In this edition of Speedy Tuesday, we look at an experimental Omega Speedmaster that is a thing of real beauty. NASA introduced my dream version in the early 1970s, but sadly, it was never a production model.The Omega Speedmaster needs no introduction. Suffice it to say, the Speedmaster is one of the most iconic watch designs not just of the mid-20th century but also of all time. The Omega Speedma

It’s time for another episode of Fratello On Air! This week, we cap off Geneva Watch Days 2024 with our favorites from the event. We saw some fascinating watches and met new and old acquaintances. For our listeners, there’s not much banter in this episode!

Seiko introduces three new dial variants to its higher-end King Seiko models. These are last year's SJE089/SJE091 under the hood but with fancy new dial textures and colors. This pushes them a bit further away from their austere 1965 KSK ancestor and into modern territories.Today, Seiko releases a lavender (SJE107), blue (SJE105), and red (SJE103) model. Each has a unique pattern, while all three

I am away for my work for the next two weeks. Egypt, Tunis and Morocco to be exact. I don’t think there will be any time to post about watches, unless the hotels have an internet connection available in the rooms.Anyway, when I am back I will finally post the Speedmaster article (new vs vintage) I have been working on last weeks. I only need to update some photos and it is ready to post.Flyi

Click on all images for larger.After many sleepless nights of deliberation, it was time for a change. I sold my Lange 1815 to make room for something new in the collection. What would it be? After much hunting and poring over catalogs and visiting dealers, I decided on a Jaeger Le-Coultre Reverso Grande GMT (RGGMT from here on) in steel. The standard alligator strap wasn't very flexible or comfort

Click on all images for larger.After many sleepless nights of deliberation, it was time for a change. I sold my Lange 1815 to make room for something new in the collection. What would it be? After much hunting and poring over catalogs and visiting dealers, I decided on a Jaeger Le-Coultre Reverso Grande GMT (RGGMT from here on) in steel. The standard alligator strap wasn't very flexible or comfort

Speedy Tuesday is here! I thought it would be nice to zoom in on the differences between a Speedmaster Pro from 1967 and a Speedmaster Pro from the current collection. We get a lot of questions per e-mail (and Facebook) about Speedmasters and which one people should get, so our comparison might help you (or them) to make the right decision.The Speedmasters pictured above are today’s subject

As a die-hard watch freak, and gadget addict as well, of course I couldn’t allow the Apple Watch to pass by. So two months ago I bought the 42 mm Space Grey aluminum Sports version with the black rubber strap. The watch hardly hasn’t been off my wrist ever since. I now dare to say that I’m able to substantively write something about it.Apple Watch ReviewFirst I want to clear that

That wasn’t easy. It’s alway difficult for me to take my GMT-Master II, which I wore for 52Mondayz week #36, off my wrist. Something serious has to be brought into position to manage that. What else could that be except an Omega Speedmaster Professional?The Omega Speedmaster Professional 145.022-69 Straight Writing on my wristOmega Speedmaster Professional ref. 145.022-69And I decided

Every week online auction platform Catawiki auctions off over 2,000 watches from around the world. Every watch on the auctions is first reviewed by their team of watch experts to ensure quality and authenticity. Have a few of the top watches selected by their experts up for auction this week below. Oyster Perpetual Day-DateYear: 1991Gender: UnisexCase Material: Yellow goldMovement: AutomaticExtras

Since the release of the Speedmaster Speedy Tuesday Ultraman, we get some questions about the original version from 1968. Time for us to recap our article from 2016 about the Speedmaster Ultraman reference 145.012-67. This will give you some more background on the original Speedmaster Ultraman.For the Speedy Tuesday Ultraman, Omega and us (Fratello) wanted something more colourful, like the 2004 S

Wrist Game or Crying Shame returns with a look at a true legend: the Panerai Luminor 1950 Fiddy.? Do you have what it takes to wrist-tote one of these giants?Last week, on Wrist Game or Crying Shame, we asked you to envision taking a time machine back to the 80's or 90's, working hard, but then playing equally as hard on the ocean blue.? Along with this traveling and choice of leisure activities,

Due to the holidays and travelling schedules, episode 5 of our podcast is a bit later than planned, but we made it. Available on Buzzsprout, Soundcloud, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast and Spotify.

Hamilton further expands its collection with a new jazzy case to showcase the H-10-S movement. The Jazzmaster occupies the dressy-casual void that seems distant from the Khaki Field and Scuba watches. With a variety of dial hues and case shades, the Jazzmaster is sure to complement a plethora of styles.Jazz may not be an obvious inspiration for a wristwatch, yet it is not uncommon. Just this year,

Welcome to my top list of chronographs that have become icons. The focus is on modern interpretations of chronographs that have stood the test of time. Whether by sheer brilliance or historical significance.My list is made up of modern timepieces but the core design DNA stretches back decades. There are some examples in this list that are square-millimeter-perfect recreations and some whose design

Hopefully, you enjoyed the exposure of corruption and scandal in the group stages of the Summer Splash earlier this week. What’s a sporting competition without little friendly misdemeanor? I mean, I WAS involved, but not on purpose, I swear! But the time for masking this corruption with chit-chat has long gone. It's time for things to get serious. In the final of the quarter-final match-ups,

Dive watches are incredibly popular in the watch collecting community. Not necessarily because everyone fancies themselves are the next Jacques Cousteau, but more because of how they're designed to hold up in hostile environments. OK, the majority of us may never take our dive watches into the deep blue, but they're often the perfect entry point for new watch collectors too. Basic dive watches are

And make the new Airflight at least as colorful as today’s rare blue, red, and gray example. When you make the new Gruen Airflight slightly bigger - let’s say somewhere around 38mm - it’s bound to be an instant hit.It’s one of the most popular watch posts I have ever put on my Instagram. The video presenting this watch’s amusing complication (which I often gladly refe

Welcome back to Sunday Morning Showdown. You know the drill! On Sunday mornings, we pick two watches to battle it out for the win. Who decides the winner? You do! So make sure to read both editors' arguments and cast your vote for the winner. Today, Jorg and I want to find out which of these two affordable integrated-bracelet steel sports watches you feel deserves the SMS crown. Both the Tissot PR

I hate to admit it, but we are at the tail end of the summer in Europe. And it's been pretty amazing, but with this week's mix of 13C16 degrees, windy rain, and flooding, an Indian summer seems out of the question. This gave me time to think and raised a rhetorical question amid a(nother) consolidation attempt. Are my watches seasonal, and do I need to view them differently because of this?Half of