2026 is proving to be a big year in one rather specific field of watchmaking. Of course, there are countless new releases throughout each year, but it’s always fun to see trends, innovations and new developments arise. And as if the stars aligned for chronograph watchmaking, we have had some...
Jaeger-LeCoultre builds on last year’s smash-hit Reverso Tribute Monoface “Or Deco” in 18K pink gold with five new models. The simple yet clever addition of an 18K pink gold Milanese mesh bracelet renewed interest in this classic design. By pairing the case and dial with a matching metal...
Roger Dubuis continues to leverage the mythology of Arthurian England in its Excalibur product collection with a new women’s watch for 2026. The new model is the reference DBEX1198 Roger Dubuis Excalibur Lady Of The Lady Sylvan Green watch. It is one of two smaller new Excalibur watches for...
Welcome to another Sunday Morning Showdown! This week, we pit two Bioceramic hype monsters against each other. Daan defends the original Omega × Swatch Speedmaster MoonSwatch. Thomas counters with the recent Audemars Piguet × Swatch Royal Pop. Which collaborative Swatch model did it better?...
We here at aBlogtoWatch are pleased to announce Jeremiah H. of East Helena, USA, as the winner of our Edox CO-1 Date Automatic watch giveaway. Featuring bold, ultra-modern diver styling, rugged underwater capability, and a variety of available colorways, it’s a versatile and capable companion...
“Watches, Stories, and Gear” is a roundup of our favorite content, watch or otherwise, from around the internet. Here, we support other creators, explore interesting content that inspires us, and put a spotlight on causes we believe in. Oh, and any gear we happen to be digging on this week. We...
Watchmaking in India got a fairly late start, but the importation of Swiss watches began in the 19th century for the wealthy and royalty. The British Crown had direct rule over India for almost a century between 1858 and 1947 (a period known as the British Raj), so European luxury imports were...
The market for dive watches below €2,000 has never been stronger. A decade ago, this price category was filled mostly with entry-level Swiss divers and oversized tool watches with questionable finishing. In 2026, however, the segment has evolved into the enthusiast sweet spot. This is where...
When it comes to hunting down the perfect car, a parallel can be drawn to hunting down the perfect watch. Ignoring stuff like budget and availability, have you ever thought about what your perfect watch would be like? What size and shape would it be, what does it need to do, what type of...
