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Every year watch brands do the same thing over and over again and people freak out as if they’ve reinvented the wheel. I’m here to argue some popular watch features are overrated and aren’t worth the hyped. Here are my watch hot takes. Blue dials are overrated Credit: Teddy Baldassarre Every watch model has a blue dial variation which makes them overdone, unoriginal, and oversaturated in the market. When I see a watch release with a blue dial, I question where the innovation

D1 Milano is an Italian brand that has carved out a pretty specific niche for itself: accessible, fashion-forward watches with a distinctive visual language. The Polycarbon Sketch series is one of their most interesting expressions of their design-first philosophy. They have made a watch look like someone drew it. The black sketch marks on a matte white polycarbonate body make this effect pop. Specs Reference: D1-PCBJ34 Case size: 40.5mm Case thickness: 8.8mm Lug-to-lug: ~51m

If you’ve ever picked up a watch and had no idea what half the dials and pushers actually do, you’re not alone. Plenty of people own watches without fully understanding what’s on their wrist. Consider this your beginner’s guide to watch complications: a straightforward rundown of the most popular ones, what they do, and why they exist. By the end, you might just have a better idea of what you want on your next watch. Date Credit: Teddy Baldassarre A small window, usually at 3

A watch can cost $50 or $50,000. But what actually drives the price of a watch and more importantly, what makes one worth anything to you? Let’s break it down. There are three core pillars that determine what goes into the value of a watch: exclusivity, brand recognition, and craftsmanship. These aren’t equal, and they don’t always work together, but understanding each one can change how you look at a price tag. Exclusivity At its core, exclusivity creates value the same way