Some collectors like to cover a broad spectrum, and some are completists. When it comes to vintage Patek Philippe, being in the former camp is far easier than the latter. As an illustration of that point, I want to talk about one of Patek’s most iconic and yet – I’d argue – overlooked references: the…

One year ago, I went hands-on with the then-new Ahoi Neomatik 38 Date collection. Two versions of the newly sized Ahoi debuted then, one in clear Sky blue and the other in beautiful Sand gold. The introduction of those two new models also meant the discontinuation of the 40mm Ahoi. That meant a larger Ahoi…

There’s no shortage of high-quality, interesting vintage-inspired watches in the current market. Whatever your personal preferences or style, whatever complications or durability you may need, chances are there’s a vintage-styled timepiece that fits the bill and can be purchased brand new. Despite the incredible depth and breadth of the current vintage-inspired landscape, there’s one of…

The new Montblanc Iced Sea 0 Oxygen Deep 4810 might be the perfect watch for spec-loving divers. Let’s look at the data, the numbers, and the cold, hard facts. Montblanc’s latest dive watch, the flagship of the newly formed Iced Sea collection, has a 43 × 19.4mm case containing no oxygen and is water resistant…

Welcome to the latest episode of Fratello Talks. While the rest of the world ponders who the next actor will be to don the tux and become the newest double-O seven, today, we ask ourselves what the man behind the gun will wear on his wrist. You join Nacho, RJ, and Lex to discuss James…

What We Know The Omega CK859 from a couple of years ago is one of my favorite modern Omega releases. Heritage-inspired but undeniably modern, it hit all the right notes, but its production run was short (too short!). For the Paris Olympics set to begin this week, Omega has introduced its latest take on the…

Thirty years ago, Kari Voutilainen finished the first step on a path that would ultimately change the direction of his career. Like all good stories (in my universe, at least), it began with a pocket watch. While employed at Michel Parmigiani’s restoration workshop (where he worked from 1990 to 1999), Voutilainen worked after hours on…

Most of you will know Unimatic as a brand that predominantly releases watches in limited numbers. These small-batch editions are often collaborative efforts that show great diversity. However, in 2021, after many limited editions, the brand unveiled a group of four standard models that are always available. With today’s introduction of the new Toolwatch series,…