Hereby we share with you the Speedy Tuesday Event videos that we took on January 8th in Biel, Switzerland. Also, you will find some of the official photos that were taken during the day by Omega’s photographer. Our own photos can be found in our previous “How to wear it!” report here.Speedy Tuesday Event VideosToday, we share with your three Speedy Tuesday Event videos that Bert

Now that Omega introduced their new caliber 321 movement, it is time to have a look at the most affordable Speedmaster Professional pre-Moon watch with caliber 321: the Speedmaster Professional 145.012. It already went up in value over the last few years, but the introduction of the new caliber 321 movement could give it another little boost.Speedmaster Professional 145.012This reference was produ

Welcome back to Wrist Game or Crying Shame, where you choose to point your thumb upwards or in the sinister direction at the end of a gladiator-like battle of wills! This week, our contestant is the Vacheron Constantin Les Historiques 31110. But firstI don't know what to say other than thank you to the new kid on the block, Rob Nudds. You see, yours truly (who is in his early 40s) thought he was s

The return of a once-legendary watch brand is no small thing and we take a look at one of the first new pieces: the Benrus Field Watch.You’ve no doubt heard of Benrus if you’re a fan of vintage watches. With well-known pieces such as the Sky Chief chronograph and the Vietnam-era MIL-W-3818B standard-issue watch, the company was a household name until it fell victim to the quartz crisis

Wearing an A. Lange & Sohne Lange 1 Time Zone is one of those treats you get as a watch journalist. This of course applies to all sorts of watches from a plethora of brands but receiving an A. Lange & Sohne is still something special. Even after 16 years of running this magazine, it is still a special moment when you can strap a Lange 1 to your wrist.The Lange 1 Time Zone has been in the c

In this article, I select the extra-terrestrial movies from the 2010s that feature great watches. As you'll see from the list, I’m not just showcasing the space-faring Omega Speedmaster here (although it does feature). What's obvious in the last decade is the investment from Hamilton in cinematic product placement. But in no way do the watches feel shoe-horned into the narrative. Some of the

The Dutch have a reputation for being cheap. The English expression going Dutch doesn't help curtail that reputation. And neither does the joke, Who invented copper wire? Two Dutchmen fighting for a penny. It's also true that we - I am Dutch, I can't help that - pride ourselves on our sparing ways. A recent study revealed that the thrifty Dutch spend significantly less than any other European nati

In recent years we've seen a number of brands make a post-quartz-crisis comeback. Le Jour is one such brand. If you're a fan of vintage watches, you may already be familiar with some of its offerings from the ’60s, ’70s, and ’80s. Whether it's cool racing chronographs or dive watches, the brand has done it all. Le Jour's recent comeback has seen the brand working hard to build a

We like to talk about vintage watches a lot within the Fratello team. Though most of what we write about is largely 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 c

The Longines ref. 3240, nicknamed the “Super Solo,” is a masterclass in, well, class. Today, I will try to break it down in detail to see if the Super Solo could stand a chance in 2023.There are some watches I loved 10 years ago that I don’t like anymore. Or let’s say that I don’t like them that much now. The Longines Super Solo, however, is one of a few watches that

I'm trying hard to follow Sebastien Reichenbach (33) on a descent. The former Swiss champion was French cycling hope Thibaut Pinot's trusted lieutenant, but now Reichenbach is with the Tudor Pro Cycling Team as a captain. He descends smoothly and fluidly, seemingly without touching the brakes. It would be foolish to think I can do the same, so the distance between us grows steadily. How did I get

Bonjour! This Sunday Morning Showdown should actually be between Thomas and Gerard as Thomas has just bought the Merci Instruments LMM-01 Nationale, and Gerard has just added the Baltic HMS 002 in silver to his collection. But Gerard is on one of his trips to Spain again, so I offered to take his place to defend the Baltic against the Merci. And yes, these two watches are quite similar. Both are g

Why you own a particular watch is a deeply personal affair. No one should tell you what you should collect and wear, nor should anyone suggest how you should live your life. You like what you like, and you do what you want to do. That’s why, in this article, I will only tell you about my journey into horology and why it took me nearly nine years to understand what I like. In a nutshell, they

I know, the Tudor Black Bay Bronze is a bit of a golden oldie - or a gold-looking bronze oldie. This version debuted on the Tudor menu in 2019, but why not have seconds almost five years later and find out if it's still as tasty? What the watch does as soon as it comes to the table is grab your attention. There's something about that mix of a ready-to-patinate alloy and the presence of gray. The w

As you’ve probably noticed over the past three weeks, most members of the Fratello team have shared their 2024 watch resolutions already. But before the month ends, I’d also like to put my watch-related goals for this year down in writing. Can I guarantee that I’ll fulfill them all? No, but since the wheels are already turning for the first one, hopefully, this article will spur

Louis Moinet (1768C1853) was the inventor of the chronograph, so it’s always intriguing to examine the newest releases from the brand that bears his name. Today, we’ll look into the Impulsion Onyx, the latest variant within a line that debuted in 2023. This is an elegant watch with a sporty twist and a serious dose of technical chops. Best of all, the inner workings are on full display

Today, we’ll go hands-on with models from the newest Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot series. These are great-looking watches that bring a healthy dose of everyday utility along with cues from pilot’s watches. Expect great legibility and specs. Also, because this is Hamilton, all of that goodness is affordable.The Hamilton Khaki series will always have a special place in my heart. I think

If you’ve never tried on a Gerald Charles watch, I suggest it. The shape is unconventional, but the fit is truly surprising. Now, to celebrate the brand’s 25th anniversary, the Maestro 2.0 Ultra-Thin Lapis Lazuli is here with reduced dimensions all around to further improve the wearing experience.I’ve probably mentioned it before, but the first time I tried on a watch from Gerald

Although 2025 is only three weeks old, Ming isn’t wasting time with the year’s first release. The 37.09 Uni has a familiar shape but ushers in a different look for the brand’s latest diver. Black-cased watches are increasingly popular, and today’s watch capitalizes on that trend.Last May, Ming introduced the 37.09 Bluefin, the brand’s second production dive watch. Com

Just about one year ago, Daniel Roth presented the finished Tourbillon Souscription watch in yellow gold. After announcing the return of the Daniel Roth brand in March 2023, the Tourbillon Souscription was the first project and a nod to the debut model (Tourbillon ref. C187) from Daniel Roth's watch brand in 1989. Now, after releasing the Tourbillon Rose Gold last August, Daniel Roth returns with