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Hands-On With The AVI-8 Flyboy Eagle Squadron Automatic Bronze 85th Limited Edition

Hands-On With The AVI-8 Flyboy Eagle Squadron Automatic Bronze 85th Limited Edition

It’s only been a couple of weeks since Thomas covered the AVI-8 CVRT 3775A Automatic. Now, the young brand specializing in military-themed aviation watches is releasing its next series of timepieces. With the new Flyboy Eagle Squadron Automatic Bronze 85th Limited Edition, AVI-8 pays tribute to the brave American pilots who volunteered to fly alongside […] Visit Hands-On With The AVI-8 Flyboy Eagle Squadron Automatic Bronze 85th Limited Edition to read the full article.

Fratello’s Top 5 GMT Watches Of 2025 - Featuring Nomos, Tudor, Rolex, And More

Tudor Rolex Dec 5, 2025

Fratello’s Top 5 GMT Watches Of 2025 - Featuring Nomos, Tudor, Rolex, And More

Another Friday, another list! This week, we continue the series of our favorite watches of 2025. This week, we’re focusing on our favorite GMT watches released in the past 12 months. After last week’s list of dive watches, GMT watches are an easy second category. Just like last week, we picked our five favorites from […] Visit Fratello’s Top 5 GMT Watches Of 2025 - Featuring Nomos, Tudor, Rolex, And More to read the full article.

Food For Thought With The Nivada Grenchen Antarctic 35mm - Should We Go Back To “Small” Tool Watches?

Nivada Grenchen Antarctic 35mm - Should Dec 5, 2025

Food For Thought With The Nivada Grenchen Antarctic 35mm - Should We Go Back To “Small” Tool Watches?

I have a deep-running fondness for Nivada Grenchen’s watches. Brought back to life in recent years, it was a brand that brought out a lot of interesting designs in the golden era of mechanical watchmaking last century. The wonderful thing about the modern brand is that it is one of the better ones out there […] Visit Food For Thought With The Nivada Grenchen Antarctic 35mm - Should We Go Back To “Small” Tool Watches? to read the full article.

A Deep Dive Into Minerva In The Montblanc Era

Montblanc Era It’s October 9th Dec 4, 2025

A Deep Dive Into Minerva In The Montblanc Era

It’s October 9th, 2006, and this news flash appears on the Richemont website: “Richemont, the Swiss luxury goods group, is pleased to announce that it has acquired Fabrique d’Horlogerie Minerva SA in a private transaction from G. P. P. International SA, Luxembourg. The watch brand Minerva was established by Charles Robert in 1858 and is […] Visit A Deep Dive Into Minerva In The Montblanc Era to read the full article.

Hands-On: The New Awake Sơn Mài The Deadly Watch

Hands-On: The New Awake Sơn Mài The Deadly Watch

With its latest release, Awake has returned to the silver screen for inspiration. The new Sơn Mài The Deadly Watch takes its cues from a film by one of my favorite directors. Quentin Tarantino’s 2003 movie Kill Bill arrives in wrist form, complete with the legendary colors worn by the star character, Beatrix Kiddo, played by […] Visit Hands-On: The New Awake Sơn Mài The Deadly Watch to read the full article.

Introducing: The Ressence Type 3 Marc Newson - A Playful Nod To The Ikepod Megapode

Ressence Type 3 Marc Newson Dec 4, 2025

Introducing: The Ressence Type 3 Marc Newson - A Playful Nod To The Ikepod Megapode

In the eyes of Benoît Mintiens, a Ressence watch should tell the time in the most user-friendly way. That’s why he came up with discs that are more intuitive to read than more conventional hands. Someone who’s also intrigued by simplicity and functionality is industrial designer Marc Newson. Known for his work in the automotive, […] Visit Introducing: The Ressence Type 3 Marc Newson - A Playful Nod To The Ikepod Megapode to read the full article.

Fratello Talks: Gold Watches Revisited

Casio ns or outstanding achievements Dec 4, 2025

Fratello Talks: Gold Watches Revisited

There’s something special about gold watches that goes beyond the opulent, warm tone of their shiny exteriors. In the past, they served to mark significant milestones, special occasions, or outstanding achievements. These are often immortalized with an engraving on the case back. Today, on Fratello Talks, we’ve found inspiration to revisit the topic of gold […] Visit Fratello Talks: Gold Watches Revisited to read the full article.

Hands-On With The Suprisingly Fresh And Invigorating Benrus Ultra-Deep

Hands-On With The Suprisingly Fresh And Invigorating Benrus Ultra-Deep

We’ve all heard that good things come to those who wait. In my case, I had to wait two years before the Benrus Ultra-Deep landed on my desk. That was purely the result of the never-ending stream of new releases that, unfortunately, made me forget about the brand’s retro dive watch. But when the Ultra-Deep […] Visit Hands-On With The Suprisingly Fresh And Invigorating Benrus Ultra-Deep to read the full article.

Introducing: The TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph × Fragment Limited Edition - A New Collaborative Chronograph

TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph × Fragment Dec 3, 2025

Introducing: The TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph × Fragment Limited Edition - A New Collaborative Chronograph

The collaboration between TAG Heuer and Fragment continues with the new Carrera Chronograph × Fragment Limited Edition, bringing Hiroshi Fujiwara’s keen enthusiast’s eye to the modern Glassbox chronograph. This new release continues the ongoing connection between the streetwear brand and the Swiss watchmakers at TAG Heuer. Once again, we get a clean, monochrome iteration on […] Visit Introducing: The TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph × Fragment Limited Edition - A New Collaborative Chronograph to read the full article.

A Hands-On Introduction To The New Mozen GMT1

A Hands-On Introduction To The New Mozen GMT1

When it comes to modern production techniques, 3D printing is not a common choice in the watch industry just yet. With the new GMT1, the startup brand Mozen demonstrates that 3D printing enables the creation of creative case designs that do not break the bank. On top of that, the new Mozen GMT1 uses an […] Visit A Hands-On Introduction To The New Mozen GMT1 to read the full article.

Hands-On With The Raymond Weil Toccata Heritage × Seconde/Seconde/ Limited Edition

Raymond Weil Dec 3, 2025

Hands-On With The Raymond Weil Toccata Heritage × Seconde/Seconde/ Limited Edition

Dress watches are on the rise, especially among members of Gen Z. They like to mix the more formal style and smaller size with their oversized and informal wardrobes. But that, of course, isn’t at all the way dress watches are intended to be worn. That’s why Raymond Weil and seconde/seconde/ have developed a limited […] Visit Hands-On With The Raymond Weil Toccata Heritage × Seconde/Seconde/ Limited Edition to read the full article.

Christopher Ward And Studio Underd0g Unveil The Alliance 02 Pocket Watch

Christopher Ward Dec 2, 2025

Christopher Ward And Studio Underd0g Unveil The Alliance 02 Pocket Watch

It seems the last few weeks of 2025 will be full of new surprises in the watch world. We guessed that after Dubai Watch Week, things would slowly wind down, but it looks like we were wrong. A late, surprising release this year comes courtesy of two British brands demonstrating that there is true momentum […] Visit Christopher Ward And Studio Underd0g Unveil The Alliance 02 Pocket Watch to read the full article.

Dubai Watch Week Highlights Through The Lens

Dubai Watch Week Highlights Through The Lens

It’s been a while since my last appearance on Fratello. However, those of you who have been reading for a long time may remember me as the previous photographer. For those who don’t remember me, now you know. What you may also know is that Dubai Watch Week recently closed its doors, and I was […] Visit Dubai Watch Week Highlights Through The Lens to read the full article.

Fratello On Air: Giving Thanks To The Watch Hobby

Fratello On Air: Giving Thanks To The Watch Hobby

Welcome to another episode of Fratello On Air! With Thanksgiving barely in our rearview mirrors, we decide to spend time giving thanks to the watch hobby. In this installment, you’ll hear what we love so much about this addiction and why. Settle in for this candid chat. This podcast player is blocked because you did […] Visit Fratello On Air: Giving Thanks To The Watch Hobby to read the full article.

Hands-On: The Panerai Luminor Marina Bronzo PAM01678

Panerai Luminor Marina Bronzo PAM01678 Dec 2, 2025

Hands-On: The Panerai Luminor Marina Bronzo PAM01678

Just last week, I visited the Panerai boutique on New Bond Street in London, and there was a bit of a renaissance. The store was busy, and certain models were sold out. However, the staff members were friendly and happy to pull out prototype versions of popular references. Panerai is on a roll right now, […] Visit Hands-On: The Panerai Luminor Marina Bronzo PAM01678 to read the full article.

Fratello Favorites: The Best Watches Of 2025 - Thomas’s Picks From Berneron, Louis Vuitton, Angelus, And More

Louis Vuitton Angelus Dec 2, 2025

Fratello Favorites: The Best Watches Of 2025 - Thomas’s Picks From Berneron, Louis Vuitton, Angelus, And More

It’s that time of year again! I have the pleasure of kicking off a new series of Fratello Favorites. This time, our writers will cover their selections of the best watches of 2025. We’ll each pick our five favorites from the hundreds of watches released this year. Naturally, this makes our lists completely personal and […] Visit Fratello Favorites: The Best Watches Of 2025 - Thomas’s Picks From Berneron, Louis Vuitton, Angelus, And More to read the full article.

Breaking News: Breguet Creates The First Contact-Free Escapement By Using Magnets

Breguet Creates Dec 1, 2025

Breaking News: Breguet Creates The First Contact-Free Escapement By Using Magnets

Breguet continues to surprise us in its 250th year. In the spirit of the brand’s name-giver, it now presents a world first. Breguet has utilized magnets to create the first 10Hz tourbillon with a magnetic escapement, which delivers constant force to the balance, and has incorporated it into the Expérimentale 1. This fast-beating tourbillon in […] Visit Breaking News: Breguet Creates The First Contact-Free Escapement By Using Magnets to read the full article.

Introducing: The Bremont Terra Nova 40.5 Jumping Hour Aventurine - A Funky Party Piece

Bremont Terra Nova 40.5 Jumping Dec 1, 2025

Introducing: The Bremont Terra Nova 40.5 Jumping Hour Aventurine - A Funky Party Piece

The Terra Nova is Bremont’s idea of a contemporary field watch. The Bremont Terra Nova 40.5 Jumping Hour Aventurine takes that concept a few steps further. Hell, it takes the idea of a field watch and transports it to a much more festive place than the trenches where the concept originated. The latest addition to […] Visit Introducing: The Bremont Terra Nova 40.5 Jumping Hour Aventurine - A Funky Party Piece to read the full article.

Different Strokes For Different Folks - The Types Of Watch Enthusiasts We Meet

Different Strokes For Different Folks - The Types Of Watch Enthusiasts We Meet

We often speak of “the watch community” as if it concerns a homogenous group of like-minded hobbyists. In reality, though, the community consists of tons of subcultures and an almost infinite spectrum of different ways to enjoy the hobby. As Fratello writers, we have the pleasure of meeting virtually all of the types of watch […] Visit Different Strokes For Different Folks - The Types Of Watch Enthusiasts We Meet to read the full article.

IFL Watches Introduces The Bulova Super Seville Starry Night

Bulova Super Seville Starry Night Dec 1, 2025

IFL Watches Introduces The Bulova Super Seville Starry Night

The folks at IFL Watches have made watch dials the small but very adaptable canvas for their art. We have seen a wide variety of different hand-painted dials from the brand over time. For its latest creative challenge, IFLW drew inspiration from the work of the renowned Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh. To be more […] Visit IFL Watches Introduces The Bulova Super Seville Starry Night to read the full article.

Hands-On With The Glashütte Original PanoMaticCalendar Platinum

Glashütte Original PanoMaticCalendar Platinum Today we’ll Nov 30, 2025

Hands-On With The Glashütte Original PanoMaticCalendar Platinum

Today, we’ll go hands-on with the limited-edition Glashütte Original PanoMaticCalendar Platinum. It’s a lesson in how a watch’s appearance can change drastically with a different dial and color scheme. As the name suggests, the watch is also crafted from one of my favorite stealthy precious metals. It’s hard not to enjoy Glashütte Original’s watches. After […] Visit Hands-On With The Glashütte Original PanoMaticCalendar Platinum to read the full article.

A Novel Sales Model: This New MoonSwatch Is Only Available When It Snows In Switzerland

A Novel Sales Model: This New MoonSwatch Is Only Available When It Snows In Switzerland

This new MoonSwatch Mission to Earthphase Moonshine Gold will become available on December 4th. However, after that date, this MoonSwatch model will be available only when the Swiss see snowflakes. Though it will be for sale at select Swatch boutiques worldwide, it will be subject to local weather conditions in Switzerland. And the sales of […] Visit A Novel Sales Model: This New MoonSwatch Is Only Available When It Snows In Switzerland to read the full article.

Hands-On With Wempe’s Iron Walker Diver Bronze

Wempe Nov 30, 2025

Hands-On With Wempe’s Iron Walker Diver Bronze

In 2020, Wempe presented the Iron Walker family of watches. The retailer’s in-house brand, Wempe Glashütte, manufactures these watches to expand Wempe’s offerings in the popular class of steel watches featuring a sporty design with an integrated bracelet. The Iron Walker family comprises slightly sporty (Automatic and GMT), sportier (Chronograph), and fully sporty (Diver) watches. […] Visit Hands-On With Wempe’s Iron Walker Diver Bronze to read the full article.

Hands-On: A Week In Rhodes With The Alcadus Voyager Worldtimer GMT

Hands-On: A Week In Rhodes With The Alcadus Voyager Worldtimer GMT

There’s something quietly satisfying about wearing a GMT watch when you travel. It adds a bit of ceremony to the start of a trip, even if you are only hopping across Europe. I took the Alcadus Voyager Worldtimer GMT on holiday with me to Rhodes simply because I liked the look of it and wanted […] Visit Hands-On: A Week In Rhodes With The Alcadus Voyager Worldtimer GMT to read the full article.

Sunday Morning Showdown: Tudor Ranger Dune White Vs. Christopher Ward C65 Dune Aeolian Sand

Christopher Ward C65 Dune Aeolian Sand Nov 30, 2025

Sunday Morning Showdown: Tudor Ranger Dune White Vs. Christopher Ward C65 Dune Aeolian Sand

Welcome to a new installment of Sunday Morning Showdown! This week, we pit two very similar watches from two very dissimilar segments against each other. The Tudor Ranger Dune White takes on the much cheaper Christopher Ward C65 Dune Aeolian Sand. We’ll see if the €2,425 price gap makes sense. Daan will take the Tudor’s […] Visit Sunday Morning Showdown: Tudor Ranger Dune White Vs. Christopher Ward C65 Dune Aeolian Sand to read the full article.

Introducing: The Panerai Luminor GMT Ceramica PAM01783 - Now With A Blue Dial

Panerai Luminor GMT Ceramica PAM01783 Nov 29, 2025

Introducing: The Panerai Luminor GMT Ceramica PAM01783 - Now With A Blue Dial

Last month, Mike brought you the details of a new 40mm Panerai Luminor in ceramic. That was the first time Panerai applied ceramic to a 40mm case. Well, the brand has already pulled the veil off an extension to that model with the PAM01783, featuring a deep blue dial. This new Luminor GMT Ceramica is […] Visit Introducing: The Panerai Luminor GMT Ceramica PAM01783 - Now With A Blue Dial to read the full article.

Who Was Jean-Adrien Philippe? The Story Of The Watchmaking Half Of Patek Philippe

Patek Philippe La Bazoche-Gouët Nov 29, 2025

Who Was Jean-Adrien Philippe? The Story Of The Watchmaking Half Of Patek Philippe

La Bazoche-Gouët is a small town in the French Loire Valley. Today, roughly 1,215 people live there. In 1815, the number of inhabitants could have been a bit higher or a bit lower, but it’s safe to say that La Bazoche-Gouët was never a bustling hub of activity. It is a beautiful spot, though. The […] Visit Who Was Jean-Adrien Philippe? The Story Of The Watchmaking Half Of Patek Philippe to read the full article.

Fratello’s Top 5 Dive Watches Of 2025 - Featuring Omega, Doxa, Seiko, And More

Omega Doxa Seiko Nov 28, 2025

Fratello’s Top 5 Dive Watches Of 2025 - Featuring Omega, Doxa, Seiko, And More

Another Friday, another list! However, it’s not just any random list, as we kick off our look back at 2025 with this compilation. In this first installment of the year’s highlights, we take a look at dive watches. This has been the most popular watch category in recent times, so it is hard to pick […] Visit Fratello’s Top 5 Dive Watches Of 2025 - Featuring Omega, Doxa, Seiko, And More to read the full article.

Hands-On: The New Brellum Pandial Power Reserve Black Titanium LE Chronometer

Hands-On: The New Brellum Pandial Power Reserve Black Titanium LE Chronometer

Today, we’ll go hands-on with the latest Brellum release. The Pandial Power Reserve Black Titanium LE Chronometer builds upon this month’s earlier introduction of a similar model in steel. Considering that this is the brand’s most feature-laden watch, it’s worth taking a closer look. With such small production runs, Brellum maintains an aggressive release schedule. […] Visit Hands-On: The New Brellum Pandial Power Reserve Black Titanium LE Chronometer to read the full article.

Hands-On With The Kuoe Royal Smith 90-012 Chronographs

Hands-On With The Kuoe Royal Smith 90-012 Chronographs

Kuoe (pronounced like “quo”) is not a brand that we have featured in a dedicated article before here on Fratello. However, it has been on our radar for some time. My Fratello colleague Gerard has been interested in the Japanese brand for some time and featured its Old Smith 90-002 in a list of his […] Visit Hands-On With The Kuoe Royal Smith 90-012 Chronographs to read the full article.