Watches with military history and provenance speak to a subset of watch collectors. Timepieces that were present at significant moments in history speak to the stories they bear witness to. For those who might not have noticed, the United States Armed Forces added a new branch in 2019, the Space Force. Now, in collaboration with…

The summer holidays are coming up. I already have a few watches that I know I will bring with me to Spain this year. Still, it’s always nice to look around to see what’s new. Here are the summer watches that I would buy today! Jorg and Thomas already cut away a lot of the…

Welcome to another episode of Fratello On Air. This week, we each discuss our idea of the perfect three-watch collection. Then, we offer up three more choices at a more approachable level. Enjoy the show, and let us know your thoughts. Yes, the three-watch collection is a popular topic. This time, it’s our turn, and…

It’s no secret that I enjoy the presence of the Voiture Chronograph from Nezumi Studios. It’s a big value prop in its meca-quartz versions, and should you feel like leveling up, it has a mechanical brother. In 2023, it’s close to a small-brand classic, having the same cheeky Zorro-mask design since 2015. Now it’s time…

Is it the steel bezel, or is it the Broad Arrow handset? It’s both, actually, and then some. It’s a combination of factors that include the aforementioned bezel and hands plus a very dark gray dial, applied logo, and Hesalite crystal. This Speedy Tuesday, I will tell you why I bought a neo-vintage Omega Speedmaster…

Sponsored post presented on aBlogtoWatch for advertiser The modern wristwatch was born, not in the boardroom, but in the trenches. In the heat of battle, scrambling to extract a pocket watch from your fatigues to coordinate the next attack could cost vital seconds. Those seconds could be the difference between life and death. Though Abraham-Louis…

The latest pop culture collaboration for Italian sports watch maker Unimatic is with the popular American television series South Park. With what is probably a debut edition model (meaning that there will be more Unimatic x South Park watches), Unimatic focuses on what is perhaps the most iconic character (but there are many good choices)…

Among the many brands I had the opportunity to meet with while in Geneva this past spring was Bausele, which took the opportunity to preview its new Sydney Diver: Endless Sunrise collection. While previous versions of the Sydney Diver leaned into either the company’s military or racing partnerships, the fan-favorite collection had yet to embrace…