Jaeger-LeCoultre says the two new Reverso Tribute Monoface models are a perfect fit for both men and women. Well, first, we must try these watches in real life before passing a judgment like that. They look promising, though, thanks to their dimensions, which stay close to the original Reverso from 1931. Other new additions to the collection are the Reverso Tribute Duoface Tourbillon in a steel swiveling case and the Reverso Tribute Duoface Small Seconds in 18K pink gold with a dark blue lacquered dial.Art Deco never goes out of style - at least not in Le Sentier, where Jaeger-LeCoultre resides. The Reverso, the epitome of Art Deco design, continues to defy raging hype and changing trends wh...

Today, we go hands-on with the Louis Moinet Speed of Sound chronograph. This is a stunning modern watch with a vintage heart. As we ll see, the rare vintage movement has been modified functionally and cosmetically to offer a novel moonphase display.Credit is due to Louis Moinet for creating innovative ways of displaying traditional time-related complications. To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the brand s reintroduction, the Speed of Sound chronograph exemplifies this in the most contradictory manner. It employs a new-age case material and combines it with a vintage movement and old-world dial-finishing technique. Let s not forget the use of lunar material. If this sounds interesting to yo...

I don t know if it s because summer officially ended or if it s these past two weeks of heavy rain here in Europe, but the urge for a colorful dial won me over. Besides that, I stumbled upon an interesting green-and-white-dial Bulova Spinnaker this week…I got a new hairdo yesterday. I needed it badly. The last time I d gotten one was at the end of June, and you know, I kind of didn t have time to get that done during summer. When September started, it seemed there were more gentlemen like me, judging simply from the fact that the earliest booking I got was for the 25th. Anyway, on my way from the hairdresser back to the office, satisfied with myself, I was waiting for the traffic light...

By now, you probably know we re fans of RZE here at Fratello. The brand s titanium watches are affordable, and they all have a strong explorer attitude. The RZE Fortitude GMT is a proper pilot s watch that allows you to track an additional time zone. Today, the new RZE Fortitude GMT-S debuts, with the capital S for sunburst, I guess. That s because both the new gray and blue versions feature a shiny sunburst dial. Let s take a look at these new additions to RZE s Fortitude GMT collection.I ve worn our RZE Fratello Resolute Pro Contour for a few days, and I was impressed with its detailing and comfort. Now, I ll be very honest with you: RZE s styling is not usually my cup of tea. It s a bit...

It s been only a few months since Seiko introduced the first Astron GPS Solar Dual-Time Chronographs with the new caliber 5X83. Today, the Japanese brand unveils a quartet of chronographs powered by the same movement. The line is expanding with the standard-production SSH159, SSH161, and SSH163. Additionally, we get a titanium and ceramic limited edition, the SSH158. The watches are slightly smaller than the previously released models and introduce new dials. The 1,200-piece limited edition presents a blacked-out aesthetic with rose gold elements. It s time to find out more about these new Seiko Astron chronographs.When Seiko introduced the first four references in this series in March, it w...

Venezianico is a young brand from Venice that continues to roll out new releases. Today, the Arsenale joins the lineup, and while it contains familiar styling details, the watch can claim a historic local building as the source of inspiration. This is a watch that should please those looking for value and refinement.I ve now covered three Venezianico watches, and each has been significantly different. A chronograph with lunar ties, a striking gold-dial diver, and an integrated-bracelet watch have crossed my keyboard within six months. The watches may not be similar in intent, but each focuses on a high level of finishing for the price. The new Arsenale blends luxurious details with a slim fo...

Welcome to this latest installment of Fratello Talks. Today, we are happy to be joined by special guest Beno?t Mintiens, the founder and CEO of the avant-garde Belgian watch brand Ressence. In this long-form episode, we learn about Beno?t s origins as an industrial design consultant, how he transitioned into the watch world, and the philosophy that informed the creation of Ressence. Join us for this in-depth chat; you might hear something about the brand you didn t know before. But before we jump into it, 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 ...

Do you want to dazzle or be functional? If the first is your goal, creating a unique-looking, complicated watch with equally unique features is the way to go. If you opt for the second, its all about sober functionality. When Genus released its first creation in 2019, the GNS1, the small independent brand wanted to dazzle. And it did. The GNS1 was an open-worked spectacle in which not just bridges, wheels, and levers took center stage but also a mechanical, 11-piece snake-like object that traveled around the two central counters on the dial. The new Genus GNS2 has two three-piece snake-like creatures moving around the dial to tell time. In a way, the GNS2 is much like the tuatara.Dont tell m...

Blancpain aims for air superiority by strengthening its Air Command squadron with a new version of its reimagined 1950s US Air Force flyback chronograph. The 42.5mm model comes in a lightweight titanium case with a black bezel insert, an olive-green dial, a black bezel, and beige lume, numerals, and markings. Is this new creation pushing the retro envelope too far, or does it hit the sweet spot?The sound of a propeller aircraft makes many weak in the knees. The same goes for pilots watches from the propeller era. Yes, the Jet Age made intercontinental traveling much more accessible. Slowly but surely, the romance of flying died. You could even compare the quartz watch with a jet airliner. Ye...

It s been quite a week. After completing a 4,000-word article on the history of the Museum Watch, I reverted to covering the latest news and thinking about my next vintage story. However, little by little, the comments have trickled in on our site and over messages on Instagram. A noteworthy comment came in from a family member of Nathan George Horwitt who mentioned information on the third Museum Watch prototype. We re excited to share what we believe are the first public photos of the watch.Last week, I penned an article on the history of the vintage Movado Museum Watch. It was a lot of fun to write, and I hope it helped shed light on designer Nathan George Horwitt and the stories surround...

Fears Watches is one of the small-brand success stories of this decade. Nicholas Bowman-Scargill revived his family s brand with the Redcliff in 2016. Since 2020, the brand seems to have gone from strength to strength, and the new Fears Brunswick 40.5 Jump Hour shows this.This year the brand opened a boutique in its hometown of Bristol, further strengthening the ties to its storied past. The Fears range keeps growing and now spans 38mm delights like the OG Brunswick and everyday sports watches like the reintroduced Redcliff.The inspiration behind the Fears Brunswick 40.5 Jump HourIf youre an avid Fratello reader, you might have seen Ben s story from 2023 on the Fears Christopher Ward Allianc...

It takes guts to walk around wearing a large, all-gold integrated-bracelet sports watch. This genre is not for the faint of heart. I like to think Im fairly spunky, so I figured, Why not? I reached out to Girard-Perregaux and asked if I could try the latest gold Laureato 42mm models. When a rather weighty box arrived, I knew it was time to take off my comfortable small, subtle, steel GADA watch and lock this big chunk of sparkling 18K pink gold to my forearm. I gazed at my wrist and wondered, How will these make me feel after the initial jarring experience? Well, lets find out!I am taking a slightly different approach to this review. Rather than going through the specs and history of the wat...

Every so often, the people at Parmigiani Fleurier send us a box with a few of their newer watches. This time, along with the new Toric models, it included a few variations of the brand s Tonda PF. Our eyes were quickly drawn to the very impressive all-platinum Tonda PF Skeleton. The more sporty Chronographs on their rubberized straps also got much attention. But the real showstopper for most of the Fratello team was the Tonda PF Micro-Rotor No Date. Its understated style fits Parmigiani s vision of discreet and timeless refinement so well. However, another watch got all my attention. It was the 36mm Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF Automatic.Of course, the Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF Micro-Roto...

Last month, the Omega Speedmaster Flight Qualified pilot s watch leaked on social media. Normally, we don t respond to leaks or rumors, but the number of questions we received about this watch was (and still is) getting out of hand. At least for now, this new Omega Speedmaster pilot s watch is only available to US military pilots. Apparently, according to one of the pilots involved, who is also active on the Omega Forums platform, you need to be able to prove that you are a winged aviator, pilot, or navigator to purchase one of these watches. Without further ado, let s dive into this practically unattainable Speedmaster Flight Qualified watch!Omega Speedmaster Flight Qualified pilot s watchT...

During Geneva Watch Days, Frederique Constant introduced two high-end models with impressive special dials. Only a few weeks later, the brand now unveils a series of three quartz moonphase models in the more affordable segment. This move highlights the wide variety of watches the brand offers. Usually, the mechanical side of things is more relevant to watch enthusiasts. However, after wearing the new Frederique Constant Classics Moneta Moonphase models for a week, I found that there is a surprisingly charming side to them. The design of the three watches is clever and chic, and they would be great for people who love classic dress watches but don t want to spend a lot of money.When the new F...

We re back with another episode of Fratello On Air! We apologize for missing last week, but travel and visitors got in the way. This week, we re discussing watch research, the time it takes, and the self-satisfaction obtained when uncovering a new fact. It s another nerdy episode, but recording was a lot of fun. For our listeners, the watch content begins after 22 minutes. This podcast player is blocked because you did not accept marketing cookies. Change cookie settings Watch research sounds like a decidedly dull topic. However, this couldn t be further from the truth because there is plenty to uncover deep in the digital library stacks. We discuss the effort and time it takes to scour ...

The Seiko Astron GPS Solar with an easy-wearing tonneau case design debuted in the spring of 2022. This series started with four models housing Seiko s 5X53 dual-time movement, and after that, several models followed, including ones with the chronograph caliber 5X83. Now three new, simpler references assume their places in the core collection. The dark blue SSJ023 and the dark gray SSJ025 and SSJ026 all have dials with a gradient design.The three new Seiko Astron GPS Solar have a few things in common. All three references have a super-hard-coated titanium case with a 42mm diameter, 12mm thickness, and 47.9mm length. They also use the same GPS Solar caliber 3X62. This latest-generation moveme...

This feature was researched with the help of Nic Barnes, who is a pilot, watch enthusiast, and occasional contributor for Watches of Espionage. Our thanks to the Schaffhausen City Archive and Schaffhauser Magazine for providing materials that greatly contributed to our research for this story. It is one about a remarkable man with connections to IWC Schaffhausen who took part in a significant air battle over Switzerland in June 1940.This is a story about air battles over Switzerland at a moment when Nazi Germany seemed unbeatable. We will get to that tale shortly, but first, allow me to provide some context. Many of you may know that I have a soft spot for IWC Schaffhausen. A member of my fa...

Call me old-fashioned, sentimental, or a man of great musical taste. In any case, I think the 1965 song What the World Needs Now Is Love written by Hal David and Burt Bacharach is a true gem. Some might consider the song a bit preachy, but people need to be preached to occasionally. Every time Tissot preaches about the magnificence of the PRX, it doesnt give unwanted moral advice on watches; on the contrary, the brand seems to be preaching to the choir. Since the models debut, it has stormed to the top, and now the collection consists of no fewer than 58 references. That includes two Tissot PRX Powermatic 80 Chameleon models with gradient dials.Sometimes, you dont know what you need - a PRX ...

Over the past year, we ve grown quite fond of Raymond Weil s Millesime collection. Lex first went hands-on with the GPHG-winning 39.5mm version. Then, Thomas took a few other variations for a spin. Those experiences led them to conclude that the Millesime collection is very modern and refined. Today, I m looking at a few of the brand s new 35mm additions to the collection. Those include new dial colors, a new moonphase complication, and a version treated with rose gold PVD. Let s check out these new versions of the 35mm Raymond Weil Millesime.Because of its sector dial, Thomas compared the Millesime to some watches from brands like Longines and Jaeger-LeCoultre. However, he found that while ...