There’s no denying the Bulova Lunar Pilot collection is a modern classic. Since its introduction in 2016, the contemporary Lunar Pilot has been a fan favorite in Bulova’s lineup, drawing enduring attention from enthusiasts around the globe. However, these enthusiasts have long requested one simple change to the line: a more compact, vintage-style case diameter.…
In my experience, the problem with collecting watches for fun and profit is that collecting for profit tends to strip away the fun, and collecting for fun virtually guarantees no profit. As such, I’ve never really gravitated towards hype pieces in my own collection, and buying and selling the watches I genuinely enjoy has made…
More than a century ago, Hamilton introduced its first cushion-shaped watches, and this defining case profile would serve as the foundation for some of the brand’s most memorable designs from the Art Deco period of the 1920s and 1930s. During this era, wristwatches were beginning to emerge as both practical tools and expressions of personal…
Rarely do I get to say that Casio has meaningfully upgraded its entry-level G-Shock wristwatch models. That’s because the important Japanese watchmaker has a tendency to innovate and evolve its mid- to high-end timepieces, while reserving its lower price points for legacy models and collections that often have been engineered and developed in the past.…
The Hautlence Kubera is a lovely watch that was marred by poor product release timing. The cubist expression of modern horological design cannot be appreciated on its own, but it must be evaluated in the context of the infamous Patek Philippe Cubitus (like other square or rectangular watches released recently). The cloud of Patek Philippe’s…
For a watch defined by its unapologetically substantial presence, finding the right proportions is important. Panerai has long offered its Submersible dive watch in both imposing 47mm and more compact 42mm formats. With the Panerai Submersible, the brand splits the difference: a 44mm case size designed to preserve the collection’s unmistakable character The 44mm format…
The aBlogtoWatch team would like to announce Kris C. of Ancaster, Canada as the winner of our Praesidus A-11 Utah Beach – Surf Blue watch giveaway. Filled with authentic sand from the Utah Beach landing zone and designed to mimic the coastline of the D-Day invasions, this is a striking, unique tribute to military history that’s sure…
Parallax is the perceived shift in an object’s position when it is viewed from different angles, and Tsar Bomba has embraced this concept to inform the design of its latest horological creation. Inspired by high-performance engineering and showcasing advanced materials like ceramic and carbon fiber, the Tsar Bomba Parallax is a distinctly modern triple calendar…
This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Rick, David, and Ripley explore a new chapter for Hublot, Audemars Piguet’s latest venture into luxury jewelry, the 50th anniversary of the IWC Ingenieur, and much more. With Ariel away, the trio kicks things off with a discussion of Hublot’s evolving direction under former Audemars Piguet CEO François-Henry Bennahmias, including…
A lot of the fun of MING watches is the brand taking a feature or timepiece archetype that is common in the wristwatch collecting world and putting its own spin on it. That isn’t just an aesthetic journey. MING also likes to introduce ergonomic or functional enhancements, as well as adding its design DNA. That’s…
I think it is safe to say that the new Maverick family is the most important collection of new wristwatches from Swiss brand Victorinox to debut in 2026. A grand assortment of Victorinox Maverick Quartz and Automatic models were recently released in a variety of colors and strap options. The Maverick name is hardly new…
In the five years since its introduction, the modern Tissot PRX collection has grown to become an integrated sports watch solution for nearly every taste. Available in a bevy of sizes, materials, complications, dial finishes, and movement options (along with a shockingly broad range of price points), the PRX has leveraged its mainstream popularity into…
Milan-based UNIMATIC has done exceedingly well with a business model that involves creating variety around a small set of core models. This is a blessing and a curse in some respects. The blessing is that only a few brands stumble upon satisfying, modular designs that can be interpreted and modified in various meaningful ways to provide…
