I am a big fan of vintage Tudor, as many of you will probably already know. Tudor, to me, is a brand that represents the very best of Hans Wilsdorf’s vision of creating mechanical excellence but without the posh baggage of Rolex. The vintage Tudor Prince Oysterdate “Jumbo” will scratch the Datejust itch but with…

During World War II, the British Ministry of Defense commissioned a rugged and highly legible timepiece for its troops, and twelve Swiss brands answered the call to produce Britain’s very first military-issued wristwatch. Colloquially known as the “Dirty Dozen” in recognition of the twelve brands that produced them, these purpose-built field watches followed a design…

Last week’s Sunday Morning Showdown saw two very dressy watches pitted against each other. We continue the formal streak this week but in a much more wallet-friendly manner. These two dressy numbers were positively received here at Fratello, even if they don’t represent the ultimate in horology. The big question today is: if you want…

Since we’re in the final stretch of the year, brands are releasing their remaining watches for 2024 — just in time for the holiday season, of course! As such, the fan-favorite Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute watch collection welcomes a batch of new models, some in new sizes and some in new materials. Meet the brand new…

Originally introduced in 2010, the Seiko Cocktail Time series is a lineup of drink-inspired dress watches, and since 2017, it has existed as part of the brand’s Presage lineup. Over the years, Seiko has released numerous different Cocktail Time models that have been inspired by everything from alcohol flavor profiles to thematic signature drinks, and…

Last year, TAG Heuer released two colorful versions of its 42mm Carrera Chronograph. Of course, the watches took inspiration from car racing. This year, the brand continues on the same track with a new limited edition that is only available in Europe. Although this one is also colorful, it’s a bit more toned down and…

I’ve long been a fan of Tsao Baltimore watches. I’m a native of Maryland, so the Baltimore-based brand had a special appeal, doubly so as my mother is from the city. But demographic affinity only gets one so far, and a watch has to actually be attractive to be worth my (or anyone’s) time. Tsao…

In late August, A. Lange & Söhne invited me to the Concours of Elegance at Hampton Court Palace, southwest of London. This was my third time attending this show and auction of rare classic cars, and this time had the best weather by far. Arriving early, we witnessed the opening parade of all the exceptional…