It’s funny; I was in this same position last year. Having recently attended Watches and Wonders, one of the watches that most caught my eye during the week of releases was not actually at the show. Instead, it was over at Time To Watches. Behrens, one of my favorite brands, released a new watch in a new collection. I’ve made no secret of my appreciation for Behrens. I’ve waxed ly

One of the fun things about Speedy Tuesday is that there are so many models and references, we will probably never run out of material to cover. We started on May 29th 2012, almost four years ago, and it doesn’t take much time to think of a new subject to cover each single week. If there isn’t a new Speedmaster to talk about, we try to answer a Speedmaster related question from one of

Last year, Seiko introduced the Grand Seiko Spring Drive 8-Day Power Reserve SBGD001 during BaselWorld, but did not show it to everyone. It was on display, but available to a few markets only. This year, we came prepared and asked them to take it out of the display for us to take some decent photos and fiddle around with it for a while. Nothing much changed about this piece for this year, but as G

Today, on #TBT, we'll continue to expose vintage Citizen as a real opportunity for collectors. This time, though, well step away from tool watches such as divers or chronographs and go the classy route with a look at a dress watch. The 1960's Citizen Chrono Master is a watch worth discussing, especially if well-built precision Japanese watches are of interest.Every time we discuss Citizen, it's im

Let me start by saying that this green dialed Sinn?104 St Sa A G with its list price of $1250 is just a slightly different version from the standard Sinn 104.The 104 could be seen as the entry-level watch from the watchmaker from Frankfurt am Main in Germany. But that doesn’t mean it is cheap. I would say that the Sinn 104 is on my shortlist when it comes to watches around a 1000 Euro. This

We all like the three, differently colored sub-dials on a Zenith chronograph, don't we? It's a distinct look for sure. And it stands for something; it clearly says In know my chronographs. But that connoisseur-approved look can also be very present. What if you want something a bit more understated. The distinguished Zenith El Primero 36,000vph Chronograph 42mm with its black dial could just be th

Hello and welcome to another issue of my Independent Insights column! I wanted to thank those who have reached out in the comments, and by email, to say that you’re enjoying these columns. I enjoy putting them together, and it’s always cool to unearth awesome new projects! This week I have a few microbrand projects and one featuring a musician that helped define my guitar-playing years

I knew this was going to be fun. What would you do if the boss gave you 1.5k to spend on a watch of your choice? That was the question RJ (not Bruce Springsteen) posed me the other day. But wait until you hear this sneaky rule: I couldn't look for a nice vintage watch. It had to be new. As such, I have spent many hours trying to compose my virtual list. Yes, I searched catalogs, magazines, website

It’s our pleasure to present our video interview with Omega CEO and President Raynald Aeschlimann. He talks to Fratello about his all-time favorite Speedmaster watch, as well as his first Speedmaster ever. And yes, of course, we ask him about the MoonSwatch.I remember meeting Raynald Aeschlimann for the first time during a golf event in Switzerland in 2014. At the time, he was Omega’s

Recently, we started holding our Speedy Tuesday events again, the first of which took place in Biel, Switzerland. Today, we’re announcing our next Speedy Tuesday event and opening up the registration to you. This event will take place on July 5th in the wonderful city of Milan, Italy.The Omega Speedmaster and Italy have a special relationship that goes way back. Did you know that the first S

Fratello On Air is back with another brand-focused episode. This time, Balazs and Mike focus on Bulova. Finding six favorites from this legendary brand was a real task, but we’ve pulled out some winners. We hope you enjoy it!

The Louvre is probably the most famous museum in the world. Vacheron Constantin has been a partner of the Parisian museum since 2019, and after an intense collaboration with its curators and historians, the brand now releases four very artistic Metiers d’Art timepieces. The starting point of the watches are symbols of four different eras. These artistic masterpieces are at the center of an e

If I actually kept track of my most-worn watch this year, I'm sure my red all-metal G-Shock would come out on top. Thanks to its unfeasibly comfy single-link bracelet, it sits softly on my wrist despite a bulky case and long-ish lug-to-lug. To be truthful, I might even be particularly close to my G-Shock as I’m one of the oldest editors here. I'm not saying how old, but I remember the first

Railway watches are a special kind of cool. There are no two ways about it. This Swiss-made classic for Italian railway workers goes a long way in proving my point. Allow me to set the scene… You look down at your watch, its fine, pale enamel dial greets you, glistening in the gloom of the railway station as the sub-seconds hand laconically moves closer to 60. It marks the arrival of an ETR

That subtitle was meant for me, as I have a confession to make: I don't need a chronograph. That doesn't stop me from having at least five watches in the genre, but do I use the top-right pusher to time anything? Never. Boo, tsk tsk, shame on me. And yes, I understand your anger. Perhaps my fault lies in being too honest. But have a long, hard think about it. When was the last time you actually ti

Celebrity watch brand ambassadors are paid cheerleaders. These carefully selected cheerleaders embody a brand or offer a look at what a brand wants to become in the near future. And that's why you see them shine in lavishly styled advertisements and enticing mini-movies - Ryan Gosling trying to steal a TAG Heuer Carrera from a movie set, for instance. If that isn't enough, when it's that time of t

If I were to ask what IWC’s worst model line is, how many of you would say, “the Da Vinci”? While perhaps not everyone would share that opinion, I’ve always found it unfortunate how many people think so. Granted, I like IWC’s pilot’s watches and the Portugieser just as much as the next enthusiast. I also understand that stylistically speaking, many find them muc

G-Shock has been pushing the limits over the past few years. We have seen an increased number of luxury offerings from the brand that show that there is much more to it than affordable do-it-all watches. We have seen the introduction of new materials, coloring techniques, case constructions, decoration patterns, and modules, resulting in spectacular watches. To celebrate the 30th anniversary of th

Another Friday, another Top 5! After last week’s auction article, it’s time for something different. For this article, we have selected five stunning vintage Piaget watches that show the brand’s brilliance when it comes to stylish bracelet watches. We picked five vintage gold models from the 1970s and 80s that instantly boost your baller status. So be prepared to see some proper

Watch photography has come a long way in a short time. Not too long ago, a good photo was one where the watch was properly lit and sharp. Today, watch photography is a genre of its own with many creative sub-styles and trends. Social media has surely been a strong driver of that quick development. Now, all of those fancy shots can be intimidating. You might have a good camera, but you still don't