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Watch Stunts, Fire Resistant Watches, And Custom Watches (And Straps) Nov 30, 2023

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This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Rick, David, and Ariel are once again joined by Ed, who calls in from Osaka, Japan. David starts things off lamenting the lack of awesome promotional stunts from watch companies, and the team gets into the wildest antics they've seen and what they'd like to see. Then Ed and Ariel reflect on Dubai Watch Week, followed by Ed getting his first crack at guessing the price of a few Seikos. Ariel shares his thoughts about watch customization, David shares experience customizing a strap, and then things wrap up with a round of Hit, Miss, Maybe.

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Dubai Watch Weekapalooza Nov 24, 2023

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This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Rick and David are joined by both Ariel and Ed, the latter two of which join from Dubai! Ariel and Ed give their impressions of Dubai Watch Week and the wildness of a desert climate flooding. Ariel discusses the new MB&F magic, then things veer back to the Dubai scuttlebutt. And that's all! Highlights Hands-On: MB&F HM11 Architect Titanium Watches Gerald Genta Brand Launch & Happy Birthday Mickey Mouse Minute Repeater For Only Watch 2023 Hands-On Debut: The New Breitling Avenger Watches For 2023 The Girard-Perregaux Neo Bridges Aston Martin Edition Is Driven By Passion To Challenge Convention 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.

Berneron Takes Off, The Jaeger-LeCoultre Progresso, And Catching Horological Butterflies Nov 16, 2023

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This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Rick, David, and Ariel are joined by Sylvain Berneron of the newly launched Berneron brand (and Breitling). Sylvain is immediately put in the spotlight to discuss his new brand and its debut watch, the Mirage. Then the crew chats about two exhibitions in New York City, one from Jaeger-LeCoultre and one from Omega. It's then on to new reviews and releases, including collab watches from Fossil and IWC. As always, things wrap up with Hit, Miss, Maybe.

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Rolex Trolls Omega, Dracula's Watch Castle, And Horological Alchemy Nov 10, 2023

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This week on the aBlogtoWatch Weekly podcast Ariel has abandoned his post and left Rick and David to fend for themselves. Luckily, our old friend Simon, from Escapement24, steps in! There's a quick update on the Fifty Phantoms and news that Rolex has trolled Omega, then things get rolling with a dive into gold-plated watches and David's hope for their resurgence. The trio look at the new Breitling Avenger collection, give their takes on power reserves, and play guess the price of the newest Grand Seikos. Things wrap up with your usual digest of new releases and reviews, plus a round of Hit, Miss, Maybe. Listen below or on the player of your choice.

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Watch Rehab, Collaboration Watches, And Omega Goes Thick And Light Nov 03, 2023

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This week on the aBlogtoWatch Weekly podcast, Ariel, Rick, and David turn their trio into a quartet in welcoming artist, attorney, and watch lover Will Charlesworth to the show! There's lots to talk about, so things get started right away with a discussion of collaboration watches, with two prime examples having just been released. Then it's straight into new releases and a few reviews, including hotness from Omega and A. Lange & Söhne. Per tradition, the show wraps up with a round of Hit, Miss, Maybe.

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Charity Shenanigans Pt. 2, Themed Watches, and Pineapple Smugglers Oct 30, 2023

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This week on the aBlogtoWatch Weekly podcast, Ariel, Rick, and David are all entirely sober and ready to talk watches! The biggest news this week is undoubtedly the postponement of OnlyWatch 2023, and the gang all have their opinions. Then Ariel discusses his recent column on themed watches, and then gets to share all about his collaboration watch with Zodiac, the Pineapple Dream! After that, it's business as usual with a few new releases and reviews, plus another exciting round of Hit, Miss, Maybe. Highlights News: Only Watch 2023 Postponed To Indefinite 2024 Date Ariel's Thoughts: The Challenging Proposition Of Designing Themed Watches Hands-On Debut: The Ariel Adams-Designed Zodiac Super Sea Wolf Pineapple Dream New Release: Bremont Supermarine S302 GMT Watches Hands-On: Gorilla Fastback Drift Safari 'Wandering Hours' Watch New Release: The Citizen AQ4100-65W Platinum Tosa Washi Paper Dial Watch New Release: Hublot Big Bang Tourbillon SR_A by Samuel Ross Watch Hands-On Debut: TITONI Impetus CeramTech Zr02 Watch New Release: IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph 41 Top Gun Mojave Desert Watch New Release: Louis Erard x Alain Silberstein's Next Triptyque Is Khaki And Includes A Tourbillon Please visit the FHH website at https://www.hautehorlogerie.org/en/watches-and-culture/exhibitions/ for details of this year's Forum 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.

Watch Event Seating, Why So Thick?, and Surprisingly Popular Watches Oct 19, 2023

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This week on the aBlogtoWatch Weekly podcast, Ariel is still wobbly after an event on The Queen Mary in LA and is joined by landlubbers Rick and David. Ariel kicks things off by sharing about the recent Longines x ABTW event on the massive ocean liner the Queen Mary. David's newfound distaste for thick watches turns into a much larger discussion of why brands aren't trying harder to make more wearable watches. Ariel has written a Top Ten article (!) about the bestselling luxury watches on eBay, which generates plenty of conversation. Then, it's on to new releases, new reviews, and Hit, Miss, Maybe. Highlights Grinding Gears: I Guess I Hate Thick Watches Now Trends: The Top 10 Luxury Watches Sold On eBay In The First Half Of 2023 Hands-On: Carl F. Bucherer's 'Practical' Manero Minute Repeater Symphony Watch New Release: Rowing Blazers x Bamford x TAG Heuer Carrera Watch New Release: Garmin MARQ Carbon Luxury Smartwatch Collection Hands-On: The Bi-Retrograde Reservoir Airfight Chronograph Watch New Release: Breguet Marine Tourbillon 5577 Watch

Charity Shenanigans, Skull Watches, And East Asian Gothic Vibes Oct 14, 2023

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This week on the aBlogtoWatch Weekly podcast, Ariel is up even later than usual and stuck in a hotel room, while Rick and David join from the comforts of their own homes. There's a slew of events with ABTW, including the launch of Ariel's G-Shock book, the Longines event on the Queen Mary II, and the upcoming release of Ariel's second collab with Zodiac! Then, Only Watch has released some financials and the guys weigh in. After that, it's your regular programming of new releases and reviews, and another round of Hit, Miss, Maybe. Highlights LOS ANGELES INVITE: Launch Of Ariel Adams' Latest Zodiac Collab At Feldmar Watch Company Only Watch Describes How $100 Million Raised Through Its Blockbuster Charity Watch Auction Is Being Spent | WatchPro.com New Release: Biver La Danse du Temps Pièce Unique Watch With Mexico In Mind Hands-On: AWAKE Alain Silberstein 100th Anniversary Of The EEIF Watch Hands-On: Chopard Imperiale Jumping Hour Watch With Urushi Dial & Diamonds Hands-On: The 40mm Two-Tone TAG Heuer Aquaracer Professional 200 Watches New Release: Seiko Prospex Landmaster 30th Anniversary SLA071 Watch New Release: Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical GMT SPB411 Limited-Edition Watch New Release: Longines Spirit Flyback Titanium Watch Watch Review: Girard-Perregaux Laureato 38mm And Its Tricky Dial Hands-On: Citizen Promaster Tough Super Titanium 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.

Longines On A Boat, Getting AP-Curious, And A Tourbillon With Cheese Oct 05, 2023

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This week on the aBlogtoWatch Weekly podcast, it's a full house with Rick, Ariel, and David at it for another hour of horological shenanigans. To start, a quick pop-in from Paul at Farer, then things get properly started with the news that the massive OAK Collection is coming up for auction and that people are stealing Swifty Fathoms. Then, an exciting event with aBlogtoWatch and Longines...on a boat! Plus new watches from Audemars Piguet, Bulgari, and Seiko. Finally, another round of Hit, Miss, Maybe (or Happy It Exists).

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The Enthusiast Creep, Chronograph Games, And A DJ Watch Sep 28, 2023

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This week on the aBlogtoWatch Weekly podcast, it's just Rick and Ariel, as David is racing along the Autobahn towards an undisclosed location in Germany. Things get heady right off the bat as Ariel and Rick explore price increases and their effect on consumers and buying habits, including a new term for you to use. That discussion segues into the recent column on making a watch "special." Then it's straight on to some new releases and recent reviews, including watches from Farer, Zenith, and Blancpain. Things wind down with another round of Hit, Miss, Maybe. Highlights From The Comments: The Trials And Tribulations Of Making Watches 'Special' New Release: Farer Chrono-Contempo Chronograph Watches New Release: Zenith Defy Extreme Carl Cox Limited-Edition Watch New Release: Blancpain Fifty Fathoms 70th Anniversary Act 3 Watch New Release: A. Lange & Söhne Lange 1 Perpetual Calendar Watch Hands-On: The Oris Big Crown ProPilot Altimeter Watch Climbs Higher Watch Review: Citizen CZ Smart Hybrid Display JX2005-55E 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.

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