The Vanac name may not ring a bell for anyone but the most hardcore King Seiko enthusiasts, but that did not stop Seiko from reissuing the watch in a new guise. Today, we see the introduction of the King Seiko Vanac SLA087 in purple/gold and the SLA083 in white/gold. As you can see from the pictures, we got to try these two new models. Seiko is also releasing dials in blue, brown/gold (a limited e

Have you ever wanted to buy a vintage watch but been put off by potential pitfalls? Well, this episode of Fratello Talks is the one for you. Today, Nacho, RJ, and Thomas share their advice on buying vintage watches. They’ve been doing it themselves for years. In Thomas’s case, there’s even a history of working as a dealer for Amsterdam Watch Co. On today’s show, they combin

An interesting combination by Bell & Ross and Shaw Harley-Davidson. Shaw Harley-Davidson is the current world champion in modified Harley motorcycles and together with Bell & Ross, they present the one-off custom Nascafe Racer.As my motorcycle knowledge is very limited (understatement), I hereby copy an excerpt of the Bell & Ross press release:The methods used by Bell & Ross master

After we were among the first to show you the new Seiko SRP777, SRP775, SRP779 and SRP73 in this post, I couldn’t wait to get my hands on them and see if they are just as good as the original Seiko 6309. Michael wrote a wonderful review for our #tbt feature on the Seiko 6309 here?and he concluded with “It's a cornerstone piece for any collection and it looks good in most settings. It's

We are proud to show you some previews of the upcoming Moonwatch Only – 60 Years of Omega Speedmaster edition. It is the new and updated version of the Moonwatch Only book that was introduced in 2014. The?book that should be the standard for all books on watches just got better (and more complete).Moonwatch Only is one of, or perhaps it is, the best book about watches available. Not only bec

We are celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Chronomatic. The watch portals and mostly watch enthusiasts such as Jeffrey Stein (@on_the_dash) have already summed up everything factual about the Caliber 11, its development, its originality and break-through meaning. So, I think we can allow ourselves to be a bit sentimental now, right?Breitling is my OmegaYou know that RJ sold a?car to get his fi

Another week has gone by. It turns out not even James Bond is immune to the Coronavirus. But in happier news, a raft of new watches hit the market. With many new models, Grand Seiko’s 60th-anniversary celebration really took off this week. We’re keeping you in the loop on that with our various articles on the subject. But we haven’t forgotten the other novelties and news as well.

As you might have heard, 2020 is a special year for Grand Seiko - the brand’s 60th anniversary. For some time, a determined team in Seiko's Suwa facility in central Japan had been working on the creation of a watch that would be as precise, durable, comfortable, and beautiful as humanly possible. The re-creation of that legendary timepiece has just launched. And it is a beauty.The result of

Yo, yo, yo. We made it to “Edition 2” of WASP, the hotly-anticipated sequel to last week’s pod-column debut. The sweet hosting vibes of R&B (Rob and Balazs) take over Episode 41 of Fratello on Air to bring you your weekly round-up of sports news. Today, we welcome our first phone-in guest to the show, establishing a segment, which we hope some of our dear readers will partake

In our Sunday Morning Showdown, two of our writers go head-to-head in an epic showdown for the ages. Strong opinions and hysterical hyperbole are welcome (so feel free to join in with the fun in the comments section below). And don’t forget to let us know which watches you’d like to see torn to shreds/effusively exalted next week. We’ll try and feature as many of our readers̵

March is a very exciting month for the world of watches. It ends with Watches And Wonders but begins with a number of other events. These include the Bremont Townhouse, where the Henley on Thame brand showcases its novelties for 2022. In doing so, Bremont becomes the latest watch brand to join the long-standing tradition of partnerships between Formula 1 teams and watch brands. It does so in style

We already briefed you about the new Seamaster Ultra Deep in titanium, but Omega also adds three models in steel. Available on a steel bracelet and on a rubber strap.The technical specifications of the caliber 8912 movement, the pending patents, the ISO 6425 certification, (etc.) are all identical to the Seamaster Ultra Deep model I discussed here. What’s different, is the case shape and the

Parmigiani is still a young brand, yet the build quality of its watches is nothing short of astonishing. The watches coming out of the brand’s Fleurier workshops exceed the standards of high-end icons that sell for far more. In fact, Parmigiani has built complete watches for some of the most praised high-horology brands. Parmigiani itself, however, is still is more of an insiders’ tip.

Let me address the elephant in the room first. Did you also think, hey, that new Aqua Terra in (fill in your color of choice) looks like a great alternative to the Oyster Perpetual I can't buy at my local dealer? I know I did. The Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M 38mm with five new colorful dials is a fantastic alternative to not just the 41mm OP, but also the 36mm version of that watch I still ha

Remember the Seamaster Ultra Deep from 2019? It is the Omega watch that played a role in Victor Vescovo's Five Deeps Expedition, and went down to 10,927 meters. Now, in 2022, Omega introduces a version of that watch you can actually wear (as the 2019 piece had a thickness of 28.5mm). Meet the Seamaster Ultra Deep in titanium. It’s part of the Planet Ocean collection and able to go as deep as

The Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch in Moonshine Gold. There is an almost magical ring to those words that refers to the brilliant Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Apollo 11 50th Anniversary. That is, up until now. Today Omega introduces two new Speedmaster Moonwatch models in Moonshine Gold that show how glorious the combination of Omega’s proprietary gold looks with two new very classy colors. The

Omega's current Seamaster Professional Diver 300M has become a proper staple of the brand's collection. Beloved by fans of the brand and still one of the best dive watches under $10,000, it feels like we can't get enough of that watch. So finding out that Omega has decided to bring the watch world's most popular color to the collection was exciting indeed. You've most likely seen the classic blue

Almost ten years after Omega introduced the Co-Axial Speedmaster ’57, the brand comes back with an updated, slimmed-down model. The outgoing one had an automatic movement. This update, however, features a hand-wound caliber. In addition to the updated matte black sandwich dial with faux-patina details, the watch is now available in three additional colors. Let’s take a quick look at wh

Birth of the Cool is a compilation album by American jazz trumpeter and bandleader Miles Davis. Released in February 1957 by Capitol Records, the album is a landmark in jazz history, featuring unusual instrumentation and innovative, rich, layered arrangements heavily influenced by classical music. The music on Birth of the Cool is an important evolution of post-bebop jazz, and it helped other jazz

Titoni often goes under the radar here in Europe. That’s a shame because the Swiss brand makes excellent watches. They’re made to do their job without the unnecessarily aesthetic “flourishes” many brands use to distract us from inferior-quality products. Titoni’s Seascoper 600 is just one such model from the brand’s catalog.You may recall reading a review of the