This year saw a tsunami of new Seiko dive watches. Understandably, as 2020 marks the 55th anniversary of Seiko’s first-ever dive watch. To celebrate, many limited editions saw the light, but fortunately, Seiko didn’t forget its regular collection of dive watches. 45 years ago, the introduction of Seiko’s first saturation diving watch, the Grandfather Tuna, stirred up the diving w

What constitutes a microbrand is a frequent topic of discussion in the pristine corridors and glistening towers of Fratello HQ. The team’s “official” opinion has never quite solidified. My personal take is that a microbrand is, an independent brand, practicing a direct-to-consumer model, within an entry-level (<$5,000) price bracket. AnOrdain fits this definition but has much

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

Like reuniting with an old crush, Vacheron Constantin is tempting me with its new Overseas Chronograph in pink gold with a blue dial. My exposure to this harmonious mix of dial and case material stretches back to 2020 when I met the gorgeous Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin model in person. This week, Vacheron Constantin renders this tantalizing blend with its in-house column-wheel chronograph moveme

It's that time again! There's no moment to relax for two of our writers on Sunday mornings. As you all know by now, Fratello team members battle it out in our Sunday Morning Showdown series. Ultimately, you, our wonderful readers, have the final say on who wins. This week, Nacho and Jorg go up against each other, choosing two affordable French GMT watches to duke it out. Nacho is here to defend th

In the ever-expanding universe of available timepieces, I find that not many watches immediately stand out to me. Three watches that did, however, were the new Nomos Club Sport Neomatik 39 models. The immediate eyecatchers here are the dials. With two brown sunburst options in the trio, Nomos introduces a color that we don’t see often. As it so happens, it’s also a dial color that I lo

Forget about Winnie and Paddington. Yes, they're cute and maybe wise and fun, but man, the Polo Bear has got it goin' on! Just look at him in his tartan tuxedo jacket and embroidered velvet slippers. That's classy swagger. The Polo bear oozes confidence too. Just look at his left paw casually tucked in the pocket of his pants and the right nonchalantly holding a martini. The debonair bear is dress

Breguet’s most famous invention, the tourbillon, returns to the Marine collection. An ensemble of seafaring-inspired sporty timepieces, the Marine honors brand founder Abraham-Louis Breguet’s maritime contributions, notably, his appointment by the King of France as the official chronometer maker to the Royal Navy. Today, the Marine Tourbillon 5577 embodies this legacy in a streamlined

It’s time for a confession: dress watches are generally not for me. This is due to my predominantly casual everyday style and a lack of formal events in my life for which a dress watch would be most appropriate. But that doesn’t say anything about my passionate love for the genre. Dress watches show a versatility in design that I greatly adore. And as Oscar Wilde said so strikingly, &#

The Tudor Pelagos FXD GMT “Zulu Time” has just become the latest addition to the brand’s collection. This titanium GMT watch uses the Pelagos FXD as a base, adding a 24-hour bezel, 24-hour hand, and a new METAS-certified movement. The result is the brand’s most accurate and adventure-ready watch to date. Speaking of dates, this new model is the first in the FXD family to fe

It has been the better part of a year since Partners Group and CVC Group - the owners of Breitling - announced their acquisition of Universal Genve. Things may have been quiet on the outside, but rest assured plenty was going on behind closed doors. Now we are close to seeing the first fruits of that labor. It’s not much longer before we get to see the first new watch.Gearing up to the rela

How many Roger Dubuis Knights Of The Round Table collectors are there worldwide? There can't be many, but I suspect the exclusive club is pretty hardcore. Hardcore collectors are meticulous, so I guess they have all 10 KRT creations that have come out since 2013 in chronological order in their enormous watch cabinets in trophy rooms high up the large western towers of their centuries-old castles,

You’re right; this isn’t the recently introduced two-hand Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Monoface in its almost-true-to-1931 size. This is “only” the Reverso Tribute Monoface Small Seconds version that the brand added to its collection during last year’s edition of Watches and Wonders in Geneva. However, it still feels quite new, especially next to its blue, red, an

The next chapter in the MoonSwatch collection shifts perspectives and brings something new to the table. Is it enough to get you excited?Swatch has just announced a new model within the highly successful MoonSwatch collection. Yes, it’s yet another one, and yes, the line is highly successful. Even though the days of never-ending queues are over, the sales figures keep encouraging an expansio

The Sternglas Hamburg Automatik is one of the brand’s most popular offerings. Now, in addition to silver, green, and blue dials, the model is available in Neugraphit, a dark gray tone. If you’re concerned that it’s another gray-and-white Bauhaus design, rest your fears because Sternglas has added bright colors to the mix.When considering what a Bauhaus-inspired timepiece should l

Ask any watch collector to name a few classic chronographs and no doubt that there will be a IWC Flieger Chronograph between the Speedmasters and Daytonas. It is one of the chronographs with the most readable and clean dials available out there, and it has been for years. The only thing about this watch that changed ‘recently’, is the diameter of the watch case and the color of the sma

High frequenciesI am on the cusp of being a grumpy old man. I can see it is on the horizon. My future is laid out in front of me. I now think it is my failing hearing that is the cause. Apparently as you become older the hairs in your ears, which resemble bearded barley, begin to break or become entwined.My failing hearing manifests itself in missing elements of conversations. I seem to momentaril

Tic Watches is one of the most admired online retailers of designer watches over the web. The brand which has already made a niche online reputation with its standout collection of designer watches has recently come up with its own retail outlet in Darlington. With this move the EBay shop is going to widen its retail presence beyond web and making its range available for UK customers to step insid

Sacha Davidoff Reports On The November 2016 Watch AuctionsAntiquorum is still the only major auction house which exclusively focuses on timepieces. Antiquorum Geneva & Hong Kong belong to FIDES, a private equity firm based in Zurich, and are separate from Antiquorum New York, which is no longer in the same group.With Julien Schaerer, the managing director and watch Expert based in Geneva, at t

In the second edition of Formex Watch of the Week, we bring you the DS 2100. This technical diver timepiece with a dynamic allure, combines the essentials of design, quality and robustness. Like all Formex models, it features the patented suspension system. Check it out here.???Complementing their collection of motor sports themed timepieces, Formex jumps into the deep blue with this line of moder