Vivian Morelli

Tokyo

Journalist at Freelance

writer watches & luxury @nytimes @britishgq; I share a birthday with bernard sumner

Articles

The best birth year watches for 2000s, selected by the experts

1 week ago | gq-magazine.co.uk | Vivian Morelli

Big and daring best describe the noughties – a time of low-rise jeans, trucker hats and graphic tees – and when it comes to 2000s horology (hello birth year watches), the vibe was similar: “The 2000s were transformative for watchmaking, driven by two standout trends: the rise of larger, bolder case sizes, and innovative advancements from independent brands,” says Robertino Altieri, CEO of Watchguys.com.
12 most underrated watches in 2025 deserving of your love – according to experts

2 weeks ago | gq-magazine.co.uk | Vivian Morelli

All products are independently selected by our editors. If you buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission. It's already been a huge year for new drops and we're barely halfway through 2025 yet. With so many big milestone anniversaries grabbing headlines though, have some underrated watches slipped through unnoticed?
21 best British watch brands, as rated by several industry experts

2 weeks ago | gq-magazine.co.uk | Vivian Morelli |Ollie Cox

All products are independently selected by our editors. If you buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission. Watch aficionado out there, nerd out with me on British watch brands for a bit please. Earlier this year, when I visited a small clock museum in Japan, I came across one of their most interesting clocks: a rolling ball clock, in which a ball travels across a zig zag path and hits a lever, that uses mainspring power to tilt the plate and make the hands move forward.
Servicing a watch: the how, why and when, according to experts

3 weeks ago | gq-magazine.co.uk | Vivian Morelli

Your watch can last a lifetime, but there’s one rule: you’ll have to take care of it. Servicing a watch needs to be done regularly, whether you’re flexing a vintage beater or a brand-new drop (like Timothée Chalamet’s latest Cartier Tank à Guichets).
Les 15 meilleures montres étanches pour aller sous l'eau pour de vrai (de 90€ à plus de 10.000€)

4 weeks ago | gqmagazine.fr | Vivian Morelli

La question peut sembler bête : quelle est vraiment l’étanchéité des montres étanches ? Autrement dit, peut-on plonger à 30 mètres de profondeur avec une montre dite “étanche à 30 mètres” ? Pour faire court, non. “Tout cela est un peu confus, explique Paul Altieri du site Bob's Watches.
Muhtemelen Daha Önce Hiç Görmediğiniz 16 Nadir Saat

4 weeks ago | gq.com.tr | Vivian Morelli

Ünlüler arasında giderek yaygınlaşan bir trend var: bir adet üretilmiş veya çok nadir saatleri bileklerinde sergilemek. George Clooney geçen hafta nadir bir Omega De Ville takarken görüldü – Will Smith ise yakın zamanda abartılı bir platin Patek Philippe gibi oldukça sıradışı ve kesinlikle nadir parçalardan bazılarını takarken görüntülendi. Elbette, sıradan olmayan her şey gibi bu saatler de internette çılgınlık yaratıyor. Peki neden?
Gerçek Su Geçirmezliğin Ne Anlama Geldiğini Gösteren 15 Suya Dayanıklı Saat

4 weeks ago | gq.com.tr | Vivian Morelli

Aptalca bir soru gibi gelebilir ama “suya dayanıklı” saatler ne kadar suya dayanıklı gerçekten? Yani, 30 metre su geçirmezlik derecesine sahip bir saatle 30 metreye kadar dalış yapabilir misiniz? Kısa cevap: Hayır. “Bu biraz yanıltıcı,” diyor Bob’s Watches CEO’su Paul Altieri. “30 metre su geçirmezlik, gerçekten 30 metre derinliğe dalabileceğiniz anlamına gelmiyor.
13 micromarcas de relojes que ampliarán los horizontes de todo coleccionista

1 month ago | revistagq.com | Vivian Morelli

En los últimos años, han aparecido por todo el mundo un sinfín de micromarcas de relojes. La palabra "micromarca" puede resultar confusa, pero lo más micro de estas pequeñas marcas de relojes independientes son los componentes de los mismos, ya que a menudo aprovechan las cadenas de suministro globales para obtener piezas, saltándose así los canales minoristas para vender directamente a los clientes.
Los mejores 16 relojes raros que probablemente nunca hayas visto antes

1 month ago | gq.com.mx | Vivian Morelli

Una tendencia parece estar en auge: cada vez más celebridades presumen relojes raros y únicos. George Clooney lo hizo la semana pasada, mostrando un raro Omega De Ville, mientras que recientemente Will Smith ha sido visto con algunas piezas ciertamente inusuales, como un exagerado Patek Philippe de platino. Naturalmente, cualquier cosa fuera de lo común tiende a desatar la locura en internet, y los relojes raros no son la excepción. Pero ¿por qué?
16 Rare Watches You’ve Probably Never Seen Before, Selected by Experts

1 month ago | gqmiddleeast.com | Vivian Morelli

A trend seems to be catching on where more and more celebrities are flaunting one-of-a-kind, rare watches. George Clooney was at it last week, flashing a rare Omega De Ville – while recently Will Smith has been spotting wearing some rare, certainly unusual pieces like an over-the-top platinum Patek Philippe. Naturally, anything out of the ordinary tends to get the internet into a frenzy, and rare watches are no different. Why, though?