In this episode of aBlogtoWatch Weekly, the conversation opens exactly where it should in the new year — questioning whether the word “master” needs to be retired from watch naming altogether — before immediately veering into geopolitical hypotheticals, Swiss invasion logistics, and the...
If I had to describe the return of L.Leroy, once one of France’s most illustrious watchmaking houses, with its name respected as much as those of Breguet and Ferdinand Berthoud, it was very theatrical. Founded in 1785 by Charles Leroy in Paris, it became famous for its marine chronometers,...
Watch industry veterans James Dowling and Gisbert Brunner pen weighty takes on the Crown while Heuer collector and expert, Arno Michael Haslinger, chronicles chronographs.
First introduced in 2008, Zenith has just introduced perhaps its most impressive rendition of the Zero G yet. Protected by exclusive patents and born of years of pioneering research, the unrivaled innovation of the Zero G mechanism embodies the manufacture’s relentless pursuit of chronometric...
I think it’s fair to say that for any watch enthusiast out there that Seiko has played some role in discovering this hobby. As a brand that encompasses a variety of styles and price points, anyone can be introduced to the brand at any level of their growing interest. Because of this, the...
As part of its 145th anniversary celebrations, Seiko has kicked off 2026 by releasing a quartet of limited-edition watches that all feature golden accents. Each of the four models comes from a different corner of the Japanese manufacturer’s catalog (King Seiko, Prospex, Presage, and Astron), and...
The life of an independent watchmaker, or a duo in this case, is hardly ever easy. Roope Kortela and Rene Valta, who you might know from the portrait we produced about a year ago, are pulling the covers off their next watch, but some challenges had to be overcome. When we first spoke with the […]
Happy New Year, everyone! After looking back at 2025 with a series of lists, it’s now time to look forward to the year ahead of us. For this second list of 2026, we highlight five brands to watch in the next 12 months. They do not necessarily have to be small and upcoming ones. This […] Visit...
Since independent French brand Awake first launched its lacquer-dial Sơn Mài collection in 2024, the lineup has swiftly become a sleeper hit in enthusiast circles, with dynamic, unique dial treatments inspired by everything from dinosaurs to Quentin Tarantino. While its over-the-top themed...
‘Watches by enthusiasts, for enthusiasts’ is not just a marketing phrase when it comes to ZLTD Watches, but a genuine conviction. It’s about bridging passion, culture and creativity to offer something unique. Singaporean watch nut Z.L. Toh, one half of the brand, started out by spending hours...
