Coming in hot with colorful Omega Flightmaster vibes and Speedmaster Reduced-like proportions is the new Omega Speedmaster Pilot Co-Axial Master Chronometer Chronograph “Flight Qualified” watch that is actually a twist on the 2022 Speedmaster ’57. Confused much? Omega quietly launched a “Flight Qualified” version of this Speedmaster Pilot earlier on and made it available exclusively…

For most brands, leaks are the last thing that they want. But Omega has turned leaks into an art form. Two of our most read stories in the last year were Daniel Craig “spotted” wearing the unreleased white dial Speedmaster in New York and then an unreleased black dial Seamaster at the Paris Olympics. These…

It’s here! The Speedmaster Pilot Flight Qualified debuted as a pilot-only watch a few months ago, but Omega decided to make a slightly different version available for people like you (assuming you aren’t a US military pilot) and me. Originally for US military pilots At the end of September, we showed you the US military…

I have always been a fan of Luminox, although I will openly admit that not all of the brand’s designs are exactly my cup of tea. Given that Luminox originally built its reputation by producing tritium-illuminated watches worn by Navy SEALs, the brand largely adheres to a fairly utilitarian overall design language. However, some of…

Welcome to another edition of Fratello On Air! This week, we’re back with a lengthy episode to see you through holiday travels or unruly guests. We received a listener suggestion to discuss our favorite watches from the ’90s and ’00s. We’ve added the ’10s to the mix as a bonus. Wait 20 minutes for the…

Whenever I read the word “icefall,” my mind wanders to climbing Mount Everest. To reach the top of the world on the Nepal side of the mountain, you must pass the Khumbu Icefall early on to reach Camp 1. It’s a notoriously dangerous start to your journey to the summit. This is part of the…

It’s been almost four years since we last wrote about French watchmaker Théo Auffret. As Stephen Pulvirent said back in January of 2021, it’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking that Switzerland is the center of watchmaking. Germany and Japan get some credit as well. Roger Smith keeps the history of British watchmaking…

Some of you might already be familiar with Wren Watches. The New York-based passion project is the brainchild of Wrist Enthusiast founder Craig Karger. A lawyer by trade and watch enthusiast by heart, he started with a Wrist Enthusiast Instagram account that quickly amassed a loyal following. After expanding Wrist Enthusiast onto multiple platforms, the…