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Killing The Patek Philippe Nautilus, Lunar Imperialism, And A Go-Go Dancer Watch Feb 23, 2024

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This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly, the tetrad stands firm, with Ariel, Rick, and David once again joined by the esteemed Ripley Sellers. There's no dilly dallying this week, as the group dives into Ariel's recent though piece on the possibility of legacy watchmakers dying and coming back as tech subsidiaries. Following a handful of tangents, things get back on track with a few new releases and recent reviews. Things wrap up, as always, with a game of Hit, Miss, Maybe.

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Ariel's Thoughts: A Future Where Technology Companies Buy Up Old Watch Brands

New Release: Casio G-Shock MRGB5000R-1 COBARION Bezel Watch

Hands-On: The Bell & Ross BR-X5 Green LUM Watch

New Release: Urwerk UR-100V 'LightSpeed' Watch

New Release: Limited-Edition Casio Casiotron TRN50-2A Watch Celebrates 50 Years Of Watchmaking

Hands-On: Traska Venturer GMT Watch

Watch Review: The Retro-Futuristic Rado Anatom

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The Value Of 'Swiss Made', What's In A Watch Prize?, And The Ultimate Collaboration Watch Feb 17, 2024

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This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly, our trio grows to a quarter, as Ripley joins Ariel, Rick, and David to discuss the latest in watches. Ariel's written an article asking whether the Swiss Made label still holds value and cachet, and everyone has their own thoughts. And The LVMH Watch Prize was finally awarded to Raúl Pagès, but it was an equally big night for LVMH and its watches. Then, it's on to new releases and a few reviews before wrapping things up with community editions of both Guess the Price of the Seiko and Hit, Miss, Maybe.

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California Tactical Gear, Vacheron Constantin Stands Out, And Watch Swapping Feb 08, 2024

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This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Ariel has abandoned his compatriots once again, and once again, Ripley joins the show! Things get started with a discussion of David's recent column on brand's changing marketing priorities. Then it's on to Roman in the Gloamin', where the guys talk about what watch they'd take from one company and give to another to take over. Then, are Rolexes boring? Finally, a few new releases and another community round of Hit, Miss, Maybe.

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Crazy Seikos, Entering The Hublotscape, And The Worst Watch Marketing Feb 02, 2024

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This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly, David and Rick are joined by Ripley, who's filling in for a waterlogged Ariel. After discussing some recent articles, it's straight on to LVMH Watch Week 2024, then Roman returns to pose another question to the panel: What's the most overused phrase in watch marketing? Things wrap up with another community session of Hit, Miss, Maybe!

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A Wall Of Watch Success, Tiny Omega Rocket Hands, And Disappearing Brands Jan 26, 2024

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This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Ariel, David, and Rick are back at it again for more scintillating horological discourse. First up, Ariel takes on customs declarations in the wake of Conan/The Terminator/Former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger getting stopped at the airport. Then it's on to a new type of collaboration, where a brand develops an entirely new model line, and a discussion of Omega's questionable product strategy. Things wrap up with THREE games: Guess the Price of the Seiko, Disappearing Brands, and Hit, Miss, Maybe! Highlights Arnie Pays €35,000 Fine To Gets His Impounded AP Watch Back Then Sells It For €270,00 | WatchPro Watch Review: Nodus Canyon By The Smoking Tire's Matt Farah New Release: Omega Speedmaster Dark Side Of The Moon Apollo 8 Watch Updated For 2024 New Release: Seiko Prospex 'The Black Series' SRPK43 And SSC923 Watches Hands-On: Cartier Pasha Chronograph 41mm Blue-Green Dial Watch Hands-On: Montblanc 1858 Geosphere Chronograph 0 Oxygen The 8000 Limited-Edition Watch We’d love to hear from you with feedback or suggestions for future show topics or guests. Comment below or contact podcasts@ablogtowatch.com. Advertising opportunities are also available.

Making Sense Of Watch Pricing, Gold Desk Chairs, And Going Green With Bronze Jan 18, 2024

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This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Ariel, David, and Rick sit down, mic up, and give you another captivating hour of watch talk. There's a new Swifty Fathoms, and everyone seems completely over it, and it leads to a discussion of pricing, which itself segues nicely into a chat about gold watches. Naturally, the next topic is bronze watches and everyone is wondering, "Why?" After touching on some recent reviews, the crew welcomes Ripley and a few readers for a round of Hit, Miss, Maybe. Highlights New Release: Blancpain x Swatch Scuba Fifty Fathoms Ocean Of Storms Watch New Release: The Longines Master Collection GMT Watches In 18k Gold New Release: Oris Big Crown Pointer Date Father Time Limited Edition Watch Watch Review: Frederique Constant Highlife Worldtimer X Ace Jewelers Amsterdam Limited Edition Hands-On: Armin Strom Mirrored Force Resonance Manufacture Edition Green Watch Seiko SBWA001 - Seiko's 1st Spring Drive | Reddit Biver Carillon Tourbillon for Bucherer | Instagram We’d love to hear from you with feedback or suggestions for future show topics or guests. Comment below or contact podcasts@ablogtowatch.com. Advertising opportunities are also available.

Shirt Sleeves, Brand Websites, And The Fate Of Your Watches Jan 11, 2024

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This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Ariel, David, and Rick are back together for the first time in 2024! It’s another rollicking episode, with favorites from 2023, the fate of watch collections when their owners pass on, the effect of shirt sleeves on watch size preference, and a lamentation of terrible brand websites. Plus, musings on the Gregorian calendar, storyboarding a horological sequel to Succession, and a new take on Hit, Miss, Maybe. Highlights

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Watch Boutique Internships, WatchSquigee™, And A Bunch Of New Watches Dec 21, 2023

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This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Ariel, David, and Rick talk about...watches! David starts by wondering about whether he can get an internship at a boutique, and discusses the mirror-finished Zenith he just got to try, and Rick invents the WatchSquigee™, and they all put their minds together to design an anti-theft watch. Things finally get to real watches, and first up is the new titanium Ingenieur, followed by a discussion on affordable watches. Of course, there's plenty of chat about new releases, reviews, and another round of Hit, Miss, Maybe.

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Breitling's Sylvain Berneron Discusses The Brand's Acquisition of Universal Geneve Dec 14, 2023

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This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Ariel, David, and Rick are joined by Breitling's Sylvain Berneron to discuss the brand's recent surprise acquisition of legacy brand Universal Genève. Sylvain asked to come on the show but kept the guys fully in the dark before the episode, so things start with Ariel, Rick, and David guessing what the big news is. When they finally get there, Sylvain dives into the who, what, and whys of the acquisition, including what Breitling has planned for the historic UG brand. After squeezing as much information as possible out of Sylvain, Rick moves the show forward to discuss some new releases and reviews. Things wrap up with rounds of Guess the Price of the (Grand) Seiko and Hit, Miss, Maybe.

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L'BlogtoWatch, Bulgari Designs A Car, And David Gets Riled Dec 07, 2023

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This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly, the Dynamic Duo of Rick and David are running the show without Ariel, who's somewhere in the sky feeling grumpy. After a discussion on the woes of air travel, David starts the show off by discussing Bulgari's involvement with and collaboration for the newest Gran Turismo game, including designing a car and two new watches. Then it's right on to new releases from Arcanaut, GoS, Doxa, and more! Plus, another auction disaster!

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