Lately, I've found myself slowly getting into the Halloween mood. And though I don't own a single pumpkin-orange-dialed or all-black cased watch that would be sufficiently spooky, my Seiko SRPC35K1 Mini Turtle came to mind as a seasonally appropriate choice. In having gone back to this watch after several months of neglect, I must admit that I was positively impressed. This shouldn’t have co

Over these last couple of years, we have come to know Sternglas as a brand that offers Bauhaus-inspired watches. Inspired by the famous German design movement, the Hamburg brand has built a reputation for offering watches that combine style with affordable prices. But it’s time to break new ground for the brand. Although the Bauhaus signature is great, Sternglas doesn’t limit itself it

With the recent increase in the price for an Omega Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch ($6,400 / $7,100), your favorite watch might have gone out of reach. In the past, Omega had a wonderful solution for this - the Speedmaster Reduced. In this article, I’ll highlight this and some other alternative Speedmasters that you can pick up today for a lower price.After Omega discontinued the Speedmas

It was quite something that Patek Philippe discontinued its iconic luxury sports watch in stainless steel, the Nautilus. Today, the brand introduces the Nautilus 5811/1G. It is a variation of the classic discontinued 5711/1A, now in white gold. But wait, there’s more. One millimeter, to be exact, for an increase in size from 40 to 41mm.Even more important, however, is the new case constructi

Last week, I had the pleasure of attending the third annual NOMOS forum in Glashutte. This is the brand's response to the demise of Baselworld a few years back. Now, instead of packing up and making the trip down to the big Swiss watch fairs, NOMOS keeps things in-house, much like its watchmaking. The brand invites a number of journalists and other content creators to come and experience the lates

Fratello On Air is back with a new episode, and this time, we discuss the watch market. In the background, we bring up a couple of reports that have recently been published. There are some interesting numbers, but the market hasn’t fallen apart to the extent that secondary prices are reaching retail. Will they?

It's getting close to that time again. The days are becoming shorter, and Halloween is looming in, now less than two weeks away. I know, watches are a serious business, but as my story on cartoon-inspired watches showed, the fun factor is real. And it can even include a touch of spookiness, perfect for this time of year. Let me inspire you to get the chills with the spookiest watches I could find.

Yes, pilots need sturdy instruments on their wrists that are easy to read, even in the most difficult circumstances. But that doesn't mean that their watches should be just functional. A watch that performs flawlessly in the cockpit should also shine elsewhere. That includes places where looks matter and style is appreciated. With that in mind, we started working on a pilot's chronograph that woul

One of my favorite releases of 2022 was the Atelier Holgur Fr?mand. This stylish dive watch was the debut model from the new Singapore-based brand. Atelier Holgur’s founders Matthew de Bakker and Asbj?rn Simonen-Andersen were dedicated to creating a modern and handsome diver’s watch that stood out from typical offerings. The Fr?mand turned out to be a fresh take on the genre that was a

Welcome to another episode of Fratello On Air where we discuss our recent picks of the best watches under $5,000. We apologize for the late publishing of this week’s episode, but travel is back in season. Get ready for another candid episode with our usual pre-topic banter!

You may know about the Emoji watch featuring a jigsaw-puzzle-inspired dial that set the watch community abuzz earlier this year. Following hot on the heels of that whimsical release was another, more sophisticated jigsaw creation, one in a very different league. A unique piece equipped with a tourbillon, its dial is not merely a multicolor motif but a true jigsaw of an exquisite miniature work of

It's no secret that I have a soft spot for the intensely Japanese watches of Kurono Tokyo. But this year, I had a master plan that involved a rectangular Swiss piece. It did not involve diving deeper into the fascinating world of Japanese independent watchmaking. Then the Kurono Tokyo Grand Urushi Aoyama Edition got to me.To quote the title of a TED Talk, You don't actually know what your future s

Today, we bring news of a truly attractive timepiece with the release of the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph. The somewhat plainly named watch is anything but boring, though. After all, it’s made of one of our favorite materials - gold! The watch is meant to put a cap on the 60th anniversary of the seminal chronograph, and I think it does so in splendid fashion.I’ve keenly watched TAG He

Don't take this article too seriously. It’s the result of a wacky brainstorm at Fratello HQ, a wild conversation sparked by the release of a Fortis watch last week. Yes, you guessed it - the N-42 Novonaut Chronograph. I have a young-classic B-42 Official Cosmonauts Chronograph in my modest collection, and the new Novonaut very much presents itself as an evolution of the original design made

Last year, Parmigiani Fleurier introduced the Tonda PF Automatic 36mm, extending its PF range to those with slender wrists and women. This new, gender-neutral diameter was warmly received. The rose gold model, adorned with diamond indexes, even garnered the Women’s Watch Prize at the 2022 edition of the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genve. Deservedly, it earned the recognition for its ex

In 2015, Oris reintroduced its dive watch based on a 1965 design. Since then, the Oris Divers Sixty-Five has become a popular and well-loved model line within the brand’s portfolio. Now, almost 10 years after its reintroduction, it was time for an update. Meet the new Oris Divers Date. Even though it lost the “Sixty-Five” name, it still comes with a ’60s-inspired design. Ho

Another Friday, another list! This week, we’ll take a look at the famous Patek Philippe Nautilus. It’s a great reminder of what makes Gerald Genta’s creation stand out. The watch was first introduced in 1976 and has become one of the industry’s leading silhouettes over time. But we all know that the brand discontinued the stainless steel “Jumbo,” much to fans

We mostly know Laco for its extensive collection of vintage-inspired pilot’s watches. However, the brand also offers more modern silhouettes in its Squad and Sport Watches collections. The latter is a series of versatile sports watches with the looks of a modern diver. Besides the standard model series, Laco also allows you to customize one to your liking. Until now, you could only choose a

Let the record show that this introduction to the Patek Philippe Cubitus collection was written a day after the official release. That’s important because these watches elicited strong emotions upon their debut and beforehand during online leaks. Therefore, I’ve let these watches sink in a bit before reacting. I’ll run down the specs and share brief thoughts before we return with

When we think of Czapek, the Antarctique comes to mind. However, the popular brand has several other models within its lineup. The Faubourg de Cracovie is a chronograph with uniquely designed integrated pushers. Czapek has endowed this model with various dial designs. Today’s guilloche dials inspire the name Crossroads.Czapek’s rise to watch stardom has been incredible to witness. Inde