Herms sure knows how to surprise us. We knew the brand was launching four new colorful versions of the H08 at Watches and Wonders. But when we arrived at the Herms booth, there was actually another new H08 waiting to be discovered. It was this new chronograph version packed inside a 41mm multi-layered composite case. It’s a monopusher chronograph, so you operate it with a single button on

Watch brands can be interesting for a wide array of reasons. When it comes to CODE41, you can expect futuristic technological solutions combined with cutting-edge designs. On top of that, the brand sets itself apart by creating watches with a very loyal community of fans that are included in every step of the process. In the brand’s latest quest for excellence, CODE41 set out to develop a to

The name Vulcain is synonymous with alarm watches. In the 1960s and 1970s, the brand was mostly known for this specific complication. In recent years, Vulcain has made a comeback and expanded its collection to divers, chronographs, and now time-only models. The Grand Prix line is the simplest of them all.I spent a few weeks with the Vulcain Grand Prix 39mm Champagne, the cheapest, plainest model i

Well, so far I haven’t been the biggest poster on Fratello. Being busy with a lot of other stuff I found it hard to come up with a nice subject for a new post..But now I found a interesting watch.. The Ingenieur Climate Action. Let’s start with a pic (posted on ThePurists):Mm.. I actually kinda like the looks. It reminds me a bit of the white Millgauss-funk.But something isn’t qu

It’s Speedy Tuesday! An uncommon Speedy Tuesday, as we have a contribution from one of our readers about his unusual Omega Speedmaster Pro with reference number 145.0077 / 345.0077. Roman from Croatia writes us the following:Two unconnected events started this story.Purchase of a white dial Speedmaster in January, 2005.The OMEGAMANIA auction in April, 2007.In 2005 I bought Omega Speedmaster

It is already about a month ago that BaselWorld 2015 took place. For Fratello Watches, the first time we were present at the show with no less than 5 team members. Running from appointment to appointment, seeing and touching brand new watch collections, some time even prototypes still, talking to brand’s representatives, attending diners and drinks… all hard work.We thought it would be

It is amazing what JC Biver from Hublot accomplished in the past decade or so. Of course, his track record goes much further than Hublot (think Blancpain and Omega for example). Today he manages Hublot and the success he had with the brand is also being applied to TAG Heuer and Zenith.However, those two other LVMH brands have their own customer ‘profile’ and matching watches. Just like

This year Panerai surprised?us with 3 limited editions. That might sound a bit silly, and indeed it wasn’t?tht Panerai presented limited editions, however, hw they will be offered which surprised us.2019 was chosen by Panerai to be the year of new Submersibles. Except for new 42 mm and 47 mm models in the more or less regular collection, new models in the BMG-Tech, Carbotech, and Chronogra

Welcome to Wrist Game or Crying Shame, the weekly online reality show that lets you decide whether a watch stays on the island or takes the slow boat home. We even allow “keimschleuder” to vote! This week, we focus on a beacon of glowing light during these dark times with the Chronoswiss Timemaster. But first…Last week, I showed you a two tone Daytona 116523 with a slate grey di

The most daring and outrageous Horological Machine to date. MB&F has outdone itself by basing its new HM10 on our beloved furry friend.MB&F resides in the highest tiers of independent Haute Horlogerie. The Friends part of the name has given Max Busser free rein to allow his wildest fantasies to materialize. Fighter jets, spaceships - objects of pure childish glee. So what does he choose to

We kick-off our selection of the most interesting factory fit and aftermarket vintage bracelets with the legendary Bonklip-style bracelets.I was never a bracelet guy. My Omega Speedmaster 60th LE was never fitted on the original bracelet it came with. I didn't even bother to look at it properly. The first thing I did with my Breitling Chrono-Matic, Flyback Seiko 7016-8000?was to switch the origina

This year’s introduction of the new Omega Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch, Seamaster 300, De Ville Tresor, Constellation, and black ceramic 300M? is a good reason to catch up with Omega’s CEO and President, Raynald Aeschlimann.On the first (Speedy) Tuesday of this year, Omega introduced its new and improved version of the iconic Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch. A combination of t

It is the first and only mechanical watch that I ever lost. The fact it was lost for almost a year made me think of it more often than the other pieces in my collection. Even though I didn't wear it often before losing it, the Tissot Carrousel became nostalgically dear to my heart. Last year I?often came home from the office a?bit earlier so I could spend some quality time with my daughter. I?alwa

Ninety years ago, Jaeger-LeCoultre created the Reverso. It was an ingenious solution for polo players who wished to protect the glass of their watches while playing matches. The watch became the backbone of the Le Sentier-based manufacture. The most recent execution is the stunning Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Nonantime. This pink gold two-faced watch celebrates the ninetieth birthday of the

What is the most functional complication out there? No, let me rephrase, no, re-word that. What is the most FUNctional complication out there? Allow me to answer that. I think the mechanical alarm is a strong contender. Yes, the GMT would be my first choice for the most practical complication. But alas, there's very little fun to be found in a watch with a second timezone. On the other hand, an al

In today's video, RJ gets a taste of the incredible horological craftsmanship of A. Lange & Sohne. The Glashutte brand is known for its incredible creations, and the 1815 Rattrapante Honeygold Homage to F. A. Lange is no exception. It features finishing, materials, and craftsmanship that reaches the highest level of traditional watchmaking.A. Lange & Sohne 1815 Rattrapante Honeygold Homage

I remember my dad walking around the house, winding the antique clocks on the walls when I was a kid. I think practically all of them had Roman numerals marking the hours. At that time, I never noticed what kind of “four” they used. I didn’t bother checking whether it was a subtractive “IV” or an additive “IIII” - the latter of which is also known as the &

As a wise man once said, there’s way too much money in the world. Talking about the price increase of specific models by certain brands is worth its own article, and I will not get into that here. Nor will I comment on the December 2021 auction by Phillips where a certain-colored, double-signed Nautilus was hammered at over $6.5 million USD. Granted, it was for a good cause, and all of the p

Historically, watch brands have supported and partnered with athletic events and races. The youthful Swiss brand Norqain joined this effort in 2019 when it teamed up with Matterhorn Ultraks, a skyrunning marathon in Zermatt. Since then, Norqain has been the official timekeeper of prestigious races. These include the TCS New York City Marathon in late 2022 and the Dubai Marathon in early 2023. The

You’ve probably seen all the Watches and Wonders 2024 recap articles and read how this year’s releases weren’t the most exciting ones. But, as I’ve already stated in my “favorites” article, that certainly doesn’t mean there weren’t any releases worth mentioning. Today, I’d like to highlight two watches we haven’t yet covered here on Frate