ā€˜Chat was my backbone’: People are now using AI for awkward conversations

Editor’s pick — Culture quick take: the cultural angle (trend signal, audience insight, crossover with fashion/music/art) in 1–2 lines. Last autumn, 23-year-old Juan Cassanova was going through one of life’s most dreaded partings: a friendship breakup. The Brooklyn-based photographer knew his friend was hiding things from him, but didn’t know how to express how he…

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Tissot Visodate Watch Review: A Historic Timepiece Makes a Killer Comeback

Editor’s pick — Accessory quick take: key highlight (movement/specs for watches, materials/finish, limited run, pricing tier) in 1–2 lines. When I was just getting into watches, I recall the Tissot Visodate being one of the recommended starter options for my first “real” watch. Along with the Seiko SKX and the Orient Bambino, the Visodate regularly…

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aBlogtoWatch Weekly Podcast #218: Inside Watches & Wonders 2026 — Booth Rankings, Patek Debates, And Rolex Returns

Editor’s pick — Accessory quick take: key highlight (movement/specs for watches, materials/finish, limited run, pricing tier) in 1–2 lines. Fresh off the floor at Watches & Wonders 2026, the aBlogtoWatch Weekly crew breaks down the watches, booths, and brand decisions that stood out most from this year’s show. From ranking the best displays and swag…

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The SUPERLATIVE Podcast: Jim Wirth Of GiantMouse Knives On Why Knife And Watch Collecting Go Hand in Hand

Editor’s pick — Accessory quick take: key highlight (movement/specs for watches, materials/finish, limited run, pricing tier) in 1–2 lines. In this episode of Superlative, aBlogtoWatch founder and our host, Ariel Adams, sits down with Jim Wirth, co-founder and CEO of GiantMouse Knives, for a deep conversation about knives, collecting, and the surprising overlap between blade…

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Bring a Loupe: A Cornavin Diver, A Patek 1593 "Hour Glass," An Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Square, And More

Editor’s pick — Accessory quick take: key highlight (movement/specs for watches, materials/finish, limited run, pricing tier) in 1–2 lines. Given that May 1st is celebrated as International Workers Day, it seems almost compulsory to reward yourself with a little mid-day Mayday watch ogling, right? Congrats, Baller, you’ve done it again. Happy Friday. Scorekeeping last week’s…

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In Partnership – Video: Ben Clymer, Georges Kern Discuss Universal GenĆØve’s Revival At Watches & Wonders

Editor’s pick — Accessory quick take: key highlight (movement/specs for watches, materials/finish, limited run, pricing tier) in 1–2 lines. Universal Genève means a lot to us at Hodinkee. It’s been one of my favorite brands since the early days of our publication—one that’s been with me through various moments in my career, through my growth…

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Let’s ride: The Miami Grand Prix gets a high-fashion makeover

Editor’s pick — Culture quick take: the cultural angle (trend signal, audience insight, crossover with fashion/music/art) in 1–2 lines. It’s no secret that Formula One is soaring in popularity. Thanks to Netflix’s Drive to Survive and last year’s (questionably) Oscar-nominated F1 movie, the motorsport’s fandom is growing at an exponential rate – and the fashion…

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