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Introducing: Two New Gérald Genta Geneva Time Only Grafite And Marrone Watches In White And Pink Gold Fratello
Gerald Genta Jan 21, 2026

Introducing: Two New Gérald Genta Geneva Time Only Grafite And Marrone Watches In White And Pink Gold

Since I moved to Geneva last May, I started trying to figure out what the city is all about. I had been visiting the lakeside town for probably 20 years, but a visitor doesn’t get to experience what a resident encounters daily. It’s hard to define Geneva. Yes, banks, watchmakers, and international organizations, such as […] Visit Introducing: Two New Gérald Genta Geneva Time Only Grafite And Marrone Watches In White And Pink Gold to read the full article.

Introducing: The Louis Vuitton Tambour Convergence With A Hand-Guilloché Façade Fratello
Louis Vuitton Tambour Convergence Jan 20, 2026

Introducing: The Louis Vuitton Tambour Convergence With A Hand-Guilloché Façade

Last year, Louis Vuitton introduced what Thomas called “a bold new effort.” He was right; the Tambour Convergence, a montre à guichet with a mirror-polished rose gold case, was a true stunner. This year, at LVMH Watch Week, Louis Vuitton introduces an enhanced version of the Tambour Convergence. Its mirror-polished façade is now hand-decorated with […] Visit Introducing: The Louis Vuitton Tambour Convergence With A Hand-Guilloché Façade to read the full article.

Fratello On Air: The Speedmaster Reverse Panda Rocks, But We Miss The LEs Fratello
Jan 20, 2026

Fratello On Air: The Speedmaster Reverse Panda Rocks, But We Miss The LEs

Welcome back to another episode of Fratello On Air! This week, we discuss the latest Speedmaster Professional reverse panda. However, this isn’t your standard review. We take it all the way back to Speedy Tuesday 1 and rue the passing of the limited-edition models of yore. Fear not, though; it’s not all about Speedies. This […] Visit Fratello On Air: The Speedmaster Reverse Panda Rocks, But We Miss The LEs to read the full article.

Zenith Introduces Six New Defy Models During LVMH Watch Week Fratello
Zenith Introduces Six New Defy Jan 20, 2026

Zenith Introduces Six New Defy Models During LVMH Watch Week

For Zenith, the start of 2026 is all about the Defy collection. Now, as a big fan of the brand, I found this move surprising. The Le Locle-based watchmaker celebrated its 150th anniversary last year, and the commemorative releases showed the great diversity of styles within Zenith’s collection. I suppose I expected the first new […] Visit Zenith Introduces Six New Defy Models During LVMH Watch Week to read the full article.

Introducing: New Additions To The Hublot Big Bang Lineup - Samuel Ross And Coal Blue Fratello
Hublot Big Bang Lineup - Jan 19, 2026

Introducing: New Additions To The Hublot Big Bang Lineup - Samuel Ross And Coal Blue

Although the Classic Fusion collection represents Hublot’s earliest heritage, the Big Bang is arguably the brand’s bread and butter. Today, we see several new additions to the lineup. The novelties range from the design-heavy Big Bang Unicorn SR_A to the new pastel-colored Coal Blue models. In this release overview, we’ll briefly cover some of the […] Visit Introducing: New Additions To The Hublot Big Bang Lineup - Samuel Ross And Coal Blue to read the full article.

TAG Heuer Introduces An Exciting Handful Of Carrera Novelties Fratello
TAG Heuer Introduces Jan 19, 2026

TAG Heuer Introduces An Exciting Handful Of Carrera Novelties

LVMH Watch Week is underway, and some of the most anticipated releases at this annual event always come from TAG Heuer. Thankfully, this year, people will likely not be disappointed. The Carrera is front and center for 2026 with an array of exciting new releases. Today, we’ll give a brief overview of each. TAG Heuer […] Visit TAG Heuer Introduces An Exciting Handful Of Carrera Novelties to read the full article.

Hublot Upgrades The Big Bang Original Collection To Unico Status Fratello
Hublot Upgrades Jan 19, 2026

Hublot Upgrades The Big Bang Original Collection To Unico Status

Hublot celebrated 20 years of the Big Bang last year with a limited-edition Big Bang 20th Anniversary edition. These LEs took their design language from the original models and paired it with Unico in-house calibers. It was only a matter of time before we would see this sensible pairing in a regular-production model, and here […] Visit Hublot Upgrades The Big Bang Original Collection To Unico Status to read the full article.

Hublot Introduces The Big Bang Tourbillon Novak Djokovic GOAT Editions Fratello
Hublot Introduces Jan 19, 2026

Hublot Introduces The Big Bang Tourbillon Novak Djokovic GOAT Editions

The first day of LVMH Watch Week coincides with the start of the Australian Open tennis tournament. The 2026 tennis season’s first Grand Slam at Melbourne Park sees the sport’s superstars competing for the trophy. Among them is Novak Djokovic, who holds the record for 24 Grand Slam titles. Those include 10 at the Australian […] Visit Hublot Introduces The Big Bang Tourbillon Novak Djokovic GOAT Editions to read the full article.

Introducing: The El Primero-Equipped Tiffany & Co. Tiffany Timer Fratello
Jan 19, 2026

Introducing: The El Primero-Equipped Tiffany & Co. Tiffany Timer

The platinum Tiffany Timer commemorates 160 years of chronographic heritage. This 40mm platinum chronograph, featuring a dial color that has a special effect on many people, is available in a limited run of 60 pieces. The watch is an exclusive homage to one of America’s first stopwatches made by the famous jeweler. The new chronograph […] Visit Introducing: The El Primero-Equipped Tiffany & Co. Tiffany Timer to read the full article.

Introducing: The Daniel Roth Extra Plat Rose Gold Skeleton Ref. DBBD02A1 Fratello
Daniel Roth Jan 19, 2026

Introducing: The Daniel Roth Extra Plat Rose Gold Skeleton Ref. DBBD02A1

Daniel Roth introduces its latest offering during the LVMH Watch Week in Milan! It’s the Extra Plat Rose Gold Skeleton. Though based on the previously introduced Extra Plat watches with caliber DR002, this one has a special skeletonized movement (DR002SR). Honoring Daniel Roth’s heritage It’s no secret that I admire the new Daniel Roth watches […] Visit Introducing: The Daniel Roth Extra Plat Rose Gold Skeleton Ref. DBBD02A1 to read the full article.

Yema Unveils The Skin Diver Slim Bronze CMM.20 Limited Edition Fratello
Yema Jan 19, 2026

Yema Unveils The Skin Diver Slim Bronze CMM.20 Limited Edition

Yema is always updating and improving its extensive collection. One of the main focus points of the last few years has been to equip an increasing number of its watches with a proprietary caliber. It led to the introduction of the Skin Diver powered by the CMM.20 movement last April. This year, the French brand […] Visit Yema Unveils The Skin Diver Slim Bronze CMM.20 Limited Edition to read the full article.

Hands-On With The Vostra Vector: A Retro-Futuristic Chronograph That’s Built To Be Worn Fratello
Jan 18, 2026

Hands-On With The Vostra Vector: A Retro-Futuristic Chronograph That’s Built To Be Worn

There’s a certain kind of satisfaction that only a chronograph can offer - the tactile click of the pushers, the sweep of the seconds hand, the quiet excuse to time things that probably do not need timing at all. You know exactly what I mean; we all do it. The problem is that many chronographs […] Visit Hands-On With The Vostra Vector: A Retro-Futuristic Chronograph That’s Built To Be Worn to read the full article.

Sunday Morning Showdown: Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch “Reverse Panda” Vs. Rolex Cosmograph Daytona “Le Mans” Fratello
Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch “Reverse Panda” Jan 18, 2026

Sunday Morning Showdown: Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch “Reverse Panda” Vs. Rolex Cosmograph Daytona “Le Mans”

It’s Sunday, which means it’s time to wake up with a nice cup of coffee and another Sunday Morning Showdown. This week, Mike and Jorg will go up against each other in a matchup that you could see coming a mile away. They picked two gold heavy hitters and natural rivals from Omega and Rolex. […] Visit Sunday Morning Showdown: Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch “Reverse Panda” Vs. Rolex Cosmograph Daytona “Le Mans” to read the full article.

Introducing: The Hamilton American Classic Intramatic Chronograph H In Green, Brown, Or Blue Fratello
Hamilton American Classic Intramatic Chronograph Jan 17, 2026

Introducing: The Hamilton American Classic Intramatic Chronograph H In Green, Brown, Or Blue

This seems to be the week of the reverse pandas at the Swatch Group. You probably already saw the two Speedmaster Professional Moonwatches with glossy black and white dials that Omega launched earlier this week. Now, Hamilton also introduces three new chronograph references. They are all inspired by the vintage racing culture of the ’50s […] Visit Introducing: The Hamilton American Classic Intramatic Chronograph H In Green, Brown, Or Blue to read the full article.

Introducing: The Maurice Lacroix 1975 Master Grand Date Retrograde With The Brand’s 26th Masterpiece Caliber Fratello
Maurice Lacroix 1975 Master Grand Date Jan 17, 2026

Introducing: The Maurice Lacroix 1975 Master Grand Date Retrograde With The Brand’s 26th Masterpiece Caliber

When you type in “retrograde” in the search box on the Fratello homepage, the results are watches in the upper echelons of high horology. The presence of a Longines is the exception that proves the rule. However, there is a brand that can be categorized as “affordable luxury watchmaking” and has quite a reputation for […] Visit Introducing: The Maurice Lacroix 1975 Master Grand Date Retrograde With The Brand’s 26th Masterpiece Caliber to read the full article.

Fratello’s Top 5 Releases From LVMH Brands In 2025 Fratello
Jan 16, 2026

Fratello’s Top 5 Releases From LVMH Brands In 2025

Another Friday, another list. This week, we look at some of LVMH’s horological highlights of 2025. Next week, LVMH Watch Week will take place in Milan, Italy. During this seventh edition of the event, from January 19th to 21st, 2026, all nine watch brands within the group will present their first new offerings of the […] Visit Fratello’s Top 5 Releases From LVMH Brands In 2025 to read the full article.

Introducing: Two Hamilton Resident Evil Requiem Limited Editions Fratello
Hamilton Resident Evil Requiem Limited Jan 16, 2026

Introducing: Two Hamilton Resident Evil Requiem Limited Editions

Hamilton is more than a steady provider of Hollywood movies. The once-American, now-Swiss brand is also active in the video game industry. It started with the Khaki Field Titanium Automatic in Far Cry 6, and later, the American Classic Boulton appeared in Death Stranding 2: On the Beach. Then, last year, the 38mm Hamilton Khaki […] Visit Introducing: Two Hamilton Resident Evil Requiem Limited Editions to read the full article.

Hands-On With The New Armin Strom Tribute 2 Aurum Edition Fratello
Armin Strom Tribute 2 Aurum Edition Jan 15, 2026

Hands-On With The New Armin Strom Tribute 2 Aurum Edition

Sometimes, execution is a decisive factor in turning a simple concept into an awe-inspiring one. Armin Strom has mastered that art perfectly with its Tribute 2 series. Creating a watch powered by a caliber with a 100-hour power reserve is a simple goal on paper. With the Tribute line, Armin Strom has shown how to […] Visit Hands-On With The New Armin Strom Tribute 2 Aurum Edition to read the full article.

Introducing: The Venezianico Redentore Utopia II Fratello
Venezianico Redentore Utopia II Venezianico Jan 15, 2026

Introducing: The Venezianico Redentore Utopia II

Venezianico has been an interesting brand to watch. The Venice-based upstart has continuously upped its game since its establishment in 2017. That hasn’t necessarily equated to producing more expensive watches, but we’ve seen the offerings become more focused and an increasing drive toward wearability and improved finishing. Today’s Redentore Utopia II represents the current pinnacle […] Visit Introducing: The Venezianico Redentore Utopia II to read the full article.

Introducing: The Impressive VPC Type 39VM Fratello
VPC Type 39VM It has Jan 15, 2026

Introducing: The Impressive VPC Type 39VM

It has been nothing but an enjoyable experience to watch Fratello’s Thomas van Straaten build his watch brand. I greatly respect the passion and determination that Thomas puts into VPC Watch Co. Today, VPC launches its second model, the Type 39VM. This new dive watch is nothing short of impressive. The fact that the Type […] Visit Introducing: The Impressive VPC Type 39VM to read the full article.

Fratello Talks: What The First Watch Releases Of 2026 Reveal About The Year Ahead Fratello
Jan 15, 2026

Fratello Talks: What The First Watch Releases Of 2026 Reveal About The Year Ahead

The year is off to a flying start with some big releases from fan-favorite brands. In today’s episode of Fratello Talks, we’re taking a look at the first watch releases of 2026 and, based on patterns they present, seeing what they reveal about the year ahead. Though we haven’t had many new introductions so far, […] Visit Fratello Talks: What The First Watch Releases Of 2026 Reveal About The Year Ahead to read the full article.

Introducing: Project Tai Yu By Independent Atelier Fratello
Jan 14, 2026

Introducing: Project Tai Yu By Independent Atelier

Independent Atelier is a brand-new name, but its first project arrives with a sense of depth that immediately sets it apart. Rather than launching with a contemporary design or a statement piece designed to grab attention, the platform has chosen to begin with research - more specifically, with a watch rooted in a chapter of […] Visit Introducing: Project Tai Yu By Independent Atelier to read the full article.

Introducing: Two New Meteorite-Dial Variants Of The Gerald Charles Maestro 2.0 Fratello
Gerald Charles Jan 14, 2026

Introducing: Two New Meteorite-Dial Variants Of The Gerald Charles Maestro 2.0

The Gerald Charles Maestro line expands with two new Maestro 2.0 Meteorite models, both featuring dials cut from Muonionalusta meteorite. For the first time, the brand combines this material with a small-seconds display inside the familiar asymmetric Maestro case. The project began modestly, driven by the idea of placing a meteorite dial inside the Maestro […] Visit Introducing: Two New Meteorite-Dial Variants Of The Gerald Charles Maestro 2.0 to read the full article.

The Patek Philippe Nautilus Turns 50 This Year - What Can We Expect? Fratello
Patek Philippe Nautilus Turns 50 Jan 14, 2026

The Patek Philippe Nautilus Turns 50 This Year - What Can We Expect?

How can a brand honor a watch celebrating its 50th anniversary? The easiest thing to do is to launch a homage edition of that classic. It so happens that 2026 marks the fifth decade of the illustrious Nautilus. But while every other brand could present a special 50th-anniversary model of its celebrated icon and then […] Visit The Patek Philippe Nautilus Turns 50 This Year - What Can We Expect? to read the full article.

Oris Introduces The Stylish Big Crown Pointer Date “Bullseye” Fratello
Oris Introduces Jan 13, 2026

Oris Introduces The Stylish Big Crown Pointer Date “Bullseye”

We have a huge soft spot for the classic Oris Big Crown Pointer Date here at Fratello. It is one of our favorites from the brand for several different reasons, not least of all because we collaborated with Oris on a Fratello limited edition of the “BCPD” in 2020. Over time, Oris has updated this […] Visit Oris Introduces The Stylish Big Crown Pointer Date “Bullseye” to read the full article.

Video: Hands-On With The New Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional “Reverse Panda” Fratello
Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional “Reverse Jan 13, 2026

Video: Hands-On With The New Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional “Reverse Panda”

On this second (Speedy) Tuesday of the year, Omega introduces two new additions to the Moonwatch collection. After introducing a white-dial Speedmaster Professional in 2024, it’s now time for a reverse-panda configuration. These watches feature a glossy black dial with white recessed sub-dials and are available in 18K yellow gold and in steel. Click the […] Visit Video: Hands-On With The New Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional “Reverse Panda” to read the full article.

Fratello On Air: What We’re Shopping For, Or Not, In 2026 Fratello
Jan 13, 2026

Fratello On Air: What We’re Shopping For, Or Not, In 2026

Happy New Year from Fratello On Air! We’re back with a new episode, and we’re going shopping. Well, maybe. One of us has his eyes on several pieces, while the other is taking a wait-and-see approach. Enjoy our 2026 kickoff! This podcast player is blocked because you did not accept marketing cookies. Change cookie settings […] Visit Fratello On Air: What We’re Shopping For, Or Not, In 2026 to read the full article.

Introducing: Hublot Classic Fusion Yohji Yamamoto All Black Camo Fratello
Hublot Classic Fusion Yohji Yamamoto Jan 13, 2026

Introducing: Hublot Classic Fusion Yohji Yamamoto All Black Camo

Hublot and Japanese designer Yohji Yamamoto are back for a fourth collaboration. This limited edition celebrates the shade of black. For Yamamoto, this carries greater significance than the mere absence of color; it is a statement. The same goes for Hublot, making the Classic Fusion Yohji Yamamoto All Black Camo interesting from a design-philosophy standpoint. […] Visit Introducing: Hublot Classic Fusion Yohji Yamamoto All Black Camo to read the full article.

Hands-On With The Limited-Edition Time+Tide × Frederique Constant Highlife Moonphase Date Manufacture Onyx Moon Fratello
Frederique Constant Highlife Moonphase Date Manufacture Jan 12, 2026

Hands-On With The Limited-Edition Time+Tide × Frederique Constant Highlife Moonphase Date Manufacture Onyx Moon

There’s more to the Time+Tide × Frederique Constant Highlife Moonphase Date Manufacture Onyx Moon than a stunningly powerful black dial. This is an evolved version of the Highlife luxury sports watch that debuted in 2020. The limited-edition model, available in a run of 100 pieces, features a smaller 39mm diameter compared to the usual 41mm […] Visit Hands-On With The Limited-Edition Time+Tide × Frederique Constant Highlife Moonphase Date Manufacture Onyx Moon to read the full article.

Introducing: The Credor Goldfeather Imari Nabeshima Limited Edition Fratello
Credor Jan 12, 2026

Introducing: The Credor Goldfeather Imari Nabeshima Limited Edition

Credor resurrected the Goldfeather name in 2023 with a pair of gold models. The watches combined elegant proportions with a thin case. Unfortunately, the pieces were only offered in Japan. For 2026, there’s good news afoot with a new release intended for global distribution. The new Goldfeather Imari Nabeshima Limited Edition is a beauty that […] Visit Introducing: The Credor Goldfeather Imari Nabeshima Limited Edition to read the full article.