Here I come, sliding the last Watch Goals For 2023 article in one day before the February 1st “cutoff.” Most of our editors shared their goals for the new year earlier in the month. Still, I wanted to have my say before the topic suddenly seemed less relevant. Thankfully, my watch goals for this year are crystal clear, so writing this one should be easy!Some watch enthusiasts go with t

Grand Seiko, though technically separate from Seiko these days, still has an unbreakable historical bond with its parent company. Because of this, the high-end watchmaking house is equally as eager to celebrate 110 years of Seiko watchmaking. As you may know, 2023 marks the 110th anniversary of Japan’s very first domestically produced wristwatch, the Laurel. To commemorate this, Grand Seiko

Fratello On Air returns with a moving episode - pun intended! We’re on the Autobahn late at night talking about the newest releases from Synchron, Omega, and Grand Seiko. Enjoy the ride!

The history of London spans thousands of years. It is a city built over cities, with the ancient past still present just beneath the surface. As the seat of power for the British Empire, London amassed incredible goods, technologies, and minds. Some of the best devices that measure time and the people who made them are part of London’s rich history. Today, that past can be explored amid a mo

After the Carrera Dato Chronograph that we showed you on Monday, we have something a tad more complicated today. This is the teal-dial TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Tourbillon. And it is all in the name - well, except for the fact that this new watch is part of the very popular Glassbox collection. So you get a tourbillon, and you get that beautiful curved flange along the dial’s perimeter.T

Last November, I got my first taste of the remarkable creations of Cyrus Genve. The Klepcys GMT Palm Green and Ocean Blue were a striking combination of state-of-the-art design and impressive watchmaking. They were a great first taste, for sure. Another one of the brand’s standout pieces is the Klepcys DICE, which Cyrus released just over two years ago. DICE stands for “Double Indepen

As soon as the Hanhart 415 ES came out, I knew a hands-on experience with it would be a load of fun. The quirky design matched with a decent set of specifications would surely make for an enjoyable review.This is not the first time I’ve reviewed a watch from this German watchmaker. Last year, I spent time with the more well-known 39mm Hanhart 417 ES 1954 Flyback Reverse Panda. Indeed, the 41

Another Friday, another list! This week, we will explore the world of adventurer’s watches. It’s time to look at timepieces that are best suited to help you out in the great outdoors. “Best suited” can mean a variety of things. Some of the things that come to mind are functionality, comfort, and, of course, sturdiness. But you also want a watch to look good on the wrist, ri

Welcome to Panerai's latest release, the PAM01643 Radiomir 8 Giorni. This is not just any Radiomir 8 Giorni; oh no, this is the Eilean Experience edition. When Panerai says “experience,” you get an experience. In this case, you get to live the Sicilian life, complete with a cruise on the namesake 1936 yacht and an expedition up Mount Etna.It’s almost enough to make you forget you

The reinterpreted Grand Seiko Heritage Collection 62GS Sekki watches show bluer and greener dials than ever before. These 40mm watches also come in the brand's Ever-Brilliant Steel for the first time. GS calls it a superalloy because it has a whiter sheen and greater corrosion resistance than conventional stainless steel. Both $8,000 watches also feature the automatic Hi-Beat 36000 9S85 caliber wi

Also known as the Seamaster PloProf, Omega developed this watch in the late 1960s in close cooperation with the COMEX company and Jacques Cousteau. Solely designed and developed for professional use, this diver’s watch was being nicknamed PloProf (Plongeur Professional) by those involved. Earlier this year, I wrote a small review (click here) on the current Omega Seamaster PloProf 1200M, a s

It’s Speedy Tuesday! Recently we covered a lot of Mark series already during #SpeedyTuesday, like the vintage and new Omega Speedmaster Mark II comparison article of last week and the Speedmaster Mark III of world renown car journalist Ben Oliver. Perhaps you also remember the Omega Speedmaster Mark 4.5 of Porsche 911 guru Magnus Walker we did a while ago.Well, today we have a contribution f

Oris Big Crown ProPilot AltimeterIf you have been on Fratello Watches recently, you’ve probably seen our review of the Breva Genie watches with their altimeter functionality. Of course in an entirely different [price] segment, Oris is now introducing their Oris Big Crown ProPilot Altimeter watch. It is the first time that a mechanical altimeter complication is used in an automatic watch.The

Just last weekend, I talked to a guy who has this classic looking Maurice Lacroix watch from the 1990s. We talked about watches for a while, but there was no real interest in it other than ‘just having a nice watch’. Oh, and about service costs, but that is an entirely different story for another time. I realized that his 1990’s Maurice Lacroix watch is so different from the bran

Chopard Superfast Chrono Porsche 919 Black EditionWe are a very lucky group of guys as we get invitations to a variety of events organized by brands. Just recently our very own Bert published a report about his visit to the Passione Caracciola experience with IWC and now here is my report?on a different yet somewhat similar event; the 24-hour race at Le Mans. If you are a petrol head, and I have t

Our second podcast is now online. Michael Stockton and Robert-Jan Broer discuss our recent events in Asia, but also the Seamaster Ultra Deep and lots of (es).The Fratello on Air podcast is available on Apple’s Podcast, Google Podcast, Soundcloud, BuzzSprout, Spotify and via RSS.Fratello on Air

We take a look at the Mido Commander Big Date 60th Anniversary Limited Edition.Mido has been on a roll this year regarding new releases.? We last took a look at the Multifort Patrimony, but now we have more news.? ?In celebration of the watch’s debut in 1959, the Mido Commander Big Date 60th Anniversary is here and in a nod to its birth year, only 1,959 pieces will be available.? As one of t

One booth you should never miss during Baselworld is that of Ateliers Louis Moinet. Where many try to incorporate a unique theme or try to breathe luxury, Moinet stands out with a bit of a mysterious, yet warm air to it.CEO of the brand, Jean-Marie Schaller, is always there to welcome you. Their Baselworld booth breathes something out of this world, and so are many of their creations which are ins

I woke up one morning, about two weeks ago, to a press release from Czapek. That’s normally a good way to start the day. But what I found within that press release - news of the Czapek Antarctique Terre Adelie Secret Alloy automatic watch hitting the market - was enough to put a spring in my step for the next week. Obviously, I had to get it on my wrist as soon as possible.Oh. My. Goodness.

We finally have some news from Tudor! The new Black Bay Fifty-Eight Navy Blue is here and brings variety to a beloved dive watch.Well, I guess we saw this coming. Blogs and keyboard warriors all speculated about what could be in store from Tudor. Renders were created, fuzzy pictures of what could be were circulated. But it’s always best to wait for the real scoop and now we finally have it.