We are always looking forward to the SIHH presentation by Theodore Diehl, who works for Richard Mille. He is a great talker, and author, and today he presented us the Richard Mille RM 50-03 McLAREN F1 timepiece. Richard Mille is known for his brilliant technical timepieces, but with this 40 grams tourbillon split seconds chronograph things got just more brilliant.Richard Mille RM 50-03 McLAREN F1A

Already announced in late 2017, there will be a new PADI Special Edition 200M Automatic Diver’s watch available. Based on their first professional diver from 1965, this new model, with reference SPB071J1 has a cool dial with a color gradation from blue to black and features a wave pattern.Seiko SPB071J1For $910 (approximately), you will receive a 42.6mm diver’s watch from their Prospex

Montblanc has some interesting watches for you in store this year. One of them is the Timewalker Manufacture Chronograph. In this article, we will give you a first look and some of our thoughts. Starting at just below $5000 Euro for an in-house chronograph (up to $5290 depending on the strap / bracelet combination), it could become a very serious option for those who love chronos with a manufactur

This week, we've seen loads of new releases from brands that showcase their wares at SIHH in Geneva. However, and we've mentioned this, other brands that don't attend often show new pieces while the world has their eyes on watches in general. As an example, Breitling showed their new Capsule Collection focusing on the Golden Age of Aviation with Navitimers inspired by Swissair, Pan Am, and TWA. Th

This is our last instalment of the SIHH 2019 recaps. It has been quite an interesting SIHH, more so than the 2018 edition, especially when it comes to the presented watches.SIHH 2019The 2019 edition of the SIHH was the last one held in the month January, as of next year, it will be right after Baselworld 2020. In the past, this was already the case, but then the SIHH decided to have theirs in Janu

With bags of goodies from LVMH hitting the market at the same time, there’s a lot to choose from. The stand-out piece? The Zenith Pilot Type 20 Rescue.Take a look at these new releases from Zenith and let us know which one you’d like to see covered in an in-depth review in the comments below.Zenith Pilot Type 20 Rescue 03.2434.679/20.I010You’ve heard about the fact that Zenith is

The Omega Seamaster Calendar ref. 2627 is such an exciting and historically significant watch. Yet, aside from the hardcore Omega fans, it seems as though it mostly flies under the radar for the average vintage collector. Nevertheless, this 1950s beauty deserves a lot more attention. In this article, we’ll try to give the watch just that.Reference 2627 is not a huge watch, nor was it made in

Recently on Fratello, we’ve been talking a lot about the importance of dial texture. It is something that has been on my mind personally for quite some time. I’ve been keen to see more mainstream brands experiment with different finishes and materials on the faces of their watches for years, but, all too often, this charge falls to the novel, more liberal brands to advance. This week,

I’ve always been a fan of Bvlgari, but in the last year, my fandom has changed significantly. Once upon a time, I was attracted to this roguish Roman revolutionary because of the fashion-first aesthetic. The watches were loud. The watches were proud. Crucially, however, they were cool. That was enough for me. In the past five years, Bvlgari’s investment in manufacturing techniques has

Some watches are impossible to overlook due to their cult status. Others due to massive value appreciation achieved thanks to massive exposure and popularity among collectors. Let's not forget the watches you might have only seen once before and are forever etched on your memory. Let's take a look at some of the most striking vintage dial designs. As the design is a matter of personal taste at the

In this article, we review the vintage Seiko Sportsman Dolphin J13035 and come away more than pleased. This may have been an entry-level watch, but it still impresses.Whenever I write an article about some obscure or unheralded Japanese watch, I get some kidding/not kidding comments about creating a pricing surge on the market. If this is truly the case then apologies are in order, but I can assur

Ahhh… Seiko! An indisputably beloved brand in the world of watches, mechanical and otherwise. The brand’s incredibly diverse catalog caters to those new to the watch world, as well as to those more experienced looking for a serious watch. And that’s without getting into Grand Seiko territory! Today, we’ll be taking a look at some of the affordable options in the Seiko catal

There is nothing like a flash of #LUME to brighten up those gloomy winter days. And it's no longer a gimmick; it has been embraced by the big hitters of horology and fashion. Who would have thought that we would see bright lume on a Lange dial or the fabric of a high-tech sports jacket?I get seriously frustrated by weak lume. I stay off-grid while I'm sleeping, with my cell phone left downstairs a

The way in which I find myself falling for watches matters more to me as I age. I must admit that it took a while for me to own up to that fact. In my youth, I’d been intensely product-focused. I wouldn’t say I pooh-poohed those that bought and wore watches for purely emotional reasons, but I regarded them as a different breed. For me, the build quality, the refinement of the design, a

The Omega Speedmaster needs little introduction. It is one of the most talked-about chronograph watches in the world - at least here on Fratello. But as strange as it might sound, the Speedmaster doesn't please everyone. Maybe you don’t care about its Moon-going history, or perhaps you don't like the shape of the case. There could be any number of other reasons why the Omega Speedmaster does

Ahhh… Seiko! An indisputably beloved brand in the world of watches, mechanical and otherwise. The brand’s incredibly diverse catalog caters to those new to the watch world, as well as to those more experienced looking for a serious watch. And that’s without getting into Grand Seiko territory! Today, we’ll be taking a look at some of the affordable options in the Seiko catal

Fratello On Air returns with what we think is a fun episode. We talk about big watches that work for smaller wrists and small watches for larger wrists. Balazs and Mike exist on both sides of the wrist border, so there’s plenty of personal experience on this subject.Balazs and Mike are here to talk about large watches for those with small wrists and vice versa. It’s a show chock full o

Auctions are an interesting platform to see the appetite for certain watches, or in this case, Speedmasters. We recently touched on the topic of auctions and their absurdity, but that's of course not always the case. Regardless of some of the amazing results, auctions give an indication of the popularity or unpopularity of a certain watch or reference.Antiquorum's Important Modern & Vintage Ti

There's a cold wind blowing from the East, and it carries the Grand Seiko Chronograph SBGC247 and GMT SBGE275. Both watches are limited editions that have something to celebrate. The GMT celebrates the 20th anniversary of the first Spring Drive GMT watch. The chronograph, the 15th anniversary of the… what again? Exactly. And what did Grand Seiko use as a source of inspiration for the celebra

Sometimes watch releases just come out of left field. Truth be told, I hadn’t focused too much on Vulcain since the relaunch of the Cricket last year. But I was expecting many things from the Swiss maison… just not a skin diver. From time to time, I get an email from DHL telling me that I should expect a delivery from Vulcain SA. That's always exciting news as I usually don't know what