Jorg Weppelink

The Hague

Editor at Fratello Watches

Contributing Writer at Chrono 24 Magazine

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A Closer Look At The Brand-New Zenith G.F.J. 160th-Anniversary Model

1 week ago | fratellowatches.com | Jorg Weppelink |Thomas Van Straaten |Robert-Jan Broer |Michael Stockton

This year, many brands are celebrating different milestones. One of the most relevant anniversaries in 2025 is Zenith’s 160th, which you probably read about during Watches and Wonders. Although it is a significant milestone, Zenith treated us to a very select number of anniversary models during the fair. I can greatly appreciate that because it maintains a strong focus.
Fortis Introduces Four Flieger Models Powered By The New Manufacture Werk 7

1 week ago | fratellowatches.com | Jorg Weppelink

Fortis is a brand that is constantly on the move. In the last six months, we have seen new versions of the Novonaut N-42, a new model range with the Vagabond V-40 GMT, and even new movements. For its latest releases, Fortis introduces two new Flieger models with black cases in two sizes. But the biggest news is that all four watches are powered by the new Fortis manufacture Werk 7, which was developed with La Joux-Perret. I had a chance to gain some hands-on experience with all four variants.
Sunday Morning Showdown: Rolex 1908 Yellow Gold Vs. Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Monoface Small Seconds Pink Gold

1 week ago | fratellowatches.com | Jorg Weppelink

It’s time for our first Sunday Morning Showdown after the craziness of Watches and Wonders 2025. As you can guess, we will create new matchups based on the watches introduced in Geneva. These provide us with plenty of picks for the upcoming weeks. In this first post-Watches and Wonders matchup, Mike and Jorg go head to head with two highlights of this year’s fair.
Fratello's Top 5 Most Significant Releases From Watches And Wonders 2025

1 week ago | fratellowatches.com | Jorg Weppelink

Another Friday, another list! After a week without a Top 5, we are back with a new one. Watches and Wonders 2025 is over. Now that the dust clouds have settled, it’s time to talk about favorites and the best of the show. In our current Fratello Favorites series, you can read all about our writers’ highlights from the event. In this week’s Top 5, we will stick to the most significant watches based on horological developments and trends that we saw during the fair in Geneva.
Retrospective: An Unexpected NOS Mimo Tuxedo Tank Find

2 weeks ago | fratellowatches.com | Tomas Rosputinsky |Lex Stolk |Thomas Van Straaten |Jorg Weppelink

A Mimo watch has been on my wishlist for almost a decade. Although I am on a hunt for different Mimo models, I simply couldn’t resist this tuxedo tank. With an original strap, buckle, and even the brand tag, it looks like it just left the Mimo factory. Mimo is one of the brands we need to look at closely in the coming years. In the early 1900s, the company released multiple innovative watches, including the Mimo-Meter, one of the most fascinating big-date watches I have ever seen.
Fratello Favorites: The Best Watches And Wonders 2025 Releases — Jorg's Picks From Patek Philippe, Jaeger-LeCoultre, and Tudor

2 weeks ago | fratellowatches.com | Jorg Weppelink

Picking highlights from this year’s Watches and Wonders is not a simple task. But it’s a matter of abundance rather than a lack thereof. Watches and Wonders 2025 was a show with many highlights in different categories and at different price points. Nevertheless, I have managed to whittle all these highlights down to my favorite releases from this year’s show. There are two ways to go about this list. Should I just pick my Watches and Wonders 2025 favorites regardless of price?
Introducing: Bright Red Sunburst Dials For The Tissot PRX Quartz

2 weeks ago | fratellowatches.com | Jorg Weppelink

It’s no secret that we are fans of the Tissot PRX here at Fratello. Multiple team members, including yours truly, own a PRX Powermatic 80, so we meet any new addition to the lineup with great interest. The latest expansion of the extensive PRX collection is a pair of red-dial versions of the PRX Quartz in 35mm and 40mm cases. We had a chance to see them up close and find out how these compare to the other models in the collection. Putting a Tissot PRX on my wrist is like coming home.
IFL Watches Introduces The Bulova Super Seville Mural Inspired by New York's Iconic Street Art

2 weeks ago | fratellowatches.com | Jorg Weppelink

The team at IFL Watches loves urban art. Quite a few of the brand’s hand-decorated dials are inspired by the colorful art that has graced New York City’s buildings, bridges, and metro trains through the decades. The iconic street art found its roots in NYC in the early 1970s and, from there, spread all over the world. So it makes sense that IFLW has picked the ’70s-inspired Bulova Super Seville as the canvas for its latest creation.
Patek Philippe Introduces The Reference 5370R Split-Seconds Chronograph In Rose Gold

3 weeks ago | fratellowatches.com | Jorg Weppelink |Henry Black |Thomas Van Straaten |Robert-Jan Broer

At times, it’s hard to keep up with all the new releases during Watches and Wonders. A good example is the stream of great ones from Patek Philippe. The brand unveiled a total of 15 new references this week that all deserve our attention. But where do you start? One glance made that very clear for me. Forget everything called Cubitus or Calatrava. The 5370R split-seconds chronograph in rose gold is the absolute highlight from Patek Philippe this year for me.
Introducing: The Bvlgari Octo Finissimo Ultra Tourbillon

3 weeks ago | fratellowatches.com | Henry Black |Thomas Van Straaten |Michael Stockton |Jorg Weppelink

The Bvlgari Octo Finissimo Ultra Tourbillon is a remarkably impressive watch. It’s a tourbillon with a total thickness of just 1.85mm. This makes it the thinnest tourbillon-equipped timepiece ever. Let’s take a look. Bvlgari has had remarkable success with its Octo Finissimo line. The brand rightly points out that its designs have received more than 60 international awards and have set 10 world records. In 2014, Bvlgari introduced the Octo Finissimo Tourbillon.