ABTW Weekly Podcast #184: Bored to Dare — From Sheepish Straps to the Bongo Bang

This week’s episode of aBlogtoWatch Weekly starts off in familiar aBlogtoWatch fashion — lighthearted banter, a touch of mischief, and just enough side-eye at industry quirks to keep things interesting. The first eyebrow-raiser? Tim Cook’s awkward watch-related gift to Donald Trump, a moment that sparks a wider discussion on the sometimes-clumsy dance between corporations, politics,…

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Redefining Time: Cédric Joos on Hautlence’s Bold Future

This week on the SUPERLATIVE Podcast, host and aBlogtoWatch founder Ariel Adams is joined by CĂ©dric Joos, brand manager of Hautlence, to explore the vision and direction of one of Switzerland’s most innovative independent watch brands. Together, they reflect on the company’s founding during the early 2000s renaissance of independent watchmaking, the challenges of producing…

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One To Watch: Sohaib Maghnam, A 30-Year-Old Automotive Designer And CEO Of Two Watch Brands With Three 2025 GPHG Entries

Sohaib is Palestinian/Jordanian and was in 2023 asked by Hader Al Suwaidi to head up the Beda’a brand in Doha, Qatar, and tells me more about his dual role.  “The two brands are only linked in the sense that I run both. Structurally, financially, and conceptually, they are entirely separate brands and companies supported by…

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Chronoswiss Celebrates 30 Years of Breaking Tradition With The Open-Worked Opus Purple Rain Chronograph Watch

In 1984, Prince crooned in his unforgettable falsetto: “I only want to see you, only want to see you. In the purple rain.” Wishes do come true — even if it takes a few decades. Celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Opus, Chronoswiss celebrates the groundbreaking open-worked chronograph with a stunningly purple edition, limited to just…

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Why Richemont’s Watchmakers Are Gearing Up For A Brighter 2026

  Richemont’s jewellery stars Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels, Richemont’s are leading a glittering first quarter within the luxury group, with an 11% growth reported in the company’s Q1 FY26 report, which is in contrast to Richemont’s Specialist Watchmakers’ sales, where sales reported a drop of 7%. Although this figure does represent a drop…

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