Henry Blake, Author at Albert Review

These Unconventional & Asymmetrical Watches Think Outside The Circle

Henry Blake — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 01:06:43 +0000

Regardless of whether you tend to gravitate towards tool or dress watches, it’s quite likely your watch of choice will be circular and almost certain it will be symmetrical. It’s only natural given watches are used to measure the passing of time in equal increments (just think back to all those primary school maths lessons visually depicting fractions in the form of pies or pizzas). Plus, wristwatches are derived from pocket watches, which were exclusively created in round shapes to […]

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Jewellery Brand Bleue Burnham Designed A Garden For New Balance

Henry Blake — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 23:54:41 +0000

New Balance and Bleue Burnham have teamed up for an unexpected collaboration; not a sneaker or accessories line, but a garden for the American sportswear brand’s employees at its Cumbria factory, which has produced its ‘Made in the UK’ line for over three decades. Located in Flimby, Cumbria, The Flimby Garden was conceived as a restorative space for the factory’s employees, who are responsible for hand-producing around 30,000 pairs of sneakers a month. Marking Bleue Burnham’s first landscaping project, The […]

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In The Loupe: The Watch News To Know In July 2026

Henry Blake — Sat, 25 Jul 2026 09:23:36 +0000

Jump that date window forward and wind those manual movements, we’re in July already. As we enter the latter half of the year, the watch industry shows no signs of slowing down. Naturally, we’re back with the July 2026 edition of In The Loupe, where we distill all the watches and horological news to know. July 2026 watch news Welcome back to In The Loupe, our monthly watch news series detailing all the latest and greatest—and sometimes, some downright bizarre—releases and […]

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In The Loupe: The Watch News To Know In June 2026

Henry Blake — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 02:46:58 +0000

Got a perpetual calendar? Sit tight while everyone else cranks their date windows forward — we’re in June, baby. As we attempt to muster enough power reserve to make it through the rest of the year, the watch industry is coming out with some quieter releases. Make no mistake though; they’re no less worthy of your attention. From new watches from microbrands Dennison and Awake to an anniversary edition from Parmigiani Fleurier and a timepiece (note: not a (wrist)watch!) from […]

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In The Loupe: The Watch News To Know In May 2026

Henry Blake — Mon, 18 May 2026 02:49:22 +0000

You’d think that the month following the blockbuster event that is Watches & Wonders would take it easy when it comes to new watch releases. Alas, much like a flyback chronograph, the watch industry has snapped back into motion, with manufactures and microbrands alike showing no signs of winding down. From another throwback Zenith Chronomaster Revival to the latest celebrity to acquire a stake in a watch brand, May 2026 brings with it a heady slate of new watch releases […]

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In The Loupe: The Watch News To Know In April 2026

Henry Blake — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 06:26:28 +0000

Happy Watches & Wonders month, folks! If the annual Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) awards are akin to the Oscars of watchmaking, Watches & Wonders is more like a buffet for the ardent horologist. Beginning its life as an industry event uniting luxury watch brands, independent watchmakers, media, retailers, and executives in Geneva, Switzerland, Watches & Wonders now also has an open-to-the-public element, bringing one of the most important cogs in the calibre—the customers!—into the mix. Watches & Wonders […]

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Audemars Piguet Makes Its Watches & Wonders Debut With Atelier des Établisseurs

Henry Blake — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 03:52:53 +0000

Audemars Piguet has released its Watches & Wonders 2026 novelties — and there’s not a Royal Oak in sight. Instead, the Le Brassus manufacture has used the fair to announce the launch of its Atelier des Établisseurs project, which seeks to bring together some of the best watchmakers and craftspeople in the industry to produce highly individualised, specialised timepieces. The name references the concept of établissage, which dates back to the 18th century; well before vertical integration (or in-house manufacturing) […]

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Rolex Chooses Iteration Over Ideation For Watches & Wonders 2026

Henry Blake — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 04:24:57 +0000

Watches & Wonders 2026 is underway, with Rolex kicking off proceedings by dropping eight new references. While last year marked the introduction of an entirely new model—the Land-Dweller—the Crown is taking this easy this year, focusing on iterating upon its preexisting lineup. The new releases primarily the flagship Oyster Perpetual receive new metal and dial configurations across each size, while the only timepiece to undergo a functional update is the Yacht-Master II. Here’s every Rolex release from Watches & Wonders […]

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Watches & Wonders 2026: Everything You Need To Know

Henry Blake — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 05:21:38 +0000

Watches & Wonders is to horological aficionados what Pitti Uomo is to sartorial enthusiasts. The main watch industry trade show, Watches & Wonders takes place at the Palexpo in Geneva, Switzerland. It’s the place to be to discover new releases and one-off displays from iconic watch brands like Rolex, A. Lange & Söhne, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Cartier, Arnold & Son, Parmigiani Fleurier, and Piaget. With the trade show now its sixth year, here’s everything you need to know about Watches & Wonders […]

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In The Loupe: The Watch News To Know In March 2026

Henry Blake — Sun, 29 Mar 2026 07:50:55 +0000

Unless you’re wearing a perpetual calendar, it’s time to snap that date window forward. The shortest month of the year has—rather quickly—drawn to a close, with March 2026 bringing with it new releases and watch industry developments. To ensure you stay up to date—and ready to tackle Watches & Wonders next month—we’re back with the March 2026 edition of In The Loupe, our monthly watch news series detailing the latest and greatest (not to mention some downright bizarre) releases and […]

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