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Tudor Dives Deep, Louis Vuitton Hunts The Little Guys, And Ulysse Nardin's Swamp Watch Sep 22, 2023

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This week on the aBlogtoWatch Weekly podcast, the regular trio is at it again with the latest news and releases! The guys dive right into Tudor's latest release, the black Pelagos FXD, and the hype surrounding its announcement. Perhaps inevitably, that segues into a broader discussion of Tudor's catalog and product strategy. Then it's on to Apple's new watches, just announced at its latest event; a few questions about the Louis Vuitton Watch Prize, for which 20 semi-finalists were just announced; and this year's GPHG nominees. Then it's on to headier fare, as the team talks about the value of learning about watches you can't afford and will never own. Things wrap up with some new releases and recent reviews.

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Lume Appreciation, More Swifty Fathoms, And A New Space Watch Sep 15, 2023

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This week on the aBlogtoWatch Weekly podcast, it's another full house as Rick, Ariel, and David, cover the latest from the site and the watch industry. Things start off with a chat about underwater photography and lume shots before a discussion about flipping watches, particularly the Moonswatch. Naturally, things flow into the Swatch x Blancpain Fifty Fathoms (the Swifty Fathoms) and speculation about the next internal affordable Swatch collab (Hamilton Swentura, anyone?). Plus, David's trip to the North with Fortis, Guess the Seiko Price, a recent review, and Hit, Miss, Maybe. Listen below or on the player of your choice. Grinding Gears: Having Second Thoughts About Not Flipping My MoonSwatch Blancpain X Swatch Bioceramic Scuba Fifty Fathoms Watches Expand On The MoonSwatch Concept Hands-On: Fortis Aims For SSC Space Certification & Tests 13 Stratoliner Watches In Rocket Launch New Release: Seiko Presage, Prospex, Astron, and 5 Sports 110th Anniversary Watches Watch Review: A Closer Look At The Gerald Charles Maestro 8.0 Squelette New Release: Zenith Chronomaster Original Black Tricolor Dial Watch Hands-On Debut: TAG Heuer Carrera Chronosprint x Porsche Watches New Release: Panerai Unveils Five New Navy SEALs Collection Watches 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.

Swifty Fathoms, The Urwerk Villain Clock, And Shifting Sales Strategies Sep 07, 2023

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This week on the aBlogtoWatch Weekly podcast, the crew is back as David continues his recovery from Geneva Watch Days. First up, a discussion of Barbenheimer and a discussion of David's love of short-form documentaries. Shifting back on topic, David discusses some of his favorite watches from Geneva Watch Days. Then, a discussion of the biggest topic of the week: the Swatch x Blancpain collab. Then things get a bit headier with a chat about brands' shifting sales strategy and the potential consequences of that shift. Things wrap up with another round of Hit, Miss, Maybe. And keep an ear out for a special interview at the end, as Ripley chats with Linden Lazaraus from Oliver and Clarke. Listen below or on the player of your choice. Mark Felton Productions | YouTube New Release: HYT Conical Tourbillon Infinity Sapphire Watch Can Swatch rekindle MoonSwatch mania for Blancpain Fifty Fathoms? | WatchPro.com New Release: Armin Strom One Week First Edition Watch H. Moser x MB&F Streamliner Pandamonium For Only Watch 2023 New Release: Jaeger-LeCoultre Spices Up The Polaris Chronograph New Release: Angelus Chronodate Titanium Storm Blue Watch New Release: Duo Of Montblanc Star Legacy Nicolas Rieussec Monopusher Chronograph Watches 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.

Rolex Opens Up Shop, National Watch Brands, And AP Hipster Nonsense Sep 01, 2023

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This week on the aBlogtoWatch Weekly podcast, the crew is back together as Rick makes his triumphant return! Things start off a bit different, with a discussion of watch brands from Scotland (like anOrdain), Hungary (like Bexei), and the United States (too many to mention). Then it's on to the biggest news of the last week if not of the year (TBD): Rolex buying Bucherer. Then it's on to some exciting new releases from Audemars Piguet (which David describes as "the most repulsively try-hard, trust fund baby, hipster nonsense") and Grand Seiko. Ariel then takes some time to talk about the passing of his friend and the owner of Maurice de Mauriac, Daniel Dreifuss. The gang wraps things up with another round of Hit, Miss, Maybe.

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Horology Kink, A Tritium Tube Monopoly, And Star Trek Chronometer Testing Aug 25, 2023

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This week on the aBlogtoWatch Weekly podcast, Rick has trapped himself in concrete while laying a foundation on his sprawling Scottish estate, so it's just Ariel and David bringing you riveting conversation about the latest in watches. The duo dispenses with headiness and gets right into recent reviews and releases, including watches from TAG Heuer, Ulysse Nardin, and Glashütte Original; one recent review brings about a rather in-depth conversation about tritium tubes! Things wrap up with a discussion of the democratization of higher-end finishing. Listen below or on the player of your choice.

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Tiresome Trends, A Paris Piaget Robbery, And All The New Watches Aug 17, 2023

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On this week’s episode of the aBlogtoWatch Weekly podcast, David is feeling a bit under the weather, although he still manages to join Ariel and Rick to discuss the latest watch industry news. After talking about favorite desserts and where listeners can send David their get-well-soon wishes, the trio kick off the conversation with a chat about Jake’s recent article on watch trends, along with which ones they personally think need to be put to rest. From there, it’s a discussion about watch crime, the recent Piaget robbery in Paris, and why having millions of dollars of merchandise stolen might not actually be such a bad thing for Piaget in the long run. After a quick game of “Guess the Price of the Seiko'' (spoiler alert: everyone is wrong again), it’s a recap of this week’s new releases, along with a rapid fire round of “Hit, Miss, Maybe” that includes new watches from Casio, Breitling, NORQAIN, Longines, Oris, Hublot, and Hanhart. Listen below or on the podcast player of your choice!

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Watchpocalypse, Stealing 1,425 Rolexes, And A Porsche On Your Head Aug 10, 2023

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This week on the aBlogtoWatch Weekly podcast, Ariel, Rick, and David are back at it again with another round of the latest watch news! First up is David's featured article on getting your watch stolen...and the hopelessness of trying to recover it. Then they discuss the differences in American and other markets, especially regarding the relationships consumers feel with a brand. After that, it's on to the latest coverage from the site, including Zenith and Porsche Design. Finally, the Hit, Miss, Maybe closing ceremonies! Listen below or on the player of your choice.

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Grinding Gears: Recovering Your Stolen Watch Shouldn't Be A Hopeless Dream

ARIEL VIEW: In America, relationships matter more than brands | WatchPro.com

Watch Review: Zenith Defy Skyline 41mm Black Ceramic

New Release: Porsche Design Chronograph 1 911 S/T Watch

Hands-On: HYT Moonrunner Supernova Blue Watch

New Release: Vulcain Cricket Nautical Dive Watch

Hands-On: The Halios Seaforth IV, The Latest Edition Of The Microbrand Watch Icon

Hands-On Debut: The Viridescent Bell & Ross BR 05 Chrono Green Steel Watch

Hands-On: Omega Seamaster Diver 300M 75th Anniversary Summer Blue Watch

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Genuine Used Watches, Papa And His Mustache, And A MoonSwatch Intervention Aug 03, 2023

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This week on the aBlogtoWatch Weekly podcast, the trio is finally back together, with David returning from his holiday! Things kick off with a long conversation about watches in media and culture and then shift to Ariel's recent Featured Article about CPO watches. Ariel then discloses the dark secrets of the Annual Ernest Hemingway Look-Alike contest he attended in Key West. Then it's on to a slew of new releases from Citizen, Breitling, Swatch, and more!

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Lonely Watch 2023, Gentapalooza, And The Watch Of Your Childhood Dreams Jul 28, 2023

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This week on the aBlogtoWatch Weekly podcast, David has now gone missing in the Eurasian Steppe, so Ariel and Rick are by their old pal Simon from Escapement24. Things start with more chat about this year's Only Watch catalog, then moves on to Ariel's recent conversation with Evelyne Genta, the wife of watchmaker Gerald Genta. The three then get into some recent releases, including a lively discussion of the retro goodness of the Bulova Jet Star, Yema's take on the integrated bracelet sports watch, and a Cartier Santos-Dumont with a tiny little plane. Rick then offers an update on the Omega auction scandal and the storm that struck La Chaux-de-Fonds. Finally, the crew welcomes Rick's niece Christy for a round of Hit, Miss, Maybe! Highlights The ABTW Team Picks Their Favorites From Only Watch 2023 SUPERLATIVE: Celebrating Gérald Genta's Legacy With Evelyne Genta Bulova Jet Star Watch Revives A 1970s Design And Runs On High-Frequency Quartz Watch Review: Yema Urban Traveller Series Hands-On: Cartier Santos-Dumont Micro-Rotor Watch In Stainless Steel Prosecutors receive criminal filing from Omega as Speedygate scandal escalates | WatchPro.com La Chaux-de-Fonds Watchmakers Damaged By Freak Storm | WatchPro.com Actually Affordable: Casio MRW200H Sports Watch Hands-On: Fossil Star Wars Stormtrooper Automatic Watch New Release: Casio G-Shock X Oneness DW5600ONS234 Kentucky Bourbon 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.

Secret Billionaire Watches, Jaeger-LeBlah, and JackGPT Jul 21, 2023

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This week on the aBlogtoWatch Weekly podcast, David is riding a horse through the Eurasian Steppe, so Ariel and Rick are joined once again by their friend Alex, a watchmaker and co-founder of the Fifth Wrist website and co-host of its companion podcast. Bidding opens on the Only Watch catalog, with the guys picking some highlights and offering estimates and insights. Then it's on to new releases and recent reviews, including JLC, TAG Heuer, and Greubel Forsey, plus some summer watches! The guys continue with the now-regular segment, Hit, Miss, Maybe,and wrap up with a new game! Listen below or on the player of your choice.

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