Manufacturers of ebauche watch movements have a major impact on the watch industry. They might not be the sexiest of companies, but their decisions directly determine what new watches we can expect to see from brands. When Miyota recently announced a flyer GMT caliber (Caliber 9075), we soon saw a flurry of new affordable flyer…

Regardless of your opinion on the brand, there’s bound to be a Rolex out there for just about anyone. The brand’s back catalog is vast and full of brilliant references. On today’s episode of Fratello Talks, we’re each picking three of our all-time favorites. Nacho, Thomas, and Lex have done some research, but little to no…

When Doxa dropped the new Sub 250T GMT a month ago, it was met with near-universal praise. Nine different dial options debuted, including the most famous Doxa colorways. We saw all of them in Geneva and had the opportunity to spend time with them at Fratello HQ. Today, I’ll review these pieces and address the…

Writing and talking about watches is a lot of fun, but there are times when it’s a chore. Penning today’s article exemplifies the kind of “work” I enjoy. You see, Parmigiani is one of my favorite brands, hands down, and I’m always up for covering a new release. Today, I’ll go several steps better than…

Corum, the watch brand known for its “Golden Bridge” and coin watch models, has been sold in a management buyout that will return the brand to Swiss ownership. A group of managers and investors led by Corum’s International Sales Director, Haso Mehmedovic, struck a deal to buy the 70-year-old brand based in La-Chaux-de-Fonds from Citychamp…

Jaeger-LeCoultre is celebrating the Reverso’s roots in the world of polo with a new traveling exhibition arriving in New York City this May. Following its debut at Watches & Wonders Geneva, The 1931 Polo Club traveling collection will be on display at the Jaeger-LeCoultre Madison Avenue flagship boutique from May 1 to May 10, 2025…

When it comes to modern watchmakers working on resonance calibers, only a handful of makers come to mind. Armin Strom is a rarity in its ability to make the complication a core element of its brand identity over the past several years, as when it comes to things like resonance watchmaking, serial production is an…

Seiko is marking 60 years of diver’s watches with a new take on its successful GMT line, the Seiko SPB519. Today, Seiko has released a new Heritage Diver’s GMT watch in the Prospex collection. The brand has been on a powerful streak of late with their Prospex line, including improving the calibers on offer. The…