This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Ariel and Rick are holding down the fort as they dive into the latest watch industry news, controversial decisions, and a few watches worth talking about. They kick things off with Rick's ever-expanding Hit Miss Maybe website and its new Picker Wheel of Death before exploring the futuristic Hautlence Kubera and Bulgari's confusing Aluminium collection. The conversation then turns to Audemars Piguet's new pre-owned watch platform, with Ariel and Rick questioning whether luxury brands are making it harder than ever for collectors to find a good deal.

Later, the duo examines the uncertainty surrounding Zenith's future, including the brand's identity struggles and why the Chronomaster Sport might actually be a better buy than a Rolex Daytona. They also take a closer look at the latest Casio G-SHOCK GWBX5600, debating why a classic square G-SHOCK might be the one watch every serious collector should own. Along the way, Ariel and Rick share their thoughts on watch collecting etiquette, which watches might make them question someone's taste, and why friends don't let friends pay over retail.

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Key Chapters:

[00:00] Introduction: Just Ariel and Rick

[02:54] Could Baselworld Be Making a Comeback?

[03:43] Hit Miss Maybe: Watch Rankings and the Picker Wheel of Death

[11:47] Are There Too Many Watch Brands?

[15:39] Hautlence Kubera: A Futuristic Jumping-Hour Watch

[21:27] Bulgari Aluminium: Confusing Names and Watch Marketing

[28:15] Audemars Piguet's New Pre-Owned Watch Platform

[33:27] Why Online Watch Deals Are Disappearing

[38:15] What's Happening at Zenith?

[40:15] Zenith Chronomaster Sport vs. Rolex Daytona

[42:35] Casio G-SHOCK GWBX5600: The Essential Collector's Watch

[44:25] Which Watches Would Make You Unfriend Someone?

[47:28] Friends Don't Let Friends Pay Over Retail

[50:55] Louis Vuitton's Unusual Watch Design

[54:05] Watches That Double as Accessories

[55:40] Luxury Watches and Life on a Scottish Farm

[59:00] Closing Thoughts and What's Next