Watches, Occasional Wonders, Pirates, And Bremont.

122. Psychedelic Watch Shows, Consumer Happiness, And Concept Watches

This week onaBlogtoWatch 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 aconcept watchfrom IWC. Then it's on to a recent review and a round ofHit, 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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121. 24-Hour Watch Boutiques, Swiss Made Shenanigans, And A Tuxedo Rolex

This week onaBlogtoWatch 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 ofHit, 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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120. Getting Honest About Credor, Visiting Franck Muller, And Kith and Vinegar

This week onaBlogtoWatch 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 We’d love to hear from you with feedback or suggestions for future show topics or guests. Advertising opportunities are also available. Comment or [email protected] --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ablogtowatchweekly/message

Watch Buying Experiences, Pink Bombs, And Skeletonized Watch Nerds

This week onaBlogtoWatch 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 ofHit, 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 We’d love to hear from you with feedback or suggestions for future show topics or guests. Advertising opportunities are also available. Comment or [email protected]. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ablogtowatchweekly/message

Geneva Watchspotting, Anointing Hublot, And Thierry Stern's Patek Pool

This week onaBlogtoWatch 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 ofHit, 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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