*Please note that this episode includes a few instances of colorful language. Though he’s only recently been lionized as a major collector and watch enthusiast on social media, Ed Sheeran has been a passionate collector for over a decade. I’ve had the pleasure of getting to know him over the years, both through our shared…

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I think most people would agree that Grand Seiko makes lovely watches, although one of the most common critiques of the brand has nothing to do with the actual products themselves, but rather that people have a hard time choosing which model to buy. For those who want something with the brand’s classic 44GS case,…

Occupying the very highest level of the Garmin smartwatch hierarchy is the brand’s MARQ series, which consists of models that are crafted from premium materials and loaded with top-of-the-line features. With a price point that can be more than ten times what the brand charges for its entry-level offerings, the MARQ collection is positioned as…

We cover all of watchmaking at Fratello, and for the last five years or more, our horological world has been marked by a huge retro-nostalgia wave. From budget Kickstarter watches to €10K+ big-brand offerings, so many have leaned heavily on timeless sports-watch designs and mid-century inspiration. Then, in the upper echelons, we have a mix…

Photography by David Bredan Strange as it may seem, carbon cases are no longer restricted to the realm of cutting-edge, high-dollar innovative brands. Carbon fiber and composites have become an increasingly common sports watch fixture at nearly every price point, and as the watch industry’s advanced materials arms race marches on, brands must find new…

Let’s face it: watch releases don’t always fulfill enthusiasts’ every wish. The recent release of the Breguet Type 20/XX left many of us disappointed. Blancpain’s Fifty Fathoms 70th Anniversary Act 3 in Bronze Gold wasn’t the stainless steel diver that a lot of us hoped for. I even sensed that some people were let down…

What We Know Porsche Design just announced another entry to its growing stable of Chronograph 1 variants. This time it has found inspiration from the brand’s deep history of cool and unusual variants of the Chronograph 1 original design. If you’re a fan of the brand, you’ll recognize it instantly. But no, this isn’t a…