The watch everyone came to admire at their booth this year was the Baume & Mercier Clifton Baumatic Perpetual Calendar. It is a beautiful watch, easily the most photographed one in their booth at SIHH 2019.However, let's not forget the fact that their Clifton Baumatic collection received an extension with 5 new other models (6 all together, including the perpetual calendar). The basis of these

We go hands-on with a real sleeper in the Seiko Prospex Field Compass.One thing I'll really miss about Baselworld from now on is the presence of?Seiko. For several years now, I've truly enjoyed going to the Seiko booth and taking a look at all the novelties. Meetings are typically arranged by country, so that means attendees from the Netherlands see a different set of novelties than, for example,

If you happen to be in New York between January and May 2020, the Horological Society of New York invites you to visit its inaugural exhibit: Highlights of the Collection of Bob Frishman.”For anyone that’s never heard about it, stumbling across the HSNY for the first time can feel like uncovering a secret and mystical enclave. The triangular, somewhat masonic logo compounds that sense

Today we will talk a bit about watches and a bit about sports. Particularly the NBA.Fratello Magazine is a watch platform. That’s the way it’s always been. So why am I talking about basketball? Well, for one, I love the sport. I've been playing basketball since I was a kid and also follow the league for many years now. But that’s not it. There is a serious, watch-related reason f

Welcome back to another This Week In Watches. That means one thing - we've survived another week. Well played, well played indeed. It also means it's time for me to round up some of the cool stuff that's happened this week.Garrick S4 WatchAs a British citizen, it's always cool when I see a British watchmaker producing high-end horology. Roger Smith and George Daniels may be the first names on peop

Balazs and Mike are sticking to their word by serenading you with their dulcet tones every two weeks. Our latest podcast touches on the subject of vintage chronographs once again, but with a twist.That’s right, vintage chronographs are in focus yet again, but this time we talk about the pieces on our wish list with some cool anecdotes thrown in for good measure. We don’t own these but

I was not raised Catholic, and I’m not one today. You wouldn’t know that, however, from the guilt that I carry. There are things that I’ve done that simply can’t be undone, and there are watches I’ve worn that surely can’t be unworn. There are also some pitiful habits I have that make me feel like less than a devoted watch guy. Today, in this article, it’s

Ever since I first got into watches, there have been a few pieces that have always struck me as special. The Explorer II 16570 is one example. Another is the Omega Seamaster 300 M ref. 2254.50. This is a watch that takes us back to the days of aluminum bezel inserts and Pierce Brosnan playing the world's favorite British secret agent. Though the original Omega SMP shares its 1993 birthyear with t

One of my first goals with Watch Strap Review was to showcase strap makers worldwide. Over the years, we’ve featured artisans from many countries. The list is vast, spanning from Spain to Germany, Canada, Singapore, and Iceland. Yet there was one country (continent, in fact) where I could not find a brand to bring to the attention of our readers - Australia. Finally, this journey comes to an

Finding the best watches with a specific budget in mind is always a welcome challenge. It’s also one of the most frequent requests we get in the comments and on social media. Prices change, and classic favorites at a certain price point float up beyond reach. At the same time, new watches are introduced each week. Today, we begin a roundup of our favorite watches in the sub-$500 price bracke

Camouflage comes in numerous styles and colors. The Panerai Submersible S BRABUS Verde Militare Edition relies on a moss-green color to stay undetected in nature. The Casio G-Shock GMW-B5000TCC-1 watch with circuit-board camo pattern is suited for an urban environment - wear this watch with a all-black outfit inside a computer, and you will be completely undetectable. And since camouflage has a fu

This installment of Pre-Owned Spotlight is heavily inspired by a couple of get-togethers that I attended recently. Get-togethers are great for talking watches and hanging out with like-minded people. But they might be even better for planting new ideas in your head because almost every time you attend a get-together, you see a watch you hadn’t seen before. And that’s great, of course,

The Bvlgari Octo Finissimo isn’t a watch that really needs a lot of color to stand out. Its extremely flat and geometric design already makes it one of the most original watches to wear. However, for this year’s LVMH Watch Week, Bvlgari is launching two colorful versions of its 10-year-old icon. The first is a version in 18K yellow gold with a blue sunburst dial. The second is a varian

Building a compact collection that ticks all the boxes is a recurring challenge in the world of watches. And whether it’s hypothetically whittling down or building a dream draft of watches, it can be a lot of fun. Today, we kick off a series in which members of the Fratello editorial team hack through their private stock to build five-watch collections that are perfect for them. And though y

Today, we’ll take a brief look at the latest model in the Chopard Mille Miglia Classic Chronograph collection. Since 1988, Chopard has been involved with the Mille Miglia event. This newest piece, however, moves away from Italy to celebrate another automotive event. The French Limited Edition will be shown at Salon Retromobile in Paris and available in France.My earliest experience with a Ch

It’s fun to see a chronograph in full-blooded racing form. There is a strong connection between racing and watchmaking that influences a distinct, instantly recognizable style. Over time, the style has evolved, as has racing. For many people, though, the true romance of racing and racing chronographs is in the past. I also love the romance that a nicely executed vintage racing chronograph of

After a full year of Fratello REM Speedmaster straps, we decided to continue this collaboration in 2024. Along the way, we gained more ideas and inspiration for future strap designs. We’re thankful to all of you who have ordered one of these straps (some of you simply ordered every one of them), and we hope you enjoy them!For the first Fratello REM strap of 2024, we decided to go with a desi

With our long-lasting Thursday vintage column rebranded, it would be criminal not to look back closely at my 2024 watch-collecting moves. Here are some highlights: my obsession with vintage Gallet chronographs goes on (with room for impulse purchases still there), and I invested more in research, lost motivation to share on social media, and struggled to sell.I had to check my records this morning

It’s been a little over a year and a half since Nivada Grenchen introduced the Antarctic Diver to us in May 2023. Since then, the Swiss brand has released many timepieces, including chronographs and watches with integrated bracelets. This, however, is the first time that a new model has been added to the Antarctic Diver collection. Today, the Nivada Antarctic Diver Green launches in two vers

Good morning! I know it’s a bit early, at least here in Europe, but Studio Underd0g and Fears are about to serve you a delicious cocktail with a fresh little kick. It’s called The Gimlet, and it’s a perfect combination of Studio Underd0g’s playfulness and Fears’s understated elegance. At the base is the classic Fears Brunswick 38, and it’s mixed with a gradient