Hublot and Japanese designer Yohji Yamamoto are back for a fourth collaboration. This limited edition celebrates the shade of black. For Yamamoto, this carries greater significance than the mere absence of color; it is a statement. The same goes for Hublot, making the Classic Fusion Yohji Yamamoto All Black Camo interesting from a design-philosophy standpoint.On a more practical level, this limited edition of 300 pieces is available through a selection of Hublot boutiques and online. This version of the Classic Fusion costs CHF 10,500 or $12,000. Lets have a closer look!The Hublot Classic Fusion Yohji Yamamoto All Black CamoAllow me to start with the mundane. We should probably get the basic...

Theres more to the Time+Tide Frederique Constant Highlife Moonphase Date Manufacture Onyx Moon than a stunningly powerful black dial. This is an evolved version of the Highlife luxury sports watch that debuted in 2020. The limited-edition model, available in a run of 100 pieces, features a smaller 39mm diameter compared to the usual 41mm case. Furthermore, inside beats an in-house movement typically reserved for the more traditional Manufacture models. Additionally, a Jubilee-style bracelet adds a touch of luxury pizzazz. However, the deep black dial will keep drawing you in, and there s nothing you can anything about it. The good news is that this recently introduced enigmatic, hypnotic, ...

Credor resurrected the Goldfeather name in 2023 with a pair of gold models. The watches combined elegant proportions with a thin case. Unfortunately, the pieces were only offered in Japan. For 2026, there s good news afoot with a new release intended for global distribution. The new Goldfeather Imari Nabeshima Limited Edition is a beauty that we all can potentially buy.In the hierarchy of Seiko-owned brands, none rank higher than Credor. Until recently, though, the watches were meant solely for the Japanese market. Yes, pieces leaked into other countries, and some Seiko boutiques have even sold a few. But these ultra-high-end pieces have remained exclusive and expensive. The latter attribute...

IFL Watches has graced us with a wide variety of hand-painted dials for watches from several brands. In August 2025, IFLW worked with Italian brand Venezianico for the first time on the Arsenale Venus. The concept of that watch was to celebrate Venezianico s Venetian roots. For the new Arsenale Arlecchino, the two brands take the next step in exploring the rich history of Venice. The new Arsenale Arlecchino celebrates the world-famous Venice Carnival in proper, colorful style.For their first collaboration, IFL Watches and Venezianico created a special collector s edition of the Arsenale with a hand-painted tribute to Botticellis Birth of Venus. This next collaborative effort celebrates the f...

Certain watches feel immediately familiar the moment you strap them on - not because youve worn them before but, rather, because their story has been written so clearly over the decades that slipping one on is like stepping into a well-loved pair of boots. Thats the sensation I had when the Doxa Sub 250T GMT Sharkhunter Vintage arrived on my desk.The Doxa Sub 250T GMT is a watch that we have written about at Fratello before. My colleague Mike went into it here. Today s feature is a little different, focusing on just the Sharkhunter Vintage model and my impressions of it after using it in the ocean. Let s dive in.A functional and interesting design?This is a watch that folds half a century of...

Welcome back to another Sunday Morning Showdown! Daan and I are both stationed in the Netherlands, where winter is hitting hard. The skies are gray, and a layer of slushy, half-melted snow covers the earth. This has us dreaming of summer holidays in faraway exotic locations. We dream of wearing nothing but swim trunks and hardcore, titanium dive watches. So, for this Sunday Morning Showdown, we decided to pit two of those against each other. Daan will defend the Certina DS Action Diver Titanium 38mm, while I will bring the Baltic Aquascaphe Titanium to the ring. Lets see how they fare!Both watches have 300m depth ratings, automatic movements, titanium cases, and typical dive-watch stylings. ...

We haven t heard much from Synchron since the summer of 2023, but the beginning of 2026 has brought good tidings. The new Sealab Ti300M sports a familiar look, yet it brings modern features appreciated by collectors. We ll follow this introduction up with a hands-on review next month. For now, though, let s take a brief look at this intriguing release.Historically speaking, Synchron was a conglomerate of several Swiss brands that came together in the late 1960s. Doxa, Cyma, and Ernest Borel were once part of the group and carried a distinctive three-part logo. Rick Marei, a well-known figure in the world of dive watches, resurrected the brand in 2021 and immediately made a statement with the...

Makina is a brand that has repeatedly challenged us with its modern creations. They are sometimes brutalistic, sometimes futuristic, but always pushing the boundaries of watch design. With the new Andras_II, the Filipino brand has updated its take on a classic dress watch. Just one glance at the Andras_II Gray immediately told me there was a lot to uncover with this piece. Is it even a dress watch or simply a modern rectangular watch? Let s find out.I got my first taste of Makina watches with the Mephisto_III GMT early last year. The modern GMT showed some intriguing design solutions that I enjoyed. Later in the year, I spent some time with the futuristic-looking Makina Azazel_I. While it is...

With the blazing Sun reflecting off the snow, the crimson dial of the Oris Artelier Year Of The Horse Limited Edition looked ever so vibrant and fiery. The famous Matterhorn provided no shade; it just stood there magnificently, creating the perfect backdrop. Traditionally, Oris chooses Zermatt to mark the start of a new watch year. Apart from the embargoed stuff you will get to see later, an exuberant 88-piece limited edition made its appearance, marking the Chinese Year of the Fire Horse, which begins on February 17th, 2026. The watch features the Oris caliber 113 with a 10-day power reserve. It includes a non-linear power reserve indicator, day and date, as well as a weekly/business calend...

Happy New Year, everyone! After looking back at 2025 with a series of lists, it s now time to look forward to the year ahead of us. For this second list of 2026, we highlight five brands to watch in the next 12 months. They do not necessarily have to be small and upcoming ones. This list focuses solely on brands that we are curious about this year for various reasons.But before we jump in, let s take a small look back at 2025. All of us at Fratello agreed that it was a long year with numerous releases. Thankfully, among them were a great number of brilliant watches. From new, exciting designs to groundbreaking technical timepieces, there was plenty to enjoy. We certainly hope that 2026 will ...

You wouldnt necessarily consider time-and-date watches when thinking of complicated haute horlogerie. Even with a power reserve indicator added in, it still doesnt sound very impressive or complex, does it? Well, the A. Lange & S?hne Zeitwerk Date proves that sometimes the simplest things require the hardest solutions.I got the chance to spend some time with this rose gold Zeitwerk. It left me deeply impressed. Theres so much to unpack, so lets dive straight in!The A. Lange & S?hne Zeitwerk DateBefore we get into the nitty-gritty, lets first cover the basics. What you get here is a mechanical, digital jumping display guichets. Thats a mouthful, but it basically means it displays ti...

Be honest: did you know of James Lamb before you saw this article on Fratello? Well, I certainly didn t before I started researching the brand for this article. James Lamb is a British artisan watchmaker, and handmade silver watch cases and enameled silver dials are his shtick. The watches in his Origin Series are all inspired by the seasons and the elements. They feature beautiful colors, a ceramic sub-dial, and Argentium cases. Now, James introduces his new Linea Edition in collaboration with engraver Joanne Ryall and enameler Andy Roberts. Each watch in this artisanal series features a handmade silver case with an engraved titanium dial, 18K gold details, and an engraved and enameled case...

You would be forgiven for thinking this new Seiko SPB537 looks somewhat familiar. After all, Seiko made numerous Presage models in this tonneau form factor in the past. However, all of them were discontinued, and no new ones were introduced to the collection. Well, until today, that is!This is the new Seiko Presage SPB537 with a white enamel dial.?Powered by a 6R caliber and priced at?$1,650, it?sits in Seikos mid-tier segment. Lets have a closer look to see whats what.The new Seiko Presage SPB537 in tonneau shapeThis new SPB537 features the same case we know from the 2010s, when tonneau watches like the SPB049 were still in production. That means you get a fairly intricate case with a 35.9m...

Happy New Year, dear Fratelli! We are following up on our kick-off to this new lap around the Sun with a fresh new episode of Fratello Talks, in which we re discussing our watch wishes and predictions for 2026. RJ, Thomas, and Nacho are here to express some of what they d love to see more of in the new year from watch brands, as well as to make specific predictions. They also go over some anniversaries taking place that may reveal some of what we can look forward to in 2026. Before we jump into it, though, 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 accept marketing...

What happens when sartorialists Mark Cho and Elliot Hammer (respectively, the founder and the creative director of The Armoury) come up with a watch brand of their own? Let s find out in this hands-on review of the Temporal Works Series A line.The Armoury s Temporal WorksIn case you are unfamiliar with The Armoury, its a menswear retailer in Hong Kong and New York, offering a wide selection of ready-to-wear, bespoke, and custom clothing. You can visit the company s website here.Anyway, when the folks from The Armoury come up with a new watch brand after doing several collabs with existing ones, including Ressence, Cartier, Naoya Hida & Co., H. Moser & Cie., and Unimatic, youd think t...

Ski jumping in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, the Vienna Philharmonic playing Strauss waltzes at the Musikverein, a hangover… This is a random selection of traditional events happening on January 1st. In the world of watches, theres another unescapable tradition - price increases. As of January 2026, raised its prices by almost 6% on some watches. Since its a tradition, do you accept it as a fact of life, or does it affect you in some way?Death, taxes, and price increases - these are lifes certainties. Well leave the first two topics alone and focus on the inevitability that the price tags of watches get heavier as soon as the new year starts. Indeed, 2026 begins with recommended retail p...

In this video, we go hands-on with Omega s recently released Speedmaster Grey Side of the Moon. We covered it in-depth here, but also decided to shoot a video with this new ceramic Speedmaster.If the video above doesn t play, please visit our?YouTube channel to?watch it there.Inspired by Apollo 8In this video, I went through the background story with NASA (Apollo 8). This is important, as it was the inspiration for Omega to go gray with the ceramic Speedmaster. You will also see how it looks on the wrist from different angles and get a closer look at its new caliber 3869. This 3861-based movement features laser ablation on the bridges to mimic the Moon s surface.Enjoy the video! For an overv...

It has become a tradition for Seiko to be the first brand to introduce new watches every year. This time, it s not just one or two but a full quartet of new pieces. To celebrate the brand s 145th anniversary, Seiko has announced four models that perfectly represent different pillars of the collection. We had the opportunity to inspect three of them up close. The first is the King Seiko SJE151, the second is the Prospex Speedtimer SRQ059, and the third is the Presage SPB538, which features a beautiful enamel dial. The last model in the quartet is the Seiko Astron SSH186. Let s explore how Seiko kicks off its 145th anniversary.I love that Seiko is the first major watch brand to introduce new r...

Last year, I also wrote an article on my New Year s resolutions. It actually contained one bold resolution: I was considering letting my Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Classic Medium Duoface go in favor of a Ressence Type 9. At the end of the article, I also mentioned that it might be more of a long-term plan. Well, I guess it is because neither of those things happened last year. However, what stands out to me is that I would still like to add more contemporary watches to my collection. But maybe I should take it a little bit more slowly than I initially thought.As some of you said in the comments below last year s article, selling my Reverso is a significant decision. Replacing it with a Ressenc...

Yes, that s right, everybody: it s time for Sunday Morning Showdown! As this is the first Sunday of the new year, we decided to start 2026 with a fun and different matchup. Today, it s Seiko versus Seiko, but these watches are not just any recent models. These are re-editions of great Seiko classics. Jorg picked the Seiko 5 Gene Kranz SRPL91 and SRPL93, re-editions of the legendary 6119-8460 Sports Diver. Daan picked Seiko SMGG17, SMGG19, and SMGG21 trio. They are modern remakes of the classic Seiko A829-6029, aka the Rotocall or Astronaut. Both series are Seiko icons, but which will win this first Sunday Morning Showdown of 2026? You decide!If you think that Daan and Jorg have gone absolute...