Friday, Aug 14 2015
articles: 14
Hands-On: The Rolex Datejust Pearlmaster 39
We want to say at the outset that we know for a lot of HODINKEE readers, the idea of a Rolex – any Rolex – decorated with gemstones is anathema in a big way. And we understand why. For many diehard Rolex fans, what Rolex represents is the highest development of a certain …
BEST FROM: aBlogtoWatch & Friends August 14, 2015
Headlining this time’s round-up is an article that answers a question that we get asked very often: “What watch should I buy?” In an attempt to answer this question, Ariel has compiled a list of 10 watches that he loves and thinks can be recommended to anyone. The article …
Welcome A New aBlogtoWatch.com Smartphone Experience
Do you use a smartphone to browse aBlogtoWatch.com? If you do, you are now enjoying a much better view of the site, thanks to our new mobile screens we rolled out recently... The article Welcome A New aBlogtoWatch.com Smartphone Experience first appeared on aBlogtoWatch and …
Hublot Opens Largest Pop-Up Ever in Singapore
Hublot Opens Largest Pop-Up Ever in Singapore Hublot has been around since 1980 and its retail presence has grown to include 50 boutiques worldwide but none as spectacular as the one opening in Singapore this month. In celebration of the Big Bang watch’s 10th anniversary, …
Introducing the Projects Watches Ora Major
Projects Watches is not a brand that seems to rest on its laurels. Sure, they have re-issues from their back catalog (like the Newark Museum Watch), but they also are creating new designs. We have featured a few different ones over the last year, and their latest takes a …
Instagram Posts of the week
Some #sexpile action on top of flyers for @atommoore 's upcoming photography show. #redbarcrew had a great turnout tonight !
Bring a Loupe: A Funky Omega, A Rare Diver Chronograph From Breitling, And Many Other Interesting Watches From Rolex, …
For this week's Bring a Loupe you will discover some gems from the 1970s, with crazy case shapes and colors. The chosen examples from Omega, Rolex and Universal Geneve might actually challenge your appreciation of wristwatches. Have no fear, you will also find some more …
Omega Seamaster 300 ‘Spectre’ Limited Edition Watch For James Bond Spectre Movie
Since the 1995 "GoldenEye" movie, the Omega Seamaster has been James Bond's watch. Now, with the latest James Bond "Spectre" movie just around the corner, we were expecting a new Omega watch to go with it: enter the Omega Seamaster 300 "Spectre" Limited Edition. The article …
BREAKING NEWS: Omega announce James Bond Seamaster 300 ‘SPECTRE’ limited edition
The story in a second: Omega has just confirmed what James Bond will wear on his wrist in Spectre, the latest instalment of the franchise. We already knew that Bond would be sporting a version of the latest Seamaster 300 on a 5 striped NATO strap (a design mistakenly …
Casio Debuts $6,000 G-Shock MR-G
Casio Debuts $6,000 G-Shock MR-G Earlier this week Casio introduced two new solar powered watches for runners, both with very reasonable price tags. Now the brand known for quartz sports watches has a limited edition timepiece aimed at the fancier of luxury timepieces. The …
Heirloom Watch – Story of a Vintage Record Chronograph
The most precious piece in a WIS‘ collection has to be the “heirloom watch”, a timepiece passed down by a close relative. Whether that watch is a Rolex Daytona or a 1930’s Gruen Curvex, it makes no difference at all. The story behind it, the connection to that special …
Hoptroff No.14 Watch Review
For the past fortnight, I've been walking around with the new Hoptroff No.14 on my wrist, and I must admit it's been an enjoyable experience. When it comes to branding, there are not many more identifiable than Hoptroff. The London-based watch company is unusual in style …
FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 14th August, 2015
It seemed like such a good idea at the time. Give away a blue Tudor Pelagos to thank people for filling in our first ever reader survey. Round of applause, please. And in fact it WAS a great idea, because many many of you have filled in the survey (THANK YOU). But soon will …
Armin Strom Pure Earth – Hands-On Review
The best thing of being a journalist when talking about watches is the wide variety of beautiful timepieces we get to test-drive. A big part of writing a watch review of course is that we receive the item, wear it for a few days, weeks (in this case months) and then pen our …
