There’s no doubt that vintage Tissot watches represent great value. I liken them to downscale Omega watches in the same way that many VWs are similar to more expensive Audis. This translates to quality movements, cases, and designs at approachable prices. Today’s Tissot Antimagnetique Pointer Date 6445 is a great example of an affordable and…

It’s one of the most iconic images at the intersection of watches and motorsport, catnip for anyone with even a passing interest in watches, racecars, or general coolness: Steve McQueen buttoning his racing suit, Heuer Monaco easily spotted, on the set of Le Mans. Sotheby’s has announced that one of the Heuer Monaco watches used…

Ben Clymer has a thing for baguette diamonds. He told me back in April when he showed up to Watches and Wonders wearing his new Rexhep Rexhepi Chronomètre Contemporain II Diamant. Clymer used his allocation for the most exclusive modern watch in the world – and he went for one with baguette diamonds. So what…

Continuing its efforts to highlight the craftsmanship and quality of Chinese watch manufacturing, Atelier Wen is once again offering a glimpse behind the curtain at another production partner. A few months ago, Atelier Wen showed us an intimate portrait of its dial maker, Master Guillocheur Cheng Yu Cai. Now, the brand has been granted unprecedented…

It is not a secret that we love our Speedmasters here at Fratello, and it’s great to see (and talk to) others who share this passion for these amazing chronographs. A few months ago, I met with one of our readers, Arjun, and we talked about Speedmasters for a while. To me, one of the…

What We Know You know what they say – if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. Mido is taking that philosophy to heart by introducing the fourth release of its incredibly successful Ocean Star Decompression Timer series, this time in a deep black PVD. Turning back the clocks to the pandemic era, Mido released the…

Norwegian independent watch brand Straum has once again proven its commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction by launching pre-orders for its highly anticipated strap adaptors. These adaptors are the first release in the brand’s extensive accessory product roadmap. They are specifically designed for the Jan Mayen collection, a model that has already garnered favorable feedback…

At the start of summer 2024, Bell & Ross debuted its newest underwater watch collection with the updated BR 03 Diver. Coming in at least five variations (to start), the BR 03 Diver uses Bell & Ross’ updated BR 03 case style, to create one of its best-looking square dive watches ever. Today, I review…