If you've been following this series, you'll know that last week, Thomas spent some quality time with my Cartier Tank Solo. The week before, Lex spent some time getting to know RJ's Speedmaster ’57 Replica, and before that, Daan spent a week with Lex's Grand Seiko. This great watch exchange continues this week, and as Thomas borrowed my watch the week before, I figured I'd borrow one of his.

Another Friday, another Top 5! After two weeks with different travel watches, it’s time to move on to something different. This week, we will put the spotlight on some of the less obvious choices. But these are watches that deserve every bit of attention, I can assure you. We have selected five Haute Horlogerie timepieces that you can buy for $10,000 or less. These timepieces not only look s

From November 16th to 20th, Dubai Watch Week will take place. This event hosted by Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons exists to promote horology in the best way possible. Over 60 watch brands are participating this year, including , Audemars Piguet, Breitling, F.P.Journe, Czapek, Grand Seiko, H. Moser, Hublot, MB&F, Oris, Tudor, Trilobe, Ulysse Nardin, and many more. But besides watch brands exhibiting

Around this time two years ago, Seiko introduced its first trio of Speedtimer Solar Chronograph models. The series combines vintage-inspired looks with modern technology at an affordable price, making it a tempting proposition that many watch enthusiasts embraced. Since then, the line has been slowly expanding with variations in different sizes and colorways. The newest member is a European Union-

Last week, two dress-watch giants presented new versions of existing watches in their collections. First, A. Lange & Sohne showed us four new references of the Lange 1 to celebrate the model’s 30th anniversary. Then, Breguet presented us with a new platinum version of both the Classique 5177 and 7787. So, for this week’s Sunday Morning Showdown, we thought it would be a good idea t

I will probably do a more in-depth essay on this for Fratellowatches in the future, but I just want to share the following about collector’s phases. One certain aspect to be a bit more specific, watches with the famous 5 characters on the dial, “” that is. I have found out that the brand gets an evil form of resistance by starting collectors or watchlovers who aren’t intere

Me and Mr Jones…….we got a thing goin'onThe song, Me and Mrs. Jones, was a song originally performed by Billy Paul back in 1972. It alludes to the extramarital relationship between a man and his lover Mrs Jones.My relationship with F.A. Jones is more wholesome. Florentine Ariosto Jones was the American entrepreneur who founded the International Watch Company back in 1868. IWC have prod

Since we have the Speedy Tuesday feature here on Fratello Watches, we get to see quite a bit of Speedmasters every week. Once in a while, something really rare comes along. We already had the honour to feature an astronaut’s Speedmaster, a prototype Speedmaster that ended up on someone’s wrist and astronaut Stafford’s personal gold Speedmaster. Today we again have something speci

When my interest?in mechanical chronographs?started?somewhere in the late 1990’s, the IWC Pilot Chronograph was quickly identified by myself as one of the nicer chronographs on the market (for me). At the time, the watch came either on a leather strap or on the nicely finished stainless steel bracelet. IWC used a nicely finished ETA/Valjoux 7750 work-horse movement for that model and the dia

Chronos WearablesTired of wearing your Smartwatch on one wrist and your prized timepiece on the other at the same time? You wish there was a gadget to combine both, without having to swap your strap? ?? Look no further! We have the solution for you; meet Chronos Wearables. The smart disc that attaches to the back of any watch. Though this may sound like an extract from a cheap and pushy TV Shop co

A limited edition with a rare stamp of excellence celebrates the chronograph's 55th anniversaryThe TAG Heuer Carrera chronograph has been in the pole position of the motor-racing world for 55 years. The collection takes its name from the legendary week-long Carrera Panamericana road race: first held in Mexico during the 1950s, this thrilling competition was revived in 1988 as an annual rally for p

We would like to invite you to our Blancpain Fifty Fathoms event that we organize together with Tourbillon Boutique Amsterdam (NL) on Wednesday, November 28th.Blancpain will bring their legendary Fifty Fathoms watches?as well as their novelties introduced during Baselworld 2018. It will be a night to remember for sure, especially for Fifty Fathoms fans!Held in the Tourbillon Boutique on P.C. Hooft

I aimed to make two vintage watches that I have, a bit fresh again. When the Swiss LUGS company contacted me to have a look at their straps, I went for their ‘Dandy’ collection to see if I could find something cool for a vintage Datejust 1600 and an Omega Constellation 168.029.Two vintage watches that deserve to see some daylight (again), but I wanted them to be on the right type of s

Say carbon fibre' and anyone with a passing interest in motorsports will immediately associate the material with high-end performance machines.For decades, the recognisable weave of carbon fibre barely hidden by thin coats of paint on a well-tuned sports car signal lightness with strength. Large, complex components moulded from a single piece of carbon fibre with epoxy resin, such as a cockpit tub

In spring of this year Glashutte Original launched the SeaQ diver's watch, the debut model in a new collection. Inspired by the historic Glashutte diver's watch from 1969, the Spezimatic Typ RP TS 200, the SeaQ unites history and modernity in a fascinating manner. One of the more remarkable features of the new diver's watch the first models are already in the hands of authorised dealers is its int

NORQAIN, the independent Swiss watch brand was founded in March 2018 after Ben Kuffer left his corporate job in the Swiss watch industry and fulfilled his dream of building his own family-owned and independent watch company. Despite people's concerns about whether the Swiss watch industry still has capacities for another brand, Ben has consistently followed his dream and been determined to go his

Welcome back to Wrist Game or Crying Shame, where your votes are counted immediately no matter where you are! This week, we visit a florist while taking a look at the Oris Chronoris while being a tourist. Some of that is true, but first…Last week, I showed you a lightweight Hamilton Khaki Pioneer Aluminum with an anodized blue finish. You were anything but sad as you voted this interesting -

Welcome to this month's Watch Strap Review. The 46th article to be exact. In a few months' time, we will reach the magical number of 50. I guess we will have to do something special for that occasion. Until then though, we have yet another company to add to our long list of reviewed strap makers. The name is Atelier Del Sur and we some outstanding straps from them to look at.I opened the box with

Straight off the bat, I will be honest with you. I have a soft spot for Linde Werdelin. I have always loved Linde Werdelin’s concept of creating luxury sports watches for exploring the deep seas and the mountains. It’s not a revolutionary idea, but the execution makes it something very special. And after trying on a 3-Timer in late 2009 I was completely sold.And that has never changed.

That's right ladies and gentlemen! It's that time of the year again. No, not time to start rummaging through the attic for your Christmas decorations, please do yourself the favor and leave that until at least the end of November. What I'm talking about is the Oscars of the watch world, the Grand Prix D'Horlogerie De Genve (GPHG). This year, a total of 84 watches were selected, with six different