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4 weeks ago | 
fratellowatches.com | Lex Stolk |Jorg Weppelink |Thomas Van Straaten |Robert-Jan Broer
We don’t just go to Watches and Wonders to get our hands on all the new watches; we also keep our eyes on the bigger picture, looking at the overarching themes that emerge at the show. On today’s episode of Fratello Talks, we’re looking at some of the trends that we felt were most prominent this year. These are the things we expect to see more of as the year goes on — the influential factors that shape what watch brands will be doing over the coming months.
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1 month ago | 
fratellowatches.com | Lex Stolk |Jorg Weppelink |Thomas Van Straaten |Robert-Jan Broer
By now, Bravur, the watch brand from Båstad, Sweden, has created enough cycling-themed watches to provide the complete pro peloton with them. This is not a complaint or a snappy remark but a neutral observation. And from that observation comes enthusiasm. As a cyclist, I applaud a nicely done cycling watch. Now you can be in the breakaway with the Bravur Heritage Team STR sporting a dial in the colors of the historic St. Raphaël cycling team kit.
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1 month 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.
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1 month ago | 
fratellowatches.com | Thomas Van Straaten |Daan de Groot |Michael Stockton |Robert-Jan Broer
Tissot relaunched the PRX five years ago. Time flies when you’re having fun, doesn’t it? The integrated-bracelet sports watch has become something of a fan favorite in the meantime. It graces the wrists of many newcomers to the watch hobby and veterans alike. Tissot blessed us with tons of variants to choose from. Different sizes, materials, colors, movements, and even complications are available.
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1 month 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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1 month 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.
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1 month ago | 
fratellowatches.com | Henry Black |Thomas Van Straaten |Michael Stockton |Gerard Nijenbrinks
On this rapid-fire episode of Fratello Talks, Nacho and Lex take a short break from their busy schedules to discuss some of their Watches and Wonders 2025 highlights. On location at the YouTube studio at the show, they quickly run through some of the most notable releases, starting with Rolex and Tudor and moving on to some oddball favorites and unexpected head-turners. This episode only scratches the surface, of course.
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1 month 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.
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1 month 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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1 month 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.
