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1 week ago | 
ablogtowatch.com | Sean Lorentzen
Editor’s note – the watch photographed here is a pre-production prototype model, and several refinements will be made to final production examples. More details on this in the article below. One of the great benefits of unorthodox layouts and exotic complications is spectacle.
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2 weeks ago | 
ablogtowatch.com | Sean Lorentzen
In the midst of the most crowded field of integrated bracelet sports watches in the history of the industry, this red-hot market segment nevertheless has a narrow spot. While there’s no shortage of entry-level options, and high-end choices are plentiful, the $1,000 to $5,000 range is surprisingly sparse. Among the available options at this mid-range price point, however, Alpina stands as a genuine dark horse contender.
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2 weeks ago | 
ablogtowatch.com | Sean Lorentzen
Despite its growing successes across other segments, Breitling stands as something of a dark horse in the vintage-inspired dive watch space. The modern Superocean Heritage collection (outside of the more faithful Superocean Heritage ’57) has plenty of unique vintage hallmarks to choose from, but recent iterations have tended to feel too conservative and too safe to really connect with enthusiasts.
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3 weeks ago | 
ablogtowatch.com | Sean Lorentzen
Outside of relatively early advancements like the unidirectional bezel and the helium escape valve, there truly aren’t that many revolutionary “quantum leap” innovations in the history of dive watches. 40 years on from its initial release, though, the original Citizen Aqualand remains virtually unmatched in its electronic depth gauge functionality.
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1 month ago | 
ablogtowatch.com | Sean Lorentzen
Our aBlogtoWatch team is excited to announce Randy B. of Gadsden, USA as the winner of our OCTO Ref. 1016 watch giveaway. With its timeless design elevated by charismatic graphic touches, it’s sure to be a versatile, attractive on-wrist companion for nearly any occasion. We truly appreciate your ongoing role in our community.
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1 month ago | 
ablogtowatch.com | Sean Lorentzen
The past several years have been a period of impressive growth for Tissot. Since the introduction of the massively popular PRX line in 2021, the affordable Swatch Group marque has moved from strength to strength, bringing back popular heritage lines like the PR516 chronograph while pushing forward impressively accessible technical advances like the Sideral’s entry-level carbon case.
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1 month ago | 
ablogtowatch.com | Sean Lorentzen
Hands-on photography by Jacob WitkinFor motorsports fans, the end of May is the most exciting time of the year. Alongside the legendary Indianapolis 500, Memorial Day weekend also traditionally plays host to the crown jewel of the Formula One calendar: the Monaco Grand Prix. Traditionally, TAG Heuer has taken advantage of this glamorous race weekend by unveiling specialty variants of the Monaco chronograph.
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1 month ago | 
ablogtowatch.com | Sean Lorentzen
There’s a certain allure to vintage divers. Whether it’s the proportions, the often idiosyncratic design flourishes, or the simple charisma of an old-school tool watch, there are plenty of reasons why vintage and vintage-styled dive watches remain a massive part of the modern dive watch market.
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1 month ago | 
ablogtowatch.com | Sean Lorentzen
Among its numerous innovations over the years, Longines holds the distinction of creating the first-ever GMT wristwatch. The original square-cased Zulu Time was launched in 1925, and as the brand celebrates a century of wrist-mounted GMTs, it turns its attention to the stylish, modern Spirit Zulu Time family.
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1 month ago | 
ablogtowatch.com | Sean Lorentzen
As Zenith’s 160th anniversary celebrations steam towards their halfway point, the watch enthusiast community has been graced with an impressive array of commemorative models decked out in the brand’s signature rich blue hue. Whether it’s from fully blue cases or spectacular blue stone dials, this color has been everywhere in Zenith’s lineup for 2025, and for its latest release the brand brings this evocative hue to one of its most refined chronograph offerings.
