The aBlogtoWatch team has made dressing up that much easier (and costlier) with our list of the top 10 elegant dress watches. In life, we usually avoid complications, in a dress watch as well, the less the better, a simple uncluttered dial is one of the timeless qualities that a dress watch should fulfill. The focus should ideally be on the essence of a watch…
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Top 10 Watches Of Baselworld 2013
The good news is that new watches in 2013 are better than ever, and take it from people who’ve seen the watches. Top 10 lists are great, but a few we’ve seen are written by people who haven’t even seen the products…
In Turbulence: The Jaeger-LeCoultre Gyrotourbillon
Tourbillons have come a long way during the past 200+ years of their existence. That time has proven sufficient to provide major ups and downs – and more than one full life cycle for this fairy invention.
Vintage Breguet Type XX Watches Hands-On
I recently had the pleasure of being invited to look at a rare collection of vintage Breguet aviator watches and was treated to an uncommonly good time with old timepieces. While vintage watch love is deep amongst this (watch enthusiasts) crowd, it is the rare historic and interesting timepiece that really excites me on a tactile basis.
Breguet Tradition 7047BR & 7067BR Watches Hands-On
These two timepieces are part of the Breguet Tradition watch collection. This is not to be confused with Breguet’s Heritage watch collection. Easy to mix up those two of course. Breguet’s notoriety started long ago and for good reason…
Full Pave: A Collection Of Diamond-Studded Swiss Watches
It wasn’t until I needed to go ring shopping did I really learn to appreciate diamonds. As a guy I just always assumed diamonds were for women.,,
Breguet Type XXII 3880ST High Frequency Chronograph Watch Hands-On
Between the time I originally wrote about this Breguet watch and when it was commercially released the Type XXII watch changed. My understanding is that Breguet first needed to completely finish developing…
Breguet Heritage Phases de Lune Retrograde 8860 Watch
The new for 2012 Breguet Heritage Phases de Lune Retrograde 8860 watch is for women (in case you didn’t notice). I like the woven leather strap and overall simple yet refined theme of the watch. It is also a rare “casual” ladies piece in the Breguet collection that doesn’t need to be worn with an evening gown…
Baselworld Best: Timepieces To Watch In 2012
Leaving Baselworld each year is bitter sweet because I tend to have such a good time. I don’t get to see even a third of what I would like to check out, and it is great to be among my friends and close colleagues for over a week. It is tiring however, and during final [...]
All The Only Watch 2011 Auction Pieces
Here is a (growing) comprehensive list of all the one-of-a-kind watches made and donated by brands to the 2011 edition of the Only Watch charity auction to be held in Monaco in September. As of writing there are 34 participating Only Watch 2011 brands that will offer a piece for auction. The below list will [...]
Breguet Type XXI 3810 Titanium Watch Hands-On
Among many other things I like about this Breguet watch are the applied hour indicators. These are most certainly ranked among the best hour markers I have ever seen. They are done in a brushed metal (likely titanium to match the case) and are applied to the dial. The finish on them is very smooth [...]
Breguet Classique 5717 Hora Mundi Watch Hands-On
One of the most useful mechanical complications I saw at Baselworld 2011 was the time switching mechanism on the new Breguet Classique 5717 Hora Mundi watch. Aside from having a very clever feature for travelers, the Hora Mundi mixes contemporary looks with Breguet classicism.
Auction Watch: May 15th Antiquorum Important Vintage & Modern Timepieces
The following timepiece auction analysis post is by Chris Meisenzahl. He is a long-time watch enthusiast and daily Speedmaster Pro wearer. He blogs at http://amateureconblog.blogspot.com/ and can be followed on Twitter at http://twitter.com/speedmaster. On May 15th, 2011, Geneva’s Mandarin Oriental will host the next watch auction from Antiquorum, titled “Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces.” I [...]
Auction Watch: Sotheby’s April Auction Shows Tepid Results, But Doesn’t Lose Ground
The following timepiece auction analysis post is by Chris Meisenzahl. He is a long-time watch enthusiast and daily Speedmaster Pro wearer. He blogs at http://amateureconblog.blogspot.com/ [update 01-04-2013 - his blog moved to http://www.pretenseofknowledge.com/] and can be followed on Twitter at http://twitter.com/speedmaster. On April 13th, 2011 Sotheby’s held its “Important Watches and Clocks” auction in New York. [...]
Baselworld Best Watches: Top 11 For 2011
The end of Baselworld is like coming down off a really brutal high. The intense energy of the show is only matched by how busy you are. Nights are filled with long European style dinners that take forever, but go by quickly as the conversation is engaging. Watch lovers can be themselves – this is [...]
Breguet Marine Royale Alarm 5847 Watch Hands-On
While pretty awesome to behold (especially in size) and pretty in design, the Breguet Marine Royale Ref. 5847 watch for 2010 is an ergonomic mistake. It looks cool on the wrist – making you feel like some sort of well-to-do space pirate captain, but the legibility and use of the watch are pretty whacked. I’ve [...]
