and brighter (and brought out some great watches).

By definition, a heritage brand needs to be something of a stalwart within its industry. By remaining conservative, it can uphold certain design vernaculars of a bygone era, thereby ensuring both its own heritage status and the traditions with which its industry hinges upon. This is, of course, the […]

At the end of summer 2014, Dad gave me my first mechanical watch. There was nothing ceremonial about it; he simply handed me the box in the car. “I’m starting a new tradition, and it’s a grown-up gift since you’re heading to college,” he said. I looked down at the box. It said Seiko. I […]

The folks at Tudor just dropped a bit of a surprise. The brand is officially wading into the murky waters of moon phase watches with the all-new Tudor 1926 Luna. Offered in three variants, the new 1926 Luna enters an extremely crowded field of entry-level Swiss moon phase watches that include […]

The young Swiss watchmaker becomes the first luxury watch brand to partner with the United Nations on a watch that symbolizes and supports the organization’s Sustainable Development Goals.

Fumé enamel is a craft long celebrated in watchmaking, prized not only for its beauty but also for the precision and patience required to execute it properly. And independent brand Manilone puts this traditional technique front and center in its latest release. Available in four striking shades, […]

If you needed yet another reason to attend WindUp NYC, this might be the (maraschino) cherry on top.

When it comes to planetarium wristwatches, Christiaan van der Klaauw (CvdK) has little competition, since it owns much of the intellectual property behind the complication. But that hasn’t stopped the brand from competing with itself, and the result the Grand Planetarium Eccentric Meteorite, the […]