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In this edition of Fratelli Stories, I sit down with Fratello reader Shanka. While growing up in Sri Lanka and Australia, he gravitated towards watches made for adventure, and none more so than the Omega Speedmaster. Shanka has been a Fratello reader for many years. Since he and I both live in Australia, I had […] Visit Fratelli Stories: Shanka’s Omega Speedmaster Was A Fascination Decades In The Making to read the full article.

Following the major revamp of the Tambour last year, Louis Vuitton has just released their newly redesigned Escale in time for the collection’s 10th anniversary. The previous generation of the Escale was, for many of us, defined by the colorful ...

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With the launch of the Tambour integrated luxury sports watch last year, Louis Vuitton introduced a whole new strategy for its watch division. No more linked to fashion, the brand wants to be part of the higher-end watchmaking league, thanks to its manufacture, La Fabrique du Temps. Now, it’s time for the second step, with […]

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A quartet of dress watches complements last year's Tambour update to form the foundation of the new Louis Vuitton watch lineup.

On the 10th anniversary of the Escale collection, Louis Vuitton introduces its new Escale Time-Only Automatic watch with caliber LFT023. Four new references are available, each with a 39mm case in rose gold or platinum and a leather strap. Louis Vuitton Escale Many of us, including yours truly, have been craving more new dress watches. […] Visit Hands-On With The New Louis Vuitton Escale Time-Only Automatic to read the full article.

Louis Vuitton presents another step in its journey to mainstream, luxury watchmaking with the new Escale. The post The new Louis Vuitton Escale is subtle and overt, all at the same time appeared first on Time+Tide Watches. The post The new Louis Vuitton Escale is subtle and overt, all at the same time appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

There are more than a few people investing in watches that they can’t touch, wear, or wind: welcome to the sometimes murky world of watch funds. Here, Brendan Cunningham takes a look at what they do and their impact on secondary-market prices and scarcity. The post Watch Investment Funds: Show Me The Money! appeared first on Quill & Pad.

Oris, a highly respected name in the world of Swiss watchmaking, proudly marks its 120th anniversary this year. Founded on June 1, 1904, in the quaint Swiss village of Hölstein, Oris has remained a paragon of independence and innovation throughout its storied history. This milestone is not just a celebration of time, but also a… The post Oris Celebrates 120 Years With Black-On-Black LE Hölstein Edition 2024   appeared first on ATimelyPerspective.

Last year, the IWC Ingenieur returned. The original Gérald Genta design got reworked and, when launched in steel and titanium, proved an alternative to the (un)available Royal Oak and Nautilus, the most iconic of Genta-penciled watches. A recent visit to IWC’s museum in Schaffhausen, on the banks of the river Rhine, sparked a couple of […] Visit The IWC Yacht Club II Ref. 3212 Is A Genta Design I Would Like To See Reborn to read the full article.

The French brand Depancel has captured the hearts of people who love classic racing-style chronographs. The colorful and diverse racing chronographs of the 1960s and ’70s continue to offer plenty of inspiration for Depancel’s new models. With the new Série-R Tangerine Chronograph Automatic, the brand once again looks to the greats from the past while […] Visit Hands-On With The Racing-Inspired Depancel Série-R Tangerine Chronograph Automatic to read the full article.

The “Baby Reef” series of Formex 39.5mm dive watches, comprised of four watches distinguished by dial colour, was presented at the end of 2023. Now, in time for summer, it gets a new and very fresh-looking reference. It’s everything the brand enthusiasts appreciate about the collection, only brighter. Here’s the Reef 39.5mm Bahama Blue 300m […]

As far as chronometer certifications go, there’s no standard that is more misunderstood than the one set by METAS. We explain what it entails. The post Everything you need to know about METAS appeared first on Time+Tide Watches. The post Everything you need to know about METAS appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Fratello On Air is here with a new episode. We told you we’d be back! This week, our show topic comes courtesy of one of our listeners. We were asked how we’d behave with a dream watch that was purchased new. We have some thoughts and expand the discussion to vintage watches. For those wondering, […] Visit Fratello On Air: Do You Wear, Protect, Or Baby Your Dream Watch? to read the full article.

Independent Chinese watchmaker Qin Gan has over thirty years of experience in antique watch restorations and has crafted numerous prototype watches with complex features such as flyback, tourbillon, automaton, and repeater mechanisms. He now launches his second model under his own brand, the sublime Pastorale II. The post Pastorale II by Chinese Independent Watchmaker Qin Gan: the Epitome of a Modern Dress Watch appeared first on Quill & Pad.

We are back with another series of Fratello Favorites. This time, we pick what we feel are the best watches under €5,000. I have the honor of kicking off this new series and sharing my favorites in the segment. I have chosen to focus on dive watches only this time. Why? Because I feel this […] Visit Fratello Favorites: The Best Watches Under €5,000 — Thomas’s Picks From Tudor, TAG Heuer, Doxa, And More to read the full article.

DEPLOYANT - The watch magazine for collectors, by collectors Bvlgari adds three new dial intimations to their iconic Aluminium collection. The new watches are the Black GMT, Aluminium Chronograph Smeraldo and Aluminium White Automatic. Press Release information with commentary in italics. New Bvlgari Aluminium: Black GMT, Chronograph Smeraldo and White Automatic The Bvlgari Aluminium Black GMT retails for SGD 5,330, the Aluminium Chronograph Smeraldo [...] The post Bvlgari Aluminium: three new models appeared first on DEPLOYANT.

Under its Presage Craftsmanship Series, Seiko has demonstrated its expertise in manufacturing handsome dials, using traditional techniques and paying tribute to its country of origin, Japan. Beautiful dials with significant added value using Shippo enamel, Urushi lacquer and Arita porcelain, are at the core of this collection. Last year, Seiko launched a trio of Presage […]

The new Cartier Crocodile Jewelry watch is a perfect example of these high-jewelry watches. Combining diamonds with emeralds in a white gold case and bracelet, the Crocodile jewelry watch is more of a piece of high jewelry than a watch. High jewelry represents the pinnacle of craftsmanship, where master jewelers painstakingly create exquisite pieces that showcase the beauty of precious stones.