The original “50 Phantoms” Fleuss Automatic collaboration watches produced by Spinnaker and designed by Seconde/Seconde/ proved so successful that various new versions and iterations followed. The idea was to combine Spinnaker’s homage to the classic Blancpain Fifty Fathoms diver’s watch with Paris-based Seconde/Seconde/’s fun and humorous concept for an amusing and affordable timepiece for lay…

Christopher Ward surprised friend and foe with the C1 Bel Canto in November 2022. It perfectly symbolized the brand’s talent for democratizing luxury watches. Today, one day before the model’s second anniversary, CW introduces a new version. I have had the chance to try the new Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Classic. This is how…

What better way to celebrate the dark day of Halloween than with some scary wristwear? I’m not talking about electrified watches that’ll zap you in the night, but it could mean some newfound color for your watch box. In fact, some Halloween watches are cool all year round. This year, I have found great examples,…

This week on Fratello Talks, we examine the Patek Philippe Cubitus. Nacho, Lex, and Daan join forces to discuss this hotly debated release from one of the world’s most prestigious watch brands. Initially leaked via a magazine ad, the watch did not receive the warmest welcome from watch enthusiasts. And despite journalists at the launch…

Today, we’re presenting a special episode of Hodinkee Radio. In addition to the podcast feed, each episode also has video, so swing by Hodinkee’s YouTube channel (or watch below). Only want the audio? It’s being published to the same old Hodinkee Radio feed, so check your feeds or subscribe wherever you find podcasts (try Apple…

Originally introduced in 2019, the Casio G-Shock 2100 series has been a runaway success for the brand. The collection has since expanded into a wide variety of models that render its signature octagonal-shaped case in multiple sizes and materials. Although Casio produces premium G-Shock 2100 watches with full-metal cases and matching bracelets, the various entry-level…

Riding the waves of the FXD line arrives the Tudor Pelagos FXD GMT Zulu Time watch, the latest to extend the collection of Tudor Pelagos watches with a “FiXeD” lug structure, launched in 2021 in collaboration with the Marine Nationale. This latest version marks the extension of the collaboration between the Swiss watchmaker and the…

It’s time for a confession: dress watches are generally not for me. This is due to my predominantly casual everyday style and a lack of formal events in my life for which a dress watch would be most appropriate. But that doesn’t say anything about my passionate love for the genre. Dress watches show a…