Tuesday, Feb 16 2016
articles: 8
Chronoswiss Sirius Flying Regulator Watch
If you stop and thing about it, watches - particularly mechanical watches - are a bit of an anachronism these days. There other other types of movements (or devices, for that matter) that simply do a better job when it comes to accuracy and robustness. What those other …
Introducing the ManchesterWatchWorks Armada
ManchesterWatchWorks is one of those brands that we have gotten to watch grow over the past year or so, and we have sampled quite a few of their watches. We have of course taken a look at both their TatoskoQ and TatoskoK, as well as the more recent Westminster and …
Richard Lange Jumping Seconds
One of the most interesting Lange debuts this year was the Richard Lange Jumping Seconds. Introduced at SIHH 2016, the watch is distinguished by its regulator dial that separates the hours, minutes, seconds on separate axises. Most importantly, the seconds hand, in …
Speedy Tuesday – The Rare But Unloved Speedmaster Rattrapante Chronometer
Years ago, even before I started Fratello Watches, I visited this Omega dealer near the place where my parents lived. I think I might already have my first Speedmaster that I bought in October 1999, so probably around 2000/2001. The sales person showed me this – then – new …
BREITLING Avenger BANDIT
By TLex With its stealthy 45mm gray Titanium case, the new Avenger Bandit reflects all the power and strength of the ocean fortress from which it was inspired! Yes, folks; Breitling have made a return to Titanium for this newest Avenger model – fingers crossed that the next …
BREITLING Avenger Bandit VIDEO
By TLex With its stealthy 45mm gray Titanium case, the new Avenger Bandit reflects all the power and strength of the ocean fortress from which it was inspired! Liked this? Watch the the AVENGER II Vs. US Navy Nimitz-CLASS -or read up on the new Chronomat 44 BLACKSTEEL . . .
Taking (& Passing) The HH Certification Exam: The Reference Test For Watch Knowledge?
Last year, the Fondation de la Haute Horlogerie (FHH) debuted an interesting and admittedly bold new initiative with the "HH Certification" exam. The FHH calls the exam the "international certification for watchmaking knowledge," but that alone doesn't really explain the …
INSIGHT: The making of Tudor’s fabric watch straps
As anyone who’s handled a watch from Tudor’s heritage line knows, the watches come on a leather strap or metal bracelet as standard, but they also come with a very cool additional fabric strap in the box. What you might not know about is the degree of thoughtfulness and …