The Group Stage is in the books. It s time for the head-to-head contests to begin. Over the next two weeks, we will run two quarter-final match-ups each weekend. One on Saturday; one on Sunday. Our intrepid warriors made it through blood baths of their own making, but now they need your help to fight another day. Only one man can progress from each quarter-final to the next stage. The choice of who receives that honor rests with you. Let battle commence…No manual recounts needed here as the victorious Speedys for Group A and B have an unassailable lead. In the right-hand corner, representing Group A is the 45th anniversary of the Silver Snoopy Award. The original Silver Snoopy lapel pi...
For this article, I picked 5 watches without box and papers. I am a collector and like to have my watches full set or at least as complete as possible. But what if you just want to buy a watch to wear? It saves you from storing boxes in your attic, safeguarding certificates and warranty cards, it is only you and the watch.It might be just a false assumption that everyone is a watch enthusiast or collector like ourselves here. You just might want to wear a watch and that s it. It is also how it often used to be in the past. When someone bought a watch in the 1980s, or even before, very often the box at least was left behind at the retailer. Just put the watch on your wrist, take your papers ...
The MING 19.05 is here and it represents the last release of the year for the popular independent brand. It also marks the last incarnation in the 19-series of watches.Reader note: if you d like to order the MING 19.05 now, please head to the order link. We ll see you back here afterward.It s always a good day when a new MING hits the shelves. Ok, they rarely spend any time at all on a shelf, but I suppose you catch my drift. I ve really come to enjoy the brand s uniquely clean and purposeful design language and today s release stays the course. The new MING 19.05 is here and I can already hear the complaints in the comments section because they re only making 15 of these.The MING 19.05 - wh...
The new 41mm Submariner Date replaces all previous 40mm models. I was very excited to get my hands on the new Submariner in gold, only available for the Date version. Is this new Submariner Date in 41mm nicer than the previous 40mm collection? Let s have a closer look at the famous diver in precious metal.Interestingly, only the Submariner Date is available in 18kt gold. This has been the case forever, all no date models up to now only have been available in steel. Not only that, the no-date Sub is only available with a black dial. The Sub Date, however, is there in a number of dial, bezel, and material combinations. Today, I will have a look at the Submariner Date reference 126618LB. This...
When Breitling first announced its partnership with Outerknown back in 2018, it seemed, to me at least, to be a seminal moment for sustainable products working their way into the luxury industry. With the two brands latest collaboration, the Outerknown series gets a massive boost from the inclusion of the handsome (and widely praised) Breitling Superocean Heritage 57 automatic dive watch.Outerknown is a company dedicated to producing stylish, sustainable clothing, founder by world-famous surfer, Kelly Slater. Slater was already a member of the Breitling Surfers Squad so the union felt pretty natural. But beyond the marketing sense of pairing Slaters growing label with an established watchmak...
This was a year bookended by the launches of many amazing ladies watches that came to be seen as milestones for the industry. Im thinking here of the world s smallest tourbillon, the Serpenti Seduttori, or Zeniths first-ever Defy Midnight. Most watch brands, it seems, are finally making timepieces for women that say something about both our times and lifestyle. And Audemars Piguet with its 34mm Royal Oak is no exception.The Audemars Piguets 34mm Self-winding Royal Oak feels like the coolest and most-needed concept of the year. It perfectly displays the versatility of this industry stalwart. It is a testament to the appeal of Genta s clean-lined design that a watch can be both masculine and f...
Ain t it funny when things coalesce? Take for instance, Armageddon coming out in the same year as Deep Impact in 1998. Two big-budget asteroid disaster movies from separate studios releasing within months of each other. While I m bringing it down to a much smaller scale, 2020 also saw another conceptual overlap. The vintage flat-link bracelet design for the Omega Speedmaster. The conceptors? Forstner and Uncle Seiko.Before I go into more detail on both these bracelets, let me explain a bit of backstory on the flat-link. The three-link construction with flat surface on the outer side of each link is a design both brands pay heavy homage to from the past. None more so overtly than the referenc...
This week on Wrist Game or Crying Shame, I enjoy a neo-vintage Patek Philippe Gondolo 5014G. The question will be whether you feel the same or not. But first…Last week, I showed you the more recent Omega Seamaster Bullhead in white dial form and a healthy dose of red, white, and blue. Well, folks, I literally couldn t have scripted a more appropriate watch post election because this oddball finished with a Wrist Game win by - wait for it - four measly votes. Our Head of Operations, Daniel, is currently administering a recount. I expect results by 2022. Today s watch is bound to polarize, but I don t care. Let s talk about the Patek Philippe Gondolo 5014G.Patek PhilippeI absolutely need...
Seiko s Cocktail Time series has been a breath of fresh air in the Seiko Presage collection. The series is based on the idea of creating watches inspired by the global bar culture. In an industry focused on striving for technical excellence and conveying luxury, this is a nice break from that focus. But don t think for a second, the Cocktail Time watches are not serious watches. The all-new limited edition SRPF041 and SRPF043 are perfect proof of that.The Cocktail Time watches are part of the Seiko s Presage collection. We have covered quite a few of the Presage watches and what they have in common is their incredible dials. Quite a bit of focus is on the incredible craftsmanship that goes i...
Aluminium is not a typical material used in the watchmaking world, but Bvlgari is not a typical company. The Italian watch brand has carved a bit of a niche for releasing expertly engineered watches with a healthy dose of Italian style.When talking about Bvlgari, Id forgive you for immediately thinking of the famous and successful Octo Finissimo. After all, this is the brands flagship model family and the one thats famed for breaking all sorts of records in the watchmaking industry. That said, its not the only watch of note made by the Italian brand. Enter the Bvlgari Aluminium.The Diagono lives onThe Bvlgari Aluminium is essentially a refresh of the old Bvlgari Diagono Aluminium family. The...
When Omega introduced its Speedmaster Professional Moonphase in 2003, it wasn t an entirely new model. Already back in 1985, Omega introduced the SpeedyMoon 385.0809 and two additional references. The 2003 model, reference 3876.50 for the leather strap version and 3576.50 for the one on the bracelet, is based on the 1980s SpeedyMoon.In this article, I will have a closer look at the now discontinued Omega Speedmaster Professional Moonphase 3876.50 and try to explain why it is underrated, in my opinion. It has been discontinued since 2018, so you will have to search the pre-owned market for one or try to reach out to some authorized dealers who still might have one in stock. This Speedmaster P...
The Omega Museum Collection is an interesting assembly of timepieces. The idea is simple and something other brands also implement; lets take some of the most iconic designs of the companys past and rerelease them, updated to modern standards. You can look at these watches as simple reeditions. But they re more than that, I think. This watch, the Omega Museum Collection Milestone 1941 Officers Chronograph, is a perfect example of that…For instance, its design, rooted in the 1930s, is not as popular as the first Speedmaster s or Seamaster 300 s from 1957. The Milestone 1941 has a distinct look. It is something you don t see anymore. However, a lot of modern watches take inspiration from...
Welcome back to our Watch On Your Wrist? Instagram extravaganza! Tag your watch snaps with #fratellowatches to be in with a chance to win!Every week, we select four images. You can vote in the article for your favorite image. The winner moves on to the semi-final round (held every fifth week between the previous four weekly winners). Win that and you re into the final, which will be held at the end of the year. There will be five finalists in 2020 and ten from next year on.Basically, if you like winning things - and there will be a prize for the champion of 2020 - this year represents your best shot. So get snapping, get tagging, and get sharing. And don t forget to vote (once) for yourself&...
The nights are drawing in. The festive season is soon to be upon us. As logs are lugged from the wood store and stacked aside the fireplace and thick, woolen sweatshirts are dragged down from the attic in anticipation of the frosty times ahead, NOMOS Glashtte has kindly decided to treat us to a little bit of class to cheer our chilly hearts. The NOMOS Glashtte Ludwig has always been the brand s most traditional model. To me, it is the watch equivalent of Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow… by Dean Martin. It is charming. It is anachronistic. And it makes me feel like I ve stepped back in time in the best way possible…NOMOS Glashtte seems to have developed the enviable habit...
The TAG Heuer Carrera 160 Years Silver Limited Edition watch launched back in January. As one of the brand s most handsome releases this year, we re happy to bring it back to your attention. Harnessing the old-school vibes of Heuer s golden age, this Carrera adds a touch of after-dinner class to a collection that is, in its modern guise, far more sporty in style.When you ve been around for 160 years (as Heuer has), you can be forgiven for running out of model names. But it has to be said that TAG Heuer could have given its new Carrera any name under the sun and it would still be a handsome addition to the catalog. The new TAG Heuer Carrera (reference number CBK221B.FC6479) was a welcome retu...
In 2017, during a visit to the Nomad Barbershop, in London, I got roped into an Oris-endorsed shave off for Movember. The prize for the Mo Bro who raised the most cash? A freshly launched Oris Diver 65 Movember edition of their very own…Thanks to the attendees of Time 4A Pint and the listeners of the Time 4A Pint podcast my ridiculous mustache drew in more than $2,200 of donations, putting me at the top of the Oris shave off group. Consequently, the handsome retro-styled diver from H?stein ended up on my wrist.Two years on, I decided it was time to find the Oris a new home. As I had won the watch by raising money and awareness for a good cause in 2017, it seemed to me that the right wa...
Another week, another butt-load of news in the watch industry. I get the almighty power of deciding what was cool enough to make it into my column. This week, it was a celebratory Minase, a new Urwerk, and a deep blue Credor that really caught my eye…plus I couldn t ignore the GPHG Awards 2020. Read on!Minases celebratory sweet 15!Who doesnt love a good birthday celebration? Theres usually cake, sweets and other treats involved. When Minase got in touch to tell us a little more about their birthday celebrations, they indeed treated us to a rather stunning new release. For its 15th birthday, the brand has produced a limited edition of its signature 5 Windows model, limited to just 15 pi...
The oxymoron of a professional tool with luxurious precious metal elements is a profoundly odd concept. Yet as I have discovered, the combination of gold and steel traces back much further than I previously acknowledged. My watch selections today consist of two-tone divers with serious street cred.All these watches were selected carefully by me without any influence from Chrono24. I chose the topic and found suitable wristwatches that related to the topic. I only request the high-resolution photos from Chrono24 without the watermark. As these are only my suggestions, it is advised that you carry out your own research on the watch details and the seller. Ask as many relevant questions you fee...
Buying a is not easy. That applies to new and pre-owned watches. With a new watch, the problem is availability. If you don t want to become a victim of the entire waitlist scheme, there s the pre-owned market, for example. But buying a pre-owned watch isn t easy either. I experienced that as recently as the last few weeks while I was hunting for one…In this buying guide, you will find some tips on what to look for, where to look, and how to prevent you from ending up with something you don t want. If you are in the market for a used watch, there are a number of important things you need to know before you make the purchase.Pre-Owned Buying GuideDo your homework. That actually sou...
Nestled away in a sleepy corner of Sussex, England, Schofield Watch Company has been going about its business in a very individual fashion ever since 2011. What began as a passion project of founder Giles Ellis, has become a brand with one of the strongest and most identifiable design codes in British Watchmaking. Every product, meticulously designed and crafted, expresses the personality of the man behind its creation. Now, with his latest watch - the Schofield Strange Lights - Ellis is building on his existing design language in a way that should excite long-time and brand-new fans of Schofield…I remember the first time I learned of Giles Ellis and his mission. It was 2012. I was, by...
