In 2010, Laurent Ferrier launched his independent career with the Classic Tourbillon, a watch that immediately won the Mens Watch Prize at the Grand Prix dHorlogerie de Geneve. That first creation set the tone for the Geneva-based brand - understated designs hiding serious horological substance. Now, 15 years later, Laurent Ferrier celebrates this milestone with a new anniversary edition, the Classic Tourbillon Teal.The Laurent Ferrier Classic Tourbillon is part of the brands Serie Atelier and is limited to just five pieces. It stays true to the original concept while introducing subtle but meaningful updates. A platinum case, a teal Grand Feu enamel dial, and a refreshed movement finish set...

Have you ever wondered if you re approaching the watch hobby in the way that suits you best or if social media has influenced how you do so? Today, on Fratello Talks, we re following up on some of Thomas s recent thought pieces with a more formal discussion. There are nearly infinite ways to approach the watch hobby. Some can passionately focus on just one reference, while others want variety. While a lucky few will casually purchase a grail-worthy piece, others will be just as happy with affordable, value-driven watches. It goes on and on, and it s how things should be. In reality, though, we all consume content online and on social media, which influences our perception and can shape how w...

One of last year s most surprising releases was Furlan Marri s Disco Volante series. The trio of watches stylishly revived a classic case shape we rarely see these days. Now, Furlan Marri introduces the next Disco Volante model for Geneva Watch Days 2025. But it s not just another dial color. For this new Disco Diamonds Onyx, the brand equipped the watch with a black onyx dial that features lab-grown baguette diamonds as hour markers. Does that sound too extravagant? Well, it isn t. The result is one of the best releases of this year s Geneva Watch Days.Sometimes, watches do not need lengthy explanations. The new Furlan Marri Disco Diamonds Onyx is one such watch. It only requires an adventu...

Jaeger-LeCoultre has undergone many management changes over the years. The most recent is Jer?me Lambert, who returns as CEO after having held the role from 2002 to 2013. Each staff turnover results in a shift in direction for JLC, whether that be the Le Sentier brand focusing on movement development or taking on more technical avant-garde designs to create down-in-the-mud tool watches for Navy SEALs. But two things always seem to endure - the Reverso and high-end complications. The new Master Grande Tradition Calibre 985 exhibits the latter in conjunction with an 18K pink gold case and two options in platinum. Showcasing highly complicated watchmaking, the movement boasts a perpetual calend...

The newly introduced and tasty H. Moser & Cie. Endeavour Perpetual Calendar Smoked Salmon sure helps you work up an appetite. Just hearing its name, I envision tender smoked salmon with thinly sliced avocado, pickled red onion, and ground black and red pepper atop a crisp, warm slice of sourdough toast. To heighten the experience, I ll either pour myself a chilled Pouilly-Fume or have an ice-cold vodka for the kick of it. I may just need a bit of a kickstart if I want to finish this introduction article on this new MoserQP. Bon appetit and cheers!The H. Moser & Cie. Endeavour Perpetual Calendar Smoked Salmon (1800-0207) has a 42 13.1mm white gold case. On top is a curved sapphire c...

When Dennison revealed its ALD series in late 2024, we were initially skeptical. The 70s-inspired minimalist watches with quartz movements seemed to capitalize on a burgeoning trend for similarly styled vintage pieces. Yet, in person, the moderately-sized Dennison ALD watches convinced all of us on the team. Stone or wooden dials at an attractive price do make for an interesting proposal. Now, there s a second model, and while it s thematically similar, the watch displays two time zones. The ALD Dual Time is here, and it should be a winner.Once I had the opportunity to try on the original Dennison ALD, all of my concerns were allayed. The watches fit beautifully, look expensive, yet are qui...

Any Czapek will surely suffice to secure some attention and strike up a conversation at a party. A rattrapante Czapek should draw even more of a crowd. But if, for whatever reason, you want to make an even stronger statement, you ll want a watch with a party trick up its sleeve. Look no further than the Czapek Antarctique Rattrapante R.U.R., a timely conversation starter if ever there were one.The R.U.R. may take its inspiration from a 1921 work of science fiction, but it is more relevant today than ever. With a ton to unpack here, lets dive in!This video is blocked because you did not accept marketing cookies. Change cookie settings Robotic inspirationThe Czapek Antarctique Rattrapante...

Singer Reimagined is one of those brands that has carved out a niche of its own in the world of watches. The brand immediately created an impact with conceptually new takes on classic watches and retro designs inspired by the automotive world. In the last few years, especially, we have seen great releases that have explored new territory. With last year s Divetrack, Singer brilliantly redefined what a dive watch can be. Additionally, this year s Heritage Collection Chronographs have a different, vintage-inspired look that elegantly stands out from the other models in the catalog. With the new Caballero, the brand releases a series that shares the same design DNA. Add a new and impressive cal...

Armin Strom launched the Tribute 1 in 2021 as part of its more accessible System 78 collection. Those were different times, as the world was still experiencing a global pandemic. According to Serge Michel, Armin Strom s co-founder, the Tribute 1 represented hope that the pandemic would end soon. Well, it did, and in the meantime, many new references were added to the Tribute 1 collection. Armin Strom s versions of a modern dress watch featured a skeletonized barrel, contrasting colors, and even fume dials. With the new Tribute 1 Sandstein, the brand returns to the collection s roots with a more serene design.The first Armin Strom Tribute 1 had a monochrome dark gray dial on which the white g...

Hamilton has a rich tradition of creating rugged military tool watches, and the Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer line is a prime example of this heritage. This collection draws from both World War II navigation instruments and the practical wristwatches delivered to pilots in the decades that followed. Today, we take a closer look at two refreshed references within this collection, the 38mm Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer and the 40mm Mechanical Chrono.Both Hamilton watches have received new dial and strap combinations worthy of a closer look. Join me, then, to give them just that!Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer historyThe Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer models pay direct tribute to Ham...

It s hard to believe that 2025 is heading into the home stretch, but here we are in September. For watch fans, that means it s time for a flurry of new releases. One brand getting in on the action immediately is Sinn. Today, we ll quickly highlight the new EZM 3 S, a set of colorful 556 models, and the 104 Classic 12.Sinn always delivers when it rolls out new pieces. The brand s watches are typically packed with innovative features, and although prices have increased, they still offer comparatively great value. Today s trio of debuts brings a little something for everyone. The new EZM 3 S should satisfy those looking for a tactical hardcore tool watch. The quartet of limited-edition 556 mode...

Geneva Watch Days returns for its sixth edition from September 4th to September 7th, 2025, continuing its rise as one of the key events on the horological calendar. Since its founding in 2020, the fair has embraced an open, decentralized approach. This came in the shadow of a disrupted Baselworld and an evolving SIHH. Instead of confining attendees to a single exhibition hall, the city becomes the venue. A central Pavilion on Quai du Mont-Blanc is the anchor point. Brands host visitors in showrooms, boutiques, and hotels across Genevas historic center.For collectors, press, and the general public, the experience is more approachable than traditional watch fairs. Conversations are more person...

We are used to seeing several recurring watch models used for IFL Watches colorful dial creations. These include the Tissot PRX, Citizen Tsuyosa, G-Shock CasiOak, Oris Diver s Sixty-Five, and more. For today s release, however, IFLW has chosen the Citizen Zenshin for the first time as the lightweight canvas for a special hand-painted dial. The new Citizen Zenshin Titanium Koi Fish is a limited edition of 300 pieces. This colorful creation draws inspiration from traditional Japanese koi ponds, spaces that symbolize harmony, perseverance, and good fortune. The result is a watch that draws you in and takes your mind to quieter places during the hustle and bustle of daily life.If you take a ste...

Back in the 90s, I got really into watches. I remember sitting across from a guy on the train who was wearing a Explorer - one without the white gold surrounds on its hour markers, so probably a reference 1016. I asked him about it, and he said he had owned it for a long time and had traveled the world with it.There was no further discussion about the watch itself; it barely interested him. The was just a watch he needed or relied on, apparently. He was dressed in a way that made me think he was about to travel abroad, with a worn duffel bag and shoes. He didnt seem like someone with a boring office job, but as I reached my destination (an office), I got off and started thinking more abou...

Sapphire-cased watches have crept up on me lately. I used to think of them as fragile showpieces, destined for safes rather than wrists, but something has shifted. It probably started with the ArtyA Luminity Wavy collection, which made me stop and think about how sapphire can do more than just look flashy. Now, with Bianchets latest release, that spark of curiosity grows stronger. The new UltraFino Sapphire is a fully transparent take on the brands ultra-thin skeleton tourbillon, and on paper, it ticks a lot of boxes for me.I havent seen it in hand yet, but with Geneva Watch Days around the corner, Ill hopefully get the chance soon. Judging by the press images, this could be one of the most ...

Welcome back to our weekly Sunday Morning Showdown! This week, after several battles between modern watches, we are going back in time. Daan and Thomas will pit two neo-vintage divers against each other. Daan will defend the Omega Seamaster 2254.50, while Thomas will champion the Submariner 16610.With slender cases, sapphire crystals, aluminum bezel inserts, and under-the-radar styling, these watches share the typical late-20th-century recipe beloved by many. Of course, there is one big difference between the two - price. Back in the late 1990s, the Submariner cost roughly twice as much as the Omega Seamaster. Now, on the pre-owned market, the difference is even bigger. Today, the Sub cost...

BA111OD is a small brand that moves quickly. It released its Chapter 7 collection in February, which we extensively covered here on Fratello. The collection of sports watches with integrated bracelets presented a new direction for the brand. The smart thing that brand founder Thomas Baillod did was to create chapters for his releases. As a result, he can mix things up with every new one. Following the integrated-bracelet sports watch from Chapter 7, BA111OD presents a series of seven new watches that celebrate the style of the 1940s and 50s. It s time to find out more about the BA111OD Chapter 8.Straight off the bat, seven new references sound like a lot, but they actually comprise just two...

These days, 3D printing is a well-established technique in manufacturing for R&D divisions. Ill never forget visiting the Triumph factory in Hinckley and seeing how future designs are rendered digitally, then printed into 3D forms. These objects provide a hasty method of producing new bike parts and testing structures instead of forging components in more expensive materials using a time-consuming process. The 3D-printing process also reduces the waste of valuable materials and offers experimentation to test structural rigidity. For the UK-based watch brand Apiar, these techniques form the backbone of its extraordinary sculptures. Born from this advanced engineering, the Apiar Gen1.0 sho...

I wrote this article after hearing a 1977 punk/rock song on the radio and reading an introduction to a new watch. The song No More Heroes from British band The Stranglers asks, Whatever happened to all the heroes? All the Shakespearoes? The song was still playing in my head when I read an introductory article somewhere about a new watch from the French brand Herbelin. The name stirred up some memories, not of a specific yesteryears Michel Herbelin watch but, rather, of the brand as part of a world I started to discover in the late 1990s and early 2000s. It was a fascinating universe in which brands like Ikepod, Dubey & Schaldenbrand, DeWitt, and Manufacture Royale had my full attention. ...

We are no strangers to the Sternglas Hamburg collection. The brand s popular model, named after its hometown, is available in various versions powered by quartz or mechanical calibers. Additionally, the Sternglas Hamburg is available as a time-and-date model or a chronograph. The German brand now introduces two top-of-the-line models that feature slimmer cases, an upgraded movement, and updated looks. It s time to check out the new Sternglas Hamburg Pro Automatik.Not too long ago, Sternglas released the beautiful Hamburg Automatik Edition Marine. Mike reviewed the watch and touched upon the great value of the Hamburg Automatik collection. As he stated, these watches are great for daily wear ...