Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean GMT Deep Black Watch Review
Omega managed to exceed my expectations when I finally got my hands on the first ceramic-cased Planet Ocean which I’m reviewing here today. Debuted a few months after Baselworld 2016, the Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean GMT “Deep Black” carves yet another niche within the brand’s larger line of high-end Seamaster Planet Ocean diving watches.
WIN: Complete our survey and you could win the Oris Divers Sixty-Five 42mm OR the sold out bronze Carl Brashear Limited Edition
Time is more precious than ever, which is why when we ask for 10 minutes of yours, we want to make sure it’s worth your while. In our first ever survey in 2015, we offered the first blue Tudor Pelagos to land in Australia as a prize for telling us your thoughts and to share where you’re at in your watch journey.…
MB&F Balthazar: A Hero Story Of No Robot Left Behind
Balthazar’s mission: to locate the source of a distress signal, uncover the events leading to the signal, and learn the fate of Melchior. Here we present an imagined account of Balthazar and Melchior, MB&F’s robot clocks outfitted with real personality.
The Revival Of Votum Swiss Mechanical Watches
Votum is a watch brand from Biel, Switzerland, producing exquisite mechanical timepieces since 1962. The brand was at its peak in the ’60s when the cosmopolitan city of Biel confirmed its positioning amongst the most influential cities in the watchmaking industry.
Throwback Sundays: Six Watch Recommendations to Elevate A Collection to the Next Level, from Our Archives
For many collectors, there lies a question of “What’s next?”, after building a basic collection of watches from big names such as Rolex or Omega. …
Starting Point: Best Dressy Chronograph Watches
Here at aBlogtoWatch, we have covered our fair share of chronographs, and oftentimes they can be bunched into the “sportier” side of life. This isn’t to say that there aren’t chronographs out there that can be seen as dressy, and with so many brands evolving their lines to include new materials and classier touches, the range of options have grown vastly to broaden the role that a chronograph can serve.
EDITOR’S PICK: Minimalist style, maximum impact – the Nomos Minimatik
Editor’s Note: Nomos’ slender Minimatik is a colour-packed watch that vividly demonstrates that minimalism doesn’t need to be stuffy. Oh, and it’s packing heat where it counts too – in the form of the slender in-house DUW 3001 movement.
If you came here looking for our expert opinion, expressed with the utmost of erudition, on the brand new Nomos Minimatik I must apologise in advance, because I’m going to spend a good chunk of this article talking about the least visible aspect of the watch. …
Ask The Audience: What Will Be The Future Of Smartwatches For Watch Lovers?
What will the future of smartwatches be for watch lovers? Will this smartwatch thing will be a passing fad? Will smartwatches overtake traditional luxury watches and obliterate them in the process? Will smartwatches and traditional watches exist side by side? How will people who like both products be able to enjoy them?
Quill & Pad’s Predictions In The Ladies’ High-Mech Category Of The 2016 Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Geneve
Welcome to the 2016 edition of Quill & Pad’s Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève predictions in which the team picks favorites and explains why. The pre-selected finalists are: Ulysse Nardin Skeleton Tourbillon Pearl, Bulgari Serpenti Incantati Tourbillon Lumière, Christophe Claret Marguerite, Girard-Perregaux Cat’s Eye Tourbillon with Gold Bridge, Louis Vuitton Tambour Color Blossom Spin Time, and Ludovic Ballouard Upside Down Art Deco.