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Watching Watches, "Fun" Watches, And Horological Fuel Tanks Jul 13, 2023

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This week on the aBlogtoWatch Weekly podcast, Ariel is back for the full show, joined Rick and David with special guest Alex, a watchmaker and co-founder of the Fifth Wrist website and co-host of its companion podcast. Ariel has just wrapped up a trip to Paris with Louis Vuitton and that means another round of aBlogtoWatch Watches Watches! Then it's on to more high-minded chat about power reserves, where the guys set the official acceptable minimum at one weekend. Then it's time for a few new releases and reviews, a chat about so-called "fun" watches, and another few rounds of Hit, Miss, Maybe. Listen below or on the player of your choice.

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Sorry–Rolex Not Found, Overripe Strawberries, And A New Game Jul 06, 2023

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This week on the aBlogtoWatch Weekly podcast, Ariel is recovering from his LVMH outing, so Rick and David are joined by Alex, a watchmaker and co-founder of the Fifth Wrist website and co-host of its companion podcast. The trio gets right into it with a group tirade on the insurmountable task of finding a specific watch on modern brand sites, much less getting any info on that watch. Then it's on to some new releases, including yet another MoonSwatch, a new racing Tudor, and a rack of Omegas. Then it's on to a round of Hit, Miss, Maybe with some of the other recent reviews and releases. And then Ariel joins!

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A Rolex AD Lawsuit, Whip Watches, And The Citizen GMT Jun 29, 2023

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For this episode of aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Ariel, Rick, and David discuss---You guessed it!---the latest in the wonderful world of watches. First and foremost, Ariel reveals his Indiana Jones cosplay, which devolves into examining the viability of creating a whip watch. After refocusing, they continue on with a discussion of how to make a successful watch and (eventually) parsing the outcome of a recent Rolex AD lawsuit. Then, Ariel shares about his new book about the Casio G-Shock. Finally, the guys discuss some recent releases and reviews, plus a pick from the ABTW Archive!

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Indiana Jones, The Patek Waiting Game, And IP Uh-Ohs Jun 23, 2023

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On this episode of aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Ariel, Rick, and David are joined by birds tweeting throughout the show as they discuss the latest in watches. Ariel shares his experience seeing the new Indiana Jones film and how it's a true watch lover's movie, Rick tells us about a disgruntled customer suing over the waitlist, and David confirms how hot Ariel is (according to WatchPro, at least). Then, it's on the upcoming Dubai Watch Week 2023, a Roger Dubuis Lamborghini watch, a new MB&F, and a look back to the Tudor Black Bay GMT. Finally, the guys talk about the Unimatic X South Park watch and its mountainous comment section.

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Auction Trouble, A New Paul Newman, And Paris With Breguet Jun 18, 2023

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For this episode of aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Ariel, Rick, and David are joined by Jose Pereztroika of Perezcope. After quickly talking about the role that watches play in the most recent Spiderman movie, our hosts dive into a deep discussion about the latest auction scandal that has captivated the industry, which concerns a rare Omega Speedmaster that sold for a record-breaking sum before it was ultimately discovered that the watch was not entirely authentic. From there, the conversation moves on to the surprise new anniversary-edition Paul Newman Daytona from Rolex, before shifting to the overlap between watch media and events following Ariel’s recent interview with Zach Weiss from Worn & Wound. To wrap up the show, David recaps his recent trip to Paris with Breguet and also offers his insight on the brand’s recently-released Type XX chronograph, which has become a rather passionate talking point within the industry. Listen to this week’s show below or on the podcast player of your choice. Highlights: • First Look: Rolex Revives The ‘Paul Newman’ With A New Le Mans-Inspired Cosmograph Daytona Ref. 126529LN Watch • SUPERLATIVE: The Future Of Watch Shows And Watch Media, With Zach Weiss Of Worn & Wound • Hands-On: The Breguet Type XX Watch Returns To Its Roots 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.

Oris Swedish Chef, Makin' Copies, And A Fisher-Price Patek Jun 08, 2023

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This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly David is in Paris with Breguet, leaving Rick and Ariel alone for a dinner date instead of the dinner party for which they so badly long. Ariel starts off with the full rundown of this year's Couture show in Las Vegas, from which he's just returned. The discussion focuses mostly on Citizen, Oris, and Bell & Ross, three brands that showed up in force at the show. Ariel especially dives into an analysis of Citizen and its product strategy. They also wade into the muck that is homage watches, including the obligation luxury brands have in the face of such watches. Plus, a few new watches. Highlights • New Release: The Very Purple Oris Hölstein Edition 2023 Watch • The Citizen NJ015 Automatic "Tsuyosa" Watch Comes To The U.S. Market • Considering An Homage Watch? Here's Some Food For Thought • SUPERLATIVE: The Beauty In Complexity, With Roger Peeters of Hooke & Huygens • Hands-On: A Casual Calatrava, The Patek Philippe 6007G 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.

Thick-Wrist Woes, Sick Aliens, And A Spidey-Watch Jun 01, 2023

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This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly, join Rick, Ariel, and David for another rousing horological huddle. Ariel shares about a few things upcoming for the ABTW team, and then they get into the scorching-hot-button topic of watch sizes (hint: buy what you like and stop complaining). Then, the team jumps on a Seiko press announcement with another round of Guess the Price, followed by random eBay finds including what David describes as a "Montegrappa that made love to an alien with indigestion." Seiko grabs the spotlight again and triggers a discussion of whether Seiko is shooting itself in the foot with its product strategy. Talk then moves to a few new releases and recent reviews, including a discussion on the new APRO Concept Spider-Man. Highlights • 4:52 From The Comments: Smaller Watches Aren’t Going To Hurt You • 30:00 Watch Review: Seiko Prospex SPB333J1 • 32:21 New Release: Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Concept Tourbillon Spider-Man Watch • 42:10 Watch Review: Bulgari Octo Finissimo Skeleton 8 Days In Ultra-Thin Titanium • 50:02 Hands-On: Hanhart Pioneer 417 ES Flyback 39mm & 42mm Watches • 55:45 Hands-On: Panerai Radiomir California PAM01349 Watch In Brunito eSteel 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.

Watchless Watch Events, Rolex' Google Sheets Waiting List, and Pretty Little Boats May 27, 2023

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This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Rick, Ariel, and David put their heads together to give you more of what you love: insightful watch banter! Things get started with a discussion of the fundamental shift in power away from traditional retailers, how that's changed the watch buying experience, and what's next. Then, the gents dissect the recent appointment of Ilaria Resta as CEO of Audemars Piguet. Then it's on to a string of new releases, including watches from Doxa, Ulysse Nardin, and an Omega that riles Ariel up. • 3:31 Ariel's Thoughts: How Traditional Wristwatch Retail Lost Its Power Over Consumers • 21:03 Audemars Piguet’s New CEO Is Ilaria Resta | Robb Report • 30:55 Hands-On Debut: Doxa SUB 300T Clive Cussler Watch • 35:13 Hands-On Debut: Ulysse Nardin Presents The Ocean Race Diver Chronograph Watch • 42:17 Watch Review: Sequent Elektron / SuperCharger 2.3 Smartwatch Review • 49:20 Watch Review: Charles Zuber Perfos Watch Designed By Eric Giroud • 52:20 Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Worldtimer Watches Carve The World With A Laser 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.

Disassembling In-House Movements, Considering Conglomerate Consolidation, And A Chronograph For Pod People May 18, 2023

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This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Rick, Ariel, and David are back for another episode filled with horological wonder. First up is David's recent featured article, as our hosts trace the history of ETA and connect it to the recent in-house movement craze. After parsing the movement market to near death, it's on to a bit of industry news, and another shedload of new watches from Bremont, Parmigiani, Hublot, Chopard, Zenith, and Bulgari. Listen below or on the player of your choice.

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• 1:05 Grinding Gears: Why The In-House Watch Movement Craze Was (Is) Stupid & The Cool Way Out

• 24:03 Richemont Boss Johann Rupert Quashes Talk of Deals with LVMH or Kering | Bloomberg

• 30:43 Hands-On: Parmigiani Tonda PF Rattrapante Watch

• 36:00 Bremont Brings A Prototype To Life With The MB Viper Limited-Edition Watch

• 44:37 Hublot Big Bang Unico Nespresso Origin: A Watch Made From Recycled Coffee Pods

• 48:20 New Bulgari Aluminium Watches Announced For Summer 2023

• 54:54 Hands-On: Chopard Alpine Eagle Cadence 8HF Watch In Titanium

• 54:54 Hands-On: Zenith Chronomaster Sport Gold Watches

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Rolex Footing The Industry's Marketing Bill, Casio Starts Tracking You, And Manufacturing Demand The Cartier Way May 11, 2023

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This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Rick, Ariel, and David are at it again. They dive right into Ariel's recent conversation with author Brendan Cunningham with a discussion on Rolex's business model and marketing. Then Rick shares some updates about Rolex CPO and eBay's expansion to new watches. And did you know Casio finally delivered a real fitness watch? They did and everyone's got an opinion. Plus, questioning what Montblanc is doing with Minerva, Star Wars watches, and Cartier comes at us with randomly limited beautiful watches. Listen below or on the player of your choice.

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• 2:20 SUPERLATIVE: A Look Into The Rolex Marketing Machine, With Author Brendan Cunningham

• 12:41 Rolex CPO program expands as eBay gets into new watches

• 27:33 Casio Introduces The G-Shock Move DWH5600 Fitness Tracker Watch

• 36:40 Hands-On: Montblanc 1858 'Unveiled Secret' Minerva Monopusher Chronograph Watch

• 44:44 Hands-On: Kross Studio Boba Fett Tourbillon & Star Wars Collectibles

• 51:39 Hands-On: Cartier Privé Tank Normale Watch In Full Gold

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