It is so great to still be excited about a new watch launch — and it’s almost as great to receive a physical sample weeks, as opposed to months or more, after that fortuitous impression. When I first saw the Bell & Ross BR-03 Astro watch (reference BR03A-EMM-CE/SRB), something about it just clicked for me.…

A couple of weeks ago, the British Watchmakers’ Day occurred in London. Not only was it a day to get to know almost 45 British watch brands but also a chance for people to get their hands on one of the more than 30 special-edition watches presented there. Both Christopher Ward and Mr Jones Watches…

Watches and Wonders 2025 is just a few days away, so today, on Fratello Talks, we’re making our predictions, voicing our wishes, and expressing our fears for the week ahead. Nacho, RJ, and Lex are feeling the pre-Watches and Wonders excitement. After all, it’s the biggest week of the year for the watch industry, with a…

A few weeks ago, Yohan Blake’s Richard Mille RM38 Prototype came up for auction. This watch, which he wore during the 100m final at the 2012 Olympics when he was racing the fastest man ever, Usain Bolt, holds quite a bit of provenance. Yohan Blake was the reigning world champion going into the 2012 Olympics…

Next week, on Tuesday, April 1st, the wide world of watches will descend upon Switzerland as press, retailers, and brands flock to the Palexpo in Geneva for the 2025 edition of Watches & Wonders. It’s a week packed full of big announcements, and the Hodinkee team will be on-site and running around like mad to…

Finding the right watch that doesn’t have a classic, round case is trickier than I anticipated. You see, recently, I have been pursuing an option for my collection that doesn’t adhere to the case shape most of us start with. Hurrah for vintage Longines coming to the rescue! The round watch case is practically synonymous…

If you consider yourself a passionate diver, chances are that you strive to dive in different underwater habitats. After all, variety is the spice of life, isn’t it? So you may find yourself traveling all over the globe, looking for diving hotspots. Unfortunately, the Doxa on your wrist does not aid in keeping track of…

What We Know Well, would you look at this? Doxa finally has a GMT again. Today, in advance of Watches & Wonders 2025, Doxa has announced the new Sub 250T GMT. Following last year’s release of the 39mm (and entirely darling) Sub 200T, the Sub 250T GMT offers a largely similar vibe with a smaller…