Breitling's newest elegant but sporty timepieces are moving the women’s watchmaking towards a new kind of youth-influenced, minimalistic aesthetic. The latest Navitimer 35mm collection perfectly captures classic codes which are true to Breitling's DNA, while taking a modern approach to the brand’s signature model.The Breitling Navitimer Automatic 35 comes with four different dials: mot

Last week, we discussed whether or not watches would ever become obsolete. Hopefully, we went some way towards allaying any fears you may have had on that front. This week we dig into whether the frequently heralded return to smaller, more classical diameters is finally about to crest the horizon…For several years now, the watch industry seems to have been waiting for a sudden and stark reve

Heritage is a word on everybody’s lips. In fact, it has been for what feels like years, now. The watch industry is deep into the heritage warren. It is up to brands to engage wisely with this trend. Glibness should be discouraged. Ignorance is foolhardy. Sympathy is crucial to creating a watch that is at once reverential and relevant. Essentially, any attempt at creating a “heritage-in

We like to talk about vintage watches a lot within the Fratello team. While the daily routine is largely focused on the most recent developments in the world of watches, the most fun for many of us lies in the world of vintage watches.It's a world full of history, remarkable watches, incredible stories, and quirky details. This week we will dive into the world of King Seiko and Grand Seiko.It insp

It takes something a little bit different to really catch the eye these days. I'm known among the Fratello team for having a somewhat eccentric taste in watches, but I'm OK with that. I'm the guy that liked the yellow ceramic Hublot Big Bang Unico. That tells you a lot. So, my interest was piqued when the guys behind Anicorn got in touch and asked for my take on their latest watch. This highly unu

During the writing of the Buying Guide series, I found out about so many great watches that we don’t talk about often enough. One brand that stood out along the way was Zenith. The brand has created so many fantastic watches that would it be great to see more of them return in the form of modern re-issues. Obviously, most of Zenith’s stand-out timepieces are chronographs. With a rich h

You have probably heard the name Gerald Genta countless times if you have an interest in watch design. His name is synonymous with two of the most successful wristwatch lines in the modern era; the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak and the Patek Philippe Nautilus. Numerous iterations have spawned from these core designs. And in the case of Audemars Piguet, the Royal Oak is the cornerstone of the brand's d

Sunday Morning Showdown is back! It’s so good to say that. After nearly a year-long hiatus, Jorg and Ben are ready to duke it out once again. For those recently joining the Fratelli, this series is where two of our writers go head-to-head in an opinionated showdown. One, two, or more watches are thrown into the arena to be either torn to shreds or effusively exalted by each defending editor.

What if watch enthusiasts were the primary target audience? My previous article on rising prices ruffled some feathers. Almost all traditional watch brands seem to be chasing ever-higher segments. And from the stream of comments from you, Fratelli, we could see that the watch enthusiast community does not wildly appreciate it. It raised a question for us: what if certain brands stepped off the ban

There are 5.4 million people living in Norway, and the country’s most successful movie, Fl?klypa Gran Prix (or The Pinchcliffe Grand Prix), has sold 5.5 million tickets since its release in 1975. The wrong conclusion is that every Norwegian has seen the movie that features the outrageous Il Tempo Gigante race car. But it is true that when the Von Doren Il Tempo Gigante Automatisk Kronograf a

Belfast is not high on the list of cities we associate with watches. But the capital of Northern Ireland plays a pivotal part in the story of the young Nomadic Watches. The brand’s name relates to the city’s famous shipbuilding industry. Additionally, Nomadic’s home base is visually integrated into the design of its watches. I was happy to learn more about Nomadic and, more speci

It was one of my first Baselworlds, perhaps in 2016 when I heard the news that Angelus was getting resurrected. The brand was going to present something mind-blowing that year. The anticipation was almost unbearable as, at that point, (vintage) Angelus had started to become one of my favorite brands. But while the U10 was a design marvel, it was far from the vintage Angelus DNA. Many new, forward-

Watches and Wonders is a somewhat overwhelming experience. You are bombarded with new watches left and right, making it hard to separate the good from the average. But when the dust settles, some watches linger in your mind. Some have that X factor that most lack.These are those watches for me. These are the Watches and Wonders 2024 releases that impressed me the most. Without further ado, let's g

Brellum releases many small runs of watches during any given year, so I was surprised to find that it’s been nearly six months since our last review. Now we’re back with a look at the new Duobox Triple Calendar Moonphase LE Chronometer. Yes, that’s a mouthful, but the welcome news is that the watch now has a salmon dial. Plus, it’s available in a choice of case materials.La

Today, almost a year after its introduction, we’re taking the Oak & Oscar Atwood flyback chronograph for a spin. Unlike my colleague Mike, I’m not very familiar with the Chicago-based brand, which has been in the watch business for 10 years. Next to the Atwood, the brand currently also offers the Humboldt GMT and the Olmsted 38. I think it’s remarkable that a company offers (

We don’t just go to Watches and Wonders to get our hands on all the new watches; we also keep our eyes on the bigger picture, looking at the overarching themes that emerge at the show. On today’s episode of Fratello Talks, we’re looking at some of the trends that we felt were most prominent this year. These are the things we expect to see more of as the year goes on - the influen

Marc Newson is the designer brain behind Ikepod’s designer watches. Although gone for a few years, they are back on the horological map since 2010 again. Since last year, Ikepod also introduced an hour glass designed by Newson. Each hand made hourglass comprises highly durable borosilicate glass and millions of stainless steel nanoballs, and is available in a 10 or 60 minute timer.This 3 min

Remember these 1970s/1980s alarm clocks with flaps? The same system is used by flight terminals to display the arrivals and departures. Even some train stations use them. Jacob & Co decided to use this flaps system in their latest, the Epic SF24.If you are a Jet-Setter, a business traveller or a watch enthusiast, get ready for the last horological creation of Jacob & Co. This time, Jacob &

The Girard-Perregaux CollectionRemember our trip to Girard-Perregaux earlier this year? ?No? You can find it by clicking here!?Bert and I headed to Girard-Perregaux, not only to see the workshops and meet the people behind this great brand from La Chaux-de-Fonds, but also to have a look at their impressive collection of watches.Not only did we get a sneak preview of the Girard-Perregaux Constant E

During the SIHH 2016 in January, IWC showed us a range of new Pilot models – or upgrades of existing models. One of the models that received a lot of attention was the IWC Pilot’s Watch Timezoner Chronograph 3950.Although I love the clean designed IWC Mark XVIII, Mark VIII Le Petite Prince edition, Big Pilot and the new BP Heritage watch in 48mm, I have to make an exception for the new