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The 25 Best German Watch Brands (2026) Teddy Baldassarre
Mar 20, 2026

The 25 Best German Watch Brands (2026)

In general, a conversation about the top watch producing countries centers around two nations: Switzerland and Japan, with Japan often occupying the more affordable end of the spectrum and Switzerland more commonly associated with luxury watches and high watchmaking. Of course, this is an overgeneralization of the highest degree, as Japan is home to some of the finest purveyors of high watchmaking, and there are indeed great deals to be found from Switzerland.  However, the real tragedy here is the omission of the often overlooked superpower in watchmaking that is Germany. Home to dozens of brands, including some of the best in the business according to a variety of metrics, Germany is an excellent country for watchmaking. In this article, we’ll be taking a look at some of the best German watch brands to provide an overview of names you should know if you’re new to German watches. In each synopsis, We'll begin with a bit of history, share a few of the brands' major accomplishments or best-loved models, and say a bit about what they’re up to these days. [toc-section heading="Laco"] Laco began life as Lacher & Co. in 1925 in Pforzheim, where it is still based today. The company is most famously known for being one of the five brands contracted to produce flieger watches (such as the Beobachtungsuhr) for pilots in the German Luftwaffe ― alongside A. Lange & Söhne, Stowa, and Wempe. The Laco of today continues to be popular for its flieger watches. And unlike IWC an...

Fratello Talks: Does Resale Value Affect How Much You Enjoy A Watch? Fratello
Mar 19, 2026

Fratello Talks: Does Resale Value Affect How Much You Enjoy A Watch?

It’s a question that comes up from time to time in today’s watch world: Does resale value affect how much you enjoy a watch? With secondary market prices discussed almost as frequently as specifications, it’s hard to ignore the financial side of collecting. In this episode of Fratello Talks, RJ, Thomas, and Nacho discuss whether […] Visit Fratello Talks: Does Resale Value Affect How Much You Enjoy A Watch? to read the full article.

Join Us at the Windup Watch Shop Showroom for an Evening with Accutron and Esterbrook Worn & Wound
Accutron Mar 18, 2026

Join Us at the Windup Watch Shop Showroom for an Evening with Accutron and Esterbrook

Join us and our friends from Accutron in collaboration with classic American fountain pen maker Esterbrook for an exclusive look at the newest innovations for the Spaceview 314 collection. The event will be held at the Windup Watch Shop’s Brooklyn Showroom on Thursday, March 26, 2026, from 6:30–8:30 PM. This will be a distinct opportunity to go hands on with Accutron’s latest models. But that’s not all, Esterbrook will introduce a brand new addition to their fountain pen lineup, inspired by Accutron’s signature open-work design. We’re thrilled to host this opportunity to dive deep into the story behind the brand that created and perfected Tuning Fork movement. We’ll be serving canapes, a signature cocktail befitting this bespoke brand, and the opportunity to enter a specialty giveaway as well.  Members of the Accutron, Esterbrook, and Worn & Wound teams will be in attendance to answer your questions and talk shop.  Please RSVP using this link to secure your spot at this exciting event. Hope to see you there! The post Join Us at the Windup Watch Shop Showroom for an Evening with Accutron and Esterbrook appeared first on Worn & Wound.

Fratello On Air: Does Price Transparency In The Vintage Watch Market Exist? Fratello
Mar 17, 2026

Fratello On Air: Does Price Transparency In The Vintage Watch Market Exist?

Welcome to another episode of Fratello On Air! This week, we address a listener’s question about price transparency in the vintage market. Does it exist, and if not, how should a new collector navigate these murky waters? Listen in as we take a long look at this interesting topic. This podcast player is blocked because […] Visit Fratello On Air: Does Price Transparency In The Vintage Watch Market Exist? to read the full article.

Hands-On With The New RZE Resolute Type A - A Whole Lot Of Pilot’s Watch For Your Money Fratello
Mar 14, 2026

Hands-On With The New RZE Resolute Type A - A Whole Lot Of Pilot’s Watch For Your Money

Just under a month ago, I published the introduction article for the RZE Resolute Type A here on Fratello. I got the chance to go hands-on with the black-dial model in the meantime to see what’s what. I spent some solid time with it to try to answer one question: Is this another value-packed potential […] Visit Hands-On With The New RZE Resolute Type A - A Whole Lot Of Pilot’s Watch For Your Money to read the full article.

Fratello Talks: The Microbrands To Watch In 2026 Fratello
Mar 12, 2026

Fratello Talks: The Microbrands To Watch In 2026

The microbrand segment of the watch industry has evolved dramatically over the last decade. What once felt like a niche corner of the horology world has grown into a thriving ecosystem of small companies producing thoughtful, design-driven watches. Some focus on value, others on originality, and a few are beginning to push the boundaries of […] Visit Fratello Talks: The Microbrands To Watch In 2026 to read the full article.

Serica Introduces The 5330 Dive Chronometer - The Brand’s First Watch To Feature A Date Window Fratello
Serica Introduces Mar 12, 2026

Serica Introduces The 5330 Dive Chronometer - The Brand’s First Watch To Feature A Date Window

The guys at Serica take their vintage-inspired designs very seriously. The brand’s watches are all about the perfect proportions, high legibility, and great wearability. Up until now, a date window wasn’t part of that equation. However, as representatives of many brands tell us, some people won’t buy a watch unless it has a date window. […] Visit Serica Introduces The 5330 Dive Chronometer - The Brand’s First Watch To Feature A Date Window to read the full article.

Meet The Third Iteration Of The BND Dive Watch Fratello
Rolex ambassador Mar 11, 2026

Meet The Third Iteration Of The BND Dive Watch

We’ve been following the horological adventures of Vincent Bonnaud (1991, France) since 2021, when he introduced his first BND dive watch. What caught my attention was that Vincent received a lot of praise for his BND watch from former Rolex ambassador and COMEX diver Théo Mavrostomos. Someone who worked for COMEX for two decades and […] Visit Meet The Third Iteration Of The BND Dive Watch to read the full article.

Ming Watch Brand Review: Independent Watchmaking With A Decentralized Teddy Baldassarre
Ming Mar 9, 2026

Ming Watch Brand Review: Independent Watchmaking With A Decentralized

When it comes to luxury watches, rarely is a timepiece experienced on the wrist before it is admired through a lens. Horological photography has evolved so much that high-resolution imagery and macro-cinematography have become a virtual loupe, portraying the watch’s qualities and character through focus stacking and special lighting. For brands like MING, the photograph is the primary medium of truth, since the founder of the company is a world-class photographer. Ming Thein spent years dissecting the world’s finest timepieces through the lens of a camera. Before long, he became one of the industry’s most respected photographers, forming an obsession with light and how it behaves on the surface of a watch. Since building his own brand, Ming Thein has continued to nurture this special relationship between timekeeping and imagery, so much so that it has become part of the brand’s unique story. Every curve of a flared lug or inverted lume track on a dial is designed to catch, bend, and manipulate light – a philosophy that has translated into a string of global successes, including the "revelation" of the 17.06 Copper and the 2024 GPHG-winning 37.09 Bluefin. [toc-section heading="The Brainstorm That Gave MING Its Lift-Off"] Early concept sketch Plenty of business ideas have probably been dreamt up while racking up air miles, but the origins of MING were perhaps among the most unexpected. During a return flight from a 2014 watch fair, cruising 30,000 feet above the gr...

Is Panerai’s Purest Radiomir Its Most Versatile Modern Watch? Fratello
Panerai s Purest Radiomir Mar 8, 2026

Is Panerai’s Purest Radiomir Its Most Versatile Modern Watch?

When I first picked up the Panerai Radiomir Quaranta PAM01572, I wasn’t quite sure what to expect. I’ve tried on a few Panerai watches over the years, most of them big, bold, uncompromising instruments that seem to occupy their own postcode on the wrist. This one was different the moment I lifted it from the […] Visit Is Panerai’s Purest Radiomir Its Most Versatile Modern Watch? to read the full article.