I first strapped the Panerai Luminor Base Logo PAM01086 to my wrist on a gray Sydney morning. Anchored to my wrist was one of the most storied dive-watch silhouettes in the world — simple, formidable, and, yes, iconic. Over the next two weeks, I wore it everywhere, from work and coffee runs to...
In just a week’s time, the madness that is the 2026 Formula 1 season will kick off in Melbourne with the Australian Grand Prix serving as the opening event of 24 rounds of racing. And this year it’s really anyone’s guess as to what’s going to happen over the 24-race-long season. We have very few […]
It’s not often that we review straps or bracelets on aBlogtoWatch, but sometimes a product is just so noteworthy (or downright unusual) that it warrants proper hands-on coverage. Many individuals who collect traditional timepieces also integrate smartwatches or fitness trackers into their daily...
We’re a week away from the third annual British Watchmakers’ Day. A record 48 brands will showcase wares and share stories with the buying public. Of the brands exhibiting, 26 will also present limited-edition timepieces exclusive to attendees at the show. This time, new parameters are in place...
eBay Finds is back! This bi-monthly installment will feature a selection of watches currently listed on eBay that have caught the eye of editor Christoph McNeil (@vintagediver). If you come across any hidden gems on the ‘Bay drop us a note at [email protected] for potential inclusion....
This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Rick, David, and Ripley kick things off with affordable watch enthusiasm before diving headfirst into industry introspection. The new VAER G2 Meridian GMT proves that a $399 quartz travel watch can still feel thoughtfully designed, well built, and genuinely...
Our team here at aBlogtoWatch is excited to announce Joseph W. of Aldie, USA as the winner of our Traser P96 OdP Sand watch giveaway. With its rugged, tactical styling, desert-inspired colorway, and tritium tube illumination, this is a tool watch companion for even the toughest adventures. Your...
Usually when a watch brand debuts a new case size for an existing model, it’s not really newsworthy. More often than not, it’s a smaller size of a model the brand has determined will sell well across a wider customer base. Makes plenty of sense. It’s far less common to introduce a midsize model...
