Almost four years ago, we announced that Omega was discontinuing the Speedmaster FOiS (First Omega in Space) model. The watch debuted in 2012 to commemorate the first Omega chronograph worn in space on the wrist of NASA astronaut Walter “Wally” Schirra during his Sigma 7 mission. The Speedmaster on Schirra’s wrist was a second-generation (CK2998)…

What We Know Around four years ago, Omega discontinued the First Omega in Space (FOis), a model released in 2012 to immortalize the first Omega chronograph worn in space. Now it’s back, and with several relatively subtle updates that make a pretty massive impact.  That original FOiS was the CK2998 (made from 1959 to 1962),…

Even though TAG Heuer has its share of showy, luxury-themed timepieces, a lot of people appreciate the Swiss brand for its practical tool watches, which is a field the brand has considerable history with. These days, the high-end watchmaker places comparatively less emphasis on more practical daily-wear tool watches, but that doesn’t mean the market…

In 1984, Swatch hosted the World Breakdance Championship in New York City. One of the jury members was artist Keith Haring, who was known for his graffiti art. For this event, he created the artwork shown below. Swatch and Keith Haring Haring (1958 – 1990) was an artist who participated in the New York art…

Believe it or not, it has already been 11 years since Ressence introduced its oil-filled Type 3. At the time, it was the first oil-filled mechanical watch, and it debuted in both white- and black-dial versions. Today, the Belgian brand led by designer Benoît Mintiens reintroduces the black and white Type 3 with a few…

Until recently, I had heard of Beaufort but had never gotten the chance to check out the brand’s watches. Well, that changed with the introduction of the brand’s newest creation, the Fiordland GMT. This watch offers a good dose of vintage flair and combines it with a modern flyer-style GMT movement. Beaufort sent us two…

Hey there, and welcome to this week’s episode of Fratello Talks. What are some of the most underrated watch brands out there? That’s the question that Nacho, RJ, and Daan have chosen for today’s discussion. And though there are indeed many brands that may not receive the praise and recognition they deserve, the guys have…

In time for Formula 1’s 75th anniversary next year, LVMH will become a Global Partner from 2025 in a new 10-year agreement. There has been a lot of speculation within the industry on which of its brand(s) LVMH will select to put into the spotlight — with the most likely candidate being TAG Heuer —…