It is an odd trait when one gets to scrutinize and experience a watch not designed specifically for them. Case in point: The Gaga Milano Crystal watches are hardly a natural extension of my style — although I like outlandish watches, especially gem-set ones. Furthermore, I have been waiting for years for the democratization of…

Oris is no stranger to collaborations. From partnering with sustainability-driven Bracenet to our favorite talking frog, the Holstein-based brand has not shied away from incorporating whimsical design elements into these products. Oris’ ProPilot X “Kermit Edition,” released last year. Continuing with this trend, Oris has released a thousand-piece run of their Divers Sixty-Five in collaboration…

What We Know When in the market for a serious dive watch at a seriously attractive price, the Oris Aquis always comes up in conversation. Continuously producing fans (fanatics in the true sense of the word) and various iterations on a theme, today, the Aquis family welcomes a redesigned chronograph. New for Geneva Watch Days…

What We Know Southpaw Doxa nerds unite! As part of the brand’s Geneva Watch Days plan, they have just announced the first-ever lefty Doxa, the Sub 300 Professional Aristera. This new model is limited to just 300 units, only available in “Professional” orange, and has a distinctive aluminum bezel insert.  For those curious, “Aristera” is…

What We Know Today, Bulgari announces three new chiming watches. Not new, but re-invented. The first of the trio, and the least complicated (though by no means simple), is the resurrection of the Octo Finissmimo Minute Repeater in full carbon. Those who have been reading this site long enough will be keen to remember that…

What We Know For Geneva Watch Days 2024, Alpina Watches has announced a handful of new models, but one specific new line caught our eye – the Heritage Automatic. Following the development and eventual launch of the Alpiner Heritage Carrée and the Seastrong Heritage, Alpina is back again with a pair of steel field watches…

What We Know Uniquely classic with modern touches, there is no brand quite like Laurent Ferrier. For Geneva Watch Days 2024, two of its most popular collections have been combined to create a new and entirely on-brand watch. If you know Laurent Ferrier, you know the Classic Micro-Rotor. This is the brand’s flagship product, combining…

Hello, and welcome to Fratello Talks! Today, Nacho, RJ, and Thomas share their vintage watch wishlists. As you can imagine, these guys spend a lot of time thinking about watches. But when they’re not writing about the latest releases, they’re often lusting after (and hunting down) vintage watches online. It’s a hazard of the job.…