We last covered Genteel Handmade back in August this year. Since then, a whole season has passed. Summer made way for autumn and now, as we introduce the “fall shades” from Genteel Handmade, autumn finds itself giving in to the onrushing winter. And as the months get colder and the nights draw in, we all need something positive to focus on. Thankfully, these inviting hues and tactile l

This could be a life philosophy or just love for the suave look of black, you may interpret this in many ways. Some people (let's call out the architects and fashionistas) dress in minimalist black every day, but why? Let's just admit it, we all want to acquire that air of mystery sometimes, and what better way? Whether you're a wannabe secret agent, MIB fan, or believe in the slimming effect of b

Welcome back, race fans, to another installment of The Fast And The Fratelli! We’re on a mission to determine the best racing chronograph of the last ten years, and Week 1 of the prelims was packed with excitement. Two Speedmaster favorites wiped the floor with their opponents. A mean Massena LAB proved fairer than a Farer, while a snazzy Seiko toppled a tried-and-true Tissot. A Chopard slap

Blame it on my sharing nature while writing this story, but I fear my wife wants to remortgage the house. OK, I might be exaggerating a bit. But that is the Italian way, after all, and she’s from Milano. I am only wearing one ring (and a bracelet or three; call me metrosexual), but it is a B.zero1, and so is hers. Yes, Bulgari made our wedding rings, I didn’t really have a say in the m

In this article, we show you the top 10 best Omega watches you can buy in 2021. It’s a completely subjective list, but I will explain to you why I think each Omega watch listed here deserves its spot. And don’t worry, it’s not all Speedmasters.If you want to learn more about the Omega brand, have a look at our article about Omega’s highlights through the years. Omega is not

Introduced in the city where MI6 resides, the new Omega Seamaster 300M celebrates 60 years of 007. Although James Bond has been wearing various watches from several brands in the past 60 years, since 1995, it has been the Omega Seamaster. In the presence of no one else than Daniel Craig, the most recent actor to fulfill the role of 007, the new Seamaster Diver 300M James Bond 60th Anniversary has

Do you know why I love doing the Watch Strap Review column? One would think that watch straps are a boring subject. You could not be further from the truth, though. So many fabrics, designs, ideas, and unique straps are on the market that the options are endless. Whether you are looking for a specific style, like the Bund, or straps made of Icelandic reindeer leather, there's undoubtedly an atelie

What is Korea most famous for? According to foodies, it’s kimchi. Motoring enthusiasts say it’s cars, and Android users claim it’s Samsung. But what do watch fans say when they think of Korea? Maybe Rolens because it reminds them of the Swiss king of watches, but my guess is that a lot of watch aficionados stay silent when they try to connect Korea with timepieces. That could be

I have just had a chat with Phil Toledano, known as @misterenthusiast on the Gram and from his podcast Viva Bastardo. Phil is a conceptual artist and connoisseur of Italian four-wheeled exotica. His cars are always of the quirkier kind, and so are his watches. In a world of diminishing love for the politically incorrect smell of petrol fumes, Phil's studied garage is as fascinating as his off-tren

This year has been a pretty exciting one for watches. I had the most pleasurable experiences during Watches and Wonders 2022 with Patek Philippe, IWC, Jaeger-LeCoultre, and Grand Seiko. And later this year, I bumped into my favorite MoonSwatch at Zurich Airport. And when I put this list of the best watches of 2022 together, I realized it's a very eclectic list. That’s not because of the diff

Back in the day, things were simple. You just bought one watch - a single timepiece that would do the job at all times. Today, even if you’re not a watch collector or enthusiast, you probably already own several watches. And I don’t know about you, but my watch collection consists mainly of sports watches. However, there are occasions when a sports watch isn’t very appropriate, e

I love alarm watches, and you know that. I always say that a vintage watch collection isn’t complete without an alarm watch. Recently, I realized how many alarm watches I have and how different they are. If there were only one vintage alarm watch you could choose, which one would it be?The competition is pretty tough as we’re comparing the incomparable here. How is that possible? Well,

It’s a good time to be a watch enthusiast. No, actually, it’s a great time to be a watch enthusiast. Although the enormous number of brands currently in existence might be overwhelming, it's also a good thing. More brands mean more options for style, price, quality, and uniqueness. More brands also mean more intense competition and the need for each to excel in something, whether it be

In October 2023, I got the call. No, not from an AD to pick up a long-awaited watch but from the folks at Grand Seiko Europe to join them on the 2023 Media Experience Tour in Japan. I was just as excited - no, even more so. I’d never visited Japan before and had always been eager to understand the values behind the Grand Seiko brand better. I always felt that there was something else behind

Today’s episode of Fratello Talks is all about accessories. And no, we’re not talking about wallets, scarves, and pinkie rings, don’t worry. Listen as your host, Fratello managing editor Nacho, editor Daan, and shop manager Laurits discuss the watch accessories we can’t live without. Despite the somewhat hyperbolic title, these are all accessories that we use almost every d

As another Thanksgiving comes around, we're swiftly gliding into the holiday season. Hamilton steps up with a festive showcase to bring out the explorer’s spirit in us. Featured are six of the brand’s popular models, including the versatile Jazzmaster Performer, the sleek Khaki Field, and the retro quartz classics PSR and Ventura. Get ready to be dazzled by a selection that inspires ad

This weekend, Max Verstappen will vie for victory in the Formula 1 World Championship in Las Vegas. The Dutchman won his first F1 title in 2021 and could now win his fourth consecutive title to become the sixth driver to achieve that milestone. As most of you know, TAG Heuer is a proud partner of the Red Bull Racing team. Coinciding with Verstappen’s opportunity to win the title, the brand r

French brand Jacques Bianchi releases a new model today. Or, I should say, it reintroduces a historical reference. The Jacques Bianchi JB300 is a modern take on a 1990s military-issued dive watch. My review of it is one of very few surprises. Every once in a while, a watch is simply exactly how you imagined it would be. This is such a case. Without wanting to give away the entire story in advance,

Girard-Perregaux is one of the brands that is being undervalued by a lot of watch enthusiasts. Undeserved in my opinion, as it is a true manufacture with their own in-house developed movements with superb level of finish. I noticed that the interest in this brand has been growing over the past 12 months (according to the latest figures from Chronolytics) and also note that our previous articles on

Just before we left for the SalonQP in London we took the opportunity to join this Seiko event co-hosted with a Dutch magazine called Watching. The Seiko event was held to introduce the Seiko Prospex and Seiko Astron models to the Dutch market.Although these collections are certainly not new, you have to understand that Seiko does not distribute the same models to all countries in the World. The S