Say hello to Primo? Rogli?. He is a two-time grand tour champion, the world's top-ranked road cyclist, an Olympic hopeful, and, would you believe, a former ski-jumper. So, without further ado, let's welcome one of Tissot’s very finest ambassadors to the show.Rob Nudds: It is absolutely our pleasure to have you here. As I mentioned in the introduction, your career began in ski-jumping, but ho

Can you believe it? Fourteen episodes in, WASP welcomes its very first pro-athlete, and we’ve kicked things off with an absolute stunner: we’re welcoming Primo? Rogli?, the number one ranked road cyclist in the world. A two-time grand tour winner, Rogli? began his career as a ski-jumper, before rapidly rising the rankings to stand at the very summit of his new sport.

Today is father's day here in the Netherlands. It wasn't until a few years ago, that I realized that father's day is celebrated on different days around the world. Call me a bad son, but, to me, it meant little more than a mandatory call to my parents on father's day or mother's day. That changed when I became a father myself, on May 31st, 2013. I now know what it means, and I happily call my own

Date windows inspire strong feelings. Whether they should exist at all is a serious question for some. Must they always be at three o’clock? There are those that say yes, those that hate the asymmetry of it, and those that love a nice, unobtrusive window at 4:30 to ensure the hour indices remain unruffled. But my choice? My choice is almost always for balance along the vertical axis. Give me

If you are a fan of military watches, the world is your oyster. We have seen a lot of the great military classics return from different eras. Obviously, names like Hamilton and Benrus are the most common ones that most people will think of when discussing American military watches. Another iconic American brand that was responsible for multiple great military classics is Bulova. Together with Elgi

When I first encountered Delma, I was in the early stages of my writing career. I’d managed to secure a hands-on review of the Blue Shark III, a watch of which I’d previously been unaware. I’d been pretty confident that the watch I was due to receive would be little more than the standard kind of homage we see smaller brands churning out ten a penny. However, having the Blue Sha

Following a GPHG nomination of the S4 as a Petite-Aiguille finalist, Garrick is back to delight us with a sophisticated new model. The latest is set to bring yet another new dimension into its S1, S2, and S3 fine watch collections. It comes in a wrist-welcoming form and the independent brand's first-ever 39mm case featuring a hand-guilloche dial. After much commotion and deliberation to land on a

A few weeks ago, I had to travel to Switzerland for some Fratello (and other) business. Those who follow me on Instagram (@ferenczibazs) might have seen my trials and tribulations with Deutsche Bahn, for instance. This time, in addition to a few gray hairs, it cost me my rather-expensive Persol sunglasses, so thanks again, DB, for your service. However, I'm not here to rant about the German public

Have you ever enjoyed an espresso in Italy? The best way to enjoy the intense coffee taste of a real Italian espresso is standing at the bar. It's a scorching hot shot of what tastes and feels like pure caffeine that gets you going instantly. No need to sit down and linger on it; save that for the cappuccino on a terrazza in the shade later that morning. I was in Milano last week for the announcem

When Longines became part of the (today's) Swatch Group, the brand stopped producing in-house movements. This new Ultra-Chron, however, is proof that Longines does take movements very seriously indeed. With this new release, Longines re-introduces a 5Hz high-beat caliber to its collection.Admittedly, the production doesn't take place under the roof of Longines HQ. Instead, it happens on a dedicate

Is it the steel bezel, or is it the Broad Arrow handset? It's both, actually, and then some. It's a combination of factors that include the aforementioned bezel and hands plus a very dark gray dial, applied logo, and Hesalite crystal. This Speedy Tuesday, I will tell you why I bought a neo-vintage Omega Speedmaster Replica 3594.50 instead of the current Speedmaster Moonwatch Master Chronometer.Whe

It’s no secret that I enjoy the presence of the Voiture Chronograph from Nezumi Studios. It’s a big value prop in its meca-quartz versions, and should you feel like leveling up, it has a mechanical brother. In 2023, it’s close to a small-brand classic, having the same cheeky Zorro-mask design since 2015. Now it’s time for a track-ready version and a great alternative for ra

Welcome to another episode of Fratello On Air. This week, we each discuss our idea of the perfect three-watch collection. Then, we offer up three more choices at a more approachable level. Enjoy the show, and let us know your thoughts.

The summer holidays are coming up. I already have a few watches that I know I will bring with me to Spain this year. Still, it’s always nice to look around to see what’s new. Here are the summer watches that I would buy today!Jorg and Thomas already cut away a lot of the low-hanging fruit, but I was still able to find some nice ones. For me, summer watches are all about color, wearabil

I had no clue that a watch brand called Solix existed. You have to agree that it sounds more like a brand of construction materials than a watch manufacturer. Despite the weird-sounding brand name, the second I spotted this Solix Regulator, I knew I would bid on it.There are watches that I hunted for years. They include the Mido Radiotime, Seiko Motorist, Montilier Telefoot, Breitling Lucy Digital

The legendary B-52 bomber celebrates the 70th anniversary of its production model’s maiden flight in 2024. Ollech & Wajs has released the OW M-52B AF to honor this incredible airplane and those who have contributed to its incredibly long lifespan. As someone deeply interested in this machine, I requested a sample piece for a hands-on review.The B-52 Stratofortress is a marvel of a plane

Forget, if you can, about the 38mm Luminor Due Luna with its mother-of-pearl dial. Instead, focus on the 49mm Panerai Submersible Elux LAB-ID. Is this massive PAM01800 with a case, case back, and bezel in blue Ti-Ceramitech the watch that will relight the fire in the hearts of a dormant group of Paneristi? It seems Panerai is almost literally trying to do that by creating a hyperfunctional dive wa

Just over four decades after its debut, the Rado Anatom is back. It’s bigger than ever with a mechanical movement instead of a quartz one, a bezel and crown in black high-tech ceramic, and a middle case in black PVD-treated steel instead of traditional steel. The new Anatom also shows an impressive edge-to-edge sapphire crystal that follows the curve of the rectangular case. So, at least on

Every field has its lingo, and the watch world is no exception. As Fratello writers, we try to be aware of our use of language and the implications that come from our specific choice of words. Regardless, sometimes we are taken aback when certain terms unintentionally trigger strong reactions in readers. Recently, we noticed that the term Holy Trinity tends to trigger people. The term is used to c

Hello there, and welcome to another episode of Fratello Talks. This week, Thomas, Lex, and Nacho discuss Seiko watches. A Seiko is a staple of most watch enthusiasts’ collections, whether it’s a first-ever mechanical watch or an inexpensive curiosity, a vintage rarity in museum-worthy condition, or anything in between. And though there will certainly be those out there who turn their n