The boat is the inspiration. Today, Tudor releases two Pelagos models in a carbon composite - the 43mm Pelagos FXD Chrono and 42mm Pelagos FXD “Alinghi Red Bull Racing Edition” models. The brand is the timing partner of Alinghi Red Bull Racing, the two-time America's Cup-winning sailing team that is planning to win it a third time with their AC75 boat. That high-tech boat is made with

Meet the Sinn 856 S. Zero reflections, maximum contrast. Scratch resistant, water resistant, antimagnetic, and low-pressure resistant. Screw-down crown and AR-coated sapphire - whatever you could require, it is here. So, does a fully checked spec sheet automatically make for a truly great watch?If you have read my articles before, you probably know my answer: no, it does not. Specs matter far less

Good morning, dear Fratelli! I hope you’re having fun out there because summer in the Northern Hemisphere is officially underway. Here in Japan, that means incredible conditions every day - about 90% humidity, temps in the 30s and 40s (mid-80s to 100s Fahrenheit), rain till mid-July, and then, my favorite of all, cicadas! Yes, what better way to wake up every morning than to the sound of tho

It's time for another episode of Fratello Talks! This week, you join Nacho, Daan, and first-time podcast guest Morgan (Fratello’s photographer) for a chat on GADA watches. This topic has been on our minds lately, with most editors writing articles on their GADA watches. These are the pieces in their collections with which they’re not afraid to go anywhere and do anything. We get deeper

The H. Moser Streamliner just had its Haute Horlogerie chops dialed up to eleven. The result is a thoroughly modern and characterful watch that cannot be confused with anything other than a Moser. What we get is the familiar Streamliner case with its organically integrated bracelet and sterile dial. Don't fret, though, because “sterile” does not equal “boring.” In fact, eve

Quintessential, exclusive watchmaking is more than Swiss. Garrick is a brand we've covered before and one that has carved its path. With the new S3 MK2, Garrick offers, along with other European brands like Gronefeld, a studied alternative to timepieces from the Alpine valleys.With a range spanning three-handers like the S6 to the Regulator MK2 with its big, charming balance wheel, all Garrick mod

The Frederique Constant Highlife Chronograph debuted about two years ago. To set it on the right track, the watch came in black and blue panda versions in stainless steel. Now the Dutch-led brand of Swiss-made watches is introducing two new versions. One is a limited edition of 1,888 pieces in stainless steel with an opaline dial and green counters. The other has a rose-gold-plated case and an inv

Chronoswiss is on a mission to revamp its lineup. Today’s Delphis watch trio marks the third new release in nearly four months. These three watches offer enameled and guilloche dials in cases made from gold or titanium. The brand also makes good use of its third in-house-designed movement, the C.6004.Today’s Chronoswiss Delphis models are three special pieces with striking dials. They&

As reported earlier, the ‘Handcrafted Time’ exhibition took place from the 18th of June till the 21st of June in the Time Gallery in Bern.Elizabeth Doerr wrote an excellent report on this exhibition, which has been published on WatchUseek (click here to read the report). One of the participants was BLU (Bernhard Lederer Universe), one of my favorite BaselWorld visits this year. Bern

A few weeks ago we reported about the amazing collection and historical collection of signed Moonwatch casebacks by a Speedmaster and space mission enthusiast. 14 Signed Moonwatch casebacks are part of a total of 28 images that tell?an amazing story about space exploration (Gemini and Apollo missions) in the 1960s and 1970s.This project by OmegaForums member?TLIGuy has been very intense but worthw

Make no bones about it; the Seiko Spring Drive Tuna is the most over the top watch I own. Strike that, mine is even zanier because it's the limited edition Spring Drive Golden Tuna. Yes, I know that this article publishes on a Thursday, which means it's #TBT and vintage, but I'll bend the rules big time I suppose because I will review a watch that isn't vintage but it has been out of production fo

This Laco Erbstuck pilot’s watch is not a vintage watch, despite the image at the top of this article can easily make you think that. It is a watch that commemorates one of Laco’s historical timepieces. Without further ado, let’s have a look.FliegerLaco was one of the five companies that?supplied Flieger (pilot’s) watches to the German Luftwaffe (air force) in the 1940's ne

Hallo, watch friends, it’s time for This Week in Watches for June 30, 2019.I feel like I am repeating myself, but wow is it hot here in Europe.? It’s 39 degrees here in Germany and that makes it 102 degrees when talking in Freedom units.? You know what else that type of heat makes?? It makes it hard to talk about watches because who wants to wear anything in this weather?? Too much inf

First introduced in 2018, the Staudt Praeludium Chronograph is the top of the line at Staudt Twenthe. A Dutch watchmaker founded this brand, and we've covered him and his watches several times in the past.For those who don't know about Staudt watches, make sure to check this article which has some more background info on them. For now, we'll have a look at a new version of the Staudt Chronograph B

The days of finding a pre-owned Omega Speedmaster Professional under $3,000 are behind us. Perhaps, when luck is on your side, you might run into one for that kind of money. But, in general, I will say that those days are gone.In this article, I want to share 5 Omega Speedmaster watches that can be had for under $3,000. These are the Speedmaster models I would (and in some cases I did) purchase wi

It’s Two For Tuesday where we take a look at a couple of models often considered during a purchase decision. This week, we’ll talk about the Oris Divers Sixty-Five and the Big Pointer Date.Last week, we spoke about two incredibly popular Seiko divers. The Marinemaster 300 took on its offspring in the Baby Marinemaster. It seems that most of you enjoy saving a few bucks while staying co

Hamilton is no stranger to Hollywood super productions. The brand with American Spirit and Swiss Precision has been on the wrists of the silver screen stars for decades. 2020 brings us yet another collaboration by British film director Christopher Nolan and Hamilton. The movie is Tenet, and the watch is the Khaki Navy BeLOWZERO.Many of us remember Agent Jay and Kay in the 1997 sci-fi comedy Men In

Start your engines, folks, because it’s time for Wrist Game or Crying Shame! This week, we fire up the TAG Heuer Carrera 1964 from back in 1996. Let’s see if it will hoist champagne on the podium or go out in a DNF. Before we go there…Last week, we discussed a watch that supports racing of a different kind. The Yacht-Master II was intended for sailboat racing and it seems that t

I’m in a good mood today; a very good mood indeed. “Why,” you ask? Well, you may have recently noticed my continued love affair with the Swiss masters of avant-garde, URWERK. So when we get wind of a new launch, my happiness levels inevitably skyrocket, as is the case today! So I’m delighted to introduce you to the new URWERK UR-220 SL “Asimov”.Let’s addre

We continue our stroll on memory lane and take a closer look at some of our Watch Strap Review alumni and what they are up to these days. Last month it was Delugs from Singapore. This time, we received a few straps from our friends in Finland, FinWatchStraps.It’s been almost exactly two years since we reviewed them for the first time. Since then, as you might have expected, many things have