Here’s a scenario you may be able to relate to: you have a diver from your favorite brand, and you would like to add a field watch. You wonder whether the brand has one in its catalog. Luckily, it does! You buy it, receive it, and love it. Two months later, you decide you want…

Well, I said “please” in the subtitle, so I hope the title didn’t come off too strong. But I do mean every word I wrote. Something snapped after having yet another edgy, sporty watch creation with some very particular and recognizable features show up at Fratello HQ. I couldn’t help but shout, “Stop releasing sports…

With numerous successful designs already under its belt, Nodus has reached a point where many of its cornerstone models have already entered their second generations. However, updating fan-favorite designs can sometimes be more challenging than creating entirely new watches, and when I first heard that the Los Angeles-based brand was bringing back its twin-crown Duality…

The first thing you notice when you’re thousands of feet above the earth is the silence. Weather is highly changeable in mountain ranges, and where I find myself is particularly known for sudden shifts. In 10 minutes, it can go from crystal clear and sunny to a dense, cloudy fog that threatens rain and dangerous…

Part of the private wine collection of Jörg Bucherer, who sold his family’s international watch retail business to Rolex before passing away in 2023, will be auctioned by Christie’s and is expected to raise more than £1 million for the charitable foundation named for the late billionaire. The Christie’s online sale will run from April…

Prior to 1955, Chinese watch lovers could have their imported timepieces repaired in the country, but China had never produced its own original wristwatch design. Enter Seagull Watch (formerly the Tianjin Watch Factory), whose “Five Star” watch debut paved the way for the genesis of China’s watchmaking industry. In the seven decades since then, Seagull…

When a brand like Ressence, which has gone against the grain for its entire existence, comes out with an integrated-style sports watch, you know the bubble is about to pop. How many more brands are left that don’t have such an offering? Best known for its unique ROCS movements and oil-filled displays, Ressence is acquiescing…

Welcome back to Bring A Loupe, and happy Friday! After pointing out a “bad” Patek last week, we’re back to a standard lineup of “best” picks. The response to that warning pick was nice to see! You have my word that I’ll do my best to call out more of the “bad” in the future.…