The Tissot PRX is one of the watch industry s biggest success stories of the past few years. However, at this point, you might wonder how the brand can continue to surprise us with new PRX models. We have seen a string of new dials, collaborative efforts, and smaller sizes, creating an extensive collection. However, Tissot was not yet done with the PRX. The three newest versions utilize new materials, with two in titanium and another in Damascus steel. These three watches are also available in a smaller 38mm size, which is even more exciting.As some of you might know, I own a black-dial Tissot PRX Powermatic 80 that I adore. I don t wear it as often as I used to, but every time I pick it up ...

If you re celebrating 270 years of uninterrupted watchmaking history, youve seen it all, and sometimes you need to find new challenges to keep things exciting. A new collection of Les Cabinotiers timepieces titled La Quete (The Quest) keeps the watchmakers at the world s longest continually operating watch brand on their toes and the collectors happy. This series of one-offs from Vacheron Constantin pays homage to astronomy and the mythical voyages of antiquity. The Poin?on de Geneve watches are a testament to technical mastery, artistic finesse, and excellent craftsmanship.The Les Cabinotiers Armillary Tourbillon C Myth of the Pleiades honors the Seven Sisters of Greek mythology. For those ...

Welcome back to another episode of Fratello On Air! This week, we lay it on the line and predict upcoming watch trends. We take educated guesses about what will be hot and what will likely fade. It s a comprehensive look at everything from materials to sizes and colors. Enjoy the show!This podcast player is blocked because you did not accept marketing cookies. Change cookie settings It s not easy to see into the future, but many popular styles and fads around us can help predict future watch trends. In this episode, we go into depth about many different details and cast our vote about what is coming next.HandgelenkskontrolleBefore we tackle upcoming watch trends, we spend time on a few e...

This is the third match in the Fratello Dress Watch Season contest, our effort to identify the best new dress watch of 2025. The series continues with a beautiful and classical duo. Match three in round one sees RJ defending the Daniel Roth Extra Plat Souscription in yellow gold and Mike making his case for the Patek Philippe Calatrava 6196P. Lets determine which of these two watches will progress to the semifinals.As you are now aware, these Daniel Roth and Patek Philippe models were among the eight watches that won our initial public poll the other week. You voted for your favorites from a rather lengthy (but still incomplete) list of contenders, and todays Daniel Roth and Patek Philippe w...

Tokyo-based artist Towa Takaya creates pigments from soil, plants, and minerals gathered during her travels, which she then uses to craft watch dials. Now, Minase is introducing handcrafted Yusai dials made by her for its 5 Windows Mid, 7 Windows, and Divido watches. Takayas goal is to create a dial showing the essence of nature itself. You can be the judge and decide if you think the collaboration watches in their signature Sallaz-polished cases give you that unfiltered, deep sensation of nature.For those unfamiliar with Yusai dials, we ll begin with some background information. The name Yusai unites two characters - (y), representing the gentle, eternal flow of time, and (sai), expres...

During the past few years, we ve covered many of Brellum s new model introductions. The small brand produces tiny runs of its watches. While that may frustrate some, the company s owner, Sebastien Muller, is known for communicating directly with customers. Plus, Brellum always brings a steady supply of releases each year. Today s Pandial Power Reserve Chronometer LE is the latest announcement, and we had a chance to go hands-on with this chronograph.It s 2025, and that means we ve witnessed several trends. The conversation about rising prices continues, translating to buyers searching for value. Also, watch diameters continue to shrink. That s great news for yours truly, but there are plenty...

Theres something about a classic dress watch that resonates beyond fleeting trends. For me, it all started with the vintage IWC Calatrava Cal. 89 that I inherited from my grandfather. It is a watch from a bygone era when watchmaking was all about understated elegance, mechanical mastery, and timeless design.Recently, my Fratello colleagues discussed what makes a watch elegant for the Fratello Talks podcast. You can listen to the full episode here. It is food for thought because, when I consider elegance in watch design, nothing beats a Calatrava-style watch. In fact, my IWC Cal. 89 has inspired countless moments of reflection and appreciation. It was from this personal place that I set out t...

IFL Watches and Maen are back at it again! After the success of last year s Graffiti collaboration, it seems that fans were clamoring for a follow-up. While the first watch focused on the bright, vibrant colors of street art during the day, the new Manhattan After Dark envisions the city when the shadows come out to play.IFL Watches has carved out a nice niche using popular watches as a foundation for hand-painted dials. The themes have been broad, and the same is true of the types of watches employed. At times, these are unofficial collaborations, and that s fine. However, it s always fun when a brand supports a creative effort. Maen has extended its partnership with IFL Watches, and the tw...

When a certain car model has been on the market for a few years, but it s not yet time for the introduction of a completely new version, it receives a facelift. That seems to be exactly what Blancpain has given its Villeret Golden Hour collection. The watches are still very recognizable, but small tweaks in many places make them look slightly more refined. There are two new 40mm versions - the Villeret Extraplate and the Villeret Quantieme Complet Phases de Lune. There s also a 33.2mm model called the Villeret Quantieme Phases de Lune. This one always features diamonds on the dial, but you can also add them to the bezel. All models are available in either stainless steel or 18K rose gold.In ...

Having iterated upon its Sailcloth and Signature Nylon ranges to near perfection, Artem turns its attention to unexplored territory. The typically adventure-focused Australian strap maker seeks to put its spin on classic leather straps. Its well-renowned Sailcloth and HydroFlex watch straps suit all climates and excursions, standing up to whatever you can throw at them. In contrast, leather straps cater to traditional everyday wear rather than extreme or aquatic adventures. Leather straps can break down in water, trapping moisture and becoming brittle. Even short exposure to water can cause staining on the top surface of a leather strap. So how is Artem overcoming the pitfalls of leather str...

I park my 1983 BMW R65 beside a quiet bend of the Hawkesbury River, not far from Wisemans Ferry. Sunlight reflects off the large 22-liter blue petrol tank. A little mid-morning mist still lingers along the valley, and the air feels soft with dawn?cool dampness. Ahead lies the old convict road that once linked colonial outposts through New South Wales bushland - a trail haunted by history. I slide off my armored leather jacket and glance down at my wrist. On it is the Tudor Heritage Ranger, scarred but still alive. Todays ride is meant to be quiet, reflective. It is a reckoning of sorts.The crash that nearly killed meWhen you wear a watch long enough, you begin to live with it. It accumulates...

You would be forgiven for thinking you d landed on another one of our Dress Watch Season battles, but, no, this is a regular Sunday Morning Showdown. Still, we re sticking with a new dress watch released this week, the Raymond Weil Toccata Heritage. Thomas will defend it against the Serica Parade, represented by Daan.If you are in the market for an oval dress watch around the $1,500 mark, these should be on your radar. The mechanical Raymond Weil Toccata Heritage costs $1,495 on a leather strap, while the Serica Parade 1174 comes in at $1,490. This might be the closest pricing weve seen in a Sunday Morning Showdown. Lets see which takes the crown as the best oval dress watch in the segment!B...

Launched in 2021, the Tonda PF Micro-Rotor set the tone for Parmigiani Fleuriers renewed design language. Its combination of a thin case, detailed finishing, and a guilloche dial established the clean aesthetic that now defines the brand. Today, we get a new version in steel and gold with a blue dial.This new version of the Tonda PF Micro-Rotor introduces a new combination of materials and colors. It is crafted from stainless steel and 18K rose gold and paired with a Stone Blue dial that shifts between gray and deep mineral blue depending on the light. Lets have a closer look!The new Tonda PF Micro-Rotor in contextWhen Parmigiani Fleurier first introduced the Tonda PF Micro-Rotor line in 202...

So far, weve introduced you to Abraham-Louis Breguet, who set up shop 250 years ago, and the Breguet of the 20th Century, English watchmaker and inventor of the Co-Axial escapement, George Daniels. In the spirit of independent watchmaking and the brands 30th anniversary, Fratello now invites you to get acquainted with Monsieur Roger Dubuis (1938C2017), a Swiss-born master watchmaker with an unexpected taste for the extravagant.We know how a watchmaker becomes a watchmaker. Going to watchmaking school is the most obvious way. But why someone becomes a watchmaker is a question to which the answers vary wildly. We know why Roger Dubuis, born in 1938 and raised in Corsier-sur-Vevey, a community ...

Another Friday, another list! This week, we will continue our exploration of modern materials used in the watch world. After picking our favorite ceramic and titanium watches, we will now turn to carbon. We do not see this material as often as the other two, but it stands out when we do. Let s find out what our five favorite recently released carbon watches are.Before we get into the list, let me specify what recently released means. We have covered different materials for the past few weeks and picked watches that came out three years ago at most. For this list, we have applied the same parameter to ensure we have a group of relevant releases. Of the five we chose this week, four came out i...

Welcome to the second match in the Fratello Dress Watch Season contest, our effort to identify the best new dress watch of 2025. The series continues with a duo of proper heavy hitters. Match two in round one sees Jorg defending the Chopard L.U.C Qualite Fleurier 20th Anniversary Edition. Daan will make his case for the popular Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Monoface Small Seconds in rose gold. Let s determine which of these two watches will progress to the semifinals.As you know by now, these contestants were among the eight watches that won our initial public vote last weekend. You, the Fratelli, voted for your favorites from a long list of possible contenders, and todays Chopard and Jae...

Watch fans worldwide were excited when Favre Leuba s return was announced in August last year. The world s second-oldest watch brand is a favorite among vintage collectors and has created some absolute classics. Upon the unveiling of the new collection, we quickly learned that Favre Leuba would honor the past with modern versions of these watches. This article will look closely at the current catalog and its individual models.If you are unfamiliar with Favre Leuba, I suggest you read Mike s article on the company s history. In it, he explains the relevance of some of its most important watches, which inspired the current ones. With an illustrious name like Favre Leuba, the modern releases ne...

Within the opulence of Harrods luxury London department store is a joyous journey through Vacheron Constantin s eclectic history. Even by the northeastern entrance is a suspended forced-perspective Maltese Cross with 270 emblazoned upon it. This represents 270 years of Vacheron Constantin s continuous operation, the longest of any watch brand. Winding through the halls of Harrods brings you to the Fine Watch Room towards Vacheron Constantin s boutique. A dazzling exhibition displays The Quest: 270 Years of Seeking Excellence. I visited the immersive experience to soak in Vacheron Constantin s impact on fine watchmaking.The interactive book detailing Vacheron s heritage and story is the best...

After a series of chronographs, the Dutch-based brand Lebois & Co returns with a trio of three-handers. Please welcome the Heritage Small Seconds collection. The silver Script, blue Baton, and black Numeral Founders Launch editions are COSC-certified chronometers with perks for early adopters. A Chronometre Lebois & Co sweater inspired by Parisian streetwear is waiting for you. Additionally, while the watch comes standard on a suede strap, an included Fixoflex stretch bracelet allows those who get in on this launch to change the look quite drastically.Lebois & Co is not about nostalgia - its about rebuilding a tradition of mechanical elegance, says Dutch entrepreneur Tom van Wijl...

Before the year ends, we will hold one final event with Breitling in The Hague (Den Haag), just in time for the golden season. On November 28th, we would like to welcome you to the Breitling boutique to discover some (gold) wonders.Our previous event in the Breitling boutique in Den HaagJoin us on November 28th - Register nowAfter having two earlier events in Den Haag and soon one in Enschede (on November 7th), we are happy to invite you to the last one of the year. With limited space available, please register quickly for this event on our home turf in Den Haag. You can find the sign-up form below. We will get back with you in a few days to let you know whether we were able to allocate a sp...