Nomos released the original Club Campus in 2017. The watches are inspired by the age-old tradition of purchasing or receiving a mechanical watch to symbolize a significant event or achievement. The German brand even offers to engrave the bare case back as part of the sale. Today, two new colorways, Starlight and Night Sky, join the collection, giving more choice to celebrators.I have a soft spot for Nomos for several reasons. A focus on modern yet timeless designs means that the watches always look fresh and usually work in any situation. Most importantly, I love how the brand has focused on in-house mechanical movements. Nomos now makes six hand-wound calibers, many with the company s escap...

In a world where dive watches increasingly serve as crossovers between daily timepieces and backups for dive computers, Sinn doubles down on hardcore tool divers. The press materials for the new Sinn 613 St and 613 St UTC read like a very serious proposition for a clientele wielding underwater welding equipment rather than a snorkel and a ticket to the tropics. But hey, Sinn is all business, and we wouldnt expect anything else.Today, we see the introduction of two new diving chronographs. Ref. 613 St features a day-date complication, while 613 St forfeits the day for a second time zone. Both come with the familiar elapsed-time bezel and many of Sinns technical features. Lets dive in! I apolo...

Whats better than steel? You dont know how to answer that? I get it. Let me answer the question myself. Bronze is better, and the Bremont Terra Nova Bronze collection proves me right since it outshines the initial steel models introduced last year. And do you know whats better than plain old bronze? CuAl7Si2 is. This is the high-strength cupro-aluminum alloy Bremont uses to create cases and bracelets. Pre-Watches and Wonders 2025, the British brand introduces three new modern field watches in that alloy - the Terra Nova 40.5mm Date Bronze Green, Terra Nova 40.5mm Turning Bezel Power Reserve Bronze Caramel, and Terra Nova 42.5mm Chronograph Bronze Green.I bet you remember last years introduct...

Praesidus has quickly become the go-to brand for military-inspired watches. The company specializes in creating timepieces that recall historical military stories from different eras. On top of that, Praesidus offers incredible value for money. As a result, its watches have become popular storytellers and are hugely appreciated among fans. Last year s D-Day 80th Commemoration series told one of history s most remarkable military stories. The watches led to many requests for a similar tribute to the Pacific Campaign during World War II. With the Iwo Jima 80th Anniversary A-11 featuring black sand dials, the brand has created a fitting homage to the famous battle for the volcanic island of Iwo...

Angelus has been making waves in recent years, injecting fresh energy into its lineup with bold, technical designs that blend avant-garde aesthetics with high-end watchmaking. The latest addition, the Flying Tourbillon Titanium, keeps that momentum going, playing with space, structure, and transparency in a way that feels both futuristic and deeply rooted in classical watchmaking.This is the second release in Angeluss contemporary series, following the Chronodate, a watch Ive admired since its launch in 2022. With this latest release, the brand leans even further into its signature look, proving it has no interest in playing things safe. As someone with a soft spot for skeletonized watches, ...

If I were pressed to choose the brand with the most breathtakingly beautiful lineup, Laurent Ferrier would surely receive my vote. The Haute Horlogerie watchmaker eschews the hyper-modern trend and makes elegant timepieces with equally bewitching movements. While I tend toward the classic non-complicated models, today s latest Classic Traveller Globe Night Blue infuses complications without looking too busy.Laurent Ferrier crafts some of the best-looking watches on the market today. I struggle to find fault with the brand s slightly modern takes on classic case shapes. The Assegai-shaped hands are the best in the business. Even the dial font is perfectly suited - a typical blunder from other...

It has been a few years since I wrote The Vintage Datejust Buyers & Collectors Guide. In fact, I no longer sell the book, and it is a closed chapter of my life. Still, the mighty DJ remains a major soft spot for me. So when Nacho asked me to write a Pre-Owned Spotlight article on vintage Datejust offerings, I jumped at the opportunity.A vintage Datejust is still one of the best watches one can buy. They have stood the test of time and pair a reliable build with universal elegance. At the same time, they have come down in price, making them a very compelling offering. Today, I want to share three vintage examples in different styles and different segments. Two might prove my point about...

In this week s episode of Fratello Talks, we re making a public service announcement: don t let money stop you from enjoying watches! This topic is close to our hearts and has come up more than once at Fratello HQ lately. So today Nacho, Lex, and Thomas gather around the microphones and hash out their thoughts on the matter. Ultimately, it s something we can recommend to you all: don t limit your appreciation. Ownership is a small (and somewhat arguably overrated) part of the equation. We believe it should still be possible to praise and enjoy a watch (or any other object of fascination) from a distance and on its merits alone. Arbitrarily discrediting something based on one factor eventuall...

One of the things I loved best about being a Panerai owner was changing straps regularly. By swapping their shoes, the look of the Panerai watches drastically changed. Unfortunately, REM Straps did not exist at the time. We got to know the folks at the company very well during our partnership on Speedmaster straps. Quality and creativity resulted in a lineup of exciting straps for various Omega Speedmaster watches.Firenze Legends for Panerai watchesToday, REM introduces its Firenze Legends collection of Panerai straps. According to Totte el Siddig, co-founder of REM Straps, Panerai collectors (Paneristi) are on top of the game when it comes to switching straps. The new Firenze Legends collec...

By now, we are used to catching glimpses of future Omega Seamaster Diver 300M releases on Daniel Craig s wrist. Despite his retirement as 007, Craig is the Biel-based brand s go-to ambassador for new Seamaster variants. And with great success, we might add. The online watch universe goes wild whenever the British actor straps a yet-to-be-released Seamaster on his wrist. During the Governors Awards in Los Angeles last November, watch fans spotted a colorful gold version on Craig s wrist. It sparked an online frenzy of photoshopped potential models. With the release of the Omega Seamaster Diver 300M in Bronze Gold and burgundy, we now know what Craig was wearing. It s time to find out more abo...

Since 2019, BA111OD has offered edgy, affordable Swiss timepieces. The brand from Neuchatel offers a tourbillon, manufacture complications, and several avant-garde mechanical watches. The models even have chapter names, and today s piece, the Chapter 7, is the first to receive a chronometer certification.With rising prices from many traditional high street brands, smaller independent watch companies have carved out a permanent niche in the market. Years ago, these plucky microbrands offered loads of watches at a low price, but they often lacked refinement. Now, brands like BA111OD have stepped up and are producing high-quality, attractive watches that appeal to new and seasoned collectors. T...

If you like the odd thematic special edition, Hublot is the brand to follow. Today, we get an interesting new watch from the Nyon-based outfit. This is the Hublot Classic Fusion Chronograph Boutique Lucerne. You quite literally get a piece of Lucerne if you purchase this watch, so if the Swiss city carries meaning to you, read on!The new Hublot Lucerne edition costs CHF 15,900 / $18,200 / US$17,500 and comes with a black rubber and vintage brown calf strap. Lets take a closer look.The Kapellbrcke in LucerneBefore we get to the watch, you need to know about the landmark Kapellbrcke, or Chapel Bridge, in Lucerne. Even if you have only driven through the small city in the center of Switzerlan...

Here s a question that might surprise you: whos your favorite Bruce Wayne? Your answer doesn t necessarily also mean he s your favorite Batman. So, who is it? Is it George Clooney because of his undebatable good looks? Perhaps it s Robert Pattinson, although, in The Batman, there are just a few scenes in which he plays the orphaned billionaire. Christian Bale is my favorite because of how he plays the role of a selfish, mega-wealthy playboy to give himself a credible cover as Batman. This question arose while contemplating the GMT-Master II Bruce Wayne. On the eve of the GMT-Master s 70th anniversary, I thought about the watch that shares the catalog with the Batman but does so without ever...

Of course, you are familiar with Omega and, most probably, Armin Strom as well. But did you know that Armin Strom, founder of the eponymous brand, was once the artisan doing all the skeleton work for Omega in the 1990s?Skeleton watchesThe art of movement skeletonization is old, and we still see it today in various watches. Not all skeleton watches are the same, though, as some just remove part of the dial to allow a glimpse of the movement. Others have no almost dial left and show you the entire movement. But looking at a basic movement, especially from the dial side, is often not very fun (or interesting). Therefore, a good skeletonization job requires work on both sides of the movement.Fir...

How did this book land on my desk? Thomas, you wrote a watch book; why dont you review this one? - that s how. To be fair, I am woefully unqualified to do so both because I cannot stand in author Michael Clerizos shadow and because I usually review watches. I feel I must start with the specifications making up Greubel Forsey: The Art of Invention. The book has a 300mm diameter and a 32mm cover-to-cover thickness. It is out-house manufactured, and it wears rather uncomfortably. Okay, I dont see that going anywhere-let me start over.Clerizo wrote this work to mark the 20th anniversary of Greubel Forsey. The house granted Clerizo unfettered access to its premises and Robert Greubels farmhouse n...

Welcome back to Fratello On Air! This week, we tackle the second half of our discussion on vintage chronographs. We get into the weeds in this episode, so we hope you like it nerdy!This podcast player is blocked because you did not accept marketing cookies. Change cookie settings Last week, we kicked off this discussion on vintage chronographs with our thoughts on why we find these watches so alluring. We mentioned racing, the space race, and other daring feats, along with how chronographs were present during many of these activities. Now we re ready to go into detail.HandgelenkskontrolleBecause we recorded this episode directly after the last, we skipped the usual banter. Don t worry; i...

A couple of big questions are at the top of my mind ahead of the upcoming Formula 1 season. Will Max Verstappen once again become world champion? Can Lewis Hamilton fight for his eighth world title in a Ferrari? And also, will Mercedes-AMG Petronas be back on top after a few difficult years? One thing seems to be a done deal even before the first Grand Prix of the season. We know who will wear the watch with the longest name in the paddock. Its the man who has a watch with his name on it. Yes, it s the Austrian guy wearing the Swiss IWC Big Pilots Watch Shock Absorber XPL Toto Wolff Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team watch.The Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team is gearing up for th...

Sternglas continues to evolve its watch lineup rapidly. Today s new Tachymeter 2.0 is a great example because it replaces the original model after a short three-year production run. We like it when a company is not content to rest with its existing designs. The question, as always, is whether the newest watch is an improvement. Our off-the-cuff response is a resolute yes!The previous Sternglas Tachymeter combined a brushed stainless steel case with an external metal bezel and a Miyota quartz chronograph movement. The watches, while attractive, looked sober and very instrument-like. The new Tachymeter 2.0 infuses the same functionality from the original in a more upscale package. We had the c...

Michiel Holthinrichs, an architect turned watch manufacturer, made a name for himself and his brand by introducing the world s first watch with a 3D-printed stainless steel case in 2016. State-of-the-art technology and machining processes created cases with swooping lines and sensual curves, but the human touch made the watches sexy; the machines could only do so much. It takes artisanal manual craftsmanship to finish them immaculately and make them look and feel desirable. As you would guess, this type of manufacturing is costly, which the price reflects. To allow more people to enjoy the fascinating shapes of his creations, Michiel decided to use CNC machining to create a more affordable c...

Since its launch in 2023, the redesigned Louis Vuitton Tambour has led a watchmaking renaissance for a marque best known for its handbags and trunks. The iconic Parisian fashion house isn t new to watches, but the focus on upscale pieces that compete with traditional watchmakers began in 2011 with the purchase of La Fabrique du Temps. While limited and dear, these latest creations cement a strong argument for Louis Vuitton s place among the top brands.The current Tambour is not even two years old, but it has brought bona fide watchmaking credibility to Louis Vuitton in this brief period. The round 40mm case with an integrated bracelet offers a different take on this increasingly popular spor...