The boat is the inspiration. Today, Tudor releases two Pelagos models in a carbon composite — the 43mm Pelagos FXD Chrono and 42mm Pelagos FXD “Alinghi Red Bull Racing Edition” models. The brand is the timing partner of Alinghi Red Bull Racing, the two-time America’s Cup-winning sailing team that is planning to win it a…
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It has been a while that we last saw a Tudor chronograph as fresh as the Tudor Pelagos FXD Chrono Alinghi Red Bull Racing Edition. Accompanied by a non-chronograph version, these two new watches go with the long-term partnership between Tudor and Alinghi Red Bull Racing. Signed in 2022, it marked the first time when…
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Meet the Sinn 856 S. Zero reflections, maximum contrast. Scratch resistant, water resistant, antimagnetic, and low-pressure resistant. Screw-down crown and AR-coated sapphire — whatever you could require, it is here. So, does a fully checked spec sheet automatically make for a truly great watch? If you have read my articles before, you probably know my…
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While Carl Suchy & Söhne might be best known for its elaborate table clocks and elegant dress watches, the latest release from the Austrian brand for 2023 represents the most casual and sporty timepiece that it has ever put forward. Officially launched earlier this year in Geneva at Time to Watches, the Carl Suchy &…
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Good morning, dear Fratelli! I hope you’re having fun out there because summer in the Northern Hemisphere is officially underway. Here in Japan, that means incredible conditions every day — about 90% humidity, temps in the 30s and 40s (mid-80s to 100s Fahrenheit), rain till mid-July, and then, my favorite of all, cicadas! Yes, what…
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It’s time for another episode of Fratello Talks! This week, you join Nacho, Daan, and first-time podcast guest Morgan (Fratello’s photographer) for a chat on GADA watches. This topic has been on our minds lately, with most editors writing articles on their GADA watches. These are the pieces in their collections with which they’re not…
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Designing a watch around a car race is a curious challenge. You have the obvious and iconic pick, the Rolex Daytona, which has evolved over time, but always fits the era it’s designed for. But what about designing a watch for 2023 befitting a race happening in 2023, but with cars from 66 to nearly 100…
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The Horological Society of New York (HSNY) announces today the opening of a new exhibit, “Pocket Genius: The Watch Collection of Alex Ku.” The exhibit, which will be on view from June through December 2023, features over 50 timepieces capturing the scope and genius of some of history’s most prominent watchmakers. “Pocket Genius” explores the…
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