The watch world continues its forward march! From a 17-year-old watchmaker to Piaget's 150th anniversary, and from emerging watchmakers in Dallas to Parisian timekeeping traditions, this month's roundup traverses both time and place. Our comrades at Monochrome provide a definitive explanation of leap days, while aBlogtoWatch founder, Ariel Adams, engages in a discussion with Long Island Watch founder, covering all aspects of affordable replica watches. Let's dive in! Before Leap Day 2024 fades from our collective consciousness for another four years, let's bid it farewell. Although it may have seemed like a (relatively) slow news day, both within and beyond the watch world, discussions were abuzz with the reasons behind Leap Days. Brice Goulard at Monochrome adeptly intertwines historical and horological perspectives, shedding light on the significance of February 29th and its association with perpetual calendars. Auric Goldfinger, take note. The revival of the most retro-luxe watch imaginable is cause for celebration in itself, but the return of the Piaget Polo also marks the resurgence of the term "gadroon" in watch terminology. Commemorating 150 years of the Piaget brand, Senior Editor Sean Lorentzen elaborates on why the Polo's reintroduction elevates yellow gold to the forefront of watch discourse. No longer content with merely being the official timekeepers of Formula 1 racing, replica Rolex makes its way back to the F1 paddock for 2024 through its sister brand Tudor. In a pre-season announcement featuring drivers Daniel Ricciardo and Yuki Tsunoda, F1's most oddly-named team now boasts some of the finest watches on the grid. Tudor also teases a blue-dialed black ceramic watch that's yet to hit the market. Fast forward to 2056. President Taylor Swift secures re-election, while her husband, UN General Secretary Travis Kelce, positions himself for a future White House run. Historians pinpoint mid-February 2024 as the moment the power couple began their ascent to political prominence, propelled by Kelce's third Super Bowl victory and Swift's record-breaking fourth Album of the Year Grammy. Swift's choice to wear a chic watch choker while accepting the award sparks a global craze, injecting vitality into the Swiss watch industry. Thanks, Taylor. With only four episodes released, the new Openwork podcast from Collective Horology offers a fresh perspective on the business side of watchmaking. Asher Rapkin and Gabe Reilly, co-founders of Collective, candidly explore dimensions of the watch industry seldom discussed, drawing from their years of enthusiasm and experience in watch retailing. Jimmy Chin, a polymath in his own right, adds watch ambassador to his extensive list of accolades. Bremont secures Chin for its "Take it Further" campaign, a fitting collaboration given Chin's diverse portfolio spanning photography, climbing, conservationism, and filmmaking. Last year, Rolex inaugurated its multi-million dollar Watchmaking Training Center in Dallas. In February, the Crown opened applications for its inaugural batch of candidates, offering free tuition to successful applicants. This development heralds an exciting chapter for U.S. watchmaking, with the knowledge gained in Dallas likely to bolster the local watchmaking industry. Ariel Adams, founder of aBlogtoWatch, engages in a discussion with Marc Frankel, founder of Long Island Watch. Marc shares insights into the retail side of his operation, highlighting how the discontinuation of the Seiko SKX007 paved the way for his own creations. Known for his honest and humble demeanor, Marc's conversation with Ariel offers a refreshing perspective in the replica watch world. In case you needed a reminder of your own accomplishments, Monochrome presents the story of Elliott Kim, the 17-year-old behind the Theory One. Beginning the design at the age of 15, Kim navigated the intricacies of 3D printing and collaborated with component manufacturers to bring his vision to life. Assembling the pieces in the U.S., he's already embarked on the design of the Theory Two. In less than ten minutes, PrimalSpace's YouTube channel provides a captivating insight into Paris' revolutionary 19th-century pneumatic clock system. In a remarkable public-works endeavor, Paris transformed into the City of Clocks, ensuring accurate timekeeping for its residents and eliminating excuses for tardiness due to unsynchronized clocks. The new Triple Calendar Chronomasters are poised to be one of the standout releases of the year. Zenith ingeniously incorporates a triple calendar chronograph into a 38mm case, offering a plethora of dial and strap combinations. With near-launch availability, these compact watches are primed to make a significant impact.