Hello, and welcome to this week’s episode of Fratello Talks. This week, we ask ourselves: how useful are GMT watches? Lex, Morgan, and Nacho join forces to take an honest look at this most popular of complications and how useful it truly is in real life. They also share some personal experiences with GMT watches, explain the difference between flyer and caller GMTs, and talk about their favo

Breitling, a staple in Swiss horology since 1884, is making waves yet again, this time with 20 new references. The private-equity-owned brand is introducing two new sizes to its iconic Navitimer collection. Adorned with radiant mother-of-pearl dials, lab-grown diamonds, and traceable 18K red gold, the Navitimer 36 and 32 are making a grand entrance. Boosting their presence is the star power of non

I have never mastered packing light, which bit me during Geneva Watch Days 2024. I carried a relatively heavy backpack with camera gear, a video kit, and a daily swag collection. That’s not normally an issue, but the heat and humidity in Geneva were no joke. Then, my colleague Dave Sergeant took me on a very scenic route to the top of the old town to see the new Urwerk EMX SR-71. Thankfully,

The time has come to wrap up our Best Watches Under $10K series, and I have the privilege of closing out this latest run. Doubling the budget from $5K unlocks a wealth of possibilities, and today, I’ll be looking to exploit those, even if it does call for a bit of finessing. Still, while I settled for three watches with our previous price points, I’ve managed to assemble five picks thi

Bell & Ross is not only producing the rectangular aviation watches, but also has a fine collection of other models like the vintage series and the WW1 and WW2 collection (covered here and here). For me personally, the Vintage BR collection is very attractive as they offer very clean round watches at an interesting price point. Today, I will show you the Bell & Ross Vintage BR 123 GMT 24H t

When I receive a watch for review, I always ask friends and colleagues their opinion about the watch. It's always good to ask watch lovers as well as casual observers for their thoughts because the latter, who are often difficult to impress, really let on when the watch is something special. I've reviewed some fantastic watches thus far, both new and old, but never before have I reviewed a watch t

It's increasingly difficult to find a deal in today's hot vintage watch market, but I think I have a great suggestion for you in the Bulova Oceanographer Snorkel 666. No, we're not talking about a chronograph this week, but, instead, that other species of sports watch that captures loads of interest: the diver. So, with that, it's #TBT time and let's talk some Bulova.Vintage Divers are Slowly Comi

We can’t wait to see what new Breitling CEO Georges Kern will make of Breitling. A brand that was in the need for a new direction for quite a while, in my opinion. It has such a rich and interesting heritage, that doesn’t stop at the famous Navitimer. Let’s see what will happen over the next few years, if designs and collections will drastically change.For now, I picked a watch t

A few weeks ago, we asked you to share your Speedmaster story with us, and with the Speedmaster community. Besides admiring other people’s Speedmaster watches, it’s the stories that make the watches truly special.The cool thing about Speedmasters is that there’s often a very nice story behind the reason for buying them. People tend to purchase Speedmasters for a specific and spec

After more than 20 years, Frederique Constant found a perfect moment to resurrect its Highlife model. Watches with integrated bracelets are hot, and it was precisely this type of timepiece that was lacking in Frederique Constant’s line-up. But not anymore, meet the new Highlife!Here at Fratello, we’ve been Frederique Constant enthusiasts like forever. That already resulted in a Fratell

Integrated bracelets have been in vogue for several years and most brands now offer a choice in this highly competitive arena. We’re here to take a look at the contenders.The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak and Patek Philippe Nautilus are popular icons. Aside from the fact that both are 1970’s Genta concepts, they also share a major design trait. Namely, they feature integrated bracelets. Th

When Seiko celebrates an anniversary it's “go big or go home.” Whether it's that of a product line, or of the brand, you know to expect something pretty special when a 10-year mark is hit. You might think that the 140th is just ten years shy of a big one, and that perhaps it doesn't merit a proper celebration. Well, if you do think that, good for you, but Seiko begs to differ. In the e

Hello spacefarers, are you ready for another mission of Wrist Game or Crying Shame? Today’s campaign will focus on that other space-related watch, the Fortis Official Cosmonauts Chronograph. Before we head to the launchpad…Last week was a tragedy. I tried my best to give you something special and you dismissed it with glee. Despite healthy specs, the Zodiac Super Sea Wolf sunk to the o

Just like that, Grand Seiko introduces two new professional divers watches. The Grand Seiko SBGH289, in steel with a blue dial, and the SBGH291, in High-Intensity titanium with a black dial. Both watches aren’t powered by Grand Seiko’s Spring Drive movement, but rather by its mechanical hi-beat caliber 9S85 movement.Divers watches have been a hot ticket item for many years, even to tho

Time for a treasure hunt. And, as you would expect, X marks the spot. The treasure you're seeking is the Ulysse Nardin Diver X Skeleton LE. There are only 175 pieces of this watch around waiting to be discovered. The reward is a provocative and polarizing watch. A watch that helps you to get in touch with your inner buccaneer because of its outrageous styling without compromise. Ulysse Nardin has

Often referred to as a “doctor’s watch,” a pulsometer chronograph is a handy tool that makes checking one’s heart rate a breeze. Don’t worry, though. Despite the nickname, you don’t need to have a Ph.D. to use one. As one of the most straightforward chronograph scales out there, all it takes is a bit of curiosity, and, well, access to one. Thankfully, whether yo

Designed in partnership with the expressive Franck Muller Design Team, assembled in the French Jura mountains, powered by a? Japanese Miyota. This entry-level mechanical skeleton watch goes on Kickstarter for a?bargain price. I was never a fan of skeleton watches. But the universe conspired and a skeleton watch happened to drop into my hands. Now, I can't help but feel that all watches in the worl

Yesterday, Apple introduced the Apple Watch Ultra, the company’s biggest and best watch thus far. According to Apple, it's the ultimate sports watch. The Apple Watch Ultra is also the most expensive in the range with a retail price of $799 (or $999).The price, quality, and usability of the Apple Watch Ultra put it in a slightly different perspective than the regular Apple Watch. What does th

I know it sounds a bit haughty, but with hundreds of watches rotating on my wrist, it has to be something different to leave an extraordinary impression. The Gallet Multichron Officer truly did.If you are humble, attentive, and curious enough, any watch can leave an impression. I believe that our eclectic and rich #TBT selection in the last few years only confirms that.The great selectionI wore da

This week for us has been marked by slow digestion of the barrage of news from Geneva Watch Days. What started as an impromptu phygital event incited by Bvlgari CEO Jean-Christophe Babin two years ago has proven to be a stayer and, what's more, a proper contender in its third year. Watches And Wonders might be large, but for independent cool, nothing beats GWD.Even with our extensive coverage at G