Decoding The MSRP: What Retail Price Means, And What You Should Pay

Prices are a funny thing. We often don’t understand why we pay what we do, nor do we often understand why some places can or do charge more for the same goods. In the retail goods market, there is such a thing as the MSRP, or manufacturer’s suggested retail price. I have no idea where [...]

MB&F Horological Machine No. 3 Sidewinder and Starcruiser Watch Further Luxurification Of Science Fiction

Where have I seen this look before? MB&F founder Max Brusser doesn’t hide the fact that he is inspired by science fiction and related culture in the creation of his timepiece novelties. The new MB&F No. 3 reminds me of a place between Star Wars’ C3PO, “Batteries Not Included’s” Wheem babybot, and Futurama’s Bender. Compare [...]

Marc Ecko Master Of Possibilities Watch Is Master Of Bad Taste: 12 Ways To Look Unrefined

I have decided that Marc Ecko needs to stay out of the watch design world. The newest release from the ‘urban’ themed design appears to be a compromise of tastes. The compromise being, that they could not decide which watch look was the worst, so they included them all. Twelve hideous looking bezel options provide [...]

Only A Brand Like Ulysse Nardin Can Have A Watch Named The Macho Palladium 950

This here is a really cool watch that blends watch making prowess, a jeweler’s practicality, and manly looks. Ulysse Nardin never likes ‘just’ releasing luxury watches. There always needs to be some special twist that makes them special. Your first hint at this fact is in the name of this watch; “Macho.” Looking at it, [...]

One Year Of Watch Blogging: The First Anniversary Of aBlogtoRead.com

I’m not going to get all mushy or dramatic. It has been a year since I started aBlogtoRead.com and it has really come a long way. When the site began, I had little idea that it would be solely a blog about watches. Could I really handle writing about watches all the time? Well the [...]

Welcome To A Pinnacle Of Taste And Technology. May I Please Present You With: The Dogs Playing Poker Gold Watch

You’ve waited for this. The moment has come when you can truly combine your elevated sense of artistic taste and deep appreciation for mechanical prowess, all combining together in a potent mix to imbibe your thirst for luxury. Oh yes, the painting you know and love; the one that you have posters of in several [...]

Angular Momentum Asks “Whats Your Sign?,” With The New Orbis Signifier Collection Of Watches

Angular Momentum is, well gaining momentum in the creation of image series watches. Meaning collections that focus on dial imagery and come in collection sets. The eglomise method they use to paint small images on the rear of sapphire crystals looks so good, and works so well that the possibilities are really limitless.
The Orbis Signifier [...]

LUM-TEC Watches With Brighter Than Super Luminova, “MDV” Luminant Now On Sale

Here is a new American based watch maker that is worth a look. They have something special that makes them stand out a bit more than other new brands. LUM-TEC has a special type of luminant that they claim is at least three times brighter than Super Luminova, the luminant that is applied on most [...]

Dievas Oceantimer 1330 Blue Is Nice Budget Diver Watch

There is a lot of competition out there for your diving watch dollars. With so many options, it is hard for us to find that single diving watch that will suffice. Well, for me there is no one watch. Instead I try to stretch my budget out to acquire as many diving watches as I [...]

Welder K26 Watches Give Color Options With Four Interchangeable Crystal Lenses

This is a nifty idea, and I am glad that we are seeing it from an Italian watch maker first. Welder is a bit new to the watch game offering arguably more modern looking large watches similar to U-Boat and the Bell & Ross BR01 line of watches. Large square designs house provocative round dials [...]

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