Recently we received an invitation to head to Milton Keynes in the United Kingdom to visit one of the top performing F1 racing teams. Being a returning fan of the F1 this was like being a kid in a candy store. Too bad there was a strict no photography policy at Red Bull Racing but we quickly learned why this was fully understandable.Starting off in the workshop we get a rough presentation of Red B

With Time to Move complete, we’re now free to shed details on all the new releases such as the new Omega Seamaster 300M Sedna Gold.Since the release of the new 42mm?Seamaster 300M at Baselworld 2018, we’ve been smitten by this diver.? With its reintroduction of the wave dial made popular by Pierce Brosnan as “007”, but with far higher quality looks, what’s not to like

Omega celebrates one of man's proudest achievements with the release of the Steel Speedmaster Apollo 11 50th Anniversary.In what must qualify as the most hotly anticipated new watch release of 2019, we have the Steel Speedmaster Apollo 11 50th Anniversary limited edition from Omega.? Whether you're an Omega fan, a space geek, or a history buff in general, 2019 was bound to be a big year.? Amongst

Depending on where you are in the world, it might be starting to look a bit like summer. In my neck of the woods (Dresden, Germany) we’re alternating our modes of transport between cross-country skis, rollerblades, and catamarans on a near-weekly basis. Back home in Britain, I’ve heard that Manchester is careening from 25 degrees one week to a cozy 4 the next. Anyway, knowing my kinfol

What up, indie fans! Long time no see! It’s been a while since my last Independent Insights column, but I have a small collection of cool things I’d like to share with you. This week I have some more prominent brands in the melting pot as well as one microbrand. Before I get started, I’d love to hear more from you regarding these articles. Do you like hearing about the bigger ind

If it wasn't for a constant stream of new Astron GPS Solar models leaving the manufacture, I may have been led to believe Seiko only had eyes for the past. Retro rules in Japan. And although that's the same as in the rest of the watch world, Seiko is particularly active in reviving the past with re-editions and/or re-interpretations. Seiko helps watch lovers on different budgets relive the past wi

MeisterSinger became famous for its first single-handed watch in the early two-thousands. Ever since then, I’ve been a fan. To me, the N01, the original MeisterSinger single-hand watch, looks just as fresh today as it did 20 years ago. Today, we’re taking a closer look at the new Bell Hora and see if it lives up to MeisterSinger’s charm of simplicity.I was happy to find the newl

If you ask me to name a random rally car, chances are pretty big that I will immediately mention the Lancia Delta HF Integrale. This iconic rally car from the late ’80s and early ’90s is still one of the coolest silhouettes the world of motorsports has ever seen. So when I saw a Lancia Delta pop up in the promo materials for the latest Unimatic collaboration, I was immediately intrigue

The Omega Speedmaster Mk40 3820.53 is a bit of an oddball in the collection. Besides the Professional, Omega has always had a number of Speedmaster variations in the catalog since 1969. In the 1980s and 1990s, the Speedmaster Reduced was an alternative to the Moonwatch for those who wanted a smaller watch, one with an automatic movement, or simply a slightly more affordable choice.Besides the Spee

Ulysse Nardin’s ties to the ocean and its exploration run as deep as its inky blue depths. Since 1846, the Swiss brand has consistently produced marine chronometers for those who navigate the vast bodies of water that cover 70.8% of our planet. Today, Ulysse Nardin takes steps in a new environmentally conscious direction. The brand introduces The Ocean Race Diver, a watch made largely of rec

Get ready for a winding episode for this week’s Fratello On Air! Balazs and Mike return after a one-week hiatus with news from the road. Enjoy this open discussion!

I love blue dials, so I'm not even attempting to be objective. The most difficult thing for me here is to not mention my Seiko Marinemaster 300. But I've already mentioned it in a few stories already, so I'm remaining schtum. Besides, my love of blue goes beyond mere wristwear. So here, you’ll find some of the best blue diver's watches from Grand Seiko, Blancpain, and JLC, as well as versati

I don’t think I’ve ever met a watch enthusiast who doesn’t like chronographs with a panda dial. The contrast between the main dial and the sub-dials just makes for a very elegant and easy-to-read look. It’s not easy to get the proportions right, though. The size of the case, the dial, the sub-dials, the numerals, and the hands all have to play together in perfect harmony. T

What better way to mark 175 years of watchmaking in NOMOS’s hometown of Glashutte than with a new limited-edition watch? I think upping the number to three watches certainly does the trick. Today, NOMOS introduces a trio of new Orion Neomatik models. This limited run celebrates watchmaking in Glashutte, the German seat of the craft.In stark contrast to the latest NOMOS release - a quartet of

A watch as a design object is a tricky concept. As timepieces are highly functional instruments for practical purposes, they should predominantly be comfortable and usable. Having said that, we have seen plenty of brands explore the boundaries of what watches can look like and do. But what if you try to incorporate another art form into this endeavor? The new brand Lebond, based out of Barcelona,

The calming rhythm of the Pacific Ocean gently lapping at rocks is broken by the harsh cry of seagulls. A young boy is eating ice cream, his father watching in amazement as two freedivers emerge from the swell, carrying extra-long flippers and wearing massive snorkels. The pair look rather like sea monsters until they pull off the snorkels. The young boy immediately loses interest. I glance down a

Last year, French brand Awake released two NASA-approved timepieces that are part of the Mission To Earth collection. They were called Chapter I and Chapter II. Two months ago, the brand followed up with two new models. The new pieces were introduced as the Time Travelers additions to the Mission To Earth collection, and they stand out thanks to their meteorite dials. I had a chance to go hands-on

Four years ago, H. Moser & Cie. gave the watch world the Streamliner Centre Seconds Matrix Green. The watch became a fan favorite and earned the nickname Green Dragon. Since 2024 is the Year of the Dragon in Chinese astrology, the return of the Green Dragon is hardly a surprise. The fact that the illustrious watch is re-released together with a purple-dial version is. And the violet version co

It is Windup Watch Fair season once again! For my third consecutive year, I’ve had the pleasure of attending the San Francisco event, this year from May 3rd to the 5th. Housed now in a new, larger location, even more vendors and enthusiasts came out this year to see and shop watches and share in the passion. Overall, I’d call it a resounding success, and it bodes well for the upcoming

Have you heard of people wearing watches without winding and/or setting them correctly? I have. And to a point, I get why they can't be bothered to make sure the mechanical watches on their wrists display the time correctly more than twice a day. The correct time is everywhere - on your phone, in your car, on your laptop, and so on. There's no practical necessity to have a watch keeping track of t