When NOMOS Glashutte released the Autobahn Director’s Cut back in October, the trio of models was presented on bracelets that were as limited as the watch heads themselves. The practice of limited edition bracelets and brands isn’t new, per se. It is, however, rather uncommon, and my excitement was building for more of the same. Imagine my interest, then, when our good friends at Gente

After five days 145km north of the Arctic Circle with Fortis, you might be forgiven for thinking the first thing Dave and I would want to do was to scurry home and put our warmest socks on. However, when in the land of Abba, there are certain things one must do. One of those things, despite Dave’s advancing lurgy, is to visit James Thompson, AKA Black Badger. We were lucky enough to visit hi

Here we have a brand-new Zodiac destro GMT. When I say destro GMT, I am pretty sure you will think of one specific oddball watch release from this year. Now, though, there is another that is pretty much the polar opposite in execution. Meet the menacing-looking Zodiac Super Sea Wolf Left Hand Drive Pro Diver GMT.Zodiac will release only 282 of these in cooperation with American adventure retailer

I'm pretty sure you haven't missed the release of the second Fratello Oris collaboration. The new Oris Divers Sixty-Five Fratello Limited Edition is a watch that we're very proud of and that shows our love for vintage watches in a highly detailed way. The new watch is an homage that does justice to the Oris Star dive watch from 1968. But the new Divers Sixty-Five Fratello LE is also a contemporary

It feels like just yesterday that we were ushering in 2022, and now we’re looking ahead to 2023 in a matter of weeks - time flies! It may be a cliche, but it’s oh-so-true. This year, we saw countless new watches launched, and there have been highs and lows. It’s now my job to sift through them and sort the wheat from the chaff. It’s tough picking what I think are the best w

With the end of the year rapidly approaching, it’s time to look back at some of the remarkable things that happened in 2023. Additionally, it’s fun to look forward to the year ahead. One of the recurring topics of conversation is the dial color of the year. Without a doubt, the dial color of 2023 was ice blue. But what about next year’s color of choice? I have a feeling that it w

Welcome to another installment of Sunday Morning Showdown! We are stretching last week's theme a little bit further this week. We remain in the realms of vintage-inspired divers. This time, it is the Tudor Black Bay 54 versus the 2023 version of the Longines Legend Diver. What bonds these watches? Well, apart from the clear vintage vibes, both also received a downsizing treatment this year.So the

Today, we’ll look at the new Rado Anatom series, a fresh take on watches that debuted in 1983. Yes, it’s hard to believe that was 40 years ago, but here we are, looking back on that somewhat futuristic period. Four versions come to us with automatic movements and a case design that should suit most wrists.When I first began collecting vintage watches roughly 10 years ago, my sights wer

I think it's safe to say we don't expect any more Omega Speedmaster models this year. Just last week, Omega introduced the Speedmaster Pilot Flight Qualified after teasing us with a similar model for US military pilots only. But this year’s releases had already started coming in January when Omega introduced the newly updated Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon Apollo 8 featuring the much-disc

Welcome back to another episode of?Fratello On Air. In this episode, we stray from our original topic and discuss questionable vintage watches. Lately, too many questionable watches have received universal praise from “noted experts.” We get on the topic after approximately 15 minutes.

Last weekend, Thomas kicked off this year-end series about our “best” watches of 2024. I’m glad I’m the second one in line because that means there are still many watches to choose from. Some of Thomas’s picks were quite complicated and on the more expensive side of the spectrum. My picks are all under $10,000, except for one, which, unfortunately, is my overall favor

Muhle Glashutte is a German watch brand with a deep fan base. The company is known for its robust and affordable watches. While the original brand began in 1869, the modern incarnation was resurrected in 1994. Today, we’ll highlight the sixth generation of the family now working with the company. We’ll also mention the final 30th-anniversary piece, the Teutonia IV Big Date Edition 1994

Speedmaster RestorationIt is Speedy Tuesday! Remember our feature on the Speedmaster Quartz LCD of one of our readers? Click here to read it in case you missed it or want to refresh your memory.This week, we feature this Speedmaster restoration project of one of our readers. A Speedmaster Quartz LCD ref. 186.0004 that dates back to 1977. It is actually a shout-out for help, read on…Last week

The IWC Ingenieur reference 3239 that I review here was introduced in 2013, IWC’s year of the Ingenieur. You have to know that ?IWC is restyling an entire collection, every year, to keep it fresh and up-to-date. So in 2013, IWC introduced a number of new Ingenieur models. From a simple straight-forward stainless steel model to a carbon version and a platinum model with perpetual calendar.Wel

If you’re visiting Stuhrling‘s Brooklyn-based headquarters, odds are you’re there to talk watches. And if you’re there to talk watches, sooner or later the conversation?will?turn to dive watches a brand staple.Like most every brand’s dive watches, Stuhrling's flagship Regatta 842 features design cues that bring to mind.? At the same time, the brand's founder Henry F

When Patek Philippe introduced the 5524(G) during Baselworld 2015 it was the talk of the show. Yes, it’s old news in 2018 but it's something we could not neglect mentioning when talking about the new 5524R-001. The famous Geneva manufacture had a number of amazing years: Patek Philippe celebrated their 175th anniversary in 2014 with a very (and I mean very) strong lineup. 5270G or 5951P come

While most Speedmaster collectors are very focused on the 1960s and 1970s, I’d say that the 1980s and 1990s are also interesting for a number of reasons. To start with the 1990s, these watches are often very complete (meaning boxes, warranty card, booklets etc.) and those with a tritium dial (up till 1997) have the tendency to get this beautiful yellow-ish coloured?hour markers and the same

Welcome back to Wrist Game or Crying Shame, the online fun fest that allows you, the reader to decide whether a given watch has been naughty or nice.? This week, we take a look at an original 70's IWC Ingenieur SL Jumbo.? Let's see if it's too round to get down the chimney in your house right before the holidays! But before we beginSigh.? Just when I think I'm trying to do something creative and b

The Seiko Prospex reference SPB105J1 Dark Green Sunset is more than a special edition of the Seiko MM200 diver.It’s no secret that we are fans of Seiko at Fratello. I am no exception to this although my love for the brand has not been without hitting a few speed bumps along the way. But just like other Fratello members, I also have great respect for what the Japanese brand brings to the worl

It's no secret - we love a chronograph or two here at Fratello. There's the obvious Moonwatch, but Navitimers and Daytonas get some attention too. But there are plenty of cool chronographs outside of the trifecta of iconic two pusher timers. Today's Pre-Owned Picks selects chronographs worth a punt on the largest online watch marketplace. All watches are offered with original box and papers.All th