Tutima presents a new 40-mm midsize model made in Glashu?tteThe new Saxon One M is a perfect choice for everyone who loves a self-assured look and is consciously seeking an entry-level Tutima model. Maroon Brown dial, ref. no.6121-01.Wear your dreams! The new Saxon One M was conceived with the aspiration of offering a high-quality wristwatch at an affordable price. This 40-millimetre midsize model

Last week we joined Hublot for a canal cruise in the center of Amsterdam for the launch of a new watch. Officially called ‘Hublot?Classic Fusion Aerofusion Chronograph Special Amsterdam Boutique Edition’. We went to the recently opened Hublot Boutique in the P.C. Hooftstraat in Amsterdam, which is named after Pieter Cornelisz Hooft, who was?a Dutch historian, poet and playwright and li

What's cooler than a gold Speedmaster Apollo XI from 1969? One that is complete with box and papers! The gold Speedmaster Apollo XI BA145.022-69 was one of the first special Speedmaster watches that I came across when I just started to become a Speedmaster collector. In an early stage, I was introduced to a local watchmaker and Omega collector, who happened to have one (and still has). It made a h

Welcome to Wrist Game or Crying Shame, where you get to choose if a watch meets your individual high and mighty criteria.? This week, we’ve got a real humdinger in the Hublot MDM 1810.1 Chronograph, but first…Folks, you’re too easy!? I put a somewhat controversial up there with the Datejust Tuxedo Dial and despite some seriously negative comments about how lazy this watch looks,

Armin Strom presents its new Gravity Equal Force at Dubai Watch Week.The Middle Eastern watch extravaganza that Dubai Watch Week is has a lot more to offer than what you'd expect from the famous emirate. The event is a world-class gathering of the who's who in the industry. It is also the place for several brands to showcase their latest and greatest. This is a given. Every watch show includes the

The MING 19.05 is here and it represents the last release of the year for the popular independent brand. It also marks the last incarnation in the 19-series of watches.Reader note: if you’d like to order the MING 19.05 now, please head to the order link. We’ll see you back here afterward.It’s always a good day when a new MING hits the shelves. Ok, they rarely spend any time at al

The folks at Minase Watches have done a superb job in spreading the word, not only about their brand but also about Japanese independent watchmaking in general. I wouldn't be lying if I claimed that through its Divido model, Minase has awakened us to a world beyond Seiko, Citizen, and Casio G-Shock. In showing us the Divido, Minase has made it clear that the use of the German-made Sallaz polishing

Welcome to The Fast And The Fratelli. The goal? To find the best racing chronograph of the past ten years. The rules? Each editor selects two watches that must be able to track elapsed time for at least one minute. The watches also must feature a tachymeter scale, and their movements need to be mechanical. And most of all, each watch must be thoroughly fantastic. But we’ll leave that up to t

So you've heard of Damascus Steel, but what on Earth is Timascus? It's not exactly the most commonly known or used material. Still, its underground, cult-like popularity in the circles where it is known makes it interesting. With its brightly colored, acid-trip-like aesthetic, I can see why some people adore it. So, let's take a look and find out what it is.Whereas Damascus steel is a general term

We like to talk about vintage watches a lot within the Fratello team. Though most of what we write about is primarily focused on the most recent releases and developments, for many of us, a lot of the fun can be found in the sometimes weird and often wonderful world of vintage watches. It’s a world full of history, remarkable watches, incredible stories, and quirky details. It inspired us to

There is no denying that Tudor is one of the brands of the moment. As most of you will know, there is a design split between the classically inspired Black Bay line and the Pelagos models. The combination of snowflake hands and square hour markers, as seen on the modern Pelagos divers, is often considered the true Tudor design. The vintage-inspired Black Bay better captures the charm of the past m

When one starts to dwell in the weird and wonderful world of vintage chronographs, there are quite a few iconic models that pop up almost instantly. The Zenith 143-6 Yugoslavian Air Force is one of those pieces. As someone who holds Angelus and its similar-looking pieces near and dear to my heart, this watch instantly struck a chord with me. The size, the caliber, and the history are all attribute

Enough is enough. To prove a point, first in a presentation and later that week in a discussion, a car was used when a watch was the subject of interest. This watch collection is like the Porsche 911; it evolves constantly, but always the original design shines through. And also this: I don't mind that this watch uses elements of the watches in another collection because all Porsches also have fam

Yes! Here’s a challenge that’s right up my alley! You see, in our last budget-related series, the rule was that we could only highlight one pre-owned watch. Man, what a bummer… I don’t know about you, but as a diehard secondhand shopper, I rarely feel passionate about new watches between $3K and $5K these days. Unfortunately, the few that do set my heart ablaze got snapped

Back in 2007, Longines introduced a re-edition of its famous Diver watch from 1959. The modern version had a Super Compressor-style case to look like its forebear and, at the beginning, featured a no-date dial. In 2008, however, Longines announced a date-equipped model and proceeded to phase out the no-date version over the following years. If you ask me (and many other enthusiasts), that was an u

The shape of the case and bracelet on Czapek’s Antarctique has remained unchanged since its introduction in 2020. There are versions in stainless steel, gold, and titanium, for example, but they all share the same attractive and popular integrated construction. The Antarctique’s dial, on the other hand, seems more like a blank canvas that gets a complete overhaul every time a new versi

Audemars Piguet put a tourbillon inside an edgy titanium watch, and Kaws put a miniature Companion. AP is very active in the art scene, so every once in a while, a special collaboration watch emerges. Audemars Piguet introduces the 43mm limited-edition Royal Oak Concept Tourbillon Companion, a series of 250 futuristic titanium watches infused with the aesthetic DNA of the artist Kaws. He put a min

All images can be clicked on for larger versionsAn imposing 44mm across and nearly 20mm thick, the U1000 is built like a submarine – literally. Sinn uses submarine steel – a special alloy also used by the German Navy for its subs – for the case, bezel, crown and pushers. You know that slightly hollow feeling you get when you tap most watches with your fingernail? Not a sign of it

This episode we finally set the Speedmaster?watch in the spotlight of the Watches & Pencils feature. In particular, we zoom in on the first Speedmaster which has passed the NASA tests: the Omega Speedmaster with reference number 105.003. Also known as the ‘Ed White’ Speedmaster. Later on more about the NASA?tests:Form and Function Hand in HandThe thing that?really fascinates me abo

Some times we get contributions from readers about their Speedmaster stories. Stories about their collection, their family heirloom (like last week) or simply about that one Speedmaster they love. This week, Speedmaster fan and reader James will tell you about his 1995 model and why he purchased specifically this one.Without further ado.Why I Purchased an Omega Speedmaster ProfessionalI am sometim