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Patek Philippe Says Desk Clocks Are A Big Deal Again: Introducing The Ref. 27000M-001 Housing A New Movement With Nine Patents

Patek Philippe Says Desk Clocks Are Mar 31, 2025

Patek Philippe Says Desk Clocks Are A Big Deal Again: Introducing The Ref. 27000M-001 Housing A New Movement With Nine Patents

Wristwatches are so 2024. In 2025, Patek Philippe says desk clocks are a big deal again. Proof is the ref. 27000M-001, a table clock inspired by models created in the 1920s and 1930s. The new creation features both a perpetual and weekly calendar and is powered by new manually wound high-performance caliber with a 31-day […] Visit Patek Philippe Says Desk Clocks Are A Big Deal Again: Introducing The Ref. 27000M-001 Housing A New Movement With Nine Patents to read the full article.

Rolex Introduces New Oyster Perpetual Watches And A Striking Red-Dial Datejust In Gold

Rolex Introduces New Oyster Perpetual Mar 31, 2025

Rolex Introduces New Oyster Perpetual Watches And A Striking Red-Dial Datejust In Gold

Rolex is introducing new Oyster Perpetual and Datejust options for us consumers. Even if the release of other models may grab the headlines, it’s great to see The Crown pay attention to the classics. The Rolex Oyster Perpetual line is the bedrock of Rolex sports-watch design, so it’s good to see the brand put at […] Visit Rolex Introduces New Oyster Perpetual Watches And A Striking Red-Dial Datejust In Gold to read the full article.

Introducing: The Rolex Settimo Bracelet For The Perpetual 1908 In 18K Yellow Gold

Rolex Settimo Bracelet Mar 31, 2025

Introducing: The Rolex Settimo Bracelet For The Perpetual 1908 In 18K Yellow Gold

According to Lex, wearing a Rolex watch is like saying, “I made it, and I want everybody to know it.” But he also said, “For those who want something more discrete, though, there’s the Rolex Perpetual 1908 dress watch.” Then again, he didn’t know the brand was working on a full 18K yellow gold bracelet […] Visit Introducing: The Rolex Settimo Bracelet For The Perpetual 1908 In 18K Yellow Gold to read the full article.

Introducing: The Downsized Patek Philippe Cubitus - Now In A 40mm Size

Patek Philippe Cubitus - Now Mar 31, 2025

Introducing: The Downsized Patek Philippe Cubitus - Now In A 40mm Size

When Patek Philippe announced the Cubitus in October 2024, the collection was met with a mixed response. Among the points of criticism from the enthusiast crowd was that the 45mm size was on the large side, to put it mildly. Well, Patek Philippe already had an ace up its sleeve ready to be played at […] Visit Introducing: The Downsized Patek Philippe Cubitus - Now In A 40mm Size to read the full article.

Introducing: The Rolex Land-Dweller Collection

Rolex Land-Dweller Collection Mar 31, 2025

Introducing: The Rolex Land-Dweller Collection

For the second year in a row, the Rolex releases were leaked on social media. Therefore, the new Land-Dweller collection was expected. Still, with Rolex, seeing photos hardly exposes all the details. The headline news is clear, though, and the largest brand is back in the market with its first integrated-bracelet model since 2003. It […] Visit Introducing: The Rolex Land-Dweller Collection to read the full article.

Introducing: The New 18K Gold Rolex Cosmograph Daytona With A Turquoise Lacquer Dial

Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Mar 31, 2025

Introducing: The New 18K Gold Rolex Cosmograph Daytona With A Turquoise Lacquer Dial

It’s been two years since Rolex introduced its current Cosmograph Daytona. With an updated design and a new movement, the new Daytona was the biggest highlight in a string of great releases from the Genevan brand in 2023. For 2025, Rolex expands the Daytona collection with a surprising new 18K yellow gold version. Whereas the […] Visit Introducing: The New 18K Gold Rolex Cosmograph Daytona With A Turquoise Lacquer Dial to read the full article.

The 2025 Rolex GMT-Master II Models – The White Gold Sprite Cerachrom And Everose Tiger Iron

Rolex GMT-Master II Models – Mar 31, 2025

The 2025 Rolex GMT-Master II Models – The White Gold Sprite Cerachrom And Everose Tiger Iron

It’s finally officially here! The new Rolex GMT-Master II “Sprite” model is in white gold with a ceramic dial, and the new rose gold version has a tiger iron dial. In the past few years, Rolex spoiled us with new GMT-Master II editions, like the new all-steel version with black and gray bezel (“Bruce Wayne”), […] Visit The 2025 Rolex GMT-Master II Models – The White Gold Sprite Cerachrom And Everose Tiger Iron to read the full article.

Grand Seiko Presents Two Completely Different Tentagraph Watches: The Cool Evolution 9 SLGC007 And The Wild Tokyo Lion SLGC009

Grand Seiko Presents Two Completely Different Mar 31, 2025

Grand Seiko Presents Two Completely Different Tentagraph Watches: The Cool Evolution 9 SLGC007 And The Wild Tokyo Lion SLGC009

When Grand Seiko launched the first Tentagraph in 2023, it was also the brand’s first all-mechanical chronograph. Two years later, two new Tentagraph models debut - the Evolution 9 SLGC007, which is a new colorway of the 2023 SLGC001, and the bold Tokyo Lion SLGC009, a watch in the Sport Collection. Yes, Grand Seiko presents […] Visit Grand Seiko Presents Two Completely Different Tentagraph Watches: The Cool Evolution 9 SLGC007 And The Wild Tokyo Lion SLGC009 to read the full article.

Grand Seiko Steps Into The Future With New Spring Drive U.F.A. SLGB001 And SLGB003

Grand Seiko Steps Into Mar 31, 2025

Grand Seiko Steps Into The Future With New Spring Drive U.F.A. SLGB001 And SLGB003

Seiko founded Grand Seiko to pursue watchmaking excellence. Most commonly, this mission translated into creating the most accurate watches possible. Later on, aesthetics also played an increasingly important part thanks to the Grammar of Design. Grand Seiko was Seiko’s answer to the Swiss domination of the industry, and the line offered watches that could compete […] Visit Grand Seiko Steps Into The Future With New Spring Drive U.F.A. SLGB001 And SLGB003 to read the full article.

Introducing: A Glorious Return Of The Cartier Tank À Guichets

Cartier Tank À Guichets I Mar 31, 2025

Introducing: A Glorious Return Of The Cartier Tank À Guichets

I am always torn between the Tank Basculante and the Tank à Guichets when it comes to picking my favorite rectangular Cartier. No, come to think of it, I am not torn at all. The Cartier Tank à Guichets is my favorite by some margin. Well, lucky me! Today, we see the reintroduction of arguably […] Visit Introducing: A Glorious Return Of The Cartier Tank À Guichets to read the full article.

Introducing: The 2025 Tank Louis Cartier With An Automatic Movement And A Guilloché Dial

Cartier Mar 31, 2025

Introducing: The 2025 Tank Louis Cartier With An Automatic Movement And A Guilloché Dial

You’ve already seen the header image, so you know exactly what watch this article is about. However, when I say, “Roman numerals, railway track, parallel brancards, blued-steel sword hands, and a beaded crown with a cabochon on top,” what do you envision? Of course, that can only be a Cartier Tank. At Watches and Wonders […] Visit Introducing: The 2025 Tank Louis Cartier With An Automatic Movement And A Guilloché Dial to read the full article.

Boom! The New TAG Heuer Formula 1 Solargraph Collection

TAG Heuer Formula 1 Solargraph Collection Mar 31, 2025

Boom! The New TAG Heuer Formula 1 Solargraph Collection

If last May’s TAG Heuer Formula 1 × Kith announcement left you yearning for a regular-production retro-inspired collection, then today is your lucky day. The new Formula 1 Solargraph collection is here, and I think it goes a long way toward satisfying the legions of fans asking for a return to the colorful good old […] Visit Boom! The New TAG Heuer Formula 1 Solargraph Collection to read the full article.

Hot Take: Breitling Top Time B01 Martini Racing Plus Two Other Limited Editions

Breitling Top Time B01 Martini Mar 31, 2025

Hot Take: Breitling Top Time B01 Martini Racing Plus Two Other Limited Editions

Last week, Breitling introduced its new three-hand Top Time models with the new B31 caliber. Today, the brand releases three more Top Time models housing the well-known chronograph B01 movement. Let’s take a quick look at these three 750-piece limited editions, including a Martini Racing version with its famous colorway. Breitling Top Time B01 Racing […] Visit Hot Take: Breitling Top Time B01 Martini Racing Plus Two Other Limited Editions to read the full article.

Introducing: The Gerald Charles Maestro GC39 25th Anniversary Edition

Gerald Charles Mar 31, 2025

Introducing: The Gerald Charles Maestro GC39 25th Anniversary Edition

In celebration of its quarter-century anniversary, Gerald Charles presents the Maestro GC39 25th Anniversary Edition. This is a jump-hour watch with an in-house-designed caliber. Naturally, the new timepiece features the brand’s signature baroque case shape, but it is fully modernized with Grade 5 titanium construction. We’ve covered the majority of new releases from Gerald Charles […] Visit Introducing: The Gerald Charles Maestro GC39 25th Anniversary Edition to read the full article.

Introducing: The Surprising Sartory Billard By Studio Underd0g SB05 Sunfl0wer

Studio Underd0g Mar 31, 2025

Introducing: The Surprising Sartory Billard By Studio Underd0g SB05 Sunfl0wer

Did Sartory Billard and Studio Underd0g announce one of the most exciting watches of this release-packed week? The two brands joined forces to create a very special version of Sartory Billard’s SB05. This new SB05 Sunfl0wer features a unique dial designed by Studio Underd0g and produced by Sartory Billard. This 10-piece limited edition will undoubtedly […] Visit Introducing: The Surprising Sartory Billard By Studio Underd0g SB05 Sunfl0wer to read the full article.

Watches And Wonders 2025: Geneva’s Grand Horological Showcase Is Here

Watches And Wonders 2025: Geneva’s Grand Horological Showcase Is Here

As the Northern Hemisphere eagerly anticipates spring’s arrival, the watchmaking community’s attention turns to Geneva, where the prestigious Watches and Wonders fair will take place from April 1st to 7th, 2025. This year’s event promises to be the largest and most diverse gathering in its four-year history. A record 60 brands will be taking over […] Visit Watches And Wonders 2025: Geneva’s Grand Horological Showcase Is Here to read the full article.

The Best Watches I Saw At The British Watchmakers’ Day

The Best Watches I Saw At The British Watchmakers’ Day

Early in March, I attended the second British Watchmakers’ Day at Lindley Hall (Royal Horticultural Halls) in Westminster. The sophomore effort had another fantastic turnout and cemented the show as a bona fide addition to the watch-event calendar. With 45 British-based watch brands presenting, there was plenty for everyone to enjoy. All brands have a […] Visit The Best Watches I Saw At The British Watchmakers’ Day to read the full article.

Sunday Morning Showdown: Sinn T50 Titanium Vs. Seiko Prospex Marinemaster SLA081

Seiko Prospex Marinemaster SLA081 Another Mar 30, 2025

Sunday Morning Showdown: Sinn T50 Titanium Vs. Seiko Prospex Marinemaster SLA081

Another Sunday, another showdown! This week, we’re matching up two professional titanium dive watches that come in under €5K. The first is the recently introduced Seiko Prospex Marinemaster SLA081. This new version of the popular Marinemaster was released to celebrate 60 years of Seiko dive watches. The second is the Sinn T50, which debuted in […] Visit Sunday Morning Showdown: Sinn T50 Titanium Vs. Seiko Prospex Marinemaster SLA081 to read the full article.

The Breitling Pop-Up Museum In Zurich And Why You Should Visit - Chapter 3: Land

Breitling Pop-Up Museum Mar 29, 2025

The Breitling Pop-Up Museum In Zurich And Why You Should Visit - Chapter 3: Land

On February 1st, Fratello published the second chapter dedicated to Breitling’s Then & Now Pop-Up Museum in Zurich. Today, we come to the final chapter, featuring Breitling’s third universe - landborne watches. As mentioned in the previous chapters, under Georges Kern’s leadership, Breitling has returned to the three universes of Air, Land, and Sea with […] Visit The Breitling Pop-Up Museum In Zurich And Why You Should Visit - Chapter 3: Land to read the full article.

My First Gold Watch: An IWC Cal. 8531

IWC Cal 8531 Once again Mar 29, 2025

My First Gold Watch: An IWC Cal. 8531

Once again, we find ourselves with an article by yours truly on an IWC. Oh well, I’ve bought another vintage watch from International Watch Company Schaffhausen. It’s starting to become a bit of a running joke. This time, though, I haven’t gone for steel. Instead, I bought my very first gold watch. I seem to […] Visit My First Gold Watch: An IWC Cal. 8531 to read the full article.

Hot Take: The Vintage-Valjoux-Powered Singer Heritage Collection Chronograph

Hot Take: The Vintage-Valjoux-Powered Singer Heritage Collection Chronograph

One of last year’s biggest horological surprises for me was the Singer Divetrack, an incredible piece of engineering and design by Singer Reimagined founder Marco Borraccino. But I also quickly realized that its price of CHF 85,000 meant I could only admire it from a distance. That’s fine; I don’t need to own everything I […] Visit Hot Take: The Vintage-Valjoux-Powered Singer Heritage Collection Chronograph to read the full article.

Fratello’s Top 5 Less Obvious Rolex GMT-Master Models

Vacheron Constantin Mar 28, 2025

Fratello’s Top 5 Less Obvious Rolex GMT-Master Models

Another Friday, another list! In the lead-up to Watches and Wonders 2025, we have been highlighting brands that have an anniversary to celebrate. Last week, we focused on Vacheron Constantin, and in the weeks before, we put the spotlight on Zenith. Brands like Breguet, Blancpain, and Audemars Piguet have anniversaries this year too, but they […] Visit Fratello’s Top 5 Less Obvious Rolex GMT-Master Models to read the full article.

Fears Mar 28, 2025

Introducing: The Fears Arnos Pewter Blue - A Logical Extension Of The Brand’s Catalog

Currently, the Fears collection consists of two cores - the round Redcliff and the cushion-shaped Brunswick. Today, with Watches and Wonders and Time to Watches right around the corner and both taking place in Geneva, brand refounder Nicholas Bowman-Scargill adds a third core to the collection with the introduction of the Arnos Pewter Blue. The […] Visit Introducing: The Fears Arnos Pewter Blue - A Logical Extension Of The Brand’s Catalog to read the full article.

Introducing: The Maen × Nico Leonard Jump Hour

Maen Mar 27, 2025

Introducing: The Maen × Nico Leonard Jump Hour

Late last year, I had the opportunity to go hands-on with the Maen collection for the first time. I’d heard of the brand but had only seen photographs. I was highly impressed with the case finishing, dials, and bracelets. Best of all, the watches felt far more expensive than their price tags suggested. With today’s […] Visit Introducing: The Maen × Nico Leonard Jump Hour to read the full article.

Retrospective: Tomas Looks At The Early Flying Officer “Truman” - The Most Iconic Gallet Watch Ever Produced

Retrospective: Tomas Looks At The Early Flying Officer “Truman” - The Most Iconic Gallet Watch Ever Produced

If there is any Gallet watch that almost certainly sells for more than $10,000, it’s an early version of the Flying Officer with a black dial. Although it is a very expensive watch, proper research and documentation are limited. The details raise multiple questions. Let’s start with the basics. The Flying Officer, the most important […] Visit Retrospective: Tomas Looks At The Early Flying Officer “Truman” - The Most Iconic Gallet Watch Ever Produced to read the full article.

Introducing: The Czapek Antarctique Tourbillon

Czapek Antarctique Tourbillon Mar 27, 2025

Introducing: The Czapek Antarctique Tourbillon

With all the craziness set to occur next week in Geneva, Czapek has made the wise move to release a stunning new collection a bit early. The new Antarctique Tourbillon is a tour de force. It showcases a new movement and an impressive dial design. Before the onslaught of new releases begins, take the time […] Visit Introducing: The Czapek Antarctique Tourbillon to read the full article.

Introducing: The Limited-Edition Christopher Ward × Mr Jones Watches Celestial

Christopher Ward × Mr Jones Watches Mar 27, 2025

Introducing: The Limited-Edition Christopher Ward × Mr Jones Watches Celestial

A couple of weeks ago, the British Watchmakers’ Day occurred in London. Not only was it a day to get to know almost 45 British watch brands but also a chance for people to get their hands on one of the more than 30 special-edition watches presented there. Both Christopher Ward and Mr Jones Watches […] Visit Introducing: The Limited-Edition Christopher Ward × Mr Jones Watches Celestial to read the full article.

Fratello Talks: Watches And Wonders 2025 Predictions And Wishes

Fratello Talks: Watches And Wonders 2025 Predictions And Wishes

Watches and Wonders 2025 is just a few days away, so today, on Fratello Talks, we’re making our predictions, voicing our wishes, and expressing our fears for the week ahead. Nacho, RJ, and Lex are feeling the pre-Watches and Wonders excitement. After all, it’s the biggest week of the year for the watch industry, with a […] Visit Fratello Talks: Watches And Wonders 2025 Predictions And Wishes to read the full article.

The Hunt For Shapes: Settling On A Vintage Longines

Longines Finding Mar 26, 2025

The Hunt For Shapes: Settling On A Vintage Longines

Finding the right watch that doesn’t have a classic, round case is trickier than I anticipated. You see, recently, I have been pursuing an option for my collection that doesn’t adhere to the case shape most of us start with. Hurrah for vintage Longines coming to the rescue! The round watch case is practically synonymous […] Visit The Hunt For Shapes: Settling On A Vintage Longines to read the full article.

Introducing: The Doxa Sub 250T GMT - A Multi-Timezone Watch Returns By Popular Demand

Doxa Sub 250T GMT - Mar 26, 2025

Introducing: The Doxa Sub 250T GMT - A Multi-Timezone Watch Returns By Popular Demand

If you consider yourself a passionate diver, chances are that you strive to dive in different underwater habitats. After all, variety is the spice of life, isn’t it? So you may find yourself traveling all over the globe, looking for diving hotspots. Unfortunately, the Doxa on your wrist does not aid in keeping track of […] Visit Introducing: The Doxa Sub 250T GMT - A Multi-Timezone Watch Returns By Popular Demand to read the full article.