This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Rick is joined by Ariel, Ripley, and David, as per usual. After some chat about Jeff Goldblum's new show, Chaos, in which a certain Casio timepiece figures prominently, Ariel and Ripley explain why they're exhausted. They've just returned from Apple headquarters in Cupertino, California, where the brand debuted two new Apple Watch models. Because they drove up and back in a 12-hour round-trip loop, they were pooped. Nonetheless, they both had much to...
Sep 12, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Season 3Ep. 136
This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Rick is joined by Ariel, Ripley, and David, the latter of whom is in an automotive showroom eating tiramisu and waiting for his car to be repaired. Ariel muses about why watch repair shops don't have waiting rooms, to which Ripley replies, "That would be a six-month rental." It's been a busy week in watch world, particularly for Ariel and David, who are fresh back from Geneva Watch Days. There was a heatwave in Geneva, and Ariel proclaimed Czap...
Sep 06, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Season 3Ep. 135
This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly , Rick is joined by Ariel and Ripley, along with Kevin Roberts (@kevin_roberts100) Azad Zangana (@aztime), and Will Charlesworth (@inquisitivepheasants). The show begins with banter about bequeathing watches, and Kevin decides, impromptu, who's getting what when he kicks the bucket. When the guys get down to business, the first topic up is Chanel's purchase of 25% of MB&F. The team shares their thoughts on three new watch releases:, starting with lots...
Aug 29, 2024•1 hr 28 min•Season 3Ep. 134
This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Rick is joined by the usual suspects, Ripley, David, and Ariel. After a brief foray into the scorching weather in Los Angeles and Budapest vs. Scotland, the quadrangle dives into a discussion about why luxury watch brands shouldn't raise prices on a set schedule. Next up, it's Guess the Price of the Seiko (spoiler alert: David won), and then the team scrutinizes a recent Tag Heuer drop from all angles. There's a brief digression about Ariel's pus...
Aug 23, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Season 3Ep. 133
This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly , Ripley, Rick, and David join from their usual spots while Ariel joins from Banff in Canada! Things kick off with Banff Bear Banter, as Ripley dispenses a surprising breadth of ursine knowledge. Talk gets back on track with Ariel's recent article on watch brand's servicing business, with a particular eye towards those brands that limit access to parts. Then they move on to a few reviews and new releases and finish as always with another round of Hit, Mis...
Aug 15, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Season 3Ep. 132
This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly , Ripley, Rick, David, and Ariel reunite for another round of horological hoopla. Ariel shares about his Disney desert march, the guys go over some Olympic watch spotting, and then things get properly started. David discusses his recent article about escalating watch prices, everyone chimes in on Christopher Ward and GMTs, Ariel defends a gaudy Apple Watch mod, and there's a game of Guess the Price of the (Grand) Seiko . Things wrap up, as always, with anothe...
Aug 08, 2024•2 hr 32 min•Season 3Ep. 131
This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly , Ripley, Rick, David, and Ariel are back at it again and waste no time, getting right into the Olympics and creating new mandates for wearing watches during events. Then Ripley recaps Citizen's 100th anniversary event, dispenses on Bremont, and chimes in on Rolex's new wrist measurement contraption. Then it's on to a few new releases and a round of Hit, Miss, Maybe . Celebrating 100 Years of Citizen Watches At The Essence Of Time Exhibition In New Yo...
Aug 02, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Season 3Ep. 130
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 D...
Jul 19, 2024•1 hr 22 min•Season 3Ep. 129
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 . Ariel's Thoughts: What Happens When Wristwatch Prices Normalize Downward? New Release: Tudor Black Bay Ceramic 'Blue' Watch Hands-On D...
Jul 11, 2024•1 hr 23 min•Season 3Ep. 128
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...
Jul 05, 2024•1 hr 25 min•Season 3Ep. 127
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. Gr...
Jun 29, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Season 3Ep. 126
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. Value & Values: Visiting Where Victorinox Makes Swiss Army Knives & Watches In Switze...
Jun 20, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Season 3Ep. 125
This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly , the gang is back at it for another episode of watches! Things start with new Olympic watches from Swatch and a discussion of watches that commemorate the biennial games, plus the team tears apart the inanity of brand anniversaries. Then it's on to a slew of other new releases and reviews, and of course, another round of Hit, Miss, Maybe . Listen below or on the player of your choice. New Release: Swatch Olympic Games Paris 2024 Watches New Release: Omega X ...
Jun 13, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Season 3Ep. 123
This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly , it's a full house with Ripley, Rick, Ariel, and David chiming in on the latest in watches. Ariel explores his recent column on the Swiss Made label, Ripley and Ariel opine on Philipp Plein, and the gang go wild guessing the price of a few Patek Philippes. Then it's on to another round of Hit, Miss, Maybe . Listen below or on the player of your choice. Ariel's Thoughts: Are Today's 'Swiss Made' Watches A Sign Of Protectionism Or Prestige?...
Jun 06, 2024•1 hr 28 min•Season 3Ep. 123
This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly , the usual suspects get together again for another horological gabfest. Ariel dives into his recent article about consumer expectations, brand offerings, and how those things connect to watch consumer's happiness. David share's his thoughts on what can only be called a concept watch from IWC. Then it's on to a recent review and a round of Hit, Miss, Maybe . Listen below or on the player of your choice. Highlights Ariel's Thoughts: Consumer Expect...
May 30, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Season 3Ep. 122
This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly , Rick, Ariel, David, and Ripley do what they do every week --- dive into the latest and greatest from the wild, wonderful world of watches! Things start out with a chat about late-night watch shopping, wrist dysmorphia, and watches for the Hulk. Then it's on to a big topic: the abuse and misuse of the "Swiss Made" label. Then Ariel opines on the state of the relationship between watch media and watch brands. Things wrap up with some recent reviews ...
May 27, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Season 3Ep. 121
This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Rick is joined by David and Ripley while Ariel makes his way back to Geneva to visit Victorinox. Ripley talks about his visit to Franck Muller's manufacturing facilities, Rick gets honest about Credor, and the TAG Heuer x Kith collab gets the ABTWW treatment. Then it's on to some new reviews and a round of Hit, Miss, Maybe. Highlights • Inside Watchland: The Franck Muller Watch Manufacturing Facilities • New Release: Credor 50th Anniversary Eichi II Limited-Edit...
May 20, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Season 3Ep. 120
This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Rick is joined by Ariel, Ripley, and David who are back and have fully shed the afterglow of Watches and Wonders. First and most importantly, Ripley has bought a Breitling. Then, Ariel briefly touches on why people like watches before focusing on a recent survey the site put out on watch store experiences. Things start wrapping up with a few new watches, finishing up with another round of Hit, Miss, Maybe. Highlights Ariel's Thoughts: Why Do People Like Watches?...
May 06, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 3Ep. 119
This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly , Rick is joined by Ariel, Ripley, and David for a post-Watches and Wonders episode. Ariel discusses the state of the industry after his week in Geneva, Rick rails against Omega's Olympic editions, and everyone chimes in on Patek's new water resistance guarantee. Then it's on to another round of Hit, Miss, Maybe ! Highlights Watches & Wonders Geneva 2024 Fair Recap: The Luxury Industry Versus The Watchmaking Industry New Release: Omega Introduces ...
Apr 26, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Season 3Ep. 118
This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly , Rick is joined by David and Rob Nudds! It's a post-Watches and Wonders 2024 extravaganza as the trio tackles the biggest news and releases from the show. First, David and Rob give their takes on the show and the "pirate" shows that take place at the same time. Then, it's quickly on to new releases (yes, including Bremont). Things wrap up with a Watches and Wonders-themed Hit, Miss, Maybe . Highlights aBlogtoWatch's Watches and Wonders Gene...
Apr 19, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 3Ep. 117
Audio from the live YouTube broadcast of the team playing Hit, Miss, Maybe on the latest, and sometimes greatest releases from Watches And Wonders 2024
Apr 15, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Season 3Ep. 116
This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Rick is joined once again by Ariel, Ripley, and David for another raucous episode. After covering their packing habits, David discusses a new pink Tudor, Ariel expounds on luxury watch decorum (and scandal), and the entire team explores inspiration in watch design. Then it's on to some new watches! Things wrap up with an exciting round of Hit, Miss, Maybe. Highlights New Release: Tudor Black Bay Chrono Pink Dial Watch "Produced In Limited Numbers" ...
Apr 05, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 3Ep. 115
This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Ripley, Ariel, Rick, and David turn it up to eleven and discuss the latest in watches. First, they further explore watch release cycles and make suggestions on how it can be improved. Then, Ripley and Ariel quickly discuss their episode of Superlative in which they explore the 50-year history of Casio. Then it's some new watches from Seiko, Omega, Breitling, and others. Things wrap up with another round of Hit, Miss, Maybe. Highlights Ariel's Thoughts: Watch Bra...
Mar 31, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Season 3Ep. 114
This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Ripley, Ariel, Rick, and David join up for so more horological antics. Things kick off with chat about wearing watches in the home, but get more serious with a discussion of the potentially stressful release cycle for new watches. Then it's a slew of new releases, which lead to discussions on the AP Code 11.59 and the appeal of Timex. As always, things wrap up with a round of Hit, Miss, Maybe. Highlights Ariel's Thoughts: Is The Wristwatch Product Release Cycle ...
Mar 25, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Season 3Ep. 113
This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly, it's Ripley, Ariel, David, and Rick for another horological roundtable! Up first, David complains about being inundated by emails from brands telling us that a celebrity has worn their watches. And then David leaves! The remaining through soldier on in the absence of their deserting comrade, discussing the latest Omega Speedmaster, a few new Seikos, and the blessing of Casio watches at daylight savings time. Then, it's time for another game of Hit, Miss, Maybe. ...
Mar 18, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Season 3Ep. 112
This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Rick and Ripley are joined by Simon from Escapement24 and Pete McConvill from...Pete McConvill. The first topic is MorganStanley's annual Swiss watch industry report, and the panel has plenty of thoughts. Then it's on to meteorite dials, a few new releases and reviews, and finally, another epic round of Hit, Miss, Maybe. Listen below or on the player of your choice. Highlights Rolex Sales Top $17 Billion But MoonSwatch Is The Big Winner In 2023 | WatchPro Wait A...
Mar 11, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Season 3Ep. 111
This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly, the quartet has grown to a quintet, as David, Ariel, Rick, and Ripley are joined by Sylvain Berneron. The group wastes no time in giving Sylvain the mic so he can explain the pricing difference we see in gold watches and everyone gives their thoughts on the precious metal. It's a great chat that's followed on by a few new releases and reviews. The show wraps up with another exciting round of Hit, Miss, Maybe. Highlights Rolex Watchmaking Center In Dallas, Texas ...
Mar 04, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Season 3Ep. 110
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. Highlights Ariel'...
Feb 23, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 3Ep. 109
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 G...
Feb 17, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 3Ep. 108
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 . Highlights...
Feb 08, 2024•55 min•Season 3Ep. 107
