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129. Rolex Garage Sale, Ugly British Watches, Birthdays, And Death Days Jul 19, 2024

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This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Rick is joined by Ripley, David, and Ariel, all of whom are present in their areas of residence! After Ripley shares his brand-blasting ensemble, the discussion gets into Ariel and David's trip to Vienna, Austria. Then, there's some F1 watch sponsor news, a trio of dual-crown watches, and another round of Hit, Miss, Maybe (including a round of Guess the Price of the Seiko). The days of Rolex are over: 'Red Bull sponsor makes deal with F1' | gpblog.com Hands-On Debut: Astor+Banks Sea Ranger M2 Watch Hands-On: Sherpa X TRTS OPS Watch Hands-On Debut: Christopher Ward C65 Super Compressor Elite Watch Review: Victorinox Dive Pro Titanium Quartz & Automatic Watches New Release: Seiko Presage Craftsmanship Series SPB445J1 Arita Porcelain Dial Watch Bremont Terra Nova Dual-Time Tourbillon | Bremont Doxa SUB 300T Clive Cussler - Limited Edition | Doxa Check out ABTW on YouTube to catch up on the latest episodes of ABTWW, Hit, Miss, Maybe, video reviews, and more. We’d love to hear from you with feedback or suggestions for future show topics or guests. Advertising opportunities are also available. Comment or contact podcasts@aBlogtoWatch.com.

128. Price Corrections, Limited Editions Fakeouts, And River-Proof Watches Jul 11, 2024

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This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Rick is joined by Ripley, David, and a Vienna-based Ariel. Things start off with a not-so-optimistic look at pricing trends in watches, then Rick almost talks politics before David gets on his soapbox about misleading limited editions. Then it's on to new releases, reviews, and another round of Hit, Miss, Maybe.

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127. Quality Watch Garments, ADs vs. Brands, and Grand Seiko Haikus Jul 05, 2024

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This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Rick is joined by David and Ariel, while Ripley gets stuck in software update limbo before joining in. Ariel goes deep on the tug-of-war between ADs and brands as the latter seeks to expand into the US market with brand boutiques and direct sales. Then there's a discussion of how Grand Seiko gets its inspiration (or if it even tries), a watch based on an old radio, and an updated diver. Things wrap up with another round of Hit, Miss, Maybe. Ariel's Thoughts: How Will The Silent War Between Watch Brands & Retailers Unfold As The Industry Eyes America? Hands-On: Grand Seiko SLGH021 Evolution 9 'Genbi Valley' Hi-Beat Watch New Release: Hautlence Retrovision ‘47 Watch New Release: Bell & Ross BR 03 Diver Watches Hands-On: Zenith Defy Zero-G Watch Hands-On: NOMOS Tangente 38 Date – 175 Years Watchmaking Glashütte Watches New Release: Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe Quantième Complet Phases De Lune Black Ceramic Watches Check out ABTW on YouTube to catch up on the latest episodes of ABTWW, Hit, Miss, Maybe, video reviews, and more. We’d love to hear from you with feedback or suggestions for future show topics or guests. Advertising opportunities are also available. Comment or contact podcasts@aBlogtoWatch.com

126. The End Of Watch Competitions, A Not-Quite-Tourbillon Car, And QR Codes Jun 29, 2024

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This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Rick is joined once again by David and Ripley, as Ariel is stuck doing Pilates in Boise. First up, Scotland falls to Hungary 0-1 at UEFA Euro 2024, then David discusses the demise of high-end chronometry competitions and how it represents a thin-skinned industry. Things carry on with a new hypercar from Bugatti and its companion watch from Jacob & Co. and Ripley talks about a sapphire watch with a QR code. Things wrap up with another game of Hit, Miss, Maybe. Grinding Gears: The Quiet Demise Of Craftsmanship & Performance In The Affordable Luxury Segment What Is A Tourbillon And Why The New Bugatti Tourbillon Hypercar Is Named After It New Release: Jacob & Co. Bugatti Tourbillon Watch Has A Working V16 Engine Hands-On: CVSTOS Metropolitan Chrono Skeleton Sapphire Watches Hands-On: RZE Urbanist Solar Field Watch New Release: Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Black Dial Watches New Release: Bell & Ross BR 05 Artline Steel & Gold Watch Hands-On: NORQAIN Freedom 60 Chrono 40mm Watches With Summer 2024 Dial Colors Hands-On: Going Green With The Vacheron Constantin Overseas Watches In Rose Gold Check out ABTW on YouTube to catch up on the latest episodes of ABTWW, Hit, Miss, Maybe, video reviews, and more. We’d love to hear from you with feedback or suggestions for future show topics or guests. Advertising opportunities are also available. Comment or contact podcasts@aBlogtoWatch.com

125. Soccer (Football) Watches, Visiting Victorinox, And Skeletons Jun 20, 2024

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This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Ripley is temporarily lost in The Upside Down while Ariel, David, and Rick chat about what's new and exciting in watches. Rick has gone and had a bit of fun with AI and Grand Seiko, Ariel took a trip to see Victorinox, a few car-inspired watches, and yet another Moonswatch drop. Plus, another round of Hit, Miss, Maybe! Listen below or on the player of your choice.

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