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241: An Expensive Timex, Ming-Backed Donuts, And...

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2026/10/02

This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Ariel is away, which leaves Rick, David, and Ripley to make sense of a watch market where price and positioning seem increasingly difficult to untangle. The crew starts with Zenith and a lengthy debate over pricing, brand identity, and whether a good watch can still be a tough sell at the wrong price. Then things get sweeter with the Donut Watch Company, a new Ming adjacent project that brings familiar design DNA, a Miyota movement, plenty of lume, and an actual

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01:14:50

240: Moser Goes Digital, A Rolex "Frying Pan," And...

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2026/09/25

This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Rick, David, and Ripley are back with an episode full of watches that are cheaper, pricier, and considerably weirder than expected. The guys start with H. Moser & Cie. going digital before turning to the state of watch marketing and why so many brands seem to have forgotten how to keep the conversation going. They also consider whether Cartier could ever truly challenge Rolex and what it would take for the brand to get there.Then it is time for Rolex to break

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01:13:40

239: Carpeted Hublots, Bulgari Dazzles, And Apple Is...

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2026/09/18

This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Rick, Ariel, David, and Ripley are back to tackle watches that dazzle, watches that feel like furniture, and watches that may be listening to everything you say. The crew starts with a look behind the curtain at Dexel and the manufacturing capabilities that help make Formex such an interesting value proposition, including the cases, bracelets, clasps, and technology that often go unnoticed by consumers. Then things get considerably more colorful with the Bulgari

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01:18:29

238: Sweating Through Geneva Watch Days, Natural Born...

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2026/09/11

This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Rick, Ariel, David, and Ripley are back together, with Ariel and David freshly returned from Geneva Watch Days and apparently still recovering from the heat. They recap the highs and lows of the event, from impressive watchmaking and questionable hospitality to the latest GPHG selections and the brands that did, or decidedly did not, make the cut. The conversation also turns to what makes Geneva Watch Days worthwhile despite its quirks and why the watch industry

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01:09:13

237: Rolex Resale Roulette, Formex Upgrades, And A...

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2026/09/04

This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Rick and Ripley are holding down the fort as they work their way through some of the latest releases, industry conversations, and questionable watch buying decisions. They start by exploring whether the watches everyone wants are actually the most satisfying to own, which naturally sends them down a Rolex rabbit hole. From personal connections to popular models to the realities of buying for hype, the conversation eventually becomes a challenge to build the most

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01:05:10

236: Rolex Color Mosh Pits, Genta Goes Geneva, And...

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2026/08/28

This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Ariel, David, and Ripley are back with a colorful mix of watches, industry talk, and a few reasons why Geneva might be better to visit than to call home. The guys recap the recent Time at Wynn event in Las Vegas and discuss why the watch industry needs more consumer focused events that give enthusiasts a reason to come together. They also get into vintage military watches, the growing hype around F.P. Journe, and what happens when collector enthusiasm starts looking

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00:59:41

235: $600 Richard Mille Vibes, Watch Size Wars, And...

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2026/08/21

This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Ariel, David, and Ripley are live, or at least they think they are, as they attempt to navigate the unfamiliar world of live broadcasting without Rick. They dig into the never ending watch size debate, why case dimensions rarely tell the whole story, and whether the enormous status watches of years past simply lost their natural habitat. From there, things get considerably weirder with the unusually shaped Nectere Eclipse, a potential pair of watch inspired

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01:13:43

U-Boat Oil Slicks, Stolen Valor, And Erotic Donut...

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2026/08/14

This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Rick, Ariel, Ripley, and David tackle another wonderfully strange week in watches. There are questionable industry accolades, tactical watch identity crises, Italian marketing, and enough oil to make airport security nervous. The guys debate whether watch certifications and awards still mean anything and why accuracy should still matter as luxury watch prices continue to climb.Things only get stranger with the massive, oil-filled U-Boat U-65 and its mysterious

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00:58:33

The $6K Tuning Fork, Space-Ready Watches, And The...

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2026/08/07

On this week's episode of aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Rick, Ariel, and David ask a simple question with a surprisingly complicated answer: Can luxury electronic watches really make a comeback? Using the new Accutron Spaceview 314 as the jumping off point, they debate whether tuning fork technology, premium battery powered movements, and electronic innovation deserve a place alongside today's mechanical heavyweights. The team also takes a closer look at the innovative Barrelhand Monolith, discussing

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01:07:32

232 - Swatch Rejections, Freak X Sticker Shock, and...

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2026/07/31

On this week's episode of aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Rick, Ariel, Ripley, and David dive into one of the watch industry's most talked about controversies as Swatch's MoonSwatch 1984 application process leaves enthusiasts questioning whether the experience was worth the effort. The crew also discusses the dramatically more expensive Ulysse Nardin Freak X, whether the updates justify its new price, and why Ariel believes collectors should start thinking in terms of dedicated daytime and

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01:08:17

231 - The MoonSwatch Loyalty Test, Quartz Redemption,...

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2026/07/24

aBlogtoWatch Weekly is back on the main aBlogtoWatch YouTube channel with new releases every Friday!- https://www.youtube.com/@ablogtowatch This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Ariel, Rick, and Ripley kick things off with another discussion about the newly announced N3W5 brand, debating its unusual name, marketing strategy, and whether the industry is getting a little too excited about products that have barely been revealed. The conversation then shifts to a busy week of enthusiast events, including

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01:02:49

230 - Tourbillon Truths, Seiko Surprises, and N3W5...

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2026/07/17

aBlogtoWatch Weekly is back on the main aBlogtoWatch YouTube channel with new releases every Friday!- https://www.youtube.com/@ablogtowatch It is a European takeover this week as Rick and David hold down the fort for another lively episode of aBlogtoWatch Weekly. They dive into the ongoing debate over whether third party tourbillons are really worth the money, take a close look at Jaeger-LeCoultre's incredible Heliotourbillon, and discuss why mechanical complexity still fascinates collectors

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01:09:57

229 - Rolex Reality Check, Coin Watches, and It's a...

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2026/07/10

aBlogtoWatch Weekly is back on the main aBlogtoWatch YouTube channel with new releases every Friday!- https://www.youtube.com/@ablogtowatch This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly Rolex takes center stage, but not exactly in the way it would have hoped. Ariel, David, and Ripley dive into David's controversial look at the Rolex Yacht Master 42 in RLX Titanium, discussing whether the brand's reputation has outgrown its execution and why expectations matter when you're charging luxury prices. They

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01:14:18

228 - Twin Beat Returns, Freak X Sticker Shock, and...

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2026/07/03

aBlogtoWatch Weekly is back on the main aBlogtoWatch YouTube channel with new releases every Friday!- https://www.youtube.com/@ablogtowatch With Rick sidelined by a power outage in Scotland, Ariel, David, and Ripley take the reins for another entertaining week of watch talk. The trio begins with the return of the Vacheron Constantin Twin Beat and a lively discussion about whether its remarkable engineering finally lives up to the hype. They also debate the latest Ulysse Nardin Freak X, its eye

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00:58:07

227 - What Makes A Watch Brand Independent, Tudor...

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2026/06/26

aBlogtoWatch Weekly is back on the main aBlogtoWatch YouTube channel with new releases every Friday!- https://www.youtube.com/@ablogtowatch This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Ariel, Rick, David, and Ripley tackle one of the biggest buzzwords in modern watchmaking: What actually makes a watch brand "independent?" The team debates whether independence is about ownership, creative freedom, or who really gets to make the decisions. Along the way, they put everyone from Audemars Piguet to H

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01:01:19

226 - Rolex Roadblocks, Doxa Overload, and Price On...

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2026/06/19

aBlogtoWatch Weekly is back on the main aBlogtoWatch YouTube channel with new releases every Friday!- https://www.youtube.com/@ablogtowatch This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Rick, Ariel, and David tackle everything from Star Wars themed G-Shocks and the overwhelming number of Doxa dive watches to the return of Vacheron Constantin’s Twin Beat Perpetual Calendar. Along the way, they debate whether luxury watch brands make buying watches unnecessarily difficult, question the growing trend of “price on

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01:09:55

225 - Bell & Ross Cubism, Monaco Speed, and ART Or Fad?

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2026/06/12

aBlogtoWatch Weekly is back on the main aBlogtoWatch YouTube channel with new releases every Friday!- https://www.youtube.com/@ablogtowatch This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Rick and Ariel are holding down the fort without David and Ripley, which means the conversation quickly goes off the rails before diving headfirst into the latest watch industry news. The duo discuss the new Raymond Weil ART and ask the big question: is it a genuinely compelling integrated bracelet watch or just another trend

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01:04:27

224. Fashion Watches Fight Back, Formex Levels Up,...

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2026/06/05

In this episode of aBlogtoWatch Weekly, the gang reunites for another round of semi-organized chaos, fresh off Couture in Las Vegas and ready to unpack what it all means for the watch industry. Rick, Ariel, Ripley, and David dive into the surprising comeback of fashion watch brands like Fossil, Timex, and Movado, and explore how shifting retail strategies and a changing enthusiast market may be creating a whole new lane for affordable watches to thrive again. They also debate whether brands once

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01:06:01

223. Waitlist Delusions, Cartier Rectangles, And...

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2026/05/29

This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly, the team dives into one of the biggest questions in modern watch collecting: Are luxury watches starting to feel too cheap for their MSRP? Ariel, Rick, David, and Ripley debate long waitlists, inflated pricing, and whether brands like Cartier and Universal Genève are asking collectors to pay too much for too little. There is also plenty of entertaining chaos as the crew gets sidetracked into restaurant wait times, French luxury culture, and Ariel’s refusal to stand

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01:04:48

222. Swatch Stampedes, Candy-Colored Ceramics, And...

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2026/05/22

This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Ariel, Rick, Ripley, and David dive headfirst into the chaos surrounding the Swatch x Audemars Piguet “Royal Pop” launch and ask the important question: Was this a clever collaboration or a full-blown PR disaster? From overnight lines and police involvement to flippers and frustrated collectors, the crew breaks down everything that went wrong with the Swatch x AP launch. They also debate who this release was really for and the strange reality of a pocket watch that

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