Leave it to the Italians to make something beautiful. Leave it to Venezianico to make it affordable. This year, the Italian brand debuted perhaps its most impressive model yet, the Venezianico Redentore Bellanotte. I was impressed when I saw the press release, but I was blown away when I got a chance to see it…

We’re back with another episode of Fratello On Air! We apologize for missing last week, but travel and visitors got in the way. This week, we’re discussing watch research, the time it takes, and the self-satisfaction obtained when uncovering a new fact. It’s another nerdy episode, but recording was a lot of fun. For our…

The Seiko Astron GPS Solar with an easy-wearing tonneau case design debuted in the spring of 2022. This series started with four models housing Seiko’s 5X53 dual-time movement, and after that, several models followed, including ones with the chronograph caliber 5X83. Now three new, simpler references assume their places in the core collection. The dark…

From Friday, October 18, to Sunday, October 20, the team at The Hour Glass is bringing some of the best independent watchmakers and industry greats together for a casual and tropical event in Singapore. Those who have been around for a while will know The Hour Glass as a retail powerhouse that helped foster the…

The vintage nautical aesthetic of Holywater in Lower Manhattan made the perfect backdrop for an intimate gathering to celebrate the launch of the new TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Seafarer x Hodinkee. As the third installment of Hodinkee’s ongoing collaboration with the storied Swiss watchmaker, the limited edition watch pays homage to one of the most…

This feature was researched with the help of Nic Barnes, who is a pilot, watch enthusiast, and occasional contributor for Watches of Espionage. Our thanks to the Schaffhausen City Archive and Schaffhauser Magazine for providing materials that greatly contributed to our research for this story. It is one about a remarkable man with connections to…

What We Know Last year, TAG Heuer paid homage to the livery colors of France with the Monaco Chronograph Racing Blue Limited Edition; this year, the paint job is swapped for Britain’s signature racing green. A quick recap on the usage of livery colors: from the early 20th century to the 1960s, racing drivers competed…

Whether you’re a dedicated fan or you’ve never watched a game, it’s hard not to be amazed by the sheer scope of the National Football League. As the largest sporting league in the United States, this 32-team sporting juggernaut is phenomenally lucrative, pulling in an estimated $12.87 billion in revenue in 2023. It’s also worth…