Welcome to the first episode of a brand new limited podcast series from Hodinkee called Ben Clymer Presents. Hosted by Hodinkee’s own founder, Ben Clymer Presents offers a special chat between Ben and subject experts from the world of watches and, sometimes, elsewhere. It’s a limited series that will run weekly for the next ten…

Each week, we present a selection of our favorite watches from the pre-owned side of our collection. Captured by our talented in-house photographers, you get a closer look at what makes these watches so special. This week, we add some vintage to the list with a Patek Philippe Calatrava that is double signed by Gübelin,…

Sponsored post presented on aBlogtoWatch for advertiser Among the list of fun psychological phenomena, “nominative determinism” is near the top. The theory holds that humans have a built-in predilection to pursue hobbies, interests, and even careers that match our names. From Scott Speed (racecar driver), to Page Turner (author), to Rich Nephew (Coordinator on Global…

One of the first things to notice about this incredibly complex watch is its size. Upon reading the specifications, you’ll find that it only measures 39.5mm in diameter and 12.2mm in height. And what’s so special about that, you may ask? Well, today, plenty of simple three-handers on the market consume more space. But this…

It’s been ten years since Girard-Perregaux broke the long-standing technical rules of watchmaking. With the release of the Constant Escapement – a watch with a novel and proven design that made it one of the first true constant force escapements – GP had both a proven technical triumph and a watch that would net them…

When it comes to horological innovation, we often wonder if we have seen everything there is to see. Have we reached the pinnacle? Can watchmakers reinvent the wheel once again? It’s the mission of all serious horologists to do just that. But with watchmaking having been around for so long, most angles have been covered.…

You really can’t be a lifestyle luxury watch brand without having a chronograph in your collection, and that’s the purpose of this pretty-looking Gerald Charles Maestro 3.0. Ironically, the primary allure of this watch style typically has nothing to do with the utility of a chronograph with its sporty stopwatch complication. More accurately, having a…

We at Fratello have been noticing something in our comments section and on social media. For some reason, when discussing watches, their looks seem to be considered inferior to specs, technology, and craftsmanship among aficionados. It seems we feel a need to defend our preferences based on measurable, objective arguments. But watches are unnecessary luxuries…