I saw some potential in its attractive dial. But since it was so simple and powered by a pretty standard Valjoux movement, I truly didn’t expect this blue-dial Gallet to become my beater. It’s funny how, every so often, a watch I’d least expect finds a way to wriggle itself into my heart. Despite what…

Among the various Rolex novelties unveiled this year at Watches & Wonders 2025, the Land-Dweller was easily the most noteworthy, as it represented the introduction of both a new model and a completely new escapement. With that in mind, Rolex’s first ceramic dial also more quietly made its debut appearance at this year’s show, and…

What’s the best cycling stage race in the world? Don’t say it’s the Tour de France because, I’m sorry, that’s wrong. The correct answer is the Giro d’Italia, or “the world’s most beautiful bike race.” Never was a nickname so accurate. It all started in 1909, and the coming weekend sees the start of the…

Every other week, we’re bombarded with an onslaught of new watches. And though we’re not too upset about it in principle, the incessant pace at which the majority of watch brands pump out new products has recently had us asking, “Are watch brands doing too much?” Today, on Fratello Talks, Nacho, Thomas, and Gerard join…

If you’re in Los Angeles or just looking for an excuse to be, make sure Saturday, June 7th, is on your radar. That’s when Collective Horology’s Open House returns for its second year. If you’ve got even a passing interest in independent watchmaking, this is the kind of event you’ll want to check out, especially…

If one were to make a Venn diagram showing the overlap of Leica camera lovers and watch enthusiasts, it would almost be a perfect circle. This past weekend, the iconic German camera manufacturer hosted an all-out block party in front of their flagship boutique in NYC’s Meatpacking District. It was a convergence of enthusiasm for…

The economic uncertainty created by dramatic shifts in U.S. trade policy, including tariffs on Swiss watches, could cause consumers to delay purchasing high-end timepieces, the Chief Executive Officer of Omega says. “The world was shaken,” by the tariffs, Raynald Aeschlimann said in Biel at an event to highlight Omega’s 60-year anniversary since winning NASA qualification…

In the world of photography, timing is everything. A fraction of a second can freeze history, define emotion, and sharpen memory. For Leica, a name synonymous with capturing the decisive moment, time is a mission rather than simply a measurement. That mission took a pivotal turn in 2022, when Leica unveiled its first watches, extending…