In this Sunday morning column, two of our writers go head-to-head in an epic showdown for the ages. Strong opinions and hysterical hyperbole are welcome (so feel free to join in with the fun in the comments section below). And don’t forget to let us know which watches you’d like to see torn to shreds/effusively exalted next week. We’ll try and feature as many of our readers’

Today, I’m taking a look at the Edox Delfin Mecano model. I’m not going to beat around the bush or pretend I’m seeing something other than I am so I’ll get right to it: does anyone else get a strong Zenith Defy vibe from this model? Yes, the Zenith Defy Skeleton models have a five-spoke design where the Delfin has a more symmetrical six-spoke design, but to canter through a

If a job is worth doing, then it’s worth doing properly. At least, that’s how the saying goes. It seems that Bvlgari has heeded these words of wisdom, and, at Geneva Watch Days 2021, it has made the most of the occasion by launching five new watches. That’s a lot of fresh horological goodness right there, so let’s take a brief look at each of these new models in the Bvlgari

Okay, okay: this isn’t a “core” collection model, because it (like most Antarctique models) is limited. However, in comparison to the piece unique Czapek entered into the Only Watch Auction 2022, this piece is readily available. There will be 77 units of this appetite-whetting prince among men. Smash your piggy banks. Raid your savings accounts. The Czapek Antarctique Rattrapante

It’s that time of year again. The Geneva Watch Days event is here. As requested, we’re aiming to provide you, our dear readers (and viewers in this case) the most immersive experience ever. Here you will find our frequently updated ticker article, with all the novelties we see throughout the fair. Don’t forget to keep an eye on IG live. Frequent sessions will pop up throughout th

Watch buckles and clasps can take many forms. In today’s market, we are truly spoiled for choice. For some brands, the quest to manufacture the “perfect clasp” is eternal. At times, it can seem as we horologically smitten enthusiasts will never guess what nifty buckle innovations lay just around the bend. As watch manufacturers strive to set themselves apart, buckles and clasps,

If you’ve read a significant number of my articles, you’ll know that microbrands aren’t my typical focus. I have nothing against them at all; they simply aren’t where I look first. However, every so often something comes along that piques my interest. A recent example of this is the Orodeus Sea Odyssey.Several months ago, I was scrolling through my Instagram feed. The norma

Just before everyone went on summer holiday, Tudor introduced the 39mm reinterpretation of the Ranger. And now, just while we’re all rubbing the beach sand off our feet, the brand is back with another 39mm watch. Namely, a very welcome, smaller version of the Pelagos. The watch stays very true to the design language of the Pelagos family. But Tudor also tweaked the design to make it a unique

One of the most common questions we get on the Speedmaster concerns the Speedmaster Reduced (reference 3510.50). What is the difference between the Speedmaster Professional and this “Reduced” version? If you’re a veteran Speedy enthusiast, this won’t be news to you, but as it keeps popping up, we must answer the call. Especially with the popularity of the Speedmaster today,

As a watch brand, Bvlgari has only recently come into my purview by virtue of the Octo Finissimo Ultra. The Ultra was the thinnest mechanical watch in the world for a while. I admired the engineering prowess that went into making it. From a design standpoint, however, it wasn't my cup of tea. Digging deeper into the brand's catalog, one will find the Bvlgari Bvlgari, known by some as the “BB

Today is an exciting day here at Fratello HQ as we are announcing our second project with Japanese watchmaker Minase. Taking the form of the Fratello Minase M-3, this is a watch that we hope appeals to fans and classic Japanese watchmaking purists. With a beautiful purple dial and fantastic Sallaz polishing, the M-3 is a model previously unknown outside of Japan.To top it off, this stunning watch

Welcome to another episode of Fratello On Air! This week, Balazs and Mike rant a touch after talking about a number of topics and before finishing with Geneva Watch Days. We were feeling a bit feisty on this one, so forgive us or don't!

We could say that the people at Arnold & Son are quite obsessed with the moonphase complication. No wonder - their brand name was inspired by John Arnold, an 18th-century watchmaker famous for his marine chronometers. Arnold & Son’s Luna Magna (“Great Moon”) collection pays tribute to the celestial body that was used to navigate the vast seas back then. After last year

For as long as I’ve been into watches, I’ve been a fan of the Ebel Sport Classic models, especially the chronograph version. It's not only about the Zenith El Primero movement inside that ticks at 36,000vph but also the shape of the case and the very thin wave bracelet. Admittedly, it does help that it was the watch that Don Johnson was rocking in his role as Sonny Crockett in Miami Vi

The Neuchatel-based watchmaker HYT?launched into the horological universe some ten years ago with a hydromechanical watch that indicated the time using brightly colored liquids. Then, earlier this year, HYT brought out the impressive Conical Tourbillon Black Eklipse (limited to just eight pieces). Now the brand has introduced its latest watch, the HYT Conical Tourbillon Infinity Sapphires. This mo

It is no secret that I am a big fan of IWC, both vintage and modern. The IWC “Mark” series of pilot’s watches are some of the best in the business, and I am the lucky owner of an IWC Mark XV, which was my contender for my “go anywhere, do anything” watch. Today, I am excited to be writing about IWC's latest introduction in the pilot's series, the IWC Pilot's Watch Aut

Frederique Constant is about Swiss craftsmanship within a value-driven price band that can inspire a new, younger clientele to value wristwatches. And with this new creation, the brand invites us into a world of complicated, asymmetric dial designs and some pretty impressive features. The Frederique Constant Classic Power Reserve Big Date Manufacture could very much have what it takes.But this tim

Choosing to buy and wear a Ressence watch is already somewhat of a statement. The brand’s unconventional way of presenting the time on your wrist, in combination with its very clean design language, is different from any other watch out there. But if you’d like to take it one step further, you can choose to get a Ressence in one of the striking colors the brand offers. For example, wha

With this year's Geneva Watch Days well and truly underway, we now have something new from Bvlgari to share. The watchmaking jewelers, as they refer to themselves, add two new models to the Octo Finissimo range. Or, rather, two existing models get rebuilt in a combination of forged carbon and gold. And the result is rather striking to look at!Bvlgari has taken its Octo Finissimo Automatic Small Se

When Oris released the Upcycle Aquis with dials made of melted PET ocean plastic, it was a novel and radical approach to incorporating ocean plastics into a watch. It resulted in unique watches (both conceptually and individually) that have become fan favorites and conversation starters. Now Oris is back with another collaboration, a pair of watches championing ocean clean-up, and incorporating up