Omega broke the internet with the release of the new Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Master Chronometer. The new Moonwatch is a hot topic, and I thought it would be interesting to make a “hands-on” comparison between the former Moonwatch and the new one. Everyone can see and read specifications, but how do these Moonwatch updates and changes look like in real life? Let’s have a close

I’ve been aware of Geckota for years. To be frank, if you fancy yourself a watch lover and you’ve not heard of this active strap-merchant then you might be doing something wrong. However, I’d happily give you a pass if you’d missed on the brand’s watches as they often feel like a bit of a sideline to the main event. I’ve had a few Geckotas in my hands over the y

I remember saying to someone recently that I wasn’t really one for the unboxing experience. I even said it in an article on Fratello (maybe more than once). Well, I might have changed my mind. Or maybe I should say this: I am a fan of boxing - excellent boxing. I am a fan of turning a marvelously created object over in my hands. I like to enjoy every considered angle, every purposeful facet,

Everybody has them, but should they? I'm talking, of course, about guilty pleasures. A guilty pleasure could be defined as something that you enjoy but is frowned upon by your peers. If your peers, for example, happened to find out your favorite song of all time is Baby One More Time by Britney Spears, you would be embarrassed. But why should you be? If that song raises the hairs on the back of yo

Shipping a watch is a pretty easy and smooth operation. Well, until it isn't. In such cases, it's essential to be ready and educated if things go wrong. Sometimes your watches need to move around the globe without your personal protection. When RJ and Nacho fielded the idea of sharing some advice and experience on shipping watches with our Fratelli, I had a sneaking suspicion it would be assigned

I have hardly ever been as excited as I am today. The mystery of the Gallet Big Date chronograph puzzled me for years. Was it real or not? Not even the greatest Gallet collectors I know could help. All that changed when I bought a copy of the Joseph Hagn Wholesale Merchandise Catalog from 1958.Let’s take it from the very beginning. And when I say “very beginning,” I mean my very

Back in 1980, Carlo Crocco shocked the watch industry by releasing the first Hublot watch. It combined a case in yellow gold with a black rubber strap. This combination was deemed blasphemous by the traditionalists. Until then, rubber had been perceived as a material used for cheap, mass-produced quartz watches. But Crocco’s idea turned out to be a visionary one and, over time, became an ind

Let me dedicate today’s Pre-Owned Spotlight to vintage Seamaster bargains. Bargains? Well, yes! These 1950s and 1960s Seamaster watches in the non-diver format are seriously undervalued in my book. And with the trends moving away from big sports watches, this might be a good time to snap one up. The only fair reason for them being relatively attainable is the fact that there are a lot of the

Once again, LVMH Watch Week hit me a lot faster than I expected. Following a great 2022 for the brand, Zenith shows its hand and is looking strong. It's no secret that I am a fan of the big Z from Le Locle and feel its strength in the watch world is still underplayed. It is actually a complete coincidence that, only two days ago, I wrote a story on the brand's efforts from 2022, and the wheels hav

Another Friday, another Top 5! This week’s list is a continuation of last week’s topic, our picks for best watches under $1,000. In that article, I already hinted at a follow-up with our picks in that price range from microbrands. The reality is that microbrands significantly changed the landscape of affordable watches. With a strong focus on creativity and offering the best possible o

It’s still the early days of 2024, and I admit I find myself somewhat unprepared. Though I’ve had approximately 275 hours in the new year to think before this article goes live, I can’t say I feel overly inspired going into it. That said, some of my resolutions will seek to address this directly. Looking at the rest of the year ahead of me feels like standing in front of a field

Beware, this is a low-brow edition of Sunday Morning Showdown! We usually stick to watches, but this week, the emotions may run a lot higher. This is, after all, a battle between former lovers. It is a showdown between former spouses, even. Daan and Thomas will perform some post-marriage counseling for a certain Miss Piggy and Mr. K. the Frog. Can't we all just get along? Nope. Not this week!But b

That’s the question that keeps Michael Sandler of TZ busy ?? A lot of reactions, and it almost seems to be a vs Other brand.It is nice to see all those opinions, and sometimes Patek is getting the same blame as . “Do you want it because it says Patek?” Pfff… unbelievable. Some people tend to forget that buying a watch is very personal, either you like it better than the o

Every collector likes bargains. Or at the very least, like the feeling that fair value for money has been had. Although the definition of value is relative and will vary from collector to collector we all have a different sense of aesthetics after all there are some things that hold across the board.This article will try to identify those watches, both new and on the secondary markets. Pricing, wh

Omega Speedmaster Reduced White DialThe Omega Speedmaster Reduced was once the watch for the fellow who wanted an automatic version of the Moonwatch, or simply wanted to have a smaller timepiece than a 42mm giant chronograph. This particular model was introduced in 1988 and came in several different versions.Best known version is probably the black dial model, often being held for a Moonwatch (but

It has been a few months since the release of Max Busser’s Horological Machine No. 6. An introduction that basically went with a Big Bang! Not the Hublot kind of big bang, but with a birth of the universe kind of big bang. The news about the MB&F HM6 ‘Space Pirate’ was about everywhere on the internet on the day of introduction.At first I’ve to admit that I wasn’t

Together with WatchTime.net, Stowa created a new version of one of their iconic pilot’s watches. The Flieger Blue is based on the original design from 1939 and will be limited to 100 pieces only.Stowa produces watches?since 1927 and is known for their Flieger watches. Since 1996, watchmaker Jorg Schauer joined Stowa and together with designer (and watch collector)?Hartmut Esslinger they intr

Even before the SIHH 2017 starts, Omega announces some BaselWorld 2017 news. Besides the Speedmaster Speedy Tuesday limited edition, they announce the Speedmaster Automatic Racing Dial and the Speedmaster Automatic 38mm. We will cover the ladies 38mm model at a later stage, but let’s have a look at the Speedmaster Automatic Master Chronometer with racing dial.Speedmaster Automatic Racing Dia

Jaeger-LeCoultre is not only a high-end watch manufacturer but a very important one in the industry. The company, that came to existence in 1833, has been at the forefront of innovation. The company's founder Antoine LeCoultre's very first invention was an instrument that was able to measure the micron. It was called the millionometer. That set JLC on a path that brought them 1,200 calibers over t

I thought long and hard about what watch I should feature in today's 52 Mondayz articles. Eventually, I decided that it should be my Eterna 852, and here's why…I wanted a watch that is clean and simple. Something I can leave on my wrist the whole week, no matter what I’m wearing. I'm into chronographs and that would be my normal go-to style. But this week I wanted something different.