On this rapid-fire episode of Fratello Talks, Nacho and Lex take a short break from their busy schedules to discuss some of their Watches and Wonders 2025 highlights. On location at the YouTube studio at the show, they quickly run through some of the most notable releases, starting with and Tudor and moving on to some oddball favorites and unexpected head-turners. This episode only scratches the surface, of course. We ll be back next week with a full-length episode to discuss more of the new watches. But before all that, it s time for a wrist check.This video is blocked because you did not accept marketing cookies. Change cookie settings This podcast player is blocked because you did not ...
The Bvlgari Octo Finissimo Ultra Tourbillon is a remarkably impressive watch. It s a tourbillon with a total thickness of just 1.85mm. This makes it the thinnest tourbillon-equipped timepiece ever. Let s take a look.Bvlgari has had remarkable success with its Octo Finissimo line. The brand rightly points out that its designs have received more than 60 international awards and have set 10 world records. In 2014, Bvlgari introduced the Octo Finissimo Tourbillon. Its hand-wound movement was just 1.95mm thick.The Bvlgari Octo Finissimo Skeleton from 2022A proudly Italian maisonIn fact, Bvlgari has made a name for itself in the pursuit of thin watches. Since 2014, the brand has produced record-br...
Not all introduction articles around Watches and Wonders 2025 need to be overly complicated. This will be a particularly simple one. Would you like to be done and dusted in a single sentence? Fine! Parmigiani released a green version of the Tonda PF GMT Rattrapante. Thats it! You can jump to the next article to keep up with the barrage of this years W&W releases.Now, if you would rather have a little bit more of a background, or if you maybe arent familiar with the GMT Rattrapante just yet, lets continue in more detail anyway!The Parmigiani Tonda PF GMT RattrapanteParmigiani Fleurier surprised us with a new approach to the popular GMT complication in 2022. The house has a knack for prese...
Were used to outlandish creations from Ulysse Nardin, but todays Diver Air may be the most extreme yet. The brand set out to create the worlds lightest mechanical dive watch and has gloriously succeeded. Intriguingly, several collaborators were brought on board, including materials companies that normally work on automobiles.Ulysse Nardin takes me back to my earliest days of looking at high-end mechanical watches. Pieces like the Planetarium Copernicus and Astrolabium Galileo Galilei were audacious and expensive. Lately, the brand has focused on skeletonized watches made from advanced materials. Todays Diver Air continues this theme but takes it to the extreme.The Ulysse Nardin Diver AirA gl...
Grand Seiko introduced a wide variety of novelties at Watches and Wonders this year. The new U.F.A. models are, without a doubt, the most important ones. However, a humble highlight that also stands out for us is the new Grand Seiko Kiri SBGW323.?This new addition to the Heritage collection combines a modestly sized 36.5mm 44GS-style case with a stunningly beautiful purple dial. Add the friendly price tag, and there is a lot to love. Let s find out more!We ll get straight to business and talk about the dial of this new Grand Seiko SBGW323. As with all Grand Seiko models, the inspiration for the dial comes from Japanese nature. This time, the designers at the Grand Seiko Studio Shizukuishi in...
There s no denying it: 2025 truly is a year of anniversary parties. Some traditional watchmaking houses are celebrating centuries of Haute Horlogerie craftsmanship, while many individual watches are throwing birthday parties. Hublot is celebrating two decades of Big Bang watches this year. The outspoken sports watch is still going strong and continuing to evolve. To celebrate the 20th anniversary of Hublots most emblematic collection, the original Big Bang design is fused with the current Big Bang Unico, resulting in five limited-edition Big Bang timepieces.The past, present, and future come together in the five limited editions Hublot presents to celebrate two decades of the Big Bang. All f...
One brand stands out to me in the avalanche of new releases during Watches and Wonders this year. Jaeger-LeCoultre has created a remarkable series of new Reversos displaying an extensive range of models. The stellar Reverso Tribute Monoface Small Seconds in pink gold on the mesh bracelet is the absolute standout. For me, it is one of the highlights of this year and a strong contender for Best Watch of Watches and Wonders 2025. However, the brand gives us much variety with its Reverso introductions. Another great release is the duo of new Reverso Tribute Duoface Small Seconds models. It s a welcome return of the Reverso Duoface with the famous Night & Day dial in two beautiful colorways.I...
In 2024, Piaget celebrated the 45th anniversary of Yves Piaget s Polo watch by introducing a re-edition, the Polo 79, in full yellow gold. It came out in February of last year, and RJ dared to say that probably nothing at Watches and Wonders 2024 would trump it. We all know RJ is very much into yellow gold watches lately, but he was right. The Piaget Polo 79 in yellow gold was a big hit with its magnificent construction of brushed blocks and polished gadroons. No wonder Piaget decided to make a version in white gold as well for this year s edition of Watches and Wonders Geneva.I m sure RJ will not agree with me here, but I like this white gold version of the Piaget Polo 79 better than last y...
Its not like you re going to play polo any time soon anyway, so why not have your Reverso complicated and with two dials? Jaeger-LeCoultre presents the Reverso Tribute Geographic and Minute Repeater, showing once again that the brand knows how to tastefully combine a classic design with horological technicity. Both complications are not just fascinating and stunningly executed but also (somewhat) practical. The Geographic helps you navigate the world, always with the right time on your wrist, and adds a grand date as a bonus. Not only will the Reverso Tribute Minute Repeater tell you the time in the darkest of conditions, but its soft chime will also soothe your soul. As you might expect, so...
If you are on the hunt for a humble, under-the-radar, slow-release charmer of a watch, feel free to skip this article. Zenith gets all up in our faces at this years Watches and Wonders with a 160th-anniversary trio of blue ceramic chronographs. Subtle blue? Nope, not quite. Say what you will, but at least this release is daring. You either want to catch the blues like Eddie Bond or chase the blues away like Ella Fitzgerald.So, are you Team Eddie or Team Ella? Let us know in the comments section below!Zenith blueWe associate with green and Cartier with red. Zenith, however, historically featured the more humble blue in its branding. This is said to originate from the brands relationship with...
Complicated watches are not the first thing that comes to mind when thinking of Panerai. Having said that, the Italian-born Swiss brand has shown us over the years that it can integrate brilliant technical wizardry into its iconic models. Two great examples are the current Luminor Perpetual Calendar GMT in Goldtech and Platinumtech. Both seem almost deceivingly simple in their appearance. However, the brand cleverly integrated a perpetual calendar and a GMT function into the timepieces by using the front and the back. With the new Luminor Perpetual Calendar GMT PAM01575, Panerai unveils some technical mastery by adding a blue sapphire dial. Let s find out more!I usually gravitate toward the ...
For Watches and Wonders 2025, Jaeger-LeCoultre decided to go big with its Reverso collection once more. Jaeger-LeCoultre introduced this watch meant for polo players nearly a century ago. Today, however, watch enthusiasts and collectors consider the Reverso a dress watch more than anything else. With the latest Tribute Monoface Small Seconds in full pink gold on a matching mesh bracelet, it s easy to see why.The Reverso Tribute Monoface Small Seconds in pink goldIve tried a Reverso on my wrist many (many!) times. Jaeger-LeCoultre has sent us various models to review, but I also tried ones that friends and colleagues bought for themselves. I love the Reverso, but it is often on someone elses ...
Theres more than new Ingenieurs to see at IWCs booth at Watches and Wonders 2025. Yes, there s also a quintet of new IWC pilots watches. First up are three new pilots chronographs linked to Apple Original Films upcoming movie F1, which is set to release worldwide this summer. There s also more complicated stuff - specifically, the Big Pilots Watch Shock Absorber Tourbillon Skeleton XPL and the Pilots Watch Performance Chronograph Perpetual Calendar Digital Date-Month.To celebrate the F1 movie partnership, IWC Schaffhausen adds three APXGP-inspired chronographs to its Pilots Watches collection. APXGP is the name of the fictional 11th Formula 1 team in the fast-paced action movie. These chron...
Vacheron Constantin turns 270 this year; can you believe it? To mark the occasion, the Maison is releasing several new models. Among them are eight new celebratory limited editions of Patrimony and Traditionnelle watches. We will cover the other new watches in separate articles.I can, however, imagine you may struggle to keep up with all the Watches and Wonders 2025 releases. We are publishing articles at a blistering pace, trying to show you as many novelties as possible. Fear not, though; since the watches here are all existing models with shared limited-edition features, I will keep this article nice and brief. Lets dive in! 4010U/000G-H057 4010U/000R-H117 85180/000G-H035 85180/00...
Vacheron Constantin s anniversary celebrations do not go unnoticed. The 270-year-old horology house kicked things off in January with the stainless steel version of the Historiques 222. Yesterday, it unveiled a high-end follow-up to that release with the stunning new Les Cabinotiers Solaria Ultra Grand Complication, the most complicated wristwatch ever created. Add the Traditionnelle Tourbillon Perpetual Calendar, which also debuted yesterday, and you have a tremendously impressive trio of watches. But Vacheron Constantin isn t stopping there. The brand also announced three 270th-anniversary Traditionnelle Openface limited editions. These watches reveal the magic of traditional watchmaking i...
For Watches and Wonders 2025, Chopard introduces two heavy hitters representing opposite sides of sophisticated exclusivity. The Alpine Eagle 41 XP CS Platinum is a luxurious sports watch with a sub-10mm-thick case matched to an integrated bracelet in 950 platinum and paired with a shimmering Shades of Ice dial. The L.U.C Flying T Twin Perpetual combines a flying tourbillon with a perpetual calendar and presents itself in a traditionally shaped yellow gold case.Ask me about my favorite watch in the current Chopard collection, and I ll probably say it s the Alpine Eagle 41 XPS ref. 298623-3001. The slimmest of Alpine Eagles in Lucent Steel A223 with its Monte Rosa salmon-pink gold dial is one...
The A. Lange & S?hne 1815 line represents the classical, traditional collection within the German brand s catalog. Named after the birthyear of Ferdinand Adolf Lange, the lineup features one of my all-time favorite watches, the 1815 Chronograph. So whenever new models are added, the Saxon house has my attention. Today, we see the introduction of the 34mm A. Lange & S?hne 1815 and the 1815 Minute Repeater Perpetual.As those names suggest, one is relatively simple, while the other is mind-bendingly complicated. Well have a quick first look at both! Well-actually, I should say all three since the 1815 comes in two case materials, bringing the total number of new 1815 references to three...
The Big Crown Pointer Date is a true staple in Oris s history. It has been in the brand s collection continuously since 1938. In 2021, Oris introduced a new and refined version of its beloved Big Crown Pointer Date. This 38mm watch featured the impressive Oris Calibre 403, a smooth bezel, and a cleaner dial layout. At Watches and Wonders Geneva 2025, Oris introduces no fewer than seven new references of the updated Big Crown Pointer Date. You can choose between 40mm or 34mm versions and whether you d like one with or without the Oris Calibre 403.I happen to own a pre-2021 Oris Big Crown Pointer Date. That s the style with the cathedral hands and coin-edge bezel. You can still buy many versio...
Since 2021, Nomos has been steadily expanding its Club Sport Neomatik collection. The first reference was the 42mm Date, which came on a new three-row bracelet. Each year since then, a new size has joined the brand s sportier collection. You can now choose between the Nomos Club Sport Neomatik in 34, 37, 39, and 42mm sizes. Each model comes with a distinctive sunburst dial in a size-specific color. However, apart from the date window on the 42mm version, there weren t any additional complications available for the Club Sport. Until now, that is, because it s time to unveil the new 40mm Nomos Club Sport Neomatik Worldtimer in silver and blue.Nomos already has a terrific world-time watch in it...
Audemars Piguet is famous for using ceramics in its Royal Oak line. Some of the many highlights include the ceramic Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar and Double Balance Wheel Openworked models. When it comes to specific colors, the first two that come to mind are the black and electric-blue shades that most of you will know. But you will soon add another color to that list. With the introduction of a trio of Royal Oak Bleu Nuit, Nuage 50 models, Audemars Piguet celebrates the night sky above the Vallee de Joux, which also inspired Gerald Genta for the dark blue color of the first Royal Oak ref. 5402. Let s find out more!Audemars Piguet is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year. We have alrea...
