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1 week ago | 
fratellowatches.com | Michael Stockton |Daan de Groot |Lex Stolk |Robert-Jan Broer
Brellum releases many small runs of watches during any given year, so I was surprised to find that it’s been nearly six months since our last review. Now we’re back with a look at the new Duobox Triple Calendar Moonphase LE Chronometer. Yes, that’s a mouthful, but the welcome news is that the watch now has a salmon dial. Plus, it’s available in a choice of case materials. Last year, we reviewed the new Duobox Triple Calendar Moonphase.
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1 week ago | 
fratellowatches.com | Daan de Groot |Michael Stockton |Lex Stolk |Robert-Jan Broer
Welcome to another installment of Exploring Evergreens, a series here on Fratello in which we get our hands on watches that have been around for over a decade — or long enough to feel ubiquitous — and ask ourselves if they’ve managed to stand the test of time. We’ll address whether they’re still relevant, how they feel today, and, ultimately, if they’re worth their current prices.
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1 week ago | 
fratellowatches.com | Michael Stockton |Lex Stolk |Gerard Nijenbrinks |George Cramer
Over the last two weeks, we’ve spent much time with the new Panerai Luminor Marina collection. Today’s watch, the Titanio PAM03325, visited our headquarters for a comprehensive photo shoot. We saw it again, and the rest of the collection, at Watches and Wonders 2025 a week later. Suffice it to say, the changes to the collection and the reintroduction of a titanium model may not sound like much, but Panerai went to work and made significant changes.
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1 week ago | 
fratellowatches.com | Michael Stockton |Lex Stolk |Gerard Nijenbrinks |Robert-Jan Broer
The Patek Philippe Calatrava 6196P was a surprise at Watches and Wonders 2025. It’s been a long time since the brand introduced a clean, simple watch at a big annual show like this, and it was welcome. Today, we’ll take a closer look at this gem. For Patek Philippe, 2024 was the year of double denim, and I must say it was forgettable. I’ve grown to love this brand from a vintage standpoint, and I know it can produce some incredible watches.
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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.
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3 weeks ago | 
fratellowatches.com | Thomas Van Straaten |Michael Stockton |Jorg Weppelink |Lex Stolk
Not all introduction articles around Watches and Wonders 2025 need to be overly complicated. This will be a particularly simple one. Would you like to be done and dusted in a single sentence? Fine! Parmigiani released a green version of the Tonda PF GMT Rattrapante. That’s it! You can jump to the next article to keep up with the barrage of this year’s W&W releases.
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3 weeks ago | 
fratellowatches.com | Michael Stockton |Jorg Weppelink |Lex Stolk |Robert-Jan Broer
We’re used to outlandish creations from Ulysse Nardin, but today’s Diver Air may be the most extreme yet. The brand set out to create the world’s lightest mechanical dive watch and has gloriously succeeded. Intriguingly, several collaborators were brought on board, including materials companies that normally work on automobiles. Ulysse Nardin takes me back to my earliest days of looking at high-end mechanical watches.
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3 weeks ago | 
fratellowatches.com | Jorg Weppelink |Lex Stolk |Daan de Groot |Robert-Jan Broer
Grand Seiko introduced a wide variety of novelties at Watches and Wonders this year. The new U.F.A. models are, without a doubt, the most important ones. However, a humble highlight that also stands out for us is the new Grand Seiko “Kiri” SBGW323. This new addition to the Heritage collection combines a modestly sized 36.5mm 44GS-style case with a stunningly beautiful purple dial. Add the friendly price tag, and there is a lot to love.
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3 weeks ago | 
fratellowatches.com | Lex Stolk |Jorg Weppelink |Daan de Groot |Michael Stockton
There’s no denying it: 2025 truly is a year of anniversary parties. Some traditional watchmaking houses are celebrating centuries of Haute Horlogerie craftsmanship, while many individual watches are throwing birthday parties. Hublot is celebrating two decades of Big Bang watches this year. The outspoken sports watch is still going strong and continuing to evolve.
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3 weeks ago | 
fratellowatches.com | Jorg Weppelink |Daan de Groot |Lex Stolk |Thomas Van Straaten
One brand stands out to me in the avalanche of new releases during Watches and Wonders this year. Jaeger-LeCoultre has created a remarkable series of new Reversos displaying an extensive range of models. The stellar Reverso Tribute Monoface Small Seconds in pink gold on the mesh bracelet is the absolute standout. For me, it is one of the highlights of this year and a strong contender for Best Watch of Watches and Wonders 2025. However, the brand gives us much variety with its Reverso introductions.
