If you are a Fratello regular, you should need no introduction to Minase’s flagship Divido collection. Over the years, different members of the team have weighed in with a unanimous conclusion: the Divido is a (now not-so-hidden) gem. Exceptional casing and finishing aside, the Divido’s dials come in three different styles — plain urushi colors, …
In the second installment of our watch-exchanging mini-series, I’m taking RJ’s Omega Speedmaster 3594.50 Replica for a spin. “Replica?” I hear you say. Yes, Replica, because back in 1997 when the model was first launched, that word did not have the bad connotation it has now. And to be fair, the Replica is some sort …
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A cold snap this way comes! comments 8 A few days ago, Grand Seiko launched a handful of new watches, including a new version of the Omiwatari. The new Grand Seiko Omiwatari SBGY013 joins the Elegance collection and brings a crisp white alternative to the light blue hues of the original (SBGY007) introduced in 2021. …
The Wings of Hope Limited Edition Big Crown duo from Oris is now fully released. The brand brought out the 38mm gold version back in July of this year. Now, in October, the 40mm steel version is available. Oris took this moment to expand on its partnership with the nonprofit humanitarian organization Wings of Hope. …
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I can’t believe it’s already been six months since I bought my Reverso. I guess it’s true when they say that time flies when you’re having fun. Indeed, one thing that has become very clear during these first six months is that my Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Duoface is such a beautiful, different, and most of all …
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When resurrecting the Ferdinand Berthoud name, an eminent 18th-century horologist, Karl-Friedrich Scheufele and his team have shown quite a talent to surprise and amaze us. First with the Chronomètre FB1, which was awarded the coveted Aiguille d’Or at the GPHG 2016, the Oscars of watchmaking. And then, with the no less spectacular, Chronomètre FB2, which …
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As the Sun begins to lose its intensity and temperatures drop, autumn brings us the beautiful spectacle of changing leaf colours. It looks like Patek Philippe has taken inspiration from the warm, golden leaves for its latest edition of the World Time Flyback Chronograph reference 5935A. Introduced in 2016, Patek’s signature World Time complication (developed …
With high-end German watchmaking companies often comes a sincere level of seriousness and respect for traditions and craftsmanship. Often labelled as the Saxony way of working, brands like A. Lange & Söhne, Glashütte Original and Moritz Grossmann show a real knack for extremely refined and classical styles of watchmaking. But, as we all need to …
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Balticus is a growing Polish microbrand with a healthy portfolio of affordable luxury watches for men and women. It’s no stranger to diving watches, and we were impressed with the inaugural Automatic Bronze series from 2017 with a super compressor style. The latest limited-edition collection is the Moonfish diver, with six dial colours and unique …
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With Halloween just around the corner, Chopard has unveiled three special edition watches during the Salón Internacional Alta Relojería (SIAR), Latin America’s most important annual watch fair held in Mexico City. The famous Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebrations in Mexico are renowned for memento mori art, including the famous Calaveras (representation …
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We all saw this one coming. The new Doxa Army regular-production models finally hit the market a few months ago. When I first saw Doxa’s limited edition with Watches of Switzerland in the US, I knew this could only mean one thing. The unmistakable Army dial in a black ceramic case was a hit and …
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Let’s start the week with coffee and pizza! Oh yes, and the homecoming of a Seiko chronometer and a Lange tourbillon pocket watch. The Seiko Museum has recently added a rare and important watch to its historical collection. It is one of the 73 Seiko Observatory Certified Chronometers produced in 1969 with movements that passed …
When Nacho asked me to write a retrospective on 2022, a year of watch collecting, my first response was, “Already? We are halfway through October!” But then I realized that, in my case, it might just be the perfect moment. I am going through a shift in priorities and perspective. Could I even be done? …
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Why can’t horology be a little bit more playful from time to time? This is a question to which Studio Underd0g provides the answer with each new release. The ultimate proof that the watch industry can be playful comes courtesy of an 11-year-old girl that designed this very special Halloween-inspired pumpkin version of the Studio …
Last week, we received a report on the pre-owned watch market from Morgan Stanley and WatchCharts. In their latest report concerning Q3 2022, we read that Rolex, Audemars Piguet, and Patek Philippe make up approximately 70% of the total trading value in the pre-owned luxury watch market. The report also indicates that Rolex prices are …
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It’s getting close to that time again. The days are becoming shorter, and Halloween is looming in, now less than two weeks away. I know, watches are a serious business, but as my story on cartoon-inspired watches showed, the fun factor is real. And it can even include a touch of spookiness, perfect for this …
We’d settle for a slowdown if it meant availability for all comments 2 Fratello On Air is back with a new episode, and this time, we discuss the watch market. In the background, we bring up a couple of reports that have recently been published. There are some interesting numbers, but the market hasn’t fallen …
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Last week, I had the pleasure of attending the third annual NOMOS forum in Glashütte. This is the brand’s response to the demise of Baselworld a few years back. Now, instead of packing up and making the trip down to the big Swiss watch fairs, NOMOS keeps things in-house, much like its watchmaking. The brand …
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It was quite something that Patek Philippe discontinued its iconic luxury sports watch in stainless steel, the Nautilus. Today, the brand introduces the Nautilus 5811/1G. It is a variation of the classic discontinued 5711/1A, now in white gold. But wait, there’s more. One millimeter, to be exact, for an increase in size from 40 to …
With the recent increase in the price for an Omega Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch ($6,400 / €7,100), your favorite watch might have gone out of reach. In the past, Omega had a wonderful solution for this — the Speedmaster Reduced. In this article, I’ll highlight this and some other alternative Speedmasters that you can pick up …
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