Today, Vacheron Constantin releases a series of unique watches within its Les Cabinotiers line. As we will see, these models bring mechanical complexity, but that’s likely their least notable attribute. The incredible engravings and gem setting are the true stars of the show. Let’s briefly look at these amazing timepieces.To be perfectly honest, I wasn’t overly familiar with the

Occasionally, a watch brand releases a new model that is exactly what you were hoping for. I am not referring to getting the call from your authorized dealer about the allocation you have been waiting for, nor am I talking about obtaining your current grail watch. Somewhere, each of us has an idea for a watch, either a new design or reissue, that we are hoping a brand will release. This has happen

The Chopard Alpine Eagle has been on quite a run since its introduction in 2019. A reinterpretation of the 1980s Chopard St. Moritz, the sporty yet dressy integrated-bracelet line now boasts a full range of materials and complications. Today, a new model comes our way in the form of a limited edition called the Alpine Eagle 41 Sunburnt. This is a real beauty, and the only downside is that it’

While it may be cold, wet, and wintery here in Europe, over in the sunny climes of Dubai Watch Week, Ulysse Nardin treated visitors to the first sights of its brand-new addition to the Freak collection. The Freak One OPS takes the Freak One concept introduced at Watches and Wonders earlier this year and gives it the OPS makeover. And yes, that’s right, the Freak One just won the Iconic Watch

Fratelli, we need to talk. I love a brand-new watch as much as the next guy, but I feel that vintage watches get an undeserved bad rap. People often approach me with worries about the reliability of older watches. I also see it here on Fratello. Whenever a vintage or neo-vintage watch is part of a Sunday Morning Showdown, the comments include claims about reliability, and the modern watch wins. It

Stating that the chronograph is by far the most popular complication sounds about right. In truth, though, it isn't. The date function is the most basic complication and by far the most widespread. In fact, it’s so common that people go through more effort to find and buy a watch without a date function than with one. The chronograph, on the other hand, is a type of watch you actively seek.

Welcome to another episode of Fratello On Air! We’re a little later this week than usual because we decided to record this episode in person in London. We discuss several topics but end with a brief holiday gift guide. Our watch content starts after approximately 20 minutes.

Are you having trouble warming up to the holiday spirit? Say no more; I know exactly what you mean. The key to enjoying it - mind you, this is my approach to all the days surrounding Xmas, so it's by no means a solution for everyone - is to not take everything too seriously. And that includes family members and friends who take the festive season seriously. Just take it easy, smile, and laugh abou

This year, designer Matthieu Allgre and Depancel founder Clement Meynier brought back the Amida Digitrend. Its ultra-’70s makes heads turn, and with updated technology inside, it’s now more reliable than ever. The Digitrend Take-Off Edition sold out in a flash, so now it’s time to introduce you to the watches that will join the brand’s permanent collection. First, there is

I like a headline that gets straight to the point, and I think I nailed it with this one - no clickbait in sight. As is made exceedingly apparent, Delugs recently introduced four new patterns to its straight-end CTS (Cut-To-Size) rubber straps - Pilot, Mosaic, Waffle, and Tropic. Ken sent me one of each of the new patterned FKM rubber straps to test out. These straps immediately stood out for thei

I have a weak spot for watches that help you travel through different time zones, without losing track of home time. We all know about the GMT watches that just have an extra hour hand, to display home time (or 24h notation). However, there are also watches that can flip through different timezones with only a push on a button or turning an extra crown. Technically speaking, these watches are much

In 2002, Audemars Piguet introduced their first Royal Oak Concept watch to celebrate the 30th birthday of the famous Royal Oak. Made out of Alacrite 602, which is an alloy of cobalt, chrome, tungsten, carbon, silicon and steel. The Concept watch gave the Royal Oak a more rounded and oversized look & feel. Basically, it had nothing to do with the 1972 based Royal Oak model except for the octago

Greubel Forsey is financing Philippe DuFour to produce a film to record for posterity: watchmaking techniques that slowly are being lost, slowly are fading from memory. So that generations to come, people will have a recorded lesson, on how to do these steps of watchmaking.Philippe DuFour shows us what he is going to be doing in his workshops for this film. He would like to share his knowledge and

World Traveller’s WatchesSome call it the best time ever, others hate it. Travelling around the world comes?in many flavours, be it for work, leisure or perhaps even both. If you are a regular world traveller, you might want to have a world traveller's watch to accompany you on these trips. They help you to show you in a glance the time where you are currently located as well as your home ti

As we are approaching the end of the year, I looked back at the watches I’ve bought and sold and I realized that I bought more than I had planned. Actually, when the year started I didn’t plan to buy much anyway, except for an extra Speedmaster Speedy Tuesday.? But in the end, I bought a couple of Speedmasters this year. Unplanned.Let me tell you first that I not only buy Speedmasters,

Exactly 10 years ago, in 2008, Glashutte Original introduced their PanoInverse XL watches. As you probably know, Glashutte Original is located in the watchmaking capital of Germany with the same name; Glashutte. This village, near Dresden, hosts a number of watch brands, but only a few can measure themselves with the Haute Horlogerie that Glashutte Original manufactures. In 2008, the PanoInverse X

This week we received a rather self-evident question from Paul. He’s looking for a vintage-inspired modern diver’s watch. As a diver, he would actually love to use the watch in water, however, wants to use it as a daily wearer as well. Two obviously similar watches came to his mind, the Meraud Bonaire and the Baltic Aquascaphe.You Asked Us: Which one to choose the Meraud Bonaire or Bal

We hope you enjoyed yesterday’s Holiday Gift Guide 2019: The Watches.? Today, we’re back with a look at everything else we enjoy here at team Fratello.? From watch-related gifts, to travel, to everyday living, and some fun…here we go!Watch-Related GiftsOriginal and Colourful Pastiche Patches (80 EUR)In case you missed it, we give you another opportunity to look at a summer piece

Checking your pulse might make your heart skip a beat. It's so much fun. With the Seiko Pulsemeter S234-501x making an appearance in the cult Alien movies, here is another must-have watch for your list.If you grew up in the eighties, you know the disorder I suffer from. Whatever ugly digital quartz watch is laid in front of me, I somehow find it cute. Some part of our DNA understands those watches

The Group Stage is in the books. It’s time for the head-to-head contests to begin. Over the next two weeks, we will run two quarter-final match-ups each weekendone on Saturday; one on Sunday. Our intrepid warriors made it through blood baths of their own making, but now they need your help to fight another day. Only one man can progress from each quarter-final to the next stage. The choice