It was our, to date only?female, contributor Sky Sit who drew attention to Claude Meylan for the first time at Fratello only a month ago. She named them the Masters of Skeletons. Today, after having visited Claude Meylan at Baselworld 2019, we would like to give that a follow-up.After a brief first visit during SIHH this year, we were able to reserve some more time during Baselworld 2019 to learn

We take a first look at the new Mido Multifort Patrimony, an affordable vintage-inspired automatic.Well, we're clearly seeing the Swatch Group's strategy on display now that they've exited from Baselworld.? With new models coming weekly, if not even more frequently, we're not exactly sure of what we'll find in our mailboxes when we awaken.? This morning, for example, I received news of the new Mid

This week I am highlighting five of my picks of the IWC Aquatimer, ranging from 1968 to the present day.The concept of a bespoke, wrist-worn timing device for deep ocean diving began earlier than most people appreciate. Omega and Hamilton had novel ideas to retain waterproofness in the 1930s. Most famously, Panerai provided a luminescent and over-sized wrist-watch, with a case made by , for the Ma

It’s clearly new release season and that means that even smaller independent brands are in on the fun. With today’s news, we have the new MING 27.01.Last year, I had the opportunity to go hands-on with the new MING 17.06. I came away so deeply impressed that I sent some emails to the small global team asking to purchase the prototype (shown below).Naturally, this request failed, but I

After a couple of more open-ended topics, here we have a nice, simple, technical question to answer: Why do watches tick?Almost all watches tick. Generally, you will hear people saying that quartz watches tick and mechanical watches sweep. While this appears?true on the surface, it isn’t technically correct.?There are very few mechanically-powered watches that don’t tick. The most famo

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. It inspired us to come up with a series of articles focusing on the best w

The red twelve. It’s iconic. I really mean that. I say it without a note of shyness. Yes, the most overused word in the watch industry is not one I reach for very often but I like to when I think it perfectly sums up the little things that brands do that end up snowballing and becoming far bigger than they could have ever hoped to become. The NOMOS Glashutte Tangente 38 - 50 Years Of Doctors

Brace yourself, Web3 is coming at you, whether you get it or not (yet). Panerai is not the first major watch brand to enter the NFT waters, and it certainly won't be the last. As?the brand’s entry ticket into the Web3 territory, the Italian-Swiss watchmaker has chosen a new product-release concept for the Radiomir Eilean Experience Edition.The keyword here is Experience. Panerai is offering

Well, now, this is something rare! I’ve seen a great many watch concepts in my time. I’ve seen just as many great watches. What I haven’t seen so much of, however, is a watch that pays such literal respect to the sketches that birthed it into our material world. Here, the Bvlgari Octo Finissimo Automatic 10th Anniversary (reference 103672) brings the original pencil sketches of B

I’m starting to think I might have a very specific type when it comes to watches. The Omega Seamaster GMT Great White 2538.20.00 is a watch that certainly ticks all the boxes. It’s a rugged stainless steel sports watch with plenty of water resistance and a GMT function. It has the classic Seamaster looks, but with a twist or two that make this a very attractive piece indeed. However, t

Is Tudor owned by ? Yes, it is. But does that allow the brand to legitimately use designs from ’s past for its own catalog? Furthermore, if Tudor is in fact allowed to do so, are the results even worth your money? Let’s see what RJ and Brandon have to say about this as they debate the merits of the new Tudor Black Bay GMT “Root Beer”.If you’re looking for our hands-on

Unimatic is a brand that continues to surprise us with its new releases. While every one of the brand’s new watches uses the same design canvas, the variations that we have seen are nearly endless. The Unimatic Modello Quattro UT4-B is a new take on the brand’s modern military-style watch. This release features a slim case and a quartz movement enclosed in an in-house-designed protecti

It’s been a while since we’ve covered a new release from Oak & Oscar, but today is the day to share something new. Granted, this is a rather subtle highlight, but it’s worth mentioning because it pertains to one of my favorite “field watches” from a small independent brand. The no-date Olmsted 38 comes to us via Chicago, and it’s a nice addition to the lineu

Whether it's the scream of an Italian-made V4 or the howl of an inline-four Japanese engine, nothing disturbs the cool and collected look of the Tissot PRX Powermatic 80 with its soothing ice-blue dial. It's like being so deeply in love that even an endless stream of flirty text messages from Eva Mendes doesn't make an impact. Tissot quietly released the light blue PRX automatic watch, but that di

For today's pre-owned picks, we’re going all-American, baby! I go on the prowl for some true gems from American brands in the vintage realm. Now, of course, I could approach this challenge that Nacho set for me in a million different ways. In fact, there is so much to choose from that you could run a Fratello-like magazine focusing exclusively on American watches. I have decided just to foll

Nodus is a relatively new brand that has quickly made a name for itself. With a passionate focus on creating increasingly better products, the Los Angeles-based brand has gained a dedicated following. We covered multiple prior Nodus releases that show great design versatility. It makes it interesting to follow the brand’s journey. With the new Contrail GMT, the third generation of the Contra

For many of us, today’s announcement of the TAG Heuer Formula 1 Kith represents a return to where everything began. The original Formula 1 watch from 1986 was groundbreaking, and for many collectors, it was their first luxury Swiss watch. This may sound like “PR speak,” but it rings true for me as it was, in fact, the first nicer watch I owned.Message to TAG Heuer - it’s ab

Maybe you’ve heard of it, but Kapton is not a material I'm familiar with. Before being introduced to the Louis Moinet Moon Tech during last month's Watches and Wonders, I did not know the material existed, let alone its different purposes, such as insulation, chemical resistance, and heat control. It’s used by NASA too, you know? And in the case of the yellow slice of this polyamide fi

Hublot is easily one of the most controversial watch brands among enthusiasts. The brand seems to thrive but not necessarily in connoisseur's circles. It catches a ton of flack, in some cases deservedly. I have to admit I hardly paid the brand any attention for the longest time. But I find myself coming around. There are a few Hublot watches that tickle my fancy, and I think it is about time I adm

Auction house Bonhams 1793 is hammering watches (pocket watches and wrist watches) on the 22nd of May. Their catalog has been published today for this auction in Knightsbridge (London) and has some nice pieces.Between the fair share of usual suspects (, Omega, IWC etc), this 1940s Hanhart chronograph with hand wound caliber 40 movement caught my attention. Not because of the condition, which seems