The 25th-anniversary celebration at Gerald Charles continues with the new Maestro GC Sport Tennis. This limited-edition watch offers a unique surface finish, a vibrant dial, and a comfortable strap. For those who play the game regularly, this watch was made to take on the courts instead of living in the spectators’ booth. We were fortunate to go hands-on with this new release and are happy t

Today, I received a mail by a long time watch friend that included a picture of Tom Hanks wearing an OMEGA Speedmaster Professional. This photo was featured in an article (this one) in The Washington Times about Tom Hanks and his political preferences. I am pretty sure you saw or know the Apollo 13 movie, where he plays the role of NASA astronaut Jim Lovell.In the Apollo 13 movie, he is wearing [m

LacoSince Michael and I?are based in Germany, actually not too far from the Black Forrest, which is one of the most significant areas of watchmaking in the country, German watch manufacturers are?always on our list of brands to work with. One of those brands is Laco. Laco is famous for their Flieger and B-Uhren, watches that most vintage watch guys probably heard of.?During our?meeting with Laco a

Following the Quai des Bergues (which we reviewed here) and Place Vend?me models, Czapek introduced a column wheel chronograph as the third model in their line up – the?Czapek Faubourg de Cracovie. It was unveiled during Baselworld 2018 and named after the location of the third Czapek boutique, opened in 1850 in Warsaw, Poland.Czapek Faubourg de Cracovie ChronographIt seems to become a tradi

For years we've been reporting on the latest and greatest from Armin Strom here on Fratello.The brand does not only consist of super friendly and professional watch industry experts, but they also happen to have an amazing line up of true haute horlogerie timepieces. Armin Strom is a very special brand in the sense that they only produce skeletonized watches. This is a big part of their DNA since

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' choices as we can. Thi

Attempting to make a difference through art, BOLDR Supply Company teams up with the Autistic Thai Foundation. Working with Thailand-based artist, Mr. Ratapat Chantamit, Boldr hopes to support the Autistic Thai Foundation in its efforts to develop skills in autistic children and adults. The foundation’s goal is to help them find and nurture their passions.This news breaks at the culmination o

Some watch aficionados will argue that there's no better choice of watch strap to pair with your chronograph than a racing strap. And, while I believe there are plenty of styles that work well with certain chronographs, it is hard to argue against the perfect harmony of a perforated racing strap and a multi-sub-dial chronograph when it’s done right. Not wanting to leave its customers without

The vote is drawing to a close… With just two remaining, the Czapek Antarctique Terre Adelie is holding a decent (and ratified)) lead over the A. Lange & Sohne Datograph Lumen. This is not a result anyone saw coming. This was not what we expected when we started out on this road, way back on March 1st. It looks like we’re about to crown a worthy but highly surprising winner to the

Today I have something out of my usual comfort zone in front of me - A Panerai PAM01164. I’m pretty happy to admit that usually, I’m not much of a fan of gold, and there are not many modern watches I’d specifically choose to purchase or wear in gold, be that yellow gold, red gold, or even white gold. I’m a stainless steel guy who would consider dabbling in titanium, but tha

There are different ways a watch can grab your attention for the first time. There seem to be some more common examples for an encounter that can cause a lasting impression, though. But, whichever circumstance turned you into a watch enthusiast, I feel confident that passion was involved. This is my very personal story, along some detours that initiated my passion for watches.I don’t remembe

Less is more. These are words you wouldn't necessarily attribute to Louis Moinet CEO Jean-Marie Schaller. You can find him in the dictionary under exuberant, but not just him. You will also find a reference to his watch creations. Since 2003 - the year Schaller founded Les Ateliers Louis Moinet SA - he has tried to stretch the definition of exuberant to its very limits. But now, come 2022, Schalle

July 23rd, 1989. The unforgiving cobblestones of the Champs-elysees, Paris, France. Eight seconds separated the victor and his shell-shocked victim. This was the scene of cycling’s greatest day. The conclusion of the 76th edition of “Le Tour” saw American Greg Lemond overturn a 58-second deficit to two-time champion Laurent Fignon, the home-grown hero that was, at the start of th

Ah, Spring is FINALLY here, after a murky winter with the bitterly cold wind howling past the window of my home office. But while my new Bianchi road bike is ready to hit the road, today, it's actually snowing again.What a perfect time to bring out the freshest, brightest #PASTELS for Easter, and invoke the first rays of proper sunshine that actually warms us up. Unlike my fellow Norwegian country

When the latest Matrix film was released, I, like many of you (I imagine), was transported back to 1999 when the first film came out and blew my 14-year old mind. A rush of nostalgia compelled me to rewatch the original trilogy, and I found myself pleasantly surprised at how much better Reloaded and Revolution were than I had thought at the time. Back then, I had thought them brutal abominations t

It’s time for another episode of Fratello On Air, and wow, do we have news! In fact, we have so much news that our New-Watch Rundown will consist of two episodes. Enjoy the first one!‘Tis the season for all the debuts. Balazs and Mike are here with a new-watch rundown! It’s not just Watches & Wonders 2022 here, though, because a plethora of brands have come to the table.Missi

You were either Team Testarossa or Team Countach. In the 1980s, these two cars ruled the walls of young kids' bedrooms. The swooping lines of the Ferrari inspired ambitious dreams in fierce red. The monstrous Lamborghini did the same in cool, snow white. Fast forward four decades. How many dreamers of yesteryear drive Italian supercars nowadays? Never mind. Let's focus on a watch that matches the

It has been a while since Episode 5 of Building A Watch Brand. I thought I'd let the dust settle after Watches and Wonders before sharing another update on the progress of VPC. That does not mean that nothing happened in the meantime. In fact, I have been quite busy on many fronts. So in today's update, I will share several things I worked on rather than go deep into specific design choices. Still

After taking a break from sharing your Watch Box Stories for a couple of weeks, we’ll continue today with a story from Simon. He started the quest for his perfect watch collection with a focus on different watches for different occasions.After we share all the stories, we will raffle off a Peli case and a few other accessories among the contributors. So far, I've seen some very interesting c

I don’t know about you, but I like the heft of stainless steel on the wrist. I also think it perfectly suits the tool-watch character of a dive watch. But sometimes you may want to wear something lighter, and a titanium diver could be a great option. It still looks the part but doesn’t weigh as much as a similar watch in stainless steel. The Tudor Pelagos 39 in titanium really changed