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Fratello Watches is one of the most respected independent watch publications in the world. Founded in Amsterdam, the site is known for its in-depth reviews, editor's personal collections, and a distinctly European perspective on both luxury timepieces and accessible everyday watches. Their editorial team combines deep technical knowledge with passionate, personal storytelling.

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Hands-On: The Montblanc Star Legacy Nicolas Rieussec Chronograph 43mm Limited Edition

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Hands-On: The Montblanc Star Legacy Nicolas Rieussec Chronograph 43mm Limited Edition

A day at the races. If the Montblanc Star Legacy Nicolas Rieussec Chronograph 43mm Limited Edition looks intriguing and makes you want to read the hands-on review, I suggest you play Queen’s successful 1976 record. Just don’t play it too loud, as the record opens with the energetic rock hit “Tie Your Mother Down,” and […] Visit Hands-On: The Montblanc Star Legacy Nicolas Rieussec Chronograph 43mm Limited Edition to read the full article.

Should You Upgrade Your Existing Watch Instead Of Buying A New One?

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Should You Upgrade Your Existing Watch Instead Of Buying A New One?

A while back, a 39mm Tudor Ranger on loan from Rolex Australia arrived for review. I expected to spend two weeks writing about its dial and movement, as usual. Instead, I kept coming back to the bracelet — specifically, its clasp. Compared with the one on my Black Bay 58, it felt like a significant […] Visit Should You Upgrade Your Existing Watch Instead Of Buying A New One? to read the full article.

Sunday Morning Showdown: Rolex Datejust 36 “Ombré” Vs. Grand Seiko SLGB015 “Lake Suwa”

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Sunday Morning Showdown: Rolex Datejust 36 “Ombré” Vs. Grand Seiko SLGB015 “Lake Suwa”

Good morning, and welcome to another Sunday Morning Showdown! The days are getting shorter and colder in this part of the world, but that won’t stop our writers’ burning horological passion. This week, Jorg and Daan decided to pit the ombré-dial Rolex Datejust 36 and Grand Seiko SLGB015 “Lake Suwa” against each other. Both watches […] Visit Sunday Morning Showdown: Rolex Datejust 36 “Ombré” Vs. Grand Seiko SLGB015 “Lake Suwa” to read the full article.

Visiting The Oak & Oscar Headquarters In Chicago

Oak & Oscar Yesterday

Visiting The Oak & Oscar Headquarters In Chicago

In mid-August, on my last day in Chicago before flying back to Germany after the Chrono24 get-together, I took a detour I’d wanted to take for years. I finally visited Oak & Oscar’s headquarters, my old friend Chase Fancher’s home base. What started as a quick stop turned into a few hours of watches, drinks, […] Visit Visiting The Oak & Oscar Headquarters In Chicago to read the full article.

Roaring Through The Space Age With The Direnzo DRZ 08 Cosmonaire GMT

Roaring Through The Space Age With The Direnzo DRZ 08 Cosmonaire GMT

Direnzo introduces the DRZ 08 Cosmonaire as its first GMT watch. Conceived for travel, it pairs a second time zone with a distinctive case. The design, which includes an elliptical bezel and a layered dial, draws from the height of the Space Age and makes this watch feel equally ready for intercontinental travel and daily […] Visit Roaring Through The Space Age With The Direnzo DRZ 08 Cosmonaire GMT to read the full article.

Hands-On: The Raring-To-Race HTD Hesagraph RitmoCorsa

Hands-On: The Raring-To-Race HTD Hesagraph RitmoCorsa

Some watches make you want to get out and race. That’s exactly what I felt when I saw the HTD Hesagraph RitmoCorsa with its bright red dial. This limited edition of 99 pieces celebrates HTD’s five-year partnership with the Italian Scuderia HTD RitmoCorsa racing team. Its enameled red dial echoes the freshly waxed body of […] Visit Hands-On: The Raring-To-Race HTD Hesagraph RitmoCorsa to read the full article.

Hermès Releases Blanc Chantilly And Bleu De Malte Versions Of The H08

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Hermès Releases Blanc Chantilly And Bleu De Malte Versions Of The H08

When luxury house Hermès unveiled the H08 in 2021, many rolled their eyes. Watch enthusiasts said, “Stick to making bags,” and doubted the Parisian brand’s horological chops. And could you blame them? It was inevitable we’d question whether the maker of the world’s most coveted leather handbags could deliver a genuinely compelling sports watch. Yet […] Visit Hermès Releases Blanc Chantilly And Bleu De Malte Versions Of The H08 to read the full article.

The Top 5 Recent Dive Watches

The Top 5 Recent Dive Watches

Another Friday, another list. This week, we pick five of our favorite recent dive watches. After our roundup of recent field watches, it’s time to focus on another popular category. Oddly, it seems we’re seeing fewer new dive watches, even though they have long been the most popular watch category. Enthusiasts surely haven’t lost interest, […] Visit The Top 5 Recent Dive Watches to read the full article.

Could Quartz Save The Swiss Watch Industry?

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Could Quartz Save The Swiss Watch Industry?

In case you haven’t noticed, the entry point to owning a mechanical watch has become significantly more expensive. The days when you could buy a nice mechanical Hamilton, for instance, or a microbrand watch that would even include a sapphire crystal for around €400 seem gone forever. The entry-level Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical 38 will […] Visit Could Quartz Save The Swiss Watch Industry? to read the full article.

Introducing: The Sicura Hexa 400 Sea Green, A Vintage-Inspired Dive Watch With A Dial Like The Ocean

Introducing: The Sicura Hexa 400 Sea Green, A Vintage-Inspired Dive Watch With A Dial Like The Ocean

That subtitle sounds a bit rich, right? Still, there’s some unexpected truth in that statement. Under the leadership of the famous Ernest “Teddy” Schneider in the late 1960s and 1970s, Sicura thrived and introduced a series of watches featuring pin-lever movements and bold designs. Among them were dive watches with patented multi-bezel systems and dual-crown […] Visit Introducing: The Sicura Hexa 400 Sea Green, A Vintage-Inspired Dive Watch With A Dial Like The Ocean to read the full article.

A Long Overdue Encounter With The Impressive Sinn U50 Dive Watch

Sinn U50 Dive Watch Sinn 3 days ago

A Long Overdue Encounter With The Impressive Sinn U50 Dive Watch

Sinn has no shortage of great watches. That became clear again last weekend at the brand’s stand at the WatchTime show in Düsseldorf, Germany. The big news was the new limited-edition 140 A S Anniversary chronograph, and it was a pleasure to try it on. Yet it was far from the only highlight. I was […] Visit A Long Overdue Encounter With The Impressive Sinn U50 Dive Watch to read the full article.

Fratello Talks: With Daniela Pusch Live From WatchTime Düsseldorf

Fratello Talks: With Daniela Pusch Live From WatchTime Düsseldorf

Watch fairs offer something online releases and product announcements can’t replicate — the chance to see watches in person, handle them, and talk directly to the people behind the brands. For enthusiasts, they can also be a great way to discover independent watchmakers and meet others who share the hobby. In this special on-location episode […] Visit Fratello Talks: With Daniela Pusch Live From WatchTime Düsseldorf to read the full article.

The New CIGA Design Time Cipher Gold Opts For A Classy Colorway

The New CIGA Design Time Cipher Gold Opts For A Classy Colorway

At the start of this year, CIGA Design released the Time Cipher in two case variations — one in black and one in bare steel. Both have mirror-polished contours with capsule-shaped micro-sandblasted recesses. Also, both feature black dials with silver index tracks and steel “hands” with green inlays. Today, the brand adds a third version, […] Visit The New CIGA Design Time Cipher Gold Opts For A Classy Colorway to read the full article.

The Lebond Norman Foster Shows What True Integration Of Elements Means

The Lebond Norman Foster Shows What True Integration Of Elements Means

Spanish brand Lebond has been steadily building an impressive portfolio of watches created in collaboration with world-renowned architects. Founder Asier Mateo has worked with some of the biggest names in the field, challenging them to apply their architectural visions to wristwatches. As someone who appreciates both design and architecture, I enjoy seeing what happens when […] Visit The Lebond Norman Foster Shows What True Integration Of Elements Means to read the full article.

Grand Seiko’s New SBGY045 Puts A Fresh Twist On The Beloved Omiwatari

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Grand Seiko’s New SBGY045 Puts A Fresh Twist On The Beloved Omiwatari

Every time Grand Seiko drops a new limited edition, the watch-enthusiast community perks up. But today’s release feels different and, honestly, a lot more special. Grand Seiko has always maintained a close relationship with its fans. For years, the manufacturer has been building that connection through the GS9 Club, an official community for owners only. […] Visit Grand Seiko’s New SBGY045 Puts A Fresh Twist On The Beloved Omiwatari to read the full article.

Why I Bought My Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Manual-Winding

Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Manual-Winding You may 4 days ago

Why I Bought My Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Manual-Winding

You may congratulate me on finally becoming an adult. I always thought things like getting married and buying a house were signs of adulthood. I was wrong. You’re only really a grown-up if you own a dress watch. The problem was that my mind and taste hadn’t matured enough to look for one. Once I […] Visit Why I Bought My Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Manual-Winding to read the full article.

Sinn Celebrates 65 Years With The 140 A S Anniversary Chronograph Limited Edition

Sinn Celebrates 65 Years 5 days ago

Sinn Celebrates 65 Years With The 140 A S Anniversary Chronograph Limited Edition

Sinn commemorates 65 years in business with the 140 A S Anniversary, a chronograph inspired by the brand’s spaceflight history. Limited to 300 pieces, the watch continues a model line that demonstrated the reliability of a mechanical automatic chronograph in zero gravity. The story goes back to 1985, when physicist and astronaut Reinhard Furrer wore […] Visit Sinn Celebrates 65 Years With The 140 A S Anniversary Chronograph Limited Edition to read the full article.

Fratello On Air: Sébastien Chaulmontet On Sellita, Albishorn, And Vintage Watches

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Fratello On Air: Sébastien Chaulmontet On Sellita, Albishorn, And Vintage Watches

Welcome back to another episode of Fratello On Air! This week, I am alone in the driver’s seat while Mike enjoys his much-deserved birthday time off. Join us in wishing a happy (belated) birthday to “Mike Stockton from London, England.” Instead, we invited our friend Sébastien Chaulmontet, Sellita’s head of innovation and the man behind […] Visit Fratello On Air: Sébastien Chaulmontet On Sellita, Albishorn, And Vintage Watches to read the full article.

This Rolex Submariner 1680 Belonged To An Oscar-Winning Hollywood Sound Engineer

Rolex Submariner 1680 Belonged 5 days ago

This Rolex Submariner 1680 Belonged To An Oscar-Winning Hollywood Sound Engineer

A few weeks ago, this vintage Rolex Submariner Date ref. 1680 landed on my desk. The owner, a low-profile but dedicated Rolex collector, came across it several years ago during one of his hunts. A prime example of provenance, this watch has quite an intriguing backstory. Rolex Submariner Date ref. 1680 This Rolex Submariner Date […] Visit This Rolex Submariner 1680 Belonged To An Oscar-Winning Hollywood Sound Engineer to read the full article.

The Citizen Eco-Drive AW1900 Series Pushes The Boundaries Of Affordability

Citizen Eco-Drive AW1900 Series Pushes 5 days ago

The Citizen Eco-Drive AW1900 Series Pushes The Boundaries Of Affordability

Citizen is arguably the biggest name in affordable timepieces. Time and again, the Japanese brand proves that a great everyday watch doesn’t have to break the bank. The latest example is the Eco-Drive AW1900 series, a range of lightweight, sporty pieces priced below €250. I got to go hands-on with all four to see how […] Visit The Citizen Eco-Drive AW1900 Series Pushes The Boundaries Of Affordability to read the full article.

The New Louis Moinet 1816 Tourbillon Chronograph - Sleek Looks, Edgy Mechanics

Louis Moinet 1816 Tourbillon Chronograph — 6 days ago

The New Louis Moinet 1816 Tourbillon Chronograph - Sleek Looks, Edgy Mechanics

There’s something special about combining a chronograph and tourbillon. One complication measures elapsed time, while the other uses a rotating cage to counteract the effects of gravity on the regulating organ. Bringing them together is no small feat, as both mechanisms demand considerable energy. Starting or stopping the chronograph also changes the load and torque […] Visit The New Louis Moinet 1816 Tourbillon Chronograph — Sleek Looks, Edgy Mechanics to read the full article.

Why I Bought The Hermès Cape Cod

Hermes 6 days ago

Why I Bought The Hermès Cape Cod

Last week, I reviewed the new titanium Hermès Cape Cod. It’s a great, more masculine, sportier version of a typically more feminine, dressier watch, but it maintains its quirky, Chaîne d’Ancre-bracelet-inspired design. It is certainly a surprising release, especially considering the model’s previous iterations. However, it perfectly fits Hermès’s approach to creating designs that feel […] Visit Why I Bought The Hermès Cape Cod to read the full article.

Rolex GMT-Master Ref. 6542: The World’s Most Infamous Watch, 1959 - 1960

Rolex GMT-Master Ref 6542 Oct 25, 2026

Rolex GMT-Master Ref. 6542: The World’s Most Infamous Watch, 1959 - 1960

The 1950s ushered in the golden age of commercial aviation. Modern jetliners revolutionized international travel, connecting distant cities and continents faster than ever before, proving the Sherman Brothers and Walt Disney’s notion that “it’s a small world after all.” As pilots and passengers increasingly crossed multiple time zones, the ability to simultaneously track time both […] Visit Rolex GMT-Master Ref. 6542: The World’s Most Infamous Watch, 1959–1960 to read the full article.

Sunday Morning Showdown: Orient Flusso Vs. Tissot PRX

Tissot PRX Howdy folks! Oct 25, 2026

Sunday Morning Showdown: Orient Flusso Vs. Tissot PRX

Howdy, folks! And welcome back to another Sunday Morning Showdown. This week, we’re putting up two watches that are similar in many ways, despite being produced in countries separated by just under 10,000 kilometers of land (and a little bit of sea). Both of them draw inspiration from 1970s design. They feature integrated bracelets and […] Visit Sunday Morning Showdown: Orient Flusso Vs. Tissot PRX to read the full article.

Atelier Mephalie Makes A Comeback With Three In-House Minute Repeaters From Shanghai

Atelier Mephalie Makes A Comeback With Three In-House Minute Repeaters From Shanghai

If you were planning to revive a sleeping watchmaking brand from the late 19th century, where would you start? Most rational folks would probably source a batch of reliable off-the-shelf Swiss or Japanese automatic movements, drop them into a neatly polished case, and spend the rest of the quarter on marketing. But Lin Xiaolin isn’t […] Visit Atelier Mephalie Makes A Comeback With Three In-House Minute Repeaters From Shanghai to read the full article.

Hands-On: A. Lange & Söhne Reinvents The Datograph Perpetual With A New Platinum Bracelet

Tudor palace grounds Oct 24, 2026

Hands-On: A. Lange & Söhne Reinvents The Datograph Perpetual With A New Platinum Bracelet

Last month, I traveled to Hampton Court Palace for the 15th edition of the Concours of Elegance. Returning to the Tudor palace grounds for a 12th year, the event once again gathered 80 of the world’s most significant historic automobiles beneath the ancient yew trees. As always, the cars were the main attraction. From pre-war […] Visit Hands-On: A. Lange & Söhne Reinvents The Datograph Perpetual With A New Platinum Bracelet to read the full article.

Van Cleef & Arpels Celebrates 20 Years Of Poetic Complications: The Mechanics Behind The Magic

Van Cleef & Arpels Celebrates 20 Years Of Poetic Complications: The Mechanics Behind The Magic

A magician never reveals his secrets. That would ruin the magic. Creating magical complications with a poetic soul is what Van Cleef & Arpels is all about. This year, the brand celebrates 20 years of the Poetry of Time philosophy, a way of thinking that led to a string of so-called Poetic Complications. The creations […] Visit Van Cleef & Arpels Celebrates 20 Years Of Poetic Complications: The Mechanics Behind The Magic to read the full article.

Shifting Gears: The New Hanhart 417 ES × 0260 & BAIT

Shifting Gears: The New Hanhart 417 ES × 0260 & BAIT

Many would associate Hanhart with flying and pilots’ chronographs. Today, however, the brand enters new territory. Together with 0260, a Miami-based hub for car and watch enthusiasts led by Lex Borrero, and streetwear store BAIT, with Eric Peng Cheng at the helm, Hanhart is releasing a new watch — the 417 ES × 0260 & […] Visit Shifting Gears: The New Hanhart 417 ES × 0260 & BAIT to read the full article.

The Top 5 Sinn Watches That Fly Under The Radar

Sinn Watches Oct 23, 2026

The Top 5 Sinn Watches That Fly Under The Radar

Another Friday, another list. This week’s Top 5 is a collaboration with German watchmaker Sinn. As many of you know, we’re fans of the brand, and some of us own several of its timepieces. Sinn’s focus on functionality has earned it a strong reputation for tool watches. That utilitarian approach has also shaped a distinctive […] Visit The Top 5 Sinn Watches That Fly Under The Radar to read the full article.

Video: Hands-On With The Breguet Classique Tourbillon 7357 In Platinum And Gold

Breguet Classique Tourbillon 7357 Oct 23, 2026

Video: Hands-On With The Breguet Classique Tourbillon 7357 In Platinum And Gold

On June 26th, 2026, the 225th anniversary of Abraham-Louis Breguet’s tourbillon patent, the Breguet brand introduced several new watches with this mechanism. Today, we focus on two of them — the Classique Tourbillon 7357 in platinum and Breguet gold. Breguet Classique Tourbillon These two watches in precious metal are a revival of the 1989 Breguet […] Visit Video: Hands-On With The Breguet Classique Tourbillon 7357 In Platinum And Gold to read the full article.

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