Every field has them, and the watch world is no exception. I am talking about people with strong opinions. Heck, I am one, and I work in an office filled with them. And then there is the comments section on Fratello, social media, forums, and YouTube…all full of people with strong opinions. Now, that wouldn’t…

Adelaide, Australia-based Artem creates some of our favorite high-quality straps. The brand is known for offering sailcloth straps with a rubberized texture. These straps combine leather or rubber with synthetic materials to make a luxury product. Now the Artem HydroFlex presents sportier sailcloth looks and more flexibility. We took a look at the version in…

Sponsored post presented on aBlogtoWatch for an advertiser From now through October 18th, Jaeger-LeCoultre Beverly Hills boutique will celebrate its exceptional heritage in watchmaking precision with a traveling collection of iconic watches highlighting the essential concept of precision. Visitors can see the Duomètre collection, which was entirely revamped in 2024, with three intricately complex models…

As part of the Bell & Ross “Urban” collection, the BR-X5 series represents one of the brand’s more elevated offerings, and it takes the fundamental concept of the BR-05 but renders it with a more intricate case architecture and a superior internal movement. Unlike watches from the Bell & Ross “Instruments” collection, which closely adhere…

When you think of Fortis watches, the first that comes to mind is probably the famous Cosmonaut’s Chronograph. I would agree with that. But if we create a wider context, I would say that the Fortis catalog can be defined by its wide selection of sturdy and modern-looking tool watches. From the Marinemaster to the…

The allure of searching vintage and antique shops is strong for me. There is something about the appreciation for things from the past that resonates. Recently, on a trip to one such shop, I discovered a vintage Oris watch in an old suitcase. I saw it glistening inside the morass of trinkets and discarded objects…

This is a new 2024 limited-edition version of the latest iteration of the now-iconic Victorinox I.N.O.X (INOX) Automatic watch. It features a Swiss Made automatic movement, an updated dial design, and a well-proportioned 41mm-wide case made from a black carbon composite material. 2024 has seen a slew of new INOX models (including at least nine…

It’s Sunday morning, and you all know what that means. Yes, it’s time for a cup of coffee and another installment of Sunday Morning Showdown! This week’s battle is all about the First Omega in Space. The big question is: which one do you like better? Jorg will make a case for the first-generation Speedmaster…