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The Rolex Land-Dweller: Two Birds One Stone

3 weeks ago | watchreviewblog.com | Matthew Catellier

I haven’t posted in quite some time now. That’s because my wife just gave birth to our second, and we’ve had our hands full. It’s really tough to write meaningful content when your brain fees like a scrambled egg every morning. This week is special though, it’s Watches and Wonders 2025, all the watch press is out in full force in Geneva and collectors are sitting tight enjoying some of this years cool new releases.
Casio Deep Dive: An Ode to the Classics

3 weeks ago | watchreviewblog.com | Ulises Valenzuela

In the golden days of the 90’s, Casio watches were all the rage among elementary school kids. One watch towered above the rest, though: the mighty F91W. Its slim profile, along with its everlasting battery life made it a mandatory element of the everyday-carry for lots of people back then. Of course, this was before the dark times (before the smartwatch), but I digress. Everybody and their dog had a F91W in the fourth grade, and I wasn’t about to be left out.
What's the Most Useless Watch Complication?

1 month ago | watchreviewblog.com | Matthew Catellier

Not too long ago we went over what is generally perceived by the watch community as the most useful watch complication. Well, today the pendulum has swung to the other side and we’ll explore what we think is the most useless complication. The simple and rather direct answer here is that the coveted tourbillon is the most useless complication found on a watch, more specifically on mechanical watches, since of course this is a mechanical only function.
Christopher Ward Expands The Twelve with a 38mm Variant

2 months ago | watchreviewblog.com | Matthew Catellier

Christopher Ward, a brand we’ve featured here on the WRB on multiple occasions, is expanding on their successful “The Twelve” model with an enthusiast driven sweet zone sizing of 38mm. If I recall correctly their initial launch of The Twelve back in April of 2023 made waves within the watch community.
Watches and Wonders Geneva 2025: Should You Trust the Press?

2 months ago | watchreviewblog.com | Matthew Catellier

We’re already at what many would consider the most exciting time of the year for watch releases. A time rife with speculation regarding Rolex releases, as seen here by Monochrome’s yearly Rolex prediction roundup, and just general chatter on public watch forums as well as private watch collector groups.
Hublot's Big Bang Unico Experiments with Multi-Colored Ceramic

2 months ago | watchreviewblog.com | Matthew Catellier

As most of our readers know, we rarely regurgitate press releases here on the WRB. Part of our pride on the blog is to exclusively get hands-on with the watches, often being the first to provide our opinions and recommendations on newly released models. Today’s an exception, as Hublot is doing something pretty cool with multi-color infused ceramics, a first of its kind that could potentially dictate not only the future direction of new Hublot watch releases but also the entire industry as a whole.
The Cringe of Watch Brand Ambassadors: Should You Trust Them?

2 months ago | watchreviewblog.com | Matthew Catellier

Once you fall into the deep end of the watch world you begin to discover the similarities between it and more mainstream industries. As enthusiasts, most of us would prefer our fun little hobby to remain niche and special, but the truth is that as the industry grows and gains popularity like it has done in the last 5 years, profits begin to erode authenticity.
Is it Better to Buy Modern or Vintage Watches?

2 months ago | watchreviewblog.com | Matthew Catellier

Here’s another question that comes up frequently in the watch community, usually from those who are just starting to dip their toes into watch collecting. If it’s your first watch, the quick and simple answer would be to buy a new modern era watch. Acquiring a modern watch is simply less headache in the short and long term. It simplifies the buying process because you can choose to buy the watch from an authorized dealer, and the purchase will also come with a warranty.
Top 3 Modern California Dial Watches for Collectors

2 months ago | watchreviewblog.com | Matthew Catellier

The California Dial is somewhat of a legend in the watch industry. As enthusiasts and collectors of watches we love a good backstory, especially when it comes to obtainable watches that can be found in both their vintage and modern form. One such variety that fulfils this desire is the California Dial, and if you want to know more about the history and function of this type of watch read our recent Q&A article here.
What is a California Dial?

2 months ago | watchreviewblog.com | Matthew Catellier

This quick Q&A post is inspired by Vivian Morelli’s recent article on GQ Magazine, in which she asked me for a quote explaining a little bit about this variety of dial and my personal opinion. Admittedly, I’m not a huge fan of this dial’s rather quirky layout, but I realized I haven’t touched much on the subject here on the WRB – so why not explain a little bit about this dial?