Raymond Weil struck gold with the Millesime, a vintage-inspired watch that won a GPHG award. Belgian comics artist Philippe Francq (1961) also received praise and awards with his Largo Winch series of comic books. The titular character, a Yugoslavian adventurer whose birth name was Largo Winczlav, first appeared in 1990. Since then, 24 graphic novels…

I must confess that I don’t care much about chronographs. But Raymond Weil may have just won me over. It’s not that I don’t admire chronographs, but rather that I’ve never really been compelled to spend any measurable sum of money on one (much less an immeasurable sum). I’ve owned two or three, ever. One…

Welcome back to another episode of Fratello On Air! This week, your hosts discuss the vintage watches currently tickling their collective fancies. Before that, though, there’s plenty of banter about sneakers and watches. For your convenience, watch content starts after 20 minutes. Vintage watches are some of our favorites. We’re always looking and thinking about…

We watch collectors come up with “rules” regarding our hobby. For example, “Every watch collection should have a dress watch, a sporty piece, and a beater.” This is the imperative many of us live by. While the former two may not be the cornerstones of my collection, at least not intentionally, I do have a…

The Audrain Newport Concours d’Elegance has become one of the premier automotive events in the United States as it extends the reach of the local Audrain Auto Museum into a multi-day event with a Tour d’Elegance and a stunning concourse event. Set in the picturesque town of Newport, Rhode Island, this celebration of automotive excellence…

Sponsored post presented on aBlogtoWatch for Hublot It’s been two years since the debut of the Hublot Essential Grey series, which, as its name suggests, is a collection of pieces executed in sleek monochromatic gray tones. Following the original Big Bang Unico Essential Grey from 2022 and the Spirit of Big Bang Essential Grey from…

The Horological Society of New York’s award-winning classes are on the road again! HSNY is visiting Toronto on November 2 and 3, 2024, hosted by IWC. HSNY then heads to Miami on November 16 and 17, 2024, hosted by F.P. Journe. Finally, HSNY returns to Los Angeles on November 22 and 23, 2024, also hosted…

When you think of Yema watches, you probably think of vintage-inspired divers, chronographs, and GMTs. But put all your preconceived notions aside for a moment because this new watch is something else. In collaboration with artist and watchmaker Alain Silberstein, the French brand introduces the Marine. It’s a limited edition of 500 pieces that doesn’t…