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aBlogtoWatch Weekly Podcast #221: Royal Oak Keychains, Tourbillon Bargains, And Advertising Wars

This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly, the team dives headfirst into the chaos surrounding the rumored AP x Swatch collaboration, including the internet meltdown over plastic Royal Oaks, pendant watches, and whether luxury watch brands are finally taking things too far. Ariel, Rick, Ripley, and David debate who this watch is actually for, how much it […] The post aBlogtoWatch Weekly Podcast #221: Royal

Tough as Nails: Close-Up on the ProTek Automatic USMC Watches

The AP x Swatch Watch Is Now Listing for Thousands Online After In-Store Chaos

Swatch closed dozens of shops worldwide on Saturday as demand for the Royal Pop pocket watch caused havoc on the streets.

Mission Completed: Bulova Introduces Lunar Pilot “Black Hole” in 41mm Case

Smaller case diameter, new dial

The new Longines Legend Diver 59 brings real diving pedigree back to the surface

The Longines Legend Diver 59 is a legend by name, legend by nature, with a real diving pedigree and technical specs to match. The post The new Longines Legend Diver 59 brings real diving pedigree back to the surface appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Alato unveils its new Ögonsten, with compelling, classical styling paired with everyday usability

The new Alato Ögonsten is launching via Kickstarter, and it may just be Alato's most compelling everday watch yet The post Alato unveils its new Ögonsten, with compelling, classical styling paired with everyday usability appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Actually Affordable: Timex X Todd Snyder 1976 Lexington Dress Watch

While many brands have completely lost the plot when it comes to watch prices in 2026, Timex continues to be a budget-friendly refuge for individuals like myself who simply don’t exist within the Watches & Wonders tax bracket. Once again, Timex has teamed up with the American menswear designer Todd Snyder to create a timepiece […] The post Actually Affordable: Timex X Todd Snyder 1976 Lexington Dr

Just Because – From Pocket To Pendant, A Selection Of The Coolest Non-Wristwatches

There was no getting around the Swatch x Audemars Piguet Royal Pop these past week and a half or so, especially for us, as we were the first to show you what it actually looked like. And while it sparked a very strong debate, to say the least, the transformability of the Royal Pop did […]

The Neo-Vintage Sweet Spot: Why The Seiko Marinemaster SBDX001 Still Makes Sense Today

There is a particular charm to watches that sit just beyond modernity yet remain too young to be vintage. In recent years, collectors have coined the term “neo-vintage” to define this liminal space, roughly spanning the mid-1990s through the 2000s. It’s a period defined not by nostalgia alone but also by a fascinating intersection of […] Visit The Neo-Vintage Sweet Spot: Why The Seiko Marinemaster

Chopard’s latest Alpine Eagle XPS 41 has a subtle ‘Mountain Glow’ champagne dial

The latest Chopard Alpine Eagle XPS 41 may seem tamer at first glance, but its 'Mountain Glow' champagne dial has subtle intrigue to discover. The post Chopard’s latest Alpine Eagle XPS 41 has a subtle ‘Mountain Glow’ champagne dial appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Watch Review: Hublot Big Bang UNICO Mint Green Ceramic Chronograph

Love it or hate it… Well, I was going to make a lofty statement here, but the point lies in just those five words. Love it. Or, hate it. The Hublot Big Bang UNICO Mint Green Ceramic Chronograph is a conceptually simple and technically complex watch that I, for one, adored wearing for five or […] The post Watch Review: Hublot Big Bang UNICO Mint Green Ceramic Chronograph appeared first on aBlogtoWa

Sunday Morning Showdown: Grand Seiko Evolution 9 Spring Drive U.F.A. Ushio 300 Vs. Rolex Yacht-Master 42 In Titanium

Grand Seiko surprised friend and foe at Watches and Wonders when the brand released a smaller, more accurate dive watch at a lower price than its predecessor. The Ushio 300 diver, naturally, was met with applause. So, for this week’s showdown, we thought we’d stack it up against a watch so popular that it is […] Visit Sunday Morning Showdown: Grand Seiko Evolution 9 Spring Drive U.F.A. Ushio 300 V

New releases from Ming, Oris, Moser and more

With the release of the Swatch x AP collaboration this week, the other novelties of the week have probably passed under the radar. We’re here to give them the light they deserve, and speaking about light, I’ll start with Ming, which uses two polarised filters as hands to have an ever-changing dial appearance. Oris remoderns … Continued The post New releases from Ming, Oris, Moser and more appeared

A. Lange & Söhne brings a highly crafted Cabaret to the catalogue

A new rectangular watch from the German watchmakers that brings fine details and finishing to another level. The post A. Lange & Söhne brings a highly crafted Cabaret to the catalogue appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Watches, Stories, & Gear: An Enormous Ruby, a New Release from Liberum Watches, and Images from the Cannes Film Festival

“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 gear we happen to be digging on this week. We love gear. Liberum Watches […] The post Watches, Stories, & Gear: An Enormous Ruby, a New Release from Li

The Petrolhead Corner – The WEC Is Turning Into The Most Exciting Championship On Earth, As We Attended the Spa 6 Hours Race

Spa-Francorchamps… to many, myself included, it feels almost like hallowed ground. It’s one of the greatest race tracks in the world, nestled in the south-east of the Belgian Ardennes. The circuit undulates up and down, left and right, presenting a 7,004-meter-long high-speed and technical challenge for man and machine. The Busstop chicane, the La Source […]

The UR-10 Spacemeter Is the Most Traditional Urwerk Yet… Sort Of

Calling an Urwerk traditional feels a bit ridiculous, but here we are. The new UR-10 Spacemeter gets closer to that territory than just about anything the brand has done before. And yes, we did get a traditional Urwerk before we got Grand Theft Auto VI. Sure, Urwerk has used hands in pieces like the EMC […] Visit The UR-10 Spacemeter Is the Most Traditional Urwerk Yet… Sort Of to read the full art

Introducing – The Calatrava-Inspired Horologically Unique HU-01 Finale Series, Smaller and with Diamond Dials

Like many microbrands, Singapore-based Horologically Unique was fueled by a passion for watches and the desire to create something personal, something that would first answer the own requirements of the creator. In this case, the idea was to offer a watch that respects as much as possible the Patek Philippe Calatrava 96, basically the blueprint […]