And it is awesome. It may sound like it has a slightly anachronistic name, but rest assured - its origins are savory. Famed for its starring role on the cover of Manfred Rossler’s book, The Zenith A3818 “Cover Girl” with its identifiable minuterie is a stone-cold classic that’s been given a red hot makeover.I say makeover, but it’s really more like necromancy. The Rev

Oh boy, I am like a kid in a candy shop right now. This is the kind of stuff that really gets my horological spidey senses tingling. Lately, I have made no secret of the fact I am a big-time URWERK fanboy. I have no regrets and make no apologies for the fact. Today I get to indulge this adoration by going hands-on with one of the latest offerings from the Swiss masters of innovation: the UR-220 Fa

Here we are in the first part of 2021 and that means it’s watch release season! Both Seiko and Grand Seiko have brought their wares, so expect a lot of coverage in the next couple of weeks. Today, we’ll focus on the Seiko Prospex 1959 Alpinist Re-creation.I must say that these 1959 Alpinist-themed watches took me by surprise. It’s certainly not an unhappy surprise, but as I’

Last year we brought you the Speedmaster World Cup; this year, we’re ratcheting things up a gear with Fratello’s March Mania…Here at Fratello, we love a good competition. Why? Well, we simply love the sweet smell of victory. No, I’m kidding, as much as watching my fellow editors crash and burn at my feet would amuse me, the closest I got to sniffing the title last year was

Welcome back to Wrist Game or Crying Shame, where, this week, we take a look at the IWC Portuguese Vintage. To consider this one, you’ll require a large wrist and a pretty large wallet. Before we head down the path…Last week, I discussed a fancy piece of horology with the Breguet Tradition 7027. What a stunner! Thankfully, most of you agreed as this watch danced its dapper duds to a 74

You’re deep in the Amazon rainforest. Towering trees filter all sunlight so that the ground is just a dim, vibrant green. You’re trying to make your way through, but the undergrowth is too thick. You know have no idea what time it is. Just then, you remember, you were supposed to bring a dessert to your boss’s dinner party. It starts at 7:00. If you could just find out what time

We like to talk about vintage watches a lot within the Fratello team. Though most of what we write about is primarily focused on the most recent releases and developments, for many of us, a lot of the fun can be found in the sometimes weird and often wonderful world of vintage watches. It’s a world full of history, remarkable watches, incredible stories, and quirky details. It inspired us to

Last August, I showed you the new Citizen NJ0150 watches that were, till then, only available in Asia. Following a successful introduction in Europe, the reception of these Citizen watches has been very good. Today, Citizen announces four new ME series models that will appear outside of the brand’s home continent this summer. And yes, “Tiffany” blue is still a thing!The Citizen M

The last few weeks have been a bit dive-watch-centric, so today’s Sunday Morning Showdown will focus on different types of watches for a palette cleanser. This week Ben and Jorg pick a fight between two modern sports watches with integrated bracelets. But these watches are not part of the holy trinity of Grandes Maisons. Instead, this week’s battle pits the less hyped models in that ca

The great thing about custom-made dials is that their inspiration is endless. The team at IFL Watches shows that time and again. For its latest pair of releases, the Swedish brand is inspired by the world of aviation. To be more exact, the first watch pays homage to the iconic past of the aviation spirit, while the second model celebrates the future of aeronautics. The canvas is the metal G-Shock

In this installment of Back To Basics, I’ll go into typical mistakes that beginner watch collectors often make. These are the common pitfalls that newcomers might find themselves running into. After reading this, you, as a new watch enthusiast, will hopefully be able to steer clear of them! And that might just save you some frustration and even money.As always with Back To Basics articles, I

Approximately 180 years after the first Breguet pocket watch with a tourbillon, Breguet decided to put its founder’s famous invention into a wristwatch. It wasn't the first wristwatch with a tourbillon, though. Arguably, Omega created that back in 1947 to compete in the observatory trials. Then, in 1986, Audemars Piguet became the first to put a tourbillon caliber (and a self-winding one, at

RZE is a brand that manages to impress me with every release. While not every one of the brand’s models might be right up my alley in terms of looks, there is no denying that RZE offers spectacular value for money. My favorite models from the brand are the Resolute Pro, Endeavor, and Fortitude. In particular, the Fortitude immediately stood out for me. The Cruiser White version looked good,

If you have not heard of Havid Nagan, it is about time you did. F.P.Journe alumnus Aren Bazerkanian founded the brand in 2022, and he is doing things properly. Despite barely three years of the brand’s existence, Bazerkanian dropped his third watch recently: the Havid Nagan Classic One.Havid Nagan does not follow your average microbrand's route. Instead, it joins the growing ranks of higher-

Retro watches have been all the rage for more than a decade now. When we review those releases, though, most are analog and inspired by highly collectible vintage timepieces with lengthy stories. But what about the omnipresent everyman’s watches we took for granted as kids or teenagers? Every so often, they return too, and if I’m being honest, they’re just as much fun as the fanc

Last year’s big Tudor releases during Watches and Wonders were the Black Bay 58 GMT and the black version of the Master Chronometer Black Bay. The latter was quickly nicknamed Black Bay “Monochrome,” to be more specific. With Watches and Wonders 2025 around the corner, an obvious next release would be the Master Chronometer Black Bay with a black dial and blue bezel. It is the on

It’s been a while since we covered a watch by the North American brand RGM. The company is known for its high-quality watches with classic styling and extensive customizability. Today, we’re looking at the RGM Model 207-EB with a blue guilloche dial. Its 35mm case feels a bit un-American as it isn’t oversized by any means. However, the watch still makes a big impression because o

Royal Oak OffshoreAudemars Piguet’s most popular collection is without a doubt the Royal Oak. Even more precise, the Royal Oak Offshore collection. This more sporty version of the traditional Royal Oak watches, was introduced in 1993.The Royal Oak Offshore chronographs and Offshore diving watches are the ones we already had seen in the past and now Audemars Piguet introduced the Royal Oak Of

It was a bit silent around Fortis lately. While this brand from 1912 definitely had great moments in history, in recent years mainly with their Fortis Cosmonautis collection. Watches that are being (officially) used by Russian cosmonauts since 1994.2015 however, will be their year of comeback. Comeback is perhaps a bit dramatized, but we’ve been whispered that Fortis will have a new corporat

The Omega Speedmaster Alaska Project II 2008 re-edition is my 52Mondayz watch of week #9Omega Speedmaster Alaska Project II 2008This week I will attend an Omega Speedmaster event. Long time friends-of-the-show Ace Jewelers in Amsterdam will open their ‘Moon Room Speedmaster Pop-Up’ on Speedy Tuesday evening.On the opening night our own Robert-Jan Broer will give an introduction talk. A