The Breguet Classique Tourbillon Extra-Plat Automatique 5367 is not new. Nor, as you may have noticed if you live in a clement part of the world, is the color blue. However, these two staples of daily luxury life have never been brought together. That is until now…There are few brands in the industry that have the name-power of Breguet. It isn’t just that the modern iteration of the br

For MeisterSinger, one hand is the norm. Apparently, no one told the MeisterSinger Neo Zeigerdatum. Yes, we’ve seen multi-hand dials before, but not like this. A second pointer gives this new member, available in two sizes, a character of its own.Everyone likes breaking the rules, right? Tearing up the book and trying something new is fun. And while MeisterSinger remains dedicated to its sin

The original Heuer Monaco from the 1970s is a big deal. That’s true, no matter your approach. Whether it's the innovative case size and style, the movement, the dial design, or today's pricing, this watch is truly something.? ? ??The Heuer Monaco is not a watch that many will be enamored by when they first see it. It takes time for many collectors to become “mature” enough to app

Given the current situation, you could be forgiven for having forgotten what it's like to travel. On the other hand, not flying out on a near-weekly basis, helps remind you where you actually went and when. It was last August that we went to Switzerland for the Geneva Watch Days event. Back then, there were a lot of watches that were still under embargo and the Chopard Alpine Eagle XL is one of th

The concept of integrating the car world into the world of watches is nothing new. But few watch brands take the task as literally as REC Watches from Copenhagen in Denmark. The brand is known to integrate parts of iconic vintage classics into its watches. For its latest project, REC founders Jonathan Kamstrup and Christian Mygh integrated parts of two legendary Ford Mustang prototypes to come up

Here at the Fratello offices, we get a lot of questions from you, our readers. Probably the most-asked questions are centered around the topic of what to buy for different budgets. The most popular budget question is what watch to buy for under $5,000 in different watch categories. That’s why we decided to set up a small series of articles focusing on the best watches that you can buy within

Last year’s Grand Seiko White Birch SLGH005 receives some serious competition from the new White Birch SLGA009. A new variation on the existing theme, it features a slightly different dial finish and a Spring Drive movement.In this video, RJ talks you through the new Grand Seiko reference SLGA009 from the new Evolution 9 collection. More background information can be found in his recent hand

If you harbor a healthy obsession with watches - especially those from the many microbrands out there - you are likely to be a fan of the EDC concept. EDC, or every-day carry are the accessories that are with you day-in, day-out. Whether in your pocket, in your bag, or at your desk, it's these highly functional items that make your life a little easier. The idea of EDC encompasses not only watches

Yes, I know what you are thinking. I have had the pleasure of trying on the Royal Oak, the Laureato, and the Nautilus, so I too understand where the inspiration is coming from. But even in a world of octagonal homage, the new MAEN Manhattan 37 brings its own style. Let's face it, we all love everything touched by the genius and sharp pencil of Gerald Genta, and we can't get enough.Just remember, G

It has been over half a year since I joined the team here at Fratello. And as I slowly but surely close the gap to my 100th published article (I believe this is number 90), I decided that it was time to treat myself. Not to a new watch. Not yet! But rather, to review a watch that, though no longer new, has always caught my eye. I'm talking, of course, about the Bremont Supermarine S302. This watch

Are we done with aging? Strap a product to your wrist, and go about your daily business for 30 or 40 years. That product will endure a degree of torture that will keep even the best product designer awake at night. It will get banged into stuff, dragged over table tops of all sorts, and go through temperature changes, vibrations, magnetism, water, steam, dirt And what do we expect to come out at t

Except for my Seiko SPB317 and my Autodromo Intereuropa, all of my watches are Swiss made. Admittedly, this is not actually something I consider when I buy a watch. I guess it’s just a coincidence that the watches I like tend to be this way. Or maybe it’s not a coincidence at all. Thanks to their long history in watchmaking, the Swiss certainly know how to make a good-looking and high-

Today, we’ll take a look at a relatively nondescript Universal Genve Microtor dress watch. It’s worth a deeper look for several reasons, though. The condition, the case material, and the purpose for its existence all come together to create a lovely package. This is a lovely piece on its own, but why not explore the details?My current infatuation with well-designed, simple vintage wat

Welcome to another edition of Sunday Morning Showdown! Grab a hot drink and settle in for a brawl between two affordable field watches. Like the upcoming Six Nations game, it’s France versus England, with Serica facing off against Studio Underd0g. Serica started its journey in watches by releasing the 4512 field watch, the predecessor of the new 6190 Field Chronometer that came out last year

Of course, you are familiar with Omega and, most probably, Armin Strom as well. But did you know that Armin Strom, founder of the eponymous brand, was once the artisan doing all the skeleton work for Omega in the 1990s?Skeleton watchesThe art of movement skeletonization is old, and we still see it today in various watches. Not all skeleton watches are the same, though, as some just remove part of

How did this book land on my desk? Thomas, you wrote a watch book; why don't you review this one? - that’s how. To be fair, I am woefully unqualified to do so both because I cannot stand in author Michael Clerizo's shadow and because I usually review watches. I feel I must start with the specifications making up Greubel Forsey: The Art of Invention. The book has a 300mm diameter and a 32mm c

Welcome back to Fratello On Air! This week, we tackle the second half of our discussion on vintage chronographs. We get into the weeds in this episode, so we hope you like it nerdy!

A couple of big questions are at the top of my mind ahead of the upcoming Formula 1 season. Will Max Verstappen once again become world champion? Can Lewis Hamilton fight for his eighth world title in a Ferrari? And also, will Mercedes-AMG Petronas be back on top after a few difficult years? One thing seems to be a done deal even before the first Grand Prix of the season. We know who will wear the

Sternglas continues to evolve its watch lineup rapidly. Today’s new Tachymeter 2.0 is a great example because it replaces the original model after a short three-year production run. We like it when a company is not content to rest with its existing designs. The question, as always, is whether the newest watch is an improvement. Our off-the-cuff response is a resolute “yes!”The pr

After having worked for the Cantonales Technikum institute and at Rado Watches, Ryser Kentfield moved to the USA to start his Swiss Timepieces store in 1990. He tried his own brand at the JCK Show in Las Vegas, but as he says in an interview with Keith W. Strandberg (Europastar) “it’s very difficult because people want a known brand name”. Ryser Kentfield now tries to get retaile