Atom is a new kid on the block. The York-based brand debuts on Kickstarter this year with the Atom AT.01. The ambition is clear - to offer timeless mechanical watches at honest prices. I go hands-on with a prototype of Atom’s first model to see whether the brand meets that ambition.We are looking at a design that is fully bespoke to Atom. There are no generic parts to be found here. Well, ex

It’s that time again! There’s no moment to relax for two of our writers on Sunday mornings. As you all know by now, Fratello team members battle it out in our Sunday Morning Showdown series. In the end, you, our wonderful readers, have the final say on who wins. This week, Nacho and Jorg go up against each other, choosing two vintage-inspired GMT watches to duke it out. Nacho is here t

I find car-themed watches to be a bit of a minefield. One filled with many cringe-worthy attempts at reaching wider sales demographics. But, unlike the logo-stamped quartz wall clock you’ve stared at while waiting for your car to be serviced at the brand dealershipor the matching wrist-sized version the manager wearssome brands simply get it right. For me, the kicker is having a good desig

Do you ever add spices to your coffee? It’s actually quite a common thing. If it’s something you haven’t tried, you could start with cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom, ginger, cloves, or star anise as a way to spice up your coffee experience. And if you have an adventurous taste, you could test your pallet with cumin, for instance, or even a mix of different spices. While sipping a blac

I don’t know about you, but I’ve been looking forward to this hands-on review. A few of Mido’s watches have intrigued me in recent years, so I’m glad that I finally got the chance to wear one for a while. And it’s not just any Mido watch, oh no. It’s the new Ocean Star Tribute Special Edition with a blue gradient dial. I happen to be a fan of the color blue, so

Most of you will know Unimatic as a brand that predominantly releases watches in limited numbers. These small-batch editions are often collaborative efforts that show great diversity. However, in 2021, after many limited editions, the brand unveiled a group of four standard models that are always available. With today’s introduction of the new Toolwatch series, the brand adds four new models

If you're the winning type that just can't get enough of it, why not strive to bag all the medals you can win? “Impossible,” you say? Maybe, but you can get the new 39mm Omega Specialities Paris 2024 Bronze Gold Edition, a watch that combines gold, silver, and bronze. This vintage-style timepiece pays tribute to the three medals at the Olympic and Paralympic Games in a special celebrat

This one won’t be easy. I do not often have to write about an important revolutionary invention like Horage and Miniswys’s Microreg. I could tell the story in a few words, but background clarification is necessary to understand its importance. So this article will initially be pretty theoretical and technical, but a beautiful watch will await you at the end. Keep up; this is worth your

Krayon is a watch brand that has been around for less than a decade. I say “brand,” but I should probably say “independent watchmaker” instead. Krayon founder and owner Remi Maillat debuted with his Everywhere watch in 2017. Today, he produces around 40 watches annually with 12 collaborators in their Neuchatel atelier.Maillat's signature is finding the crossover between mat

Why would you chase rainbows? We already know that hardly anyone can buy an entry-level Nautilus or Aquanaut from a Patek Philippe boutique or AD. Why, then, would you put yourself in a situation that has you looking outside the official channels, only to face unrealistic asking prices (although they're dipping a bit)? There are other superior and, dare I say, reasonably priced watches from the sa

Omega Speedmaster Professional Broad Arrow MoonphaseThis week's Speedy Tuesday pick is a Moonwatch with a Moon complication of one of our Italian fans. It all started in 1987 when Omega decided to put a moonphase Speedmaster on the market. In the end, they started up introducing three different Speedmaster models with a Moonphase: Two teutonic' models (1986) and one Speedmaster Professional Moonwa

Some time ago, we reported to you about our factory visit in Neuried, Germany. Neuried is a suburb of Munich and that’s where the Stockinger manufacture is located. Our visit report to Stockinger can be found here. We are very impressed by the craftsmanship and technology that goes into building a good and secure safe. Besides that, Dominik von Ribbentrop (CEO) understands the demand to be s

There aren’t many watches around that will make people talk so passionate about as the Speedmaster. That’s a bit of a bold statement, but if you see someone wearing a Speedmaster, I’ll bet there will be an interesting conversation if you ask this person about the watch. People buy the Speedmaster for a particular reason, be it the Moon association or simply because they love the

My discovery of the year and my purchase of the year. A 300 Euro Mondia with a very amusing and mesmerising visual complication.This year I have already made some unexpected acquisitions like the Mido Rainbow 5907 and the Seamaster 300 CK2913-8 that I wrote about recently. Thinking about all the watches that came to me in the last 12 months, this Mondia is a total blast. I say that without joking.

Unless you had gone to the Moon the last couple of weeks, you must have picked up the viral buzz about an AI face-altering App, or the conspiracy theory behind it. Hundreds of thousands of people have been sharing their artificially-aged images looking 50 years older on social media, including celebrities from?Drake, Sam Smith to The Lord (aka the talentless Scott Disick).Aging is trendy.Call me w

While the major part of summer 2020 is over we still have one month to go and gear up for the beach. In case you have not had any luck adding a dive watch to your collection here's a list for you. We collected 10 awesome watches that are all under $1,000.This list is not assembled in any particular order. What connects these pieces is that they are all under 1k and all have a mechanical movement i

Water-resistance is always a hot topic in watchmaking circles. Although very few of us actually dive, knowing your watch would be unbothered by a week beneath the waves is often necessary to feel okay about doing the dishes without doffing your luxury timepiece firstTo directly answer this one: Yes, most watches are okay getting wet, assuming we are talking about a bit of rain or the odd splash fr

When all’s said and done, I’m a very lucky chap. I have a lot of nice watches that I’ve spent the last couple of decades accruing. In the last few years especially, my collection has ballooned suddenly. Now with somewhere in the region of 75 timepieces to my name, spread around various locations on the big blue marble, hidden in safes, attics, and one particularly valuable sock d

If someone were to ask you to name the watch world's most famous one-trick pony, how many of you would answer, Audemars Piguet? To be honest, until just a few weeks ago, I would probably have been one of those?people. As a collector with a modest budget, historically, I always had a tendency to learn mostly about brands I could actually afford. Because of this, I had remained ignorant of Audemars

I don't have to remind you that the hottest microbrand of 2021 was Furlan Marri, launching its Mechaquartz chronograph on Kickstarter. After speaking to Andrea Furlan about starting a microbrand and several late-night Instagram chats, I have nothing but respect and love for the brand and its two founders. Earlier this summer, they took a big step up with the mechanical Ref. 2116-A. This La Joux Pe