ICYMI: Watch Prediction Markets, Grail Watches, Swatch Group Performance, And More From aBlogtoWatch & The Watch Media Industry

Editor’s pick — Accessory quick take: key highlight (movement/specs for watches, materials/finish, limited run, pricing tier) in 1–2 lines. Bezel And Kalshi Launch First Luxury Watch Prediction Markets Not long ago, Michael Lewis (of Moneyball and Big Short fame) produced a series on gambling, and some of the takeaways are… alarming. During one segment, his…

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Vostok Europe Watches Focus On Durability And Real-World Use

Editor’s pick — Accessory quick take: key highlight (movement/specs for watches, materials/finish, limited run, pricing tier) in 1–2 lines. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Vilnius, Lithuania, Vostok Europe focuses on producing watches that pair bold, modern design with reliable movements. Drawing inspiration from engineering achievements, exploration, and extreme environments, the brand builds purpose-driven watches…

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Thomas Crapper & Co. Of England Introduces The Venerable Watch To Celebrate Anniversary

Editor’s pick — Accessory quick take: key highlight (movement/specs for watches, materials/finish, limited run, pricing tier) in 1–2 lines. One of England’s most impactful companies turned 165 years old in 2026. In 1861, plumber and businessman Thomas Crapper founded a company, Thomas Crapper & Co., to help revolutionize how the average British person (and later, the…

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Hands-On: The Ace Jewelers X Fears Brunswick 38 ‘De Stijl Edition’ Watch Brings Dutch Art To The Wrist

Editor’s pick — Accessory quick take: key highlight (movement/specs for watches, materials/finish, limited run, pricing tier) in 1–2 lines. Despite having a deep appreciation for art-inspired watches, I often find that their designs are a bit hit-or-miss for my personal preferences. Unless the artwork is integrated into the piece in some type of horological manner,…

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Chronoswiss PULSE GMT Watches Bring Dual-Time Tradition Into A Bold, Modern Mechanical Future

Editor’s pick — Accessory quick take: key highlight (movement/specs for watches, materials/finish, limited run, pricing tier) in 1–2 lines. Independent Swiss brand Chronoswiss has long occupied a distinct space in contemporary watchmaking, one that blends traditional craftsmanship with an unmistakably modern, almost architectural design language. With the introduction of the PULSE GMT collection, the brand…

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aBlogtoWatch Weekly Podcast #216: Tourbillon On A Budget, Beverage Branding Gone Wild, And The Longines Debate

Editor’s pick — Accessory quick take: key highlight (movement/specs for watches, materials/finish, limited run, pricing tier) in 1–2 lines. This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Rick, Ariel, David, and Ripley kick things off with a tourbillon on a budget that feels equal parts impressive and slightly unhinged, as they try to figure out who exactly this…

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