Not even a month ago, I wrote an article about the new Speedmaster MoonSwatch 1965. That was the 30th iteration of this collaboration between Swatch and Omega. Now we ve got the next one, number 31, the Mission To The Pink Moonphase. Those who followed the press conference on Swatch Group s annual results could have seen CEO Nick Hayek wearing this Mission to the Pink Moonphase before the launch. He Daniel Craiged it, you could say.A tribute to April s micromoonThe MoonSwatch is Hayeks brainchild, and he is keen on keeping everyone on their toes for the next one. In this case, that s the Mission to the Pink Moonphase, which will be available in selected stores starting April 1st. It is meant...

Here s a scenario you may be able to relate to: you have a diver from your favorite brand, and you would like to add a field watch. You wonder whether the brand has one in its catalog. Luckily, it does! You buy it, receive it, and love it. Two months later, you decide you want a GMT, so again, you hop on your favorite brands website, and there s one of those available too! So you buy and love it as much as the field watch and the diver. Then, you talk to fellow watch enthusiasts about GADA/everyday watches. Owning one sounds awesome, but does your brand make one too? Of course, it does. Shopping on that one website covers most of your watch needs. It sounds too good to be true, right? Nope, ...

Well, I said please in the subtitle, so I hope the title didnt come off too strong. But I do mean every word I wrote. Something snapped after having yet another edgy, sporty watch creation with some very particular and recognizable features show up at Fratello HQ. I couldnt help but shout, Stop releasing sports watches with integrated bracelets! Forgive me for my little rant, but I need to get it out because Im sure Im not the only one who feels this way.Luxury sports watches with integrated bracelets - dont you love them? Contrary to what you might think after reading this article s title, I do. I especially love them if theyre truly integrated and real. What do I mean by that? I will expla...

The first thing you notice when you re thousands of feet above the earth is the silence. Weather is highly changeable in mountain ranges, and where I find myself is particularly known for sudden shifts. In 10 minutes, it can go from crystal clear and sunny to a dense, cloudy fog that threatens rain and dangerous winds. I look down at the IWC watch on my wrist. It s already been just over five hours, and I ve only ascended about 2,000 feet.The silence, though, becomes much more noticeable as fog settles over the mountain range. When trekking, I hear a thud, thud, thud sound, like some primordial force is trying to shift the whole mountain. The sound is of an avalanche in the distance. The sha...

Another Friday, another list! This week, we ll start looking ahead to Watches and Wonders. With the world s biggest watch fair approaching, it s time to highlight brands celebrating different anniversaries. One of them is Vacheron Constantin, which is celebrating its 270th anniversary in 2025. As that long history is too extensive to sum up with a handful of watches, we ve picked our five favorite modern Vacheron Constantin pieces. Admittedly, that doesn t do the brand s recent history justice either, but let s consider it a glimpse of some of the remarkable timepieces released in the last two decades.Before we jump in, allow me to quickly qualify this list. If you ask the Fratello writers t...

It has been a while since we reviewed a Hamilton Intra-Matic, let alone a series of them. The brand s classic chronograph is one of my favorite watches in its current catalog. The panda-dial version of the Intra-Matic Auto holds a special place in my heart. I wore that quite a bit before I wrote the review about five years ago. After that, I also greatly enjoyed seeing the hand-wound versions, which were slightly slimmer and lost the date window. Since their introduction in 2021, it s been fairly quiet on the Intra-Matic Chrono front. But there is news! With three new blacked-out models, Hamilton presents a drastically different new take on its classic chronograph. I had a chance to find out...

After the first Formula 1 Grand Prix in Australia, Richard Mille and IWC scored 27 points, putting them in first and second place. GP is in fifth position with eight points scored by Lawrence Stroll and Fernando Alonso. But with 23 races to come, theres still everything to play for. Formula 1 and watch brands have a special relationship that continues to give us fascinating timepieces, such as the Girard-Perregaux Laureato Absolute Aston Martin F1 Edition. This 44mm three-hander in a Grade 5 titanium case is not just as light as an F1-themed watch should be, but it also has a remarkable paint job. Is this the crucial element that puts this GP ahead of the competition?The 2025 Formula 1 seaso...

Formex is well known for bringing the heat to much more expensive brands in terms of features and pricing. Today, as the opening salvo of the companys 25th-anniversary celebrations, the heat gets dialed up a little more. Say hello to the new Formex Essence Ceramica Skeleton COSC Automatic 41mm. Yes, thats a mouthful, but it only scratches the surface of yet another spec beast from Formex.With this release, Formex turned its attention to ceramics. For the first time, I detect a slightly brazen tone in the associated press materials. Formex does indeed intend to challenge much higher-end brands with this new statement of intent. Well, all right then; I will evaluate it as such! Lets see whats ...

Before moving to London, I was forced to admire the Horage brand from afar. In the last year, though, I ve seen several pieces in the metal at various events. They re impressive and funky and compete against watches that are often boring. Plus, Horage focuses on innovative movements at fair prices. The new DecaFlux is an affordable watch with a new in-house caliber made to withstand our daily encounters with magnetic fields.The last Horage model I reviewed was the Omnium K2, a modern take on a dress watch. With vibrant dial colors and faceted crystals, the various versions presented an alternative for those tired of the same formula. Today s new DecaFlux also ushers in bright colors and pres...

Integrated-bracelet sports watches have been and still are a very popular genre among watch enthusiasts. And even though it s a slightly more recent trend, GMT watches are also in high demand. That s probably why Beno?t Mintiens, the designer and founder of Ressence, decided to combine the two in one watch. We assume it s a way to tap into a new target group, or maybe it s simply a logical addition to Ressence s ever-expanding collection. In any case, the all-new Ressence Type 7, with its full-titanium dial, case, and bracelet, offers something radically different from the brand s other offerings. Don t worry, though - Ressence s signature orbital dial is still there, and this time, it s fil...

When Zenith first introduced this black-dial version of the Chronomaster Original in September 2023, it felt like a dej vu. At first glance, it immediately felt like a dial variant that the brand would have released in the early 70s. We know that didn t happen, but here we are, 50+ years later, with a dial variant that felt like it came straight from Zenith s extensive archives. I had the pleasure of taking the watch for a thorough spin, only to confirm what I already knew: it s time for me to start that Zenith collection I ve long talked about. Yes, it s safe to say that the black-dial Chronomaster Original was more than just another watch. Let me explain why…If you are a regular Fr...

Simply put, not all complications are created equal. In today s episode of?Fratello Talks, we discuss many of these horological elements adjacent to a watch s most essential time-telling function. Nacho, Thomas, and Lex begin by defining terms before listing their favorite complications and ending up with some they don t like so much. They also discuss the fact that some complications play more of an active role, such as a chronograph or GMT, whereas others are not as interactive, like a perpetual calendar or moonphase. Regardless, we encourage you to read up on all complications beyond those discussed today. The journey from their functional inception to their development and combination ha...

After joining forces with Rexhep Rexhepi in 2023, Louis Vuitton has once again teamed up with an independent watchmaker to produce a special collaborative timepiece. This time, the brand has partnered with Kari Voutilainen to create the LVKV-02 GMR 6, a travel watch based on the revamped Escale design from 2024. This model will have a limited run of only five pieces, and each will come in a bespoke Louis Vuitton trunk. But first things first, lets take a look at the watch.The LVKV-02 GMR 6 watchIn case you were wondering about the name, GMR 6 refers to the watch s dual-time function. To be even more specific, R stands for the power reserve indicator, and 6 refers to the location of the home-...

Une folle journee is French for a crazy day. When you first put a Trilobe Une Folle Journee on your wrist, it is not a normal day anymore, even though it might have started like any other. Thats quite an achievement for the young Parisian watch brand. The Crazy Day with its time displayed by three elevated circles is not new, but the Trilobe Une Folle Journee Rhodium-Plated Editions in black, blue, and green are. Lets look at the three watches in their 40.5mm titanium cases with movement bridges showing a rhodium-plated finish to enhance their architectural qualities.Although Trilobe is still very young - it was established in 2018 by Gautier Massonneau in Paris - the brands creations have s...

After spending time with the Submariner ref. 5508 and the A. Lange & S?hne 1815 Chronograph, I get yet another chance to explore a personal grail watch today. Yes, life can be good when you have special access to some of the worlds finest watches. This time, I got to strap on a 1978 Patek Philippe Nautilus ref. 3700/1A.Again, the stakes are high. Does spending time with the Nautilus cement it as one of my all-time favorites, or does it buckle under pressure? Lets see how we fared together!The original Patek Philippe NautilusPatek Philippe introduced the Nautilus in 1976 with this reference 3700/1A. This was a bold watch by any measure, from its Jumbo 40mm diameter (42mm from ear to ear)...

Chronoswiss has been on an absolute tear over the past year with novel case designs and movements. Today, the transformative roll-out continues with the most distinct releases yet. The Pulse One models introduce an entirely new integrated case and bracelet design.I ve been keenly paying attention to the rebirth of Chronoswiss. The brand has introduced new, more modern cases that maintain the DNA of its past watches. The onion crown, coin-edge bezel, and bold dial colors have come along for the ride, but the watches look different in a good way. They re wearable, and with in-house-designed and La Joux-Perret-manufactured movements, they bring competitive specs. Today s Pulse One models might ...

Charlotte Paulin is the founder of Paulin Watches, and Lewis Heath is the founder of anOrdain. At the same time, they are also husband and wife. Can you imagine the dinnertime conversations in that household? Or maybe they re one of those couples who can keep work and private life perfectly separated. Anyway, their brands recently launched new watches within a week of each other. AnOrdain introduced the Model 2 Porcelain with a glossy black dial, and Paulin presented the Zapata Modul in Night and Day variants. All watches have very interesting dials for very diverse reasons.AnOrdain is known for its artisanal enamel dials, so it s surprising that the brand has now introduced a watch with a p...

Welcome back to another episode of Fratello On Air. This week, we discuss our feelings about revitalized watch brands. The retro trend has been strong for over a decade, meaning that long-dormant names have been brought back to life. Are all successful? Enjoy one of our lengthiest episodes yet. For our listeners, the watch content starts after 35 minutes.This podcast player is blocked because you did not accept marketing cookies. Change cookie settings It s hard to think of a brand that hasn t returned to the market. For those of us who have collected watches for a long time, this would have been unimaginable 10 or 15 years ago. But are all revitalized watch brands a success? Hear our th...

I dare say there isn t another site on the internet where you can find more in-depth articles about vintage Gallet watches. Following yesterday s announcement about Breitling s acquisition of the brand, we will briefly look at the most interesting Gallet watches ever produced.I made an effort and counted; over the last six years, I have featured more than 20 Gallet chronographs. If we include Mike s older stories, you will find about 30 articles devoted to individual Gallet watches. If you want to look more closely at what Breitling bought, you can start chopping through the list here.A fine movementI started collecting Gallet watches for multiple reasons. First, when someone says Gallet, I ...

About five years ago, when another vintage Gallet chronograph watch landed in my collection, I told my wife what I had been daydreaming of for quite a while: I will buy the Gallet brand someday! Well, it seems that I was not the only one.Immediately after I learned about Breitling s plans to acquire Gallet a few years ago, I felt sad. I truly had intended to buy the Gallet brand, however ludicrous that may sound. On the other hand, the idea of Gallet, my most beloved watch brand of all, rising from the ashes under Breitling s management was beyond exciting. That s mainly because we all know how much the current people at Breitling understand a brand s heritage and how they should treat it. F...